Kellermann steps into role with Otak
ENGINEERING Otak Inc. has hired Brogan Kellermann as a geomorphologist. He most recently was an engineering geologist at Shannon & Wilson. Kellerman has a bachelor’s degree in geological sciences from […]
Otak hires Bauch as water resources designer
ENGINEERING Alex Bauch has joined Otak Inc. as a water resources designer. He previously was a water resources engineer for CDM Smith. Bauch has a bachelor’s degree in biology and […]
Hazen now an Otak project manager
ENGINEERING Otak Inc. has added Rick Hazen as a project manager. He most recently was a project manager for H5 Data Centers. Hazen has more than 35 years of experience […]
Otak hires Cline as senior project manager
ARCHITECTURE Michael Cline has joined Otak Inc. as senior project manager, architecture. He most recently was a principal/owner at Coplin Cline Architecture. Cline has more than 35 years of experience […]
OSU names Stone executive director of Impact Studio
ENGINEERING Rob Stone, professor of mechanical engineering at Oregon State University, has been named executive director of OSU’s Impact Studio. Launched by the Office of the Provost in 2018, the […]
Mazzetti hires Woods as associate principal
ENGINEERING James Woods has joined Mazzetti as an associate principal and a senior project manager. His experience includes project management, mechanical systems design, and energy and sustainability consulting. Woods specializes in […]
Alexander takes senior engineer role with Mazzetti
ENGINEERING Mazzetti has hired Phil Alexander as a senior mechanical engineer. He has experience with commercial, government, health care, data center and clean room design. He has worked for both […]
Alliant Systems adds Stone for director role
CONSTRUCTION Dale Stone has joined Alliant Systems as the director of building automation services. He will oversee the firm’s building automation team. He also will lead all building controls sales […]
Tonkon Torp’s Willes now foundation’s board secretary
LAW Tonkon Torp partner Michael Willes has been elected secretary of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Board of Directors. The foundation provides fundraising and community relations support to Virginia Garcia […]
Sutton joins Fortis Construction as senior DEI manager
CONSTRUCTION Fortis Construction has hired Kimberly Sutton as diversity, equity & inclusion senior manager. She has more than 20 years of experience developing and leading DEI and small business inclusion programs […]
Leigh joins BBT Architects as design staff
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects of Bend has added Nathan Leigh as design staff. His responsibilities will include assisting projects from early conceptual design through final construction. Leigh is skilled in the […]
Washington Trust Bank hires Price as vice president
FINANCE Amy Price has joined Washington Trust Bank’s Small Business Banking team in Southwest Washington as vice president and small business relationship manager. She has more than 26 years of […]
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