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91ÊÓÆµ honors 46 AEC professionals with Women of Vision Awards
91ÊÓÆµ Oregon held its annual Women of Vision event on Thursday at the Sentinel in downtown Portland. More than 300 people gathered to recognize 46 women in the architecture, engineering and construction industries who have made their mark within their companies and their community through volunteer work and mentorship. 91ÊÓÆµ has recognized more than 430 women since the WOV event began in 2014.
Kristine Kennedy
Kristine Kennedy president and owner of Highway Heavy Hauling Kristine Kennedy started her career as a receptionist for a company that moved heavy machinery and learned about trucking as she […]
Amber Kelel
Amber Kelel director of business development for Systems West Engineers Amber Kelel shoulders several crucial responsibilities, including crafting and executing strategic initiatives for the entire company, the Business Development division […]
Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson carpenter journeyman lead for Mortenson Ashley Johnson started working in construction to earn money for school and discovered that not only did she like the paycheck, she also […]
Jodie Inman
Jodie Inman chief engineer for the Portland Water Bureau When Jodie Inman was named the Portland Water Bureau’s chief engineer in 2021, she was only the second woman to ever […]
Isis Harris
Isis Harris journeyman electrician (IBEW Local 48) and owner of 3v3ryday Grind LLC Isis Harris is a community galvanizer and organizer who actively works to recruit and promote construction careers […]
Construction company names new president
Former president Jeff Deswert will operate as chairman of the board of directors. After starting his career working at Mt. Bachelor, Deswert began his commercial construction career in 1986 as one of the first employees of Kirby Nagelhout working out of founder Kirby Nagelhout’s house in Bend
Tigard multifamily property sells for $10.85 million
HFO Investment Real Estate handled the transaction. Rob Marton, partner, represented Trion in the sale, and Greg Frick, co-founder and partner, managed the process for the purchaser of the property.
Katie Hall
Katie Hall principal at PIVOT Architecture Katie Hall recalls seeking out small spaces that would be good hiding spots and creative nooks when she was a child, as well as […]
Tonie Esteban
Tonie Esteban principal at BRIC Architecture Tonie Esteban was inspired by her Mexican-American grandparents to pursue a college degree and, as a first-generation graduate, has seen firsthand how access to […]
Carol Duncan
Carol Duncan CEO and owner of General Sheet Metal Carol Duncan joined GSM in 1981 to help with the books and went on to become a 100 percent WBE owner, […]
Stephanie Coyle
Stephanie Coyle vice president at Hoffman Construction Stephanie Coyle discovered her interest in construction during a summer internship and said she immediately appreciated its tangibility. “You weren’t just talking about […]
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