WRK Engineers hires Nelson, Bayan
WRK Engineers recently added Mark Nelson as a senior project and client manager and Marc Bayan as a structural designer. Nelson previously was a principal at Sigma Engineering for more […]
TraneOregon hires Martindale, Vanderford
TraneOregon recently added two people to its staff. Sam Martindale was hired as an operations team lead for the building automation systems division. He will be responsible for administration, implementation […]
Cain joins New & Neville Real Estate Services
Austin Cain, who has a decade of experience with the retail market, recently joined New & Neville Real Estate Services’ office in Portland. He will represent landlords and tenants in […]
Burton named Emerick Construction’s VP of construction
Mike Burton recently was named Emerick Construction’s new vice president of construction. He began his career with the company in 1989 as an apprentice carpenter. He ascended from craftsman to […]
Dills joins Angelo Planning Group
Joe Dills has joined Angelo Planning Group as a project manager. He has more than 30 years of experience in land-use planning, transportation and growth management and development regulations. In […]
Venerable Properties hires Nelson
Venerable Properties recently added Brian Nelson as a project manager. He is a licensed architect and has a wide range of professional experience in development, design and construction.
Greenfield joins NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
Robert Greenfield recently joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson as a licensed broker specializing in office leasing and sales. He previously was responsible for office space marketing and lease negotiations […]
DesLauriers obtains Oregon registration as professional engineer
WDY Structural & Civil Engineers staffer Chris DesLauriers recently obtained Oregon registration as a professional engineer. Two of his recent projects include site development for a new church in Hermiston […]
San Francisco Planning Department hires Jeff Joslin
The San Francisco Planning Department recently added Jeff Joslin to its senior management team as the new director of current planning. He will enter his new position in October; presently, […]
Geffen Mesher & Co. hires Ravinowich
Geffen Mesher & Co. PC, one of Portland’s largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firms, recently hired Tasha Ravinowich as a tax senior staff. She has particular expertise in the […]
Springer joins Willamette Valley Bank
Theresa Springer, a senior loan officer with nearly 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, recently joined Willamette Valley Bank – a community bank based in Salem. She work […]
Pallanch joins board of directors of Oregon chapter of Federal Bar Association
Christopher Pallanch, an attorney with Tonkon Torp, has joined the board of directors of the Oregon chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Pallanch received his law degree from the University […]
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