Beck joins LSW Architects
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects recently hired Gordon Beck to serve as a specialist for K-12 school capital planning and finance. In this role, he will work with school district clients on […]
Stevens joins Harper Houf Peterson Righellis
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis has hired Thomas Stevens to serve as a quality control inspector. He has over 14 years of industry experience, including field inspection, construction monitoring and […]
Simpson joins Harper Houf Peterson Righellis
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis has hired Alex Simpson as a project engineer. He has experience in site development for large campuses as well as commercial, education and multifamily projects. […]
Kilby joins Harper Houf Peterson Righellis
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis has hired Brad Kilby as a senior land use planner. He has over 20 years of experience in both public and private sectors throughout the […]
Fukuda joins KPFF Consulting Engineers
ENGINEERING KPFF Consulting Engineers has hired Ian Fukuda as a civil designer. He focuses on civil 3-D for site development projects. He has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from […]
Market Contractors adds Berntsen
CONSTRUCTION Melissa Berntsen has joined Market Contractors as a project manager. She has experience working as a brand project manager for Nike, SET Creative Inc. and ACME Scenic & Display. […]
Karn joins Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union has hired Scott Karn as vice president of business lending. He will develop and maintain large business loan relationships and help lead branch staff in business […]
Senatore joins Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union has hired James Senatore as vice president of wealth management. He will lead the wealth management department’s operations and develop non-deposit investment and insurance strategies. He […]
FFA Architecture and Interiors adds Zanetti
ARCHITECTURE Rachel Zanetti has joined FFA Architecture and Interiors as an architectural designer. She previously spent two years on staff at Mackenzie. Zanetti is a key contributor to both the […]
FFA Architecture and Interiors hires Tan
ARCHITECTURE Sophia Tan has joined FFA Architecture and Interiors as a project architect. She has six years of industry experience in the Chicago area, most recently as a staff member […]
Wiscarson Law adds Coulter
LAW Kelsey Coulter has joined Wiscarson Law, a Portland-based firm that focuses on special education law for families. She will focus her practice on special education law and adult guardianships. […]
Siegel joins Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Allan Siegel as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee financial-related activities and provide leadership to employees in accounting, finance, forecasting, […]
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