SERA Architects’ Colby promoted to principal
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has promoted Stuart Colby to principal. He joined the firm in 2005 and has more than 30 years of experience. As founder and director of SERA’s workplace […]
Koiv promoted to principal by SERA Architects
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has promoted Natasha Koiv to principal. She joined the firm in 1985 and now serves as its higher education studio director. She has substantial design and management […]
SERA Architects’ McAvoy named associate, director of finance
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has promoted Jerry McAvoy to associate and director of finance. He joined the firm in 2013 and has more than 15 years of finance and management experience. […]
SERA Architects staffers promoted to associate principal
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has promoted David Stephenson, Scott Shumaker, Suzanne Blair and Becky Epstein to associate principal. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
SERA Architects staffers promoted to associate
ARCHITECTURE SERA Architects has promoted Travis Dang, Steve Rainey, Marc Abadie, Josh Lupkin, Ray Chirgwin, Kyle Emery, Jeff Roberts, Brian Stevens, Jeff Hosea, Mark Perepelitza, Erin Reome and Elizabeth Johnson […]
TerraFirma Foundation Systems adds Boozer
CONSTRUCTION Matthew Boozer has joined TerraFirma Foundation Systems as a system design specialist. He has more than 10 years of industry experience, including construction of homes from foundation to finish. […]
TerraFirma Foundation Systems hires Hill
CONSTRUCTION Karen Hill has joined TerraFirma Foundation Systems’ production department as a customer service representative. She works in the Portland office assisting customers, handling internal sales and scheduling installations. Please […]
Arritola joins TerraFirma Foundation Systems
CONSTRUCTION Arlie Arritola has joined TerraFirma Foundation Systems as a system design specialist. He has 20 years of experience encompassing every aspect of the construction industry. He has served as […]
TerraFirma Foundation Systems hires Siddons
CONSTRUCTION Pete Siddons has joined TerraFirma Foundation Systems as a system design specialist. He will work out of the Portland office. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
TerraFirma Foundation Systems hires Alexander
CONSTRUCTION Jack Alexander has joined TerraFirma Foundation Systems as a warehouse manager serving its Portland office. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
Landsverk honored by LERA’s Oregon chapter
LAW The Labor and Employment Relations Association’s Oregon chapter last month honored Miller Nash Graham & Dunn partner Wayne Landsverk during its annual awards reception and meeting. He received a […]
Lane Powell adds Richardson
LAW Laura L. Richardson has joined Lane Powell’s litigation practice group. She focuses her practice on complex litigation. Richardson has experience in a diverse array of matters, including commercial class […]
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