Essex General Construction promotes Skotte
CONSTRUCTION Essex General Construction has promoted project manager Dan Skotte to senior project manager. He will focus on client relations, business development and preconstruction services. Skotte has managed many projects, […]
BBT Architects promotes Guthrie
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects has promoted project architect Matthew Guthrie to associate. He has over 14 years of experience in architecture and construction. Guthrie helps bring together teams comprised of clients, […]
Conser receives industry designation
REAL ESTATE Matthew Conser, a commercial real estate broker with Conser Commercial, has received an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the REALTORS Land Institute. Please send your announcements for […]
PBS Engineering and Environmental promotes Charlton
ENGINEERING PBS Engineering and Environmental has promoted Rachel Charlton to proposal manager. Over the past year with the firm, Charlton has worked to refine messaging, pre-positioning and marketing efforts, particularly […]
Duron joins PBS Engineering and Environmental
ENGINEERING Harriet Duron has joined the PBS Engineering and Environmental marketing team as a senior marketing coordinator. She has over five years of engineering industry experience and a strong graphic […]
Simescu joins KPFF Consulting Engineers
ENGINEERING Andreea Simescu has joined KPFF Consulting Engineers as a project engineer. She will be involved in a variety of project types. Simescu has 12 years of experience in stormwater […]
KPFF Consulting Engineers hires Fuller
ENGINEERING Chelsea Fuller has joined KPFF Consulting Engineers as a front desk administrator supporting the civil and survey department. Her background includes project coordination and administrative positions. Please send your […]
KPFF Consulting Engineers hires Derr
ENGINEERING KPFF Consulting Engineers has hired James Derr as a survey/GIS technician. He previously was an intern with the firm; now he will continue working on GIS-focused projects. Derr has […]
Columbia Credit Union hires Gochneaur
FINANCIAL SERVICES Columbia Credit Union has hired Russ Gochneaur as vice president of wealth management. He will lead the wealth management department’s operations and develop non-deposit investment and insurance strategies. […]
Conn joins Columbia Credit Union
FINANCIAL SERVICES Columbia Credit Union has added Fletcher Conn as a vice president commercial loan officer in business lending. He will operate out of the credit union’s new commercial office […]
Williams joins City of Astoria
GOVERNMENT Tim Williams has joined the City of Astoria as parks and recreation director. He most recently was the director of parks and recreation in Roswell, New Mexico. Prior to […]
Budget Blinds’ Glidewell receives award
BUSINESS Priscilla Glidewell of Budget Blinds of the Mid-Willamette Valley received the 2018 Associate of the Year Award from the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties. She was […]
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