Watkins named associate by Holst Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has promoted Jake Watkins to associate. Since joining the firm in 2016, he has worked on housing projects ranging from single-family residences to large-scale multifamily developments. Watkins […]
Holst Architecture promotes Vaz to senior associate
ARCHITECTURE Sarah Vaz is now a Holst Architecture senior associate. Vaz, a registered architect, joined the firm in 2015. She has worked on several large projects, including the new Fora […]
Holst Architecture elevates Nutz to associate
ARCHITECTURE Jessie Nutz has been named an associate by Holst Architecture. She joined the firm in 2017 and organizes monthly volunteer opportunities for staff. Currently, Nutz is working on The […]
Carlson joins Chambers Construction
CONSTRUCTION Eugene-based Chambers Construction has hired Shane Carlson as superintendent. While working in construction for many years on projects large and small, he has gained a broad range of field […]
Cushman & Wakefield expands Beddard’s role
REAL ESTATE Cushman & Wakefield has named Alison Beddard managing principal of the firm’s Oregon operations. This appointment expands her current role as managing principal of Washington operations – a […]
Roberts now an Opsis Architecture principal
ARCHITECTURE Opsis Architecture has promoted Chris Roberts to principal. He has more than 27 years of architectural experience, including 19 with Opsis. Roberts has worked on projects ranging in size […]
Opsis Architecture names Dunn associate principal
ARCHITECTURE Erica Dunn is now an Opsis Architecture associate principal. She joined the firm in September 2022 and now has more than 19 years of experience in architecture – including […]
Opsis Architecture hires Wood as designer
ARCHITECTURE Conor Wood has joined Opsis Architecture as a designer and construction administration specialist. He has 12 years of architectural, interior design and project management experience involving a diverse set […]
Parametrix adds Siegel as principal consultant
ENGINEERING Darlene Siegel has joined Parametrix as a principal consultant. She has more than two decades of experience managing ecosystem restoration and surface water infrastructure projects – mostly in the […]
R&H Construction names O’Connor its next CEO
CONSTRUCTION Kraig O’Connor, president of R&H Construction, is now also its chief executive officer. He succeeds John Ward, who recently retired. O’Connor joined R&H in 2006 as a project engineer […]
R&H Construction’s Ward retires from CEO role
CONSTRUCTION John Ward is retiring as chief executive officer of R&H Construction. He will continue to hold a seat on the company’s board of directors. During his 42-year career with […]
Madary joins KPFF as civil team designer
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Jordan Madary as a designer for the Portland civil team. He is focusing on public projects. Madary graduated from Oregon State University. Please send your 91ÊÓÆµ […]
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