Jacobsen joins Pence Construction
CONSTRUCTION Pence Construction has hired Ted Jacobsen as chief operations officer. He will oversee and direct all construction activities and operations personnel. Jacobsen came from Day CPM, and prior to […]
VLMK Engineering + Design promotes Nakashima
ENGINEERING VLMK Engineering + Design recently promoted Kurt Nakashima to senior project coordinator. His primary responsibilities include project management of industrial, commercial, retail and residential building projects. He has over […]
Olds joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING Emma Olds recently joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an engineering designer. She will work with the structural team on a variety of engineering projects. Olds’ experience includes project […]
Gallardo joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING Jeanette Gallardo has joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an engineering designer in its civil department. She will work with the civil team to design stormwater management facilities, grading […]
Davies launches Black Line Glazing
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Darand Davies has launched Black Line Glazing. He previously founded Dallas Glass in 1991, but later sold his interest in the company. Black Line Glazing will focus solely […]
Mahlum promotes Lesko
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Niki Lesko to principal. She has 20 years of experience in marketing and business development for professional services. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to […]
Olson promoted at Mahlum
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Kim Olson to associate principal. She has over 16 years of experience in project architecture and management, primarily for higher education environments. Please send your announcements […]
Mahlum promotes Brown
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Chris Brown to associate. He has an academic background in philosophy and mathematics, and a passion for sustainable design and historical renovations. Brown currently is the […]
Mahlum promotes Heus
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Kari Heus to associate. She has 16 years of experience as an interior designer working with health care facilities as well as commercial and educational projects. […]
Mahlum promotes Auerbach
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum has promoted Rachel Auerbach to associate. She has eight years of professional experience. Currently, Auerbach is serving as a project architect. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People […]
ZGF Architects appoints van der Meulen
ARCHITECTURE ZGF Architects has appointed Sharron van der Meulen partner. She has 35 years of interior design experience gained from work on a wide range and scale of projects. Past […]
ZGF Architects appoints Neiger
ARCHITECTURE ZGF Architects has appointed Solvei Neiger partner. She has 30 years of experience working on health care and institutional projects, including the Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Critical Care Building, […]
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