Maureen Jackson | Pacific Community Design
Maureen Jackson has been promoted to associate project manager at Pacific Community Design.
Sean Freeman | Pacific Community Design
Pacific Community Design celebrates Sean Freeman and his recent promotion to senior survey crew chief.
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez | Pacific Community Design
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez has joined Pacific Community Design as an operations specialist.
CA White | Lease Crutcher Lewis
Lewis welcomes CA White to its education team in Portland as a project executive. He has over three decades of construction experience.
David White | Guardian Real Estate Services
Guardian welcomes David White as senior vice president of acquisitions. He has more than 20 years of experience in sourcing, negotiating, and executing multifamily transactions.
Chris Graff | R&H Construction
Chris Graff has been promoted to senior project manager for R&H’s Special Projects Group. His 10-year tenure with the company includes experience as a project engineer and project manager.
Ted Rhodes | R&H Construction
Ted Rhodes has rejoined R&H Construction as a senior project manager. He has experience that includes managing the ground-up construction of multifamily, mixed-use, senior living and hospitality projects.
Kevin Abbott | R&H Construction
Kevin Abbott has joined R&H as a senior preconstruction manager. He has over 13 years of experience in commercial construction preconstruction management.
Ben Talpos | Miller Consulting Engineers
MCE welcomes our newest staff member, Ben Talpos, PE. He joins the team as associate engineer.
Brian Hjelte | Mackenzie
Mackenzie is pleased to share the strategic hire of architect Brian Hjelte. He brings 33 years of experience in architectural design and project management.
Wendell Mueller | Mackenzie
Wendell Mueller has been named Mackenzie’s Architecture Department head. He will oversee the logistics and holistic growth of the architectural discipline at the firm.
Travis Moore | Moore Excavation Inc.
Moore Excavation Inc. has promoted Travis Moore to vice president. Travis has grown alongside MEI for over 25 years and has played many roles for the company.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion



















