D’Avanzo promoted by GreenWorks to associate principal
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GreenWorks has promoted Jennifer D’Avanzo to associate principal. In this role she will assume important internal leadership responsibilities and join other GreenWorks principals in the development of strategies […]
Barrett named managing partner of Barrett & Company
ACCOUNTING Barrett & Company, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Camas, Washington, has named Drew Barrett its managing partner. He has 10 years of experience […]
Nist promoted by Compass Commercial Real Estate Services
REAL ESTATE Bend-based Compass Commercial Real Estate Services has promoted Christina Nist to senior director of property maintenance. She joined the firm five years ago; she now has more than […]
Lane Powell names Puri a shareholder
LAW Rishi Puri is now a Lane Powell shareholder. He advises clients on a wide range of labor and employment issues ranging from top-down corporate policy to individual employment decisions. […]
Lane Powell names Tran-Caffee a shareholder
LAW Cozette Tran-Caffee has been elected a shareholder at Lane Powell. She works to obtain practical, creative and cost-effective solutions for her clients as they navigate the land use entitlement […]
Thelen becomes a Lane Powell shareholder
LAW Lane Powell has named Christine Thelen a shareholder. She provides employers and industry professionals in human resources with advice on an array of HR policy, compliance, employee relations and […]
Estrada named SSOE Group vice president
ENGINEERING SSOE Group, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering and construction management, has appointed Raul Estrada Jr. vice president. He serves as division manager of SSOE’s Advanced Technology […]
Hairston named administrator and CEO of BPA
NONPROFIT John Hairston has been named administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. He has served as acting administrator and CEO since September 2020 during some of his 29 […]
O’Rourke promoted by 3J Consulting
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting recently promoted Brian O’Rourke to civil engineering lead. He will oversee one of 3J’s civil design teams. While working closely with the project managers, O’Rourke will ensure […]
Kunimura joins 3J Consulting as civil designer
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Kylee Kunimura as a civil designer. She previously worked at an engineering firm in Seattle. Kunimura, a University of Portland graduate, will be based out […]
3J Consulting hires Starker as civil designer
ENGINEERING Zach Starker has joined 3J Consulting as a civil designer. While amassing six years of experience, he has worked on projects in Oregon, Washington and the Middle East. Starker […]
3J Consulting adds Winberry as planner
ENGINEERING Christina Winberry has joined 3J Consulting as a planner. She will provide clients with current and long-range planning services. Winberry, a Portland State University graduate, will be based out […]
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- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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