Paris, Heverly join Ball Janik Portland office
Ball Janik LLP recently added Wendy J. Paris and Amy J. Heverly to its Portland office to support a growing construction litigation practice. Paris was hired as Of Counsel, and […]
Guerra earns certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources
Jordan Ramis attorney Ronald G. Guerra recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute. The designation signifies that he possesses the theoretical knowledge […]
Schilling, Kuhn appointed to posts with WTS International
Two women involved in Portland transportation, Karen Schilling and Julia Kuhn, recently were appointed to posts with WTS International, an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the transportation […]
Vannoy appointed vice president/general manager of Emery & Sons Construction
Dan Vannoy recently was appointed vice president/general manager of Emery & Sons Construction. He has been with the company for 15 years and is now charged with leading the company’s […]
Sawyer joins board of Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Eric Sawyer, area manager for BBSI Preferred Payroll, recently joined the board of directors of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. He also was elected to serve as board vice-chair. […]
Hernandez receives J. Michael Brown Award
Roman D. Hernandez, a shareholder in the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, is this year’s recipient of the J. Michael Brown Award presented by the DuPont Minority Counsel […]
Wells Fargo Business Banking Group hires Greg Duff
Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Group recently hired Greg Duff as a senior agricultural industry specialist and vice president. He is based in Tigard, and provides a variety of financial products […]
Howlett promoted by Columbia State Bank
Lisa Howlett recently was promoted by Columbia State Bank to senior vice president professional banking officer. She will manage the bank’s medical and dental customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. […]
Sterling Bank promotes DuBose, Storm
Sterling Bank recently named Chris DuBose commercial banking team leader of the downtown Portland area and promoted Joe Storm to commercial lending team leader for the greater Vancouver, Wash., market. […]
Jillions joins group at Tonkon Torp
Shaun Jillions, vice president of public policy for the Oregon Association of Realtors, recently joined the government relations and public policy practice group at Tonkon Torp. He will continue to serve […]
2 Miller Nash attorneys elected to serve on nonprofit boards
Two Miller Nash attorneys recently were elected to serve on boards for local nonprofit organizations. Kieran Curley, who in January became a managing partner of the firm, will serve on […]
Sterling Bank promotes May
Sterling Bank recently promoted Darryl May to commercial banking team leader for the east Portland market. He previously served as commercial banking relationship manager with the commercial banking team in […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
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- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion







