Carleton Hart Architecture adds Vargo as designer
ARCHITECTURE Jessie Vargo has joined Carleton Hart Architecture as a member of its design staff. Currently, she is working on a permanent supportive housing project in Gladstone. Vargo has a […]
Fifield joins Carleton Hart Architecture as project architect
ARCHITECTURE Carleton Hart Architecture has hired Jason Fifield as a project architect. He has 15 years of experience, with a background in multifamily, cohousing, commercial, cultural and public projects. He […]
Morse receives John L. Scott Real Estate award
REAL ESTATE Broker Doug Morse recently received his 10th consecutive Top 1% award (for sales volume) from John L. Scott Real Estate. He has three decades of real estate industry […]
Dacey promoted by Mahlum Architects
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Abby Dacey to principal. She has 19 years of experience designing for public and private institutions. Dacey works to bring together the voices and viewpoints of […]
Lubin promoted by Mahlum Architects
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Jennifer Lubin to associate. She has 25 years of architectural experience, including 20 with Mahlum. Lubin uses her broad knowledge in programming and planning to develop […]
Blain promoted by Deacon Construction
CONSTRUCTION Deacon Construction has promoted Justin Blain to superintendent. He joined the firm in 2016 as a project engineer, and has since contributed to several projects, including the Laurel42 Apartments […]
Miller promoted by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Paige Miller to project engineer. She is responsible for day-to-day coordination, communication and collaboration with clients, team members and local jurisdictions. She answers questions, […]
Westlake Consultants adds Hamilton
ENGINEERING Liz Hamilton, an Engineer in Training, has joined Westlake Consultants. Since joining the firm, she has worked primarily on wind farm and water resources projects, and two affordable housing […]
Westlake Consultants hires Loewen
ENGINEERING Karsten Loewen has joined Westlake Consultants as a senior survey technician. He has worked on a variety of projects, including infrastructure, affordable housing/residential and higher education. Loewen has more […]
Thornton now a Westlake Consultants associate principal
ENGINEERING Westlake Consultants has named Maggie Thornton associate principal. She joined the firm in 2010, and now manages marketing and business development. Her core responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic […]
Haney named Westlake Consultants’ director of operations
ENGINEERING Westlake Consultants has named Lindsey Haney director of operations. She joined the firm as a project manager in 2018 and oversaw its $1 million office remodel. During that time, […]
Tand promoted by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Jason Tand to senior associate. He joined the firm in 2006. Tand works on a variety of projects, including multifamily complexes, residential buildings, commercial office […]
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