VLMK Engineering + Design adds Mason
ENGINEERING Nate Mason has joined VLMK Engineering + Design as a project coordinator. He will work with the prime team on a variety of projects, as well as leverage his […]
Godt now a Tonkon Torp associate
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has added Olivia Godt as an associate in its labor and employment practice group. She previously served Reinisch Wilson Weier PC in Portland. She also worked […]
McMahon hired by GRI as lab coordinator
ENGINEERING GRI has added Cathleen McMahon as a lab coordinator. Her responsibilities include managing lab testing schedules, sample analysis, and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. McMahon has a bachelor’s […]
GRI adds Santa Ana as drafter
ENGINEERING Cary Santa Ana has joined GRI as a drafter. He is responsible for creating vicinity maps and site plans, supporting all project-related drafting, and managing the company project database. […]
Lathrop joins GRI as staff engineer
ENGINEERING GRI has hired Eve Lathrop as a staff engineer. She recently received a master’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University. She also has more than a year […]
GRI hires Garcia to fill office support role
ENGINEERING Lauren Garcia is now an office support/project coordinator for GRI. She contributes to front-office administrative operations and supports the firm’s project managers and production/accounting teams on project-specific tasks. Garcia […]
GRI hires McAdams as project engineer
ENGINEERING Mallory McAdams has joined GRI as a project engineer. She has four years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, including extensive work on bridges and transportation-related projects, K-12 educational buildings, […]
FFA Architecture and Interiors adds Cramer
ARCHITECTURE Anna Cramer has joined FFA Architecture and Interiors as an administrative and accounting assistant. Since joining the firm, she has assisted the accounting department with support for contract administration, […]
Starr joins FFA Architecture and Interiors
ARCHITECTURE FFA Architecture and Interiors has hired Brianna Starr as an interior designer. Since joining the firm, she has provided support on projects including the Kafoury Court affordable housing development […]
FFA Architecture and Interiors hires Nguyen
ARCHITECTURE Carolyn Nguyen has joined FFA Architecture and Interiors’ architecture staff. She also is a member of the firm’s Community Outreach Committee. Nguyen provides architectural support for projects including the […]
Mitchell promoted by Sunrise Management
REAL ESTATE San Diego-based Sunrise Management has promoted Dennis Mitchell to vice president of client strategy. He previously was a regional vice president for the company’s Portland office. Mitchell will […]
Powers now a Radler White Parks & Alexander partner
LAW Radler White Parks & Alexander LLP has promoted Zoee Powers to partner. She joined the firm in 2015. As a member of the firm’s land use and real estate […]
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