Davino joins JLL Capital Markets in director role
REAL ESTATE JLLÂ Capital Markets has hired Nick Davino as a director focused on office and industrial investment sales and advisory transactions. He will work alongside Managing Director Buzz Ellis to […]
MWA Architects adds Payne as senior project architect
ARCHITECTURE Michael Payne has joined MWA Architects’ Portland infrastructure studio as a senior project architect. He has more than 25 years of experience in design and project creation. Payne aims […]
Pence Construction hires Krug as senior project manager
CONSTRUCTION Scott Krug has joined the Pence Construction health care team as a senior project manager. He will focus on projects in the medical market sector, as well as building […]
Souder named safety manager by Perlo Construction
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction has promoted Mike Souder to safety manager. He joined the firm three years ago and now has more than 15 years of industry experience. Souder holds numerous […]
Miller Nash’s Walker elected to Greater Portland Inc. board
LAW James Walker, a Miller Nash LLP partner, has been elected to serve on the Greater Portland Inc. board of directors. GPI is a public-private partnership dedicated to creating and […]
Miller Nash’s Hutchinson joins Blanchet House EP board
LAW Miller Nash LLP attorney Alexandra Hutchinson has been elected to serve on the Emerging Professionals Board of Blanchet House, a local nonprofit that offers food, shelter and aid to […]
Pence Construction promotes O’Keefe to senior role
CONSTRUCTION Gracia O’Keefe has been elevated to senior payroll administrator at Pence Construction. Since December 2021, she’s been processing and certifying payroll, as well as handling union and SAIF reporting. […]
Ohl named Pence Construction’s IT operations manager
CONSTRUCTION Pence Construction has promoted Robert Ohl to IT operations manager. During two years with the firm, he has been responsible for network security, infrastructure, productivity tools, devices, and architecture […]
RS&H hires Parker to lead Oregon infrastructure practice
ENGINEERING Jeff Parker has joined RS&H, a national engineering, architecture and consulting firm. He will be responsible for building and managing RS&H’s Oregon infrastructure practice, including transportation and aviation markets. Parker […]
O’Brien Design+Build adds Winningham as director
CONSTRUCTION Michelle Winningham has joined O’Brien Design+Build as director of marketing. She has substantial expertise working for firms and consulting with them to provide services in the built environment. Winningham […]
Martinsen named O’Brien Design+Build safety director
CONSTRUCTION O’Brien Design+Build has hired Rian Martinsen as director of safety. She leads the consistent practice of O’Brien safety and wellness culture. Since 2005, Martinsen has been involved in safety […]
Stauffer now a Holst Architecture senior associate
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has promoted Nici Stauffer to senior associate. She joined the firm in 2017. Stauffer, a registered architect, is currently working on a renovation to suit Street Roots […]
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