Eric Melle joins KPFF’s Portland office
KPFF Consulting Engineers has hired Eric Melle as s a civil engineer in the firm’s Portland office. Melle earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University in Boston. […]
Segal added by Gevurtz Menashe
LAW Gevurtz Menashe has hired Laura F. Segal as a family law associate. She will handle divorce, custody, child support, contempt and modification for clients with legal matters in Oregon. […]
Tonkon Torp names Pallanch co-chairman
LAW Christopher Pallanch has been appointed co-chairman of Tonkon Torp’s financial services and investment management practice group. Attorneys in the group provide legal services for investment advisers, broker-dealers and private […]
Tonkon Torp names Morgan co-chairman
LAW Jessica Morgan has been appointed co-chairman of Tonkon Torp’s financial services and investment management practice group. Attorneys in the group provide legal services for investment advisers, broker-dealers and private […]
Case joins 3J Consulting
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Steven Case as an engineering intern. He will support stormwater management and road design projects. Case has civil design experience in residential and light commercial […]
Nishimura promoted by Robertson | Sherwood | Architects
ARCHITECTURE Robertson | Sherwood | Architects has promoted senior associate Randy Nishimura to principal. He joined the firm in 1988, and has worked on many projects, including the Eugene Public […]
Hanson joins Otak
ARCHITECTURE Otak has hired Riley Hanson as an architectural designer. He has experience in architectural drafting and design, project management, space planning, structural detailing and graphic design. Previously, Hanson worked […]
Khosa-Marangwanda joins Otak
ARCHITECTURE Otak has hired Angela Khosa-Marangwanda as an architectural designer. She has over seven years of experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction documents. Previously, Khosa-Marangwanda worked as […]
Kappes joins Waechter Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Waechter Architecture has hired Emily Kappes as a project lead. She focuses on spatial and planning solutions, and is currently working on a multifamily row house project in North […]
Shanks joins Waechter Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Waechter Architecture has hired Bradley Shanks as a project lead. Currently, he is working on affordable housing projects in Salem, Albany and Corvallis. Shanks has more than 17 years […]
Kurland joins Waechter Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Waechter Architecture has hired Alexis Kurland as a project lead. Currently, he is working on an office building in Sellwood, an apartment building and a new hospitality development in […]
Bowman promoted by Mackenzie
ARCHITECTURE Mackenzie has promoted project architect Cathy Bowman to senior associate. She is a member of Mackenzie’s public design team. Bowman has experience working on showcase projects in the educational, […]
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