Thorpe promoted by Akana
ENGINEERING Portland-based Akana has promoted Alex Thorpe to project manager in its civil department. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
Brunson promoted by Akana
ENGINEERING Portland-based Akana has promoted Erika Brunson to project manager in its civil department. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
Moncada joins Otak
CONSTRUCTION Otak has hired Javier Moncada to serve as construction project manager. He has more than eight years of experience in utility planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance. Previously, […]
Forsberg joins Otak
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Otak has hired Carol Forsberg to serve its human resources department as a corporate recruiter. She has more than 20 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition. […]
Ehlers joins Otak
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Otak has hired Krissy Ehlers as senior compensation and benefits manager. She has more than nine years of experience in the human resources field. Previously, Ehlers was the […]
Weber promoted by Giulietti | Schouten AIA Architects
ARCHITECTURE Giulietti | Schouten AIA Architects recently promoted Jake Weber to associate and shareholder. He joined the firm in 2013. Weber is a licensed architect in Oregon, and a graduate […]
Talley promoted by Mayer/Reed
ARCHITECTURE Mayer/Reed Inc. has promoted visual communications designer and project manager Elizabeth Talley to associate. She joined the firm in 2011. Recently, Talley worked on the LOCA/Goat Blocks development, the […]
Carlson promoted by Mayer/Reed
ARCHITECTURE Mayer/Reed Inc. has promoted registered landscape architect and project manager Ryan Carlson to associate. He joined the firm in 2005. Currently, Carlson is working on the Casey Eye Institute […]
Compass Land Surveyors adds McGrath
SURVEYING Jered McGrath was recently hired by Compass Land Surveyors as a senior land surveyor. In his new role, McGrath will lead surveys for both public and private clients. He […]
Herrera joins SERA Architects
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has added Brittney Herrera as a senior workplace strategist. She is leading business outreach efforts for the firm’s workplace design studio in Portland. Herrera has 15 years […]
Greenberry Industrial adds Pugh
CONSTRUCTION Jarrett Pugh earlier this month joined Greenberry Industrial LLC as chief financial officer. He is responsible for leading Greenberry’s finance department. Pugh has an extensive background of senior financial […]
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal honored
CONSTRUCTION Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal has been named to Carlisle SynTec Systems’ Perfection Council for the second consecutive year. Five Oregon contractors received the award in 2017, according to […]
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