Wenaha Group hires Sewell as project manager
CONSTRUCTION Wenaha Group has hired Brian Sewell as a project manager. He has more than 27 years of construction experience, and has served as an owner, consultant, developer and construction […]
Koen hired by NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
REAL ESTATE NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson has added Nicole Koen to its property management division. She has more than 16 years of commercial real estate experience, and previously served […]
Wilson rejoins Pac/West Communications
PUBLIC RELATIONS Pam Wilson is rejoining Pac/West Communications as senior vice president of marketing. She has more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations and marketing, covering […]
Runkles-Pearson appointed to OSB committee
LAW Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP partner P.K. Runkles-Pearson recently as appointed to the Oregon State Bar Judicial Administration Committee. It advises the board of governors on judicial selection […]
Hercher elected chairman of OSB Debtor-Creditor section
LAW Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP partner David Hercher recently was elected chairman of the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor section. He represents clients in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, […]
Waters joins Yost Grube Hall Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Yost Grube Hall Architecture has hired Jerry Waters as a design architect. He has 20 years of professional experience. His design portfolio includes K-12 and higher education projects, as […]
Mackenzie promotes Humphreys to director of architecture
ARCHITECTURE Mackenzie has promoted Jeff Humphreys to director of architecture. He has 20 years of industry experience, and for the past several years has specialized in public safety and emergency […]
Bezio now architecture department head at Mackenzie
ARCHITECTURE Mackenzie has promoted Bill Bezio to architecture department head. He has more than 20 years of professional design and construction experience. He has worked on office buildings, high-tech and […]
Mackenzie names Nielsen assistant department head
ENGINEERING Mackenzie has promoted Brent Nielsen to assistant department head of civil engineering. He specializes in civil engineering, and has drawn clients’ praise for his innovation, delivery and follow-through. He […]
PAE promotes Williams to principal
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Dave Williams, a team member in the firm’s Portland office, to principal. He contributes to work in the health care and mission critical sectors, and also […]
Wilson promoted to principal by PAE
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Brad Wilson, a team member in the firm’s Portland office, to principal. He has extensive experience with aviation, higher education and housing projects. He also directs […]
Bevan promoted by PAE to principal
ENGINEERING PAE has promoted Scott Bevan, a team member in the firm’s Portland office, to principal. He has worked on a broad range of projects, including Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo […]
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