Menashe takes over father’s role
Shawn N. Menashe has been named managing shareholder of Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe. Menashe is taking over the role his father, Albert A. Menashe, has held for nearly 30 years. […]
Obvius Holdings promotes Nilles
Obvius Holdings LLC recently promoted Nathan Nilles, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing, to president. He will now be responsible for the direction of all corporate departments and […]
Gibson affiliated with KW Commercial
John Gibson, an established commercial real estate broker in the Portland area, is now affiliated with KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Portland Central. Gibson, who specializes in negotiating […]
AGC honors Slayden Construction Group
The Associated General Contractors of America recently honored Slayden Construction Group Inc. of Stayton with an AGC/Aon Build America award. Slayden’s work on the Savage Rapids Dam removal was named […]
Kervin voted to Camp Fire Columbia board
Karen Kervin, chief marketing officer for law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently was voted onto the board of Camp Fire Columbia. The organization’s mission is to build caring, confident […]
Ross joins VIQAN
Jim Ross has joined VIQAN LLC to perform sales in Oregon. Ross will be responsible for developing sales with contractors and rental companies for VIQAN rubber tracks, steel tracks, hydraulic […]
Martin made partner at Davis Wright Tremaine
Chrys Martin recently became a partner in Davis Wright Tremaine’s Portland office. She will focus on counseling and litigation for employers in regard to employment, labor and benefits issues. Martin […]
Stockhoff made Washington County engineer
Gary A. Stockhoff recently was appointed Washington County engineer. Since September 2008, Stockhoff has managed the county’s Capital Project Management division, which administers major roadway construction projects. He previously held […]
Nutter Corp. honored by state of Washington
Nutter Corp. of Vancouver, Wash., received Corporation for Communities honorable mention from the state of Washington. The company was nominated by Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey to receive the award, […]
Griffith takes new role at Tonkon Torp
Gwendolyn Griffith is the new leader of the Tax and Employee Benefits practice group at Tonkon Torp. Her practice covers a wide range of matters, including partnership and corporate taxation […]
Bagnall receives OMFOA president’s award
Bernice Bagnall, chief financial officer of the Tualatin Valley Water District, recently received the Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association’s president’s award. She has been a member of OMFOA for almost […]
Bardeschewski wins Miller Teaching Award
Jon Bardeschewski, a construction teacher at the Academy for Architecture, Construction and Engineering, recently received a Miller Teaching Award. It is sponsored by the James F. and Marion L. Miller […]
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