SAIF adds Gomez as VP of human resources
INSURANCE Sharifa Gomez has joined SAIF as vice president of human resources. She oversees all aspects of HR: employee engagement and retention; diversity, equity, and inclusion; recruitment; professional development; and compensation […]
Hopkins joins Rosendin as division manager
CONSTRUCTION Rosendin has added Rick Hopkins to its Hillsboro team as a division manager. He has 41 years of electrical industry experience and knowledge in the Portland, Seattle and San […]
JRJ Architects adds Ingersoll as project manager
ARCHITECTURE Sean-Scott Ingersoll has returned to JRJ Architects as a project manager. He has more than 28 years of health care design experience managing projects from schematic design to project […]
JRJ Architects hires Ngia as designer
ARCHITECTURE Beatrix Ngia has joined JRJ Architects as a designer. She previously interned for UIG Architects in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and for two firms in Eugene. Ngia has a bachelor’s […]
LSW Architects hires Wise
ARCHITECTURE Zach Wise has joined LSW Architects. He previously was an architect for High Plains Architects in Billings, Montana. Wise grew up in Texas and has both a bachelor’s degree […]
GRI names Stark laboratory manager
ENGINEERING Caryn Stark is now laboratory manager for GRI. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all activities that take place within the lab. She also provides quality assurance/quality […]
GRI’s Villeneuve now director of business development
ENGINEERING Christina Villeneuve is now GRI’s director of business development & marketing. In this role, she develops and maintains client relationships, creates content-driven marketing materials, and oversees the production and […]
Young returns to GRI as staff engineer
ENGINEERING GRI has rehired Steve Young as a staff engineer. He is responsible for completing subsurface investigations, conducting laboratory tests of soil and rock, performing engineering analyses, and providing construction […]
GRI adds Horst as staff geologist
ENGINEERING Alison Horst has joined GRI as a staff geologist. She is responsible for completing subsurface investigations, conducting laboratory tests of soil and rock, and providing construction observation services. Horst […]
Nolan now a technical editor for GRI
ENGINEERING GRI has named Dawn Nolan technical editor. In this role, she is responsible for editing company deliverables, managing stylistic standards, and ensuring all reports are of the highest quality […]
Perlo Construction hires Schlagel as project manager
CONSTRUCTION Mark Schlagel has joined Perlo Construction as a project manager. He has more than seven years of industry experience as well as a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from […]
Perlo Construction adds Timmons as risk manager
CONSTRUCTION Bob Timmons has joined Perlo Construction as risk manager. While amassing 27 years of professional experience in construction, Timmons has developed an extensive background in labor relations and human […]
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