Currens joins MacKay Sposito
ENGINEERING MacKay Sposito has hired Kristen Currens, a certified Professional Wetland Scientist and permit specialist with 19 years of experience. She specializes in public and private regulatory compliance in transportation, […]
Conder-Askwith hired by MacKay Sposito
ENGINEERING MacKay Sposito has hired Sierra Conder-Askwith, an environmental permitting and construction compliance specialist with 16 years of experience. She specializes in environmental permitting and compliance, environmental plan development, project […]
3J Consulting hires Ramelb as civil technician
ENGINEERING Joshua Ramelb has joined 3J Consulting as a civil technician. He will be based in the firm’s Beaverton office. Ramelb is a graduate of Portland State University and recently […]
Coffman Engineers hires Buchholz as structural engineer
ENGINEERING Jodie Buchholz has joined Coffman Engineers’ Portland office as a structural engineer. She recently graduated from the architectural engineering program at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. […]
Coffman Engineers’ Messegee arrives in Portland
ENGINEERING Abigail Messegee has joined Coffman Engineers’ Portland office after working for a year in the Spokane, Washington, location. Messegee previously worked for PCS Structural Solutions in Tacoma, Washington. She […]
BRIC Architecture names Nordean a principal
ARCHITECTURE Marc Nordean has been named a BRIC Architecture principal. He is known for his emphasis on opportunities over obstacles, and encouraging team members, stakeholders and district staff to dream […]
Esteban named BRIC Architecture principal
ARCHITECTURE BRIC Architecture has named Tonie Esteban a principal. She is an accomplished architect and project manager, and embraces complex issues as opportunities to push the envelope. Please send your […]
BRIC Architecture names Johnson a principal
ARCHITECTURE David Johnson is now a BRIC Architecture principal. His recent work with Oregon City shaped how the firm designs alongside students, creating a framework for children and young adults […]
Hilltop Public Solutions adds Ashby in Oregon office
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Cyreena Boston Ashby has joined Hilltop Public Solutions as a partner in its Oregon office. She has more than 15 years of experience in public affairs, including work […]
Hilltop Public Solutions adds Sherman in Washington office
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Eddie Sherman has joined Hilltop Public Solutions as a partner in its Washington office. A member of the Navajo and Omaha nations, he is a nationally recognized fundraiser, […]
Perlo Construction adds Johnson as project superintendent
CONSTRUCTION Jack Johnson has joined Perlo Construction as a project superintendent. He has more than 25 years of experience, including supervision of a wide range of high-profile projects – primarily […]
Perlo Construction hires Cloudy as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Regan Cloudy has joined Perlo Construction as a project engineer. He was an intern for Perlo during the summer of 2019 and was invited to join the company after […]
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