Jon-Michael Freese | Deacon Construction
Deacon Construction has promoted Jon-Michael Freese to division manager, general construction, for its Portland office.
Loyda Timmins | Doug Bean & Associates
Loyda Timmins has joined Doug Bean & Associates as vice president of asset & corporate real estate services.
Teresa Kruse | Bassetti Architects
Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects, has hired Teresa Kruse as project architect in Portland.
Justin Brooks | Bassetti Architects
Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects, has hired Justin Brooks as principal-in-charge in Portland.
Alan Armstrong | MWA Architects
MWA Architects has named Alan Armstrong a principal. He has 25 years of architectural experience, including more than 15 years at the firm.
Michael Purkey | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers has hired Michael Purkey as a structural designer. He recently graduated from PSU with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Ethan Moser | SMG Engineers
SMG Engineers has welcomed Ethan Moser to its ownership team as vice president. He joined SMG in 2018 and has managed teams for large industrial designs.
Lauren Loosveldt | Opsis Architecture
Opsis Architecture has promoted Lauren Loosveldt to principal in recognition of her leadership in design, management and studio culture.
Bryan Northrop | Skanska
Skanska has promoted Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of its Advanced Technology operating unit.
Tim Baugus | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has named Tim Baugus president and chief operating officer. He has almost four decades of deep industry expertise.
Will Ives | Hennebery Eddy Architects
Hennebery Eddy Architects has named Will Ives as its next president. He will guide the firm's strategic direction and commitment to sustainable, transformative architecture.
Jim Houchins | Wenaha Group Inc.
Jim Houchins has been named vice president of Wenaha Group, a Native American-owned owner's representative firm.
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
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