Meet the Team

Jeff Hertzel

PRESIDENT

(509) 943-4745
jeffh@tradewindllc.com

Jeff Hertzel

Jeff Hertzel is the President and Chief Manager of TradeWind Services, LLC. Jeff has over 40 years of experience in the nuclear, environmental, management, and engineering industries. Jeff is a certified service disabled veteran and graduate of the US Navy Nuclear Power School. During his navy career, Jeff served onboard two fast attack nuclear submarines. After his discharge from the military, he earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. Mr. Hertzel has been associated with the Hanford Site for over 30 years, working in both operations and shutdown/ clean up phases. Additionally he was a manager of the Tri-Party Agreement and was responsible for over fifty major Tri-Party Agreement negotiations. Mr. Hertzel started TradeWInd in 2005 with the hope of providing exceptional services and personnel to his clients.

Ericka Rice

OPERATIONS MANAGER

(509) 528-2279
erickar@tradewindllc.com

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Ericka Rice

Ericka Rice is the Operations Manager at TradeWind Services, LLC. She has more than 25 years of experience in the safety and health, engineering and construction industries including extensive involvement in both large and small business operations. Ericka has depth of knowledge of the entire Department of Energy Weapons Complex as well as business contacts both nationally and abroad. Ericka conducts work in all areas of the business including negotiations, contracts, business development, partnerships, and client relations.

John-Paul Blair

SENIOR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(206) 715-8934
jpblair@tradewindllc.com

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John-Paul Blair

John-Paul Blair is the Operations Specialist at TradeWind Services, LLC. He has over 8 years of experience in the construction and environmental industries including, five years as a hazardous waste shipper at Hanford. Mr. Blair is a graduate of Washington State University where he earned his BA in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management and Operations. J.P. assists in multiple areas of the company including finance, contracts, data tracking, public relations, and document control.

Scott Hertzel

SENIOR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(509) 521-3864
scotth@tradewindllc.com

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Scott Hertzel

Scott Hertzel is Senior Operations Specialist at TradeWind Services LLC. He has worked at the company since 2009 after graduation from WSU with a Major in Business Management and Operations. He mainly focuses on recruiting and employee management.

Kristin Rice

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(509) 528-8191
kristinr@tradewindllc.com

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Kristin Rice

Kristin Rice is our administrative and recruiting assistant. She organizes recruiting packets for prospective employees. She collects, organizes, and formats resumes and updates our recruiting software as well. She has over 3 years experience in the staffing and administrative industries.

Shyanne Fraga

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(509) 947-5675
shyannef@tradewindllc.com

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Shyanne Fraga

Shyanne Fraga is an Operations Specialist with TradeWind Services, LLC. She has over 6 years of Recruiting and Administrative experience in the staffing industry for both large and small businesses. Shyanne is responsible for assisting in several areas in the company including full cycle recruiting, formatting resumes and submittals, coordinating interviews, contracts, HR functions, and employee relations.

Kevin Ireland

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(509) 851-8739
kevini@tradewindllc.com

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Kevin Ireland

Kevin Ireland serves TradeWind Services, LLC as an Operations Specialist. He has over 5 years of experience in Recruiting and New Business Development experience in the staffing industry for both large and small businesses. Kevin graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor's Degree in both Business Administration and Business Marketing. He assists in all areas of operations, including contracts, recruiting, and on-boarding.

Maerik Jordan

JUNIOR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

(509) 943-4745
mjordan@tradewindllc.com

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Maerik Jordan

Maerik Jordan is a Jr. Operations Specialist at TradeWind Services LLC. She creates packets for new jobs and prospective employees. She collects, organizes, and formats resumes and updates our recruiting database as well.

Kathy Hertzel

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

kathyh@tradewindllc.com

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Kathy Hertzel

Kathy Hertzel is the Financial Manager for TradeWind Services LLC. She is responsible for Accounting, Human Resources and Contracts Management. She possesses 30+ years of experience in the nuclear and commercial sectors. She provides day-to-day oversight and Decision making involving payroll, accounts payable and receivable, human resources, contracts and company procedures. She has a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.

Dawn Haeberlin

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

(509) 947-1253
dawnh@tradewindllc.com

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Dawn Haeberlin

Dawn Haeberlin is a Senior Accountant with TradeWind Services LLC. She possesses 25+ years working experience involving nuclear, non-nuclear and fabrication, providing accounting support/services. Her duties include but are not limited to AP/AR, contract invoicing, value tracking, reconciliation and accruals; quarterly taxes and month end close out; and creating/maintaining new client accounts.

Mitchell Alvarez

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

(509) 943-4745
mitchella@tradewindllc.com

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Mitchell Alvarez

Mitchell Alvarez is the Financial Administrator at TradeWind Services, LLC. He is a recent graduate of Washington State University where he studied Finance. He is an experienced Payroll/Accounting professional who has a strong analytical and financial reasoning background.

Theresa Lee

HR SPECIALIST

(509) 943-4745
theresal@tradewindllc.com

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Theresa Lee

Theresa Lee is the Human Resources Specialist for TradeWind Services, LLC. She has a degree in accounting and over 15 years’ experience in financial, accounting, and office administration.

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TradeWind Services LLC

1100 Jadwin Ave. | Suite 500 | Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 943-4745 Fax: (509) 943-4749