REACH appoints Kniep as interim executive director
REACH Community Development, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, recently appointed Kathy Kniep as interim executive director. She has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently […]
HDJ makes Bretz principal; hires Schaller
Timothy G. Bretz recently became the third principal of HDJ Design Group, based in Vancouver, Wash. He will serve as an operations principal and work out of the firm’s office […]
Brickner-Schulz appointed to the board of directors of CAP
Miller Nash LLP’s director of legal support services, Elise Brickner-Schulz, recently was appointed to the board of directors of Cascade AIDS Project. It is the oldest and largest community-based provider […]
NAWIC installs officers and directors
The Portland chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction last month installed its officers and directors for 2012-13. Officers are: President Samantha Jordan, Emerick Construction; Vice President Jenny […]
Thom named controller at Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal recently named David Thom as its controller. He will oversee accounting department operations; his duties will include production of financial reports, management of accounts payables […]
Hernández receives Latino Community Service ¡Bravo! award
Román Hernández, a shareholder in the Portland office of regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently received the Latino Community Service ¡Bravo! award from the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber. The […]
Goodman joins HDJ Design Group
Patrick Goodman recently joined HDJ Design Group to provide civil engineering design services. He previously worked with HDJ survey crews in 2008, during a summer away from Oregon State University. […]
Walker Macy adds Head
Walker Macy recently added Keriann Head to its staff. She graduated in June from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s in landscape architecture, and minors in architecture and environmental […]
Phillips joins PSU’s Center for Women, Politics & Policy
Dorianna Phillips, the attorney recruiting and development manager of regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently joined the board of directors of Portland State University’s Center for Women, Politics […]
Mensah joins Miller Paint Co. board of directors
Sarah Mensah, chief operating officer of the Portland Trail Blazers, recently agreed to join the Miller Paint Co. board of directors. She also will serve on the finance/audit sub-committee. Bill […]
MacKay & Sposito adds 2 to construction management department
MacKay & Sposito Inc., a design, land survey and construction management firm, recently added Jack Carlock and Phil Tennis to its construction management department. They will work on projects throughout the […]
3 join CBRE Valuation and Advisory Services group
Scott Henningsen, Robert Conratt and Randy Beavers recently joined the CBRE Valuation and Advisory Services group in Portland. Henningsen is the managing director for Valuation and Advisory Services in the […]
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