Matera joins Exeltech Consulting
CONSTRUCTION Exeltech Consulting has hired Paul Matera as construction management director. He has 30 years of experience as a construction manager, quality manager, laboratory manager, special inspector and owner of […]
Mayer/Reed Inc. promotes Samuel
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Mayer/Reed Inc. has promoted landscape architect and project manager Anne Samuel to associate. She has been with the firm for 12 years. Currently, she is currently working on […]
Tonkon Torp’s Landon joins Multnomah Bar Foundation
LAW Tonkon Torp attorney Abby Wool Landon has been appointed to serve as treasurer of the Multnomah Bar Foundation (MBF) Board of Directors. She is the chairwoman of Tonkon Torp’s […]
Elcon Associates hires Nanthanong
ENGINEERING Odai Nanthanong has joined Elcon Associates as a senior electrical and instrumentation & controls designer. He will work on water and wastewater projects. His experience includes electrical systems design for […]
Baker joins Elcon Associates
ENGINEERING Riley Baker has joined Elcon Associates as an electrical designer. He will work on utility, power, transit and rail projects. He previously worked for Portland General Electric. Baker’s expertise […]
Dahlberg joins Elcon Associates
ENGINEERING Greg Dahlberg has joined Elcon Associates as a senior electrical engineer. He will work on utility, power, transit and rail projects. He has an in-depth knowledge of generating plants […]
Khalid joins Parametrix
ENGINEERING Waleed Khalid has joined Parametrix to lead its Oregon bridges and structures practice. He previously served as the structures manager for Wilson & Company Inc. in Salt Lake City. […]
Lois D. Cohen Associates promotes Bishop
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Lois D. Cohen Associates (LCA) has promoted senior project manager Kristen Bishop to executive director. She will lead the firm’s public outreach, communications and facilitation efforts. She has […]
Peter Meijer Architect promotes Knight
ARCHITECTURE Peter Meijer Architect has promoted Halimeda Knight to associate. In her time at the firm, Knight’s work has primarily focused on restoration and building enclosure design for historic civic […]
Identity Clark County appoints Tapani Inc.
BUSINESS Identity Clark County (ICC) has appointed Kevin Tapani of Tapani Inc. to the group’s Board of Directors. Tapani is vice president and chief financial officer for Tapani Inc. He […]
Hart Crowser hires Bardana
ENGINEERING Hart Crowser has hired Tony Bardana as its corporate business development lead. In his new role, Bardana will develop and implement marketing-related programs for the firm’s stability, growth, and […]
Lydick joins Hart Crowser
ENGINEERING Tess Lydick has joined Hart Crowser as a staff geologist. She will work on environmental site assessment and cleanup projects, including contaminated waterfront sites, and wetlands projects. Lydick holds […]
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