Bialostocky joins state Local Officials Advisory Committee
GOVERNMENT The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has appointed West Linn Councilor Rory Bialostocky to the state’s Local Officials Advisory Committee (LOAC). Members include elected officials from both […]
Willis joins state Local Officials Advisory Committee
GOVERNMENT The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has appointed Marion County Commissioner Colm Willis to the state’s Local Officials Advisory Committee (LOAC). Members include elected officials from both […]
Curran named a DECA Architecture associate
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture has promoted senior interior designer Meredith Curran to associate. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in interior design, construction and project management. Curran is […]
General Sheet Metal’s Alabi tapped to lead board
CONSTRUCTION Korede Alabi, chief financial officer and executive vice president of General Sheet Metal, has been named chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest’s Board of Directors. He will […]
LRS Architects’ Archer named principal
ARCHITECTURE Chuck Archer is now an LRS Architects principal. His expertise in design spans multifamily, affordable housing, retail, religious, hospitality and senior living projects, with a focus on memory care. […]
Mohr promoted to principal by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Amalia Mohr to principal; she is the first interior designer at the firm to attain that title. Mohr is a proactive and dedicated leader who […]
LRS Architects promotes Yancey to principal
ARCHITECTURE Ray Yancey has been promoted to principal at LRS Architects; he previously was director of senior living. Yancey has more than 30 years of experience in the field and […]
Oregon State Bar committee gains Miller Nash’s Christensen
LAW Miller Nash LLP partner Gary Christensen has joined the Emeritus Committee of the Oregon State Bar’s Construction Law Section. The committee comprises past Executive Committee members interested in staying […]
Scott | Edwards Architecture hires Steeves
ARCHITECTURE Tassjia Steeves has joined Scott | Edwards Architecture as a designer/drafter. Steeves specializes in housing and interiors projects and will work on the Vancouver Innovation Center and multiple city […]
Magnuson takes job with Scott | Edwards Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Tristan Magnuson has joined Scott | Edwards Architecture as a project architect. He will work on Bandon Dunes projects. Magnuson has 10 years of design experience, with specialization in […]
Scott | Edwards Architecture adds Arias
ARCHITECTURE Fabio Arias has joined Scott | Edwards Architecture as an interior designer. He has six years of interior design experience involving high-end residential, commercial, education and multifamily projects. Currently, […]
Scott I Edwards Architecture hires Cano
ARCHITECTURE Alexa Cano has joined Scott | Edwards Architecture as a designer. She has five years of design experience, with a special focus on 3D modeling and renderings. Currently, Cano […]
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