John Moore | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted John Moore to area superintendent. He is based in Lake Oswego.
Meghan Lacey | Chambers Construction Co.
Chambers Construction has promoted Meghan Lacey to chief financial officer. She has extensive construction industry experience and a strong accounting background.
Kurt Schwabauer | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Kurt Schwabauer to area superintendent in Central Oregon. He will focus on mentoring the team, guiding large projects and expanding the firm's presence in the region.
Cory Loomis | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Cory Loomis to project executive in Central Oregon. He will continue developing teams, strengthening partnerships and supporting project success.
Tristan Cummins | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Tristan Cummins to vice president. He will focus on developing leaders as well as driving predictable project and financial outcomes.
Kolby Shimojima | Walsh Construction Co.
Kolby Shimojima joins Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer. He has six years of construction experience, including two summers interning with Walsh.
Adam Bean | Doug Bean & Associates Inc.
Doug Bean & Associates, a Portland-based commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm, has named Adam Bean president.
Stefanie Warmouth | Mayer/Reed Inc.
Content coordinator/editor Stefanie Warmouth has been named a Mayer/Reed associate in recognition of her role involving quality control and marketing efforts.
Margaret Drew | Mayer/Reed Inc.
Mayer/Reed has promoted senior visual communications designer Margaret Drew to associate.
Michael O’Brien | Mayer/Reed Inc.
Mayer/Reed has promoted Landscape architect Michael O’Brien to associate. He has more than 30 years of professional experience.
Shannon Simms | Mayer/Reed Inc.
Landscape architect Shannon Simms has been promoted to principal; she co-leads Mayer/Reed's urban design and landscape architecture group.
Dustin Murray | Systems West Engineers
As an associate and Commissioning Department head, Dustin Murray will co-shape Systems West Engineers' commissioning vision.
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