Anderson promoted by LCD
ENGINEERING LCD has promoted Tyler Anderson to director of civil engineering & site construction. He joined the company in January 2014 as a project manager and civil engineer. His expertise […]
Balogh promoted by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Byron Balogh to senior associate. He has more than 30 years of experience handling architecture and design of retail, office and hospitality projects, and tenant […]
Boger promoted by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Gail Boger to associate. She joined the firm four years ago in its senior housing studio, and now helps lead the social committee. Currently, Boger […]
Rocha promoted by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Julio Rocha to associate. He has worked for five years in the firm’s multifamily housing and commercial office studios. He has more than 20 years […]
Laughnan promoted by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Kelsy Laughnan to associate. She joined the firm four years ago and has served its multifamily and senior housing studios. Currently, Laughnan is working on […]
Raspen promoted by Landau Associates
ENGINEERING Landau Associates has promoted James Raspen to project engineer in its Portland office. He has four years of experience in groundwater sampling and remediation, stormwater permitting, and compliance. James […]
Otak hires Fleener as architecture director
ARCHITECTURE Brian Fleener has joined Otak as its director of architecture working out of the corporate office in Portland. He has more than 25 years of experience throughout the country; […]
Otak adds South as construction inspector
CONSTRUCTION Jody South has joined Otak as a construction inspector. He has 25 years of experience, including 15 in project and construction management and approximately 10 as a designer, drafter […]
Otak adds Kruse to Portland office
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Landscape architect Gabriel Kruse has joined Otak’s Portland office. He has a wealth of professional experience ranging from large-scale developments, both nationally and internationally, to small city pocket […]
Otak adds Esteban to Portland civil team
ENGINEERING Adrian Esteban has joined Otak’s Portland civil team as a senior project manager. He has 19 years of experience in project management and design of infrastructure projects, for both […]
Otak adds Hendy to Vancouver, Wash., office
ENGINEERING Allen T. Hendy has joined Otak’s office in Vancouver, Wash., as a senior project manager. He has more than 14 years of experience, including service as an assistant engineer […]
Otak adds McKay to Gearhart office
ENGINEERING Engineering designer Sarah McKay has joined Otak’s Gearhart office. Her relevant engineering experience is in residential land development and includes layout and design of street grades, sewer, and storm […]
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