Lorentz Bruun Construction hires Bjork
CONSTRUCTION Lorentz Bruun Construction has hired Kristie Bjork as payroll/accounting specialist. She will work closely with the firm’s accounting team. Bjork is well versed in processing payroll, addressing issues and […]
Hanks Cornelius joins Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
LAW Amy Hanks Cornelius has joined Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s real estate and construction group; she is based in the firm’s office in Vancouver, Washington. Her background is in both in-house […]
Aldrich Group selects Lauseng as chief executive officer-elect
FINANCE The Aldrich Group of Companies has selected John Lauseng as chief executive officer-elect; he will step into the position on July 1, 2020. Since joining Aldrich in 2009, Lauseng has served […]
R&W Engineering hires Foster
ENGINEERING Michael Foster has joined R&W Engineering as an electrical/tech designer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University. Foster has worked on projects including utility […]
Brubaker joins R&W Engineering
ENGINEERING Janel Brubaker has joined R&W Engineering as an energy/mechanical technician. She has an associate’s degree in English from Clackamas Community College and a bachelor’s degree in English literature and […]
Schlotfeldt joins R&W Engineering
ENGINEERING Will Schlotfeldt has joined R&W Engineering as a mechanical/energy designer. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Portland. Schlotfeldt works on HVAC system designs […]
R&W Engineering hires Schultz
ENGINEERING R&W Engineering has hired Isaac Schultz as a mechanical/energy designer. He has a bachelor’s degree in applied physics from the State University of New York and a master’s degree […]
Wells joins R&W Engineering
ENGINEERING John Wells has joined R&W Engineering as a senior electrical designer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Portland. He has worked on various […]
R&W Engineering hires Reimer
ENGINEERING Scott Reimer has joined R&W Engineering as a mechanical/energy designer. He recently received a bachelor’s degree in energy systems engineering from Oregon State University. Reimer has worked on energy […]
Lilly joins R&W Engineering
ENGINEERING Jonathan Lilly has joined R&W Engineering as an electrical engineer. He graduated from West Virginia University with bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering, and a master’s degree […]
Altizer joins Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions
CONSTRUCTION Darcy Altizer has joined Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions as director of innovation. She will help the firm provide more services, including full renovations and exterior and interior home […]
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal receives Carlisle SynTec Systems award
CONSTRUCTION Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal has received Carlisle SynTec Systems’ Perfection Award for the seventh consecutive year. Selections are based on a history of exceptional installation quality and excellent […]
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