THA promotes Laurie Canup
ARCHITECTURE THA Architecture recently promoted Laurie Canup to senior associate. She advocates for effective integration of sustainable design into all projects. Currently, she is working on a design-build plant growth […]
THA promotes Nick Hodges
ARCHITECTURE THA Architecture recently promoted Nick Hodges to senior associate. He joined the firm 15 years ago. Currently, he is the senior architect on a project for the Oregon Episcopal […]
THA promotes Stefee Knudsen
ARCHITECTURE THA Architecture recently promoted Stefee Knudsen to senior associate. She joined the firm in 2010 with more than 20 years of experience in project management and design. Currently, she […]
Kathy Dent rejoins Davis Wright Tremaine
LAW Kathy Dent, a highly experienced employment attorney and former assistant general counsel for PacifiCorp, has rejoined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in its Portland office. She previously was a partner […]
Holst Architecture adds Leah Nagengast
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has added interior designer Leah Nagengast to its staff. She previously spent 13 years at an independent interior design firm. At Holst she will work on higher […]
Holst adds Josiah Henley
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has added Josiah Henley as design staff. He recently received a master’s of architecture from Portland State University. At Holst he will work on a variety of […]
Ater Wynne adds Nena Cook
LAW Ater Wynne has added Nena Cook as a partner in its litigation practice. She is a former president of the Oregon State Bar with more than 23 years of […]
Mason, Bruce & Girard’s Janet Hoyt earns accreditation
CONSULTING Janet Hoyt, a geospatial specialist for Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc., has earned her Project Management Professional accreditation. The credential, according to the Project Management Institute, demonstrates that one […]
Holst adds Kristin Solomon
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has added architect Kristin Solomon to its staff. She has seven years of experience, and is a LEED accredited professional. At Holst she will work on a […]
ABC Pacific Northwest chapter adds Scott Sherman
CONSTRUCTION Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pacific Northwest chapter recently added Scott Sherman as director of member services. He has a background in marketing and advertising. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµâ€ˆPEOPLE ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Mason, Bruce & Girard promotes James Schriever
CONSULTING James Schriever recently was promoted to principal at Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc. He joined the firm in 2010 and has more than 25 years of experience. Schriever is […]
Mason, Bruce & Girard promotes Donald Gagliasso
CONSULTING Donald Gagliasso recently was promoted to group manager for the inventory and biometrics group at Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc. He joined the firm in 2011 as a forest […]
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