Golden joins 2.ink Studio
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2.ink Studio has added Jamuna Golden to its landscape architecture studio. She previously worked in the offices of Coen + Partners, Perkins + Will, and Hoisington Koegler Group. […]
Smith Monroe Gray Engineers names Morgan vice president
ENGINEERING Bj Morgan has been named vice president at Smith Monroe Gray Engineers Inc. He graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a degree in civil engineering in 2005 and […]
Mortenson Construction hires Shepherd as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Curtis Shepherd has joined Mortenson Construction as a project engineer for a confidential project in Portland. He previously served Kiewit as a field engineer for a combined sewer overflow […]
Energy Trust of Oregon names Steenkamp CFO
NONPROFIT Mariet Steenkamp has been named chief financial officer of Energy Trust of Oregon. She will lead its financial accounting, administration and human resources departments. She has 20 years of […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis adds Dinelli
ACCOUNTING Marsha Dinelli has joined the accounting department at Harper Houf Peterson Righellis. She will focus on accounts payable. She has more than 20 years of experience as well as […]
Usher joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction has hired Kent Usher as a project manager in its Portland office. Initially, he will assist Walsh’s estimating department; then he will transition into project management. Usher […]
Ticen joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction has hired Kimberly Ticen as an accounts payable specialist in its Portland office. She has 16 years of accounts payable experience. She previously worked for a mechanical […]
Harris promoted by Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction has promoted Korrine Harris to accounting specialist. She will oversee the hourly payroll process, coordinate certified payroll and assist in other finance areas. She joined the company […]
Gitch named tax department chairwoman
ACCOUNTING Geffen Mesher has named Tania D. Gitch chairwoman of its tax department. She will actively lead the firm’s 64 tax professionals. Gitch joined Geffen Mesher as a shareholder in […]
Roddan joins Anchor Insurance and Surety
FINANCIAL SERVICES Anchor Insurance and Surety Inc. has added Drew Roddan to its Portland insurance agency team. He previously worked for Worldwide Facilities Inc. as a commercial lines insurance broker. […]
Krider joins William / Kaven Architecture
ARCHITECTURE William / Kaven Architecture has hired Katy Krider as a director of interior design. With 23 years of experience, she plays an integral role in all phases of design: […]
Perso joins William / Kaven Architecture
ARCHITECTURE William / Kaven Architecture has hired Mike Perso as a director of architecture. He has spent the past 10 years collaborating on diverse project types throughout the United States, […]
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