Lane Powell’s Babener named chairman of nonprofit’s legal committee
LAW Lane Powell attorney Jeremy Babener recently was appointed chairman of the legal committee for the Society of Settlement Planners, a national nonprofit education and public policy association. He has […]
Wells Fargo hires Dolores Harold, promotes Andres Jimenez
FINANCE Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Group recently hired veteran lender Dolores Harold as a vice president and business development officer in Portland. In her new role, Harold secures new relationships […]
WHPacific adds Tim Askin
ARCHITECTURE WHPacific Inc. recently added Tim Askin as an architectural historian in its Portland office. He will work with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon State Historic Preservation […]
Columbia Credit Union hires Kyle Roaf
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Kyle Roaf as vice president of mortgage sales. He has 28 years of industry experience and expertise in residential real estate loan production. He […]
Dunn Carney adds Joshua D. Stadtler
LAW Dunn Carney recently added Joshua D. Stadtler as a litigation associate. His practice will focus on employment, environmental and commercial litigation. He previously practiced in the Oakland, Calif., office of Katten […]
Geri Varvel becomes broker for NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
REAL ESTATE Geri Varvel, a 12-year employee of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson, recently became a real estate broker for the company. She specializes in retail leasing and sales around […]
Abbott Construction hires Allen Marsh
CONSTRUCTION Abbott Construction recently hired Allen Marsh as a superintendent in its Portland office. He has a vast construction background and specializes in tenant improvements, grocery store remodels, medical work and […]
Myhre Group adds Colin Dean
ARCHITECTURE Myhre Group Architects recently added Colin Dean as an intern architect. He will work on a variety of project types, including high-density multifamily housing, mixed use and hospitality. He […]
TraneOregon adds Notebaart, Walsh and Greenwood
ENERGY TraneOregon recently added Ross Notebaart as a control sales engineer and Bill Walsh as a project manager in its Building Automation Systems division. Also, TraneOregon recently hired Bob Greenwood […]
Purdy named Tigard economic development manager
MUNICIPAL SERVICES Lloyd Purdy, founder and executive director of Oregon City’s downtown revitalization organization, recently was named Tigard’s new economic development manager. He will step into the new position on Aug. […]
Steve White joins NW Engineers
ENGINEERING NW Engineers, a Hillsboro firm that focuses on civil engineering and land-use planning, recently hired Steve White. He has more than 30 years of experience in civil engineering. He […]
Siegel joins Leland Consulting Group
CONSULTING David Siegel recently joined Leland Consulting Group as a senior project manager. He will lead business marketing efforts and manage interdisciplinary projects with a focus on strategic action plans, […]
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