Wescott hired at Cochran Inc.
John Wescott recently joined Inc. as business development manager. He has served as a project manager, a consultant and most recently as the director of strategy for a large electrical contractor.
Larson, Edmonds promoted at MulvannyG2
MulvannyG2 Architecture senior principals Gary Larson and Gary Edmonds were promoted to global design leader and global practice leader, respectively. Larson has more than 40 years of experience. He will […]
Bennett elected president at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue
LLP recently announced the election of Jonathan Bennett as managing partner for the firm. He succeeds Robert Allen, who served as managing partner for 17 years. Bennett, a Portland native, started […]
Hamilton named Pivotal Leader
Nancy Hamilton, director of business development for McKinstry’s Oregon office, recently was named a Pivotal Leader for 2011 by the Portland-based Pivotal Leaders Network. She came to McKinstry from former […]
Gorman joins Jordan Schrader Ramis group
Jordan Schrader Ramis PC announced recently that it added litigation attorney and shareholder Leta Gorman to its construction and business law practice groups. She previously was a shareholder at Bullivant […]
Bartz receives Liberty and Hope Award
David Bartz, Jr., president and shareholder of regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently received the Liberty and Hope Award from the Oregon League of Minority Voters. The award […]
Lein hired at Facade Group
The Facade Group LLC recently hired Jennifer Lein as a building enclosure consultant and project manager. She will support the firm’s legal and forensic-based services. Specifically, Lein will manage projects […]
Lanphere Construction hires Wales
Lanphere Construction & Development recently hired David Wales as a senior project manager. He has experience in commercial and industrial construction management.
Grubb & Ellis recognizes 2 top brokers
Grubb & Ellis Co. recently announced that executive vice presidents Brad Fletcher and David Squire were recognized as two of its top brokerage professionals for 2010. Fletcher also was honored […]
Kirwan wins Harold F. Hammond Award
John Kirwan, a machinist with Union Pacific Railroad in Hinkle recently was named the 2010 winner of the Harold F. Hammond Award. Under his leadership, Union Pacific’s Hinkle facility achieved […]
NAWIC members receive honors
Oregon members of the National Association of Women in Construction recently received honors at the annual forum for region 9, which encompasses Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Dalene Schafer, Precision […]
Truman joins Elliott Associates
Kathleen Truman recently joined Elliott Associates Inc. as its corporate accountant. She will be responsible for all cash flow projections, payroll and financial statements for the company’s corporate accounts. She […]
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