Schoenbine joins Convergence Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Convergence Architecture has hired Grayson Schoenbine as a designer. He previously served as an intern for Bassetti Architects. Schoenbine has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Bowling Green State […]
Convergence Architecture hires Van Boxtel
ARCHITECTURE Kristie Van Boxtel has joined Convergence Architecture as an interior designer. She previously worked for Ankrom Moisan Architects, SERA Architects and Mackenzie. Van Boxtel has a bachelor’s degree in […]
Carleton Hart Architecture adds Carrizal as intern
ARCHITECTURE Susana Carrizal has joined Carleton Hart Architecture PC as its Net Zero Emerging Leaders intern. She is working closely with the firm’s Sustainability Committee, performing research and collecting data […]
Agency’s board gains Tonkon Torp’s Brown
LAW Tonkon Torp partner Claire Brown has joined the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s board of directors as secretary. Tonkon Torp is an active advocate for Oregon’s startup community, and has had an attorney […]
Washington County’s Rodriguez wins ULI award
GOVERNMENT The Urban Land Institute has named Rodolfo RodrÃguez, manager of public health programs and shelter operations for Washington County’s Department of Housing Services, winner of the inaugural Apgar Thought […]
Jones now I&E Construction’s chief financial officer
CONSTRUCTION I&E Construction has promoted Patricia Jones to chief financial officer. Since joining the company in 2011, she has served as controller. In this new role, Jones will focus on overseeing the entire […]
WEST Consultants promotes Teal to president
ENGINEERING Martin Teal has been promoted to president of WEST Consultants Inc. He joined the firm as hydraulic engineer in 1993 and has served as senior vice president for the […]
Tonkon Torp’s Sortun joins nonprofit’s board
LAW Tonkon Torp litigation partner Anna Sortun recently was elected to serve on Oregon Humanities’ board of directors. The nonprofit was established in 1971 and works to connect Oregonians to ideas that […]
DCBS’ Cox named administrator of Building Codes Division
GOVERNMENT The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has appointed Alana Cox as the administrator for the Building Codes Division. She has served as the interim administrator for the […]
Wood promoted by Mahlum Architects
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum Architects has promoted Karen Wood to associate principal. In 15 years with the firm, she has gained experience involving every aspect of overall project delivery, including design, construction, […]
Barry promoted by Mahlum Architects
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum Architects has promoted Carissa Barry to associate. With 17 years in the architecture industry, she has gained comprehensive experience working on large-scale projects pertaining to sports, government, health […]
Mahlum Architects names Thompson associate
ARCHITECTURE Jeremy Thompson is now an associate at Mahlum Architects. With more than 15 years of experience in the profession, he is a skilled architect with extensive knowledge about a variety […]
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