McCombs named senior associate by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Kristian McCombs to senior associate. She will continue to provide design and management for HDG projects. McCombs has served the firm for 10 years. […]
Humber Design Group promotes Schmitz to associate
ENGINEERING Allen Schmitz is now a Humber Design Group associate. He will continue to provide design and management for HDG projects. The promotion reflects Schmitz’s 15 years of experience, strong […]
Humber Design Group names Yasunaga a project designer II
ENGINEERING Shane Yasunaga is now a project designer II at Humber Design Group. The new title reflects his advancing civil engineering skills as he provides research, drawing setup, editing, CAD […]
Humber Design Group hires Brown as project designer I
ENGINEERING Jack Brown has joined Humber Design Group as a project designer I. He recently received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Portland. In his new […]
Vaterlaus elevated to general counsel for David Evans and Associates
ENGINEERING David Evans and Associates has promoted John Vaterlaus to general counsel. He succeeds Erin Austin, who retired after 26 years of service. Since joining DEA in February 2022 as […]
ColeBreit Engineering adds Campbell as director of marketing
ENGINEERING Judy Campbell has joined Bend-based ColeBreit Engineering as director of marketing. She previously was president of Campbell Consulting Group, a national boutique public relations and strategic communications firm. Campbell […]
Giblin joins Mogharebi Group as senior vice president
REAL ESTATE The Mogharebi Group, a multifamily investment advisory firm, is opening a Portland office under the direction of James L. Giblin. He has joined the firm as senior vice […]
Jauregui now a JLL Capital Markets senior director
REAL ESTATE JLLÂ Capital Markets has added Anja Jauregui to its manufactured housing and RV resort team as senior director. She will be based in Portland with a focus on investment […]
JLL Capital Markets hires Nisbet as director
REAL ESTATE Robert Nisbet has joined JLL Capital Markets’ manufactured housing and RV resort team as a director. He will be based in Portland with a focus on investment sales […]
Nelson named Pence Construction senior accountant
CONSTRUCTION Pence Construction has promoted Jenna Nelson to senior accountant. Since May 2021, she’s been working in accounting with Pence’s various project teams. Nelson is responsible for preparing, analyzing and […]
BBT Architects hires Baker as interior designer
ARCHITECTURE Lynn Baker has joined Bend-based BBT Architects as an interior designer. In more than 11 years of work, she has provided interior solutions for new construction projects, remodels, and […]
Rathbone joins VF Law as of counsel in two practice groups
LAW VF Law has added Coni S. Rathbone to its team as of counsel in the business and real estate practice groups. She will split her time between the firm’s […]
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