Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt adds Brian Nakashima
LAW Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently added Brian Nakashima as chief financial officer. He previously served as CFO at LANE, a Portland-based public relations and marketing firm. He has a […]
Wells Fargo Advisors hires Katherine Drew
FINANCIAL SERVICES Wells Fargo Advisors has hired Katherine Drew as a financial adviser in Portland. She previously was a financial adviser at Merrill Lynch for 16 months. In her new […]
OnPoint names Jake Parmeter manager of three branches
FINANCE OnPoint Community Credit Union recently named Jake Parmeter manager of three branches – Andresen, Burton and Salmon Creek – inside Safeway stores in Vancouver, Wash. He is responsible for […]
Ralph M. Drewfs promoted to Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ENGINEERING Ralph M. Drewfs of Lake Oswego recently was promoted to Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Drewfs, now retired, previously served the Oregon Department of Transportation as […]
Tom Foran joins Standard Insurance
FINANCIAL SERVICES Tom Foran recently joined Standard Insurance Co. as vice president of underwriting and product development for the employee benefits group. He previously was vice president of group life […]
Stack hires Sarah Lundy
ARCHITECTURE Stack Architecture has hired Sarah Lundy as an architectural designer. Lundy received a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Oregon. She has experience in multifamily and dental […]
Miller Nash adds P.K. Runkles-Pearson
LAW Miller Nash LLP recently added former Portland State University assistant general counsel P.K. Runkles-Pearson as a partner. She has served as a trial and appellate litigator, and has extensive […]
Adolfson & Peterson adds Harry Sisson
CONSTRUCTION Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s Pacific Northwest office recently added Harry Sisson as a senior project manager. He will work on A&P’s Novus Energy project in Boardman. He previously served […]
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber adds Paulina Salgado
BUSINESS The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, a local chapter of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber, recently added Paulina Salgado as a business development coordinator. She will be responsible for serving small business […]
Redside adds Ng
REAL ESTATE Redside, a boutique real estate services firm, recently added Ronald Ho Ki Ng as a property accountant. He previously worked for Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, an affordable housing […]
Redside adds Charley Anderson
REAL ESTATE Redside, a boutique real estate services firm, recently added Charley Anderson as senior property accountant. She has 10 years of experience in senior accounting roles, including stints with […]
Redside adds Kerry Patteson
REAL ESTATE Redside, a boutique real estate services firm, recently added Kerry Patteson as accounting assistant. She previously worked for Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, an affordable housing property management firm. […]
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- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
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