Thomas named a KPFF associate
ENGINEERING KPFF has named structural engineer Seth Thomas an associate in its Portland office. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has worked on numerous projects – including the OSU […]
Wilcox now a Skylab Architecture principal
ARCHITECTURE Skylab Architecture has named Robin Wilcox a principal. He joined the firm in 2014 and serves as project director. He aims to find creative solutions to complex problems, leading […]
Posada now a Skylab Architecture principal
ARCHITECTURE Skylab Architecture has named Nita Posada a principal. She joined the firm in 2017 and serves as director of interior design. Her career has been broadly focused, including programming, […]
Barnes now a Skylab Architecture principal
ARCHITECTURE Skylab Architecture has named Susan Barnes a principal. She joined the firm in 2012 and has served as director of architecture. Barnes’ experience working on museums and integrated labs […]
NAWIC chapter names officers, board of directors
CONSTRUCTION The National Association of Women in Construction Portland chapter #54 has named its 2020-21 officers and board of directors. Officers are: Charris Sonne-Phinney, Anchor Insurance & Surety Inc., president; […]
Carleton Hart Architecture hires Latigue as job captain
ARCHITECTURE Nathanael Latigue has joined Carleton Hart Architecture as job captain. He has more than three years of experience with renderings, master planning, construction documentation and other work involving technical […]
Carleton Hart Architecture hires Sato as project designer
ARCHITECTURE Lisa Sato has joined Carleton Hart Architecture as a project designer. With eight years of experience, she has built a portfolio that includes higher education, residential, transit, commercial and […]
Carleton Hart Architecture adds Vuong as project designer
ARCHITECTURE Raymond Vuong has joined Carleton Hart Architecture as a project designer. His nine years of experience has involved projects such as multifamily housing, institutions, single-family housing, retail space and […]
CEO Gomez named award finalist
BUSINESS Jessica Gomez, founder and CEO of Medford-based Rogue Valley Microdevices, has been named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Pacific Northwest Region Award finalist. The program, now in its […]
Conner promoted to associate by WDY Inc.
ENGINEERING WDY Inc. has promoted Kyle Conner to associate. He has seven years of experience in structural engineering. He specializes in commercial projects such as mid-rise podium construction, CLT construction, […]
Kuboyama promoted to associate by WDY Inc.
ENGINEERING WDY Inc. has promoted Kari Kuboyama to associate. She has seven years of civil engineering experience, including a broad range in project management and permitting services. Kuboyama specializes in […]
Zinkgraf promoted by Truebeck Construction
CONSTRUCTION Truebeck Construction has promoted Christine Zinkgraf to project executive. She will manage multiple teams and ensure the best possible service, value and quality for her clients’ projects. Zinkgraf has […]
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