MacKay & Sposito adds Meritt
MacKay & Sposito Inc. recently added Carla Meritt to its Vancouver, Wash., survey department. Meritt is a licensed professional land surveyor in Oregon and Washington. She is an adjunct instructor […]
Cooper Zietz to merge with Cascade Design Professionals
Dr. Fred C. Cooper, president and CEO of Cooper Zietz Engineers Inc., recently announced the firm’s merger with Cascade Design Professionals Inc. Under the merger, Cascade Design Professionals will operate […]
Yalch certified in whole building science
Dennis Yalch of Entek Corp. earned certification in whole building science from the Comfort Institute, nationally recognized for uniting building science and HVAC. Entek, a heating and cooling company, specializes […]
Clark appointed to SWCA board
The Southwest Washington Contractors Association recently appointed Sheri Clark to its board of directors. Clark, the north metro resource center engineer at NW Natural, will serve as associate vice president. […]
Grillo honored by Portland Business Alliance
The Portland Business Alliance recently honored attorney Phillip Grillo for his work with Working Waterfront Coalition. The group, which Grillo founded, partnered with Gunderson LLC and Schnitzer Steel to legally […]
Van Hengel joins Alta Planning + Design
Drusilla van Hengel recently joined the Portland office of Alta Planning + Design as the Northwest and Mountain West planning and programs manager. She has more than 15 years of […]
MacKay joins Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal has named Bill MacKay as its controller. MacKay, who previously served as finance and operations manager at Bend-based Summit Worldwide LLC, is now responsible for […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt hires 4
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently hired trial attorney Jeff Eden, associate Ryan Boyle, senior paralegal Tammy Armentrout and legal secretary Elisha Treacy. Also, Thomas Tongue, shareholder in the Portland office, […]
Skanska’s Oregon office adds 3
Skanska’s Oregon office recently added three employees. Kelly Roth, new project executive, has 29 years of experience. He previously was a project executive, senior vice president and operating officer at […]
Lowry joins Tonkon Torp as associate
Adam C. Lowry recently joined Tonkon Torp’s litigation department as an associate. Lowry, a Portland native, earned his juris doctor summa cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College […]
CIDA Architects and Engineers hires Nolan
CIDA Architects and Engineers recently hired Emma Nolan as a project manager. She will assist with sustainable design and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
PMAR gives Jenkins Opening Doors Award
The Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors recognized Heather Jenkins of Juliann Evans Real Estate with the 2011 Opening Doors Award. It recognizes a PMAR Realtor who embodies the spirit of […]
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