Pike Place Market PDA
Robert Beckstrom possesses extensive experience in project management and safety within various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Maintenance Project Manager at Pike Place Market PDA since January 2001, Robert has been responsible for the historic renovation and restoration of 15 buildings in the Pike Place Market Historic District. Prior to this, Robert worked as a Field Engineer at URS Corporation, where contamination testing of creeks, groundwater, and the Puget Sound was conducted from March 1998 to April 2000. Robert's career began at Rapid City Regional Hospital, where from February 1980 to February 1993, the role of Director of Safety & Security was held, focusing on emergency medical services and compliance with safety regulations. Robert holds an Associate of Science degree in Social Sciences from Black Hills State University, obtained between 1981 and 1986, and attended South Dakota Mines from 1975 to 1977.
Pike Place Market PDA
Started in 1907, the Pike Place Market is a nine-acre historic district managed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA). Within its historic district are 24 buildings, 222 independently owned shops & restaurants, 69 farmers, 150 craftspeople and more than 450 residents. In addition, there are social services--a senior center, preschool and childcare center, assisted living, medical clinic, and food bank--that serve thousands of people every day. Most Market properties are owned and managed by the PDA, a public not-for-profit corporation chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973 to act as steward and caretaker of the historic properties within the Market Historic District.