Washington County appoints Jennings as risk manager
GOVERNMENT Mark Jennings has been appointed risk manager for Washington County. He had served as the interim (assistant) risk manager for the last several months. He has served in the […]
Hatcher named Kidder Mathews’ president
REAL ESTATE Kidder Mathews has appointed Brian Hatcher as president and chief operating officer. In 23 years with the firm, he has helped it grow and refine its strategy. Hatcher […]
Frame named Kidders Mathews’ CEO
REAL ESTATE Kidder Mathews has appointed Bill Frame as CEO. In 28 years with the firm, he has been a top-producing broker and a board member. He also has filled […]
Shearer named AKS Engineering & Forestry associate
PLANNING AKS Engineering & Forestry has named Joey Shearer an associate member. He works out of the firm’s Bend office, and now has 15 years of experience in land use, […]
Pelz named AKS Engineering & Forestry associate
PLANNING AKS Engineering & Forestry has named Zach Pelz an associate member. He works out of the firm’s Keizer office, and now has 14 years of experience in public and […]
Sheinkop named NKF’s Northwest managing director
REAL ESTATE Newmark Knight Frank has appointed Michael Sheinkop as executive vice president and regional managing director of its U.S. Northwest region. He will oversee operations of the firm’s 15 […]
Wilson joins 3J Consulting as civil designer
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Jonathan Wilson as a civil designer. He is based out of the firm’s office in Beaverton. Wilson recently received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering […]
Krueger becomes Yost Grube Hall Architecture shareholder
ARCHITECTURE Yost Grube Hall Architecture has added project architect Phil Krueger as its eighth shareholder. He has 16 years of experience working on commercial and government projects. Krueger has overseen […]
Robbins named Yost Grube Hall Architecture president
ARCHITECTURE Thomas Robbins has been named president of Yost Grube Hall Architecture. He joined the firm in 2003, received a promotion to shareholder in 2007, and then became a managing […]
Hawbecker promoted by Holst Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has promoted architect Cory Hawbecker to principal. He shares responsibility with four other principals for the firm’s direction, overall performance, and fulfillment of core values. Since joining […]
Uber promoted by Skanska USA Building
CONSTRUCTION Skanska USA Building has promoted Mindy Uber to regional senior director of environmental health and safety. She will oversee safety for Skanska’s operations in the West region (Oregon, Washington, […]
LSW Architects promotes Winkel to associate
ARCHITECTURE Interior designer Heather Winkel of LSW Architects is now an associate. Since joining the firm in 2016, she has contributed creative energy, empathy and focus to projects. Winkel will […]
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