Joyce joins Markowitz Herbold as of counsel
LAW Markowitz Herbold has added Anna Joyce as of counsel. She previously worked in the Appellate Division of the Oregon Department of Justice as the solicitor general. She started at […]
Villanueva joins Century West Engineering
ENGINEERING Century West Engineering has added Bianca Villanueva to its Portland engineering staff. She recently graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She recently […]
Century West Engineering hires Fransen
ENGINEERING Century West Engineering has added Alec Fransen to its Portland engineering team. He is a registered Engineer in Training, and has experience working on large development projects with a […]
Century West Engineering names MacRostie vice president
ENGINEERING Matt MacRostie now serves Century West Engineering as a vice president in its Portland office. He also will serve as marketing manager for the company’s municipal services. Please send […]
Wells Fargo’s Matyas now Oregon Business Banking manager
FINANCE Irene Matyas has been named Wells Fargo’s Oregon Business Banking manager. In this position, she oversees Business Banking operations and 64 team members in six offices across Oregon. The […]
Waterleaf Architecture hires Plager
ARCHITECTURE Waterleaf Architecture, Interiors & Planning has added Josh Plager as a project architect. He received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and has more […]
Reagan promoted by GBD Architects
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects has promoted Aubrey Reagan to controller. She has been with the firm since 2005. She holds degrees in communications/journalism and business administration/accounting. A Certified Management Accountant, she […]
GBD Architects promotes Marcus
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects has promoted Michael Marcus to senior associate. He joined the firm in 2013. He has 15 years of experience and has worked on complex, large-scale urban projects, […]
Nowell promoted by GBD Architects
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects has promoted Daniel Nowell to associate. He joined the firm in 2012, and has experience working on projects including new and renovated spaces, high-rise towers and multifamily […]
Schirmer Satre Group adds Schmidt
CONSULTING John Schmidt, a licensed landscape architect, has joined Eugene-based Schirmer Satre Group as a project manager. He has 23 years of industry experience, including marketing, project management and design. […]
Schirmer Satre Group adds McCrary
CONSULTING Patrick McCrary has joined Schirmer Satre Group as a landscape designer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Oregon. In his new role, McCrary […]
Meiering attains wetland scientist certification
CONSULTING Schirmer Satre Group’s Brian Meiering has been certified as a professional wetland scientist by the Society of Wetland Scientists. He holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, with an […]
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