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Gabriela Frask
With 17 years of expertise, Gabriela Frask drives industrial land planning, ESG leadership, and policy innovation across Oregon and Washington.
Deborah (Debi) K. Creager
With 45 years in construction, Deborah K. Creager drives efficiency, mentorship, and innovation as CFO and COO of Chambers Construction
Michelle Dodgson
With 39 years at GRI, Michelle Dodgson has shaped shared services, improved operations, and mentored teams through innovative leadership.
Laurie Kendall
Laurie Kendall, CEO of ABC PNW, drives contractor safety, workforce development, and community growth, earning national recognition for her leadership.
Sharon Libby Eyerly
Sharon Libby Eyerly of Walsh Construction drives innovation in high-performance building and enclosure design across the Pacific Northwest.
Lorri Nelson
Lorri Nelson has 40 years in architecture and 20 in landscape, shaping communities with integrated design and award-winning projects.
Megan Cook-Eichelberger
With two decades in construction, Megan Cook-Eichelberger drives innovation, equity, and leadership at Howard S. Wright in Portland.
Stephanie Carkin
Stephanie Carkin鈥檚 leadership at Hydro-Temp Mechanical has fueled growth, innovation, and employee well-being through AI and mentorship programs.
Michelle Black
Michelle Black, Circle of Excellence honoree, transforms affordable housing design through equity, innovation, and community-driven architecture.
Shanna Bookal
Shanna Bookal, a safety expert at CBRE, is transforming workplace safety through leadership, training, and innovation across global operations.
Cassie Hibbert
Since 2018, Cassie Hibbert has transformed Oregon鈥檚 rural schools through strategic facility planning, community engagement, and mentorship.
Kate Emerson
With 22 years at US Bank, Kate Emerson drives innovation in private wealth management and mentors teams across Seattle and Portland.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
