3J Consulting promotes Starker to civil engineer
ENGINEERING Zach Starker of 3J Consulting has received a promotion to civil engineer. He has more than eight years of civil design experience. Starker recently attained his professional engineering license […]
Barlow now conservation organization’s district manager
GOVERNMENT The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District’s board of directors has selected Lynn Barlow as its new district manager. She follows Jim Cathcart, who died in May 2022. […]
Ebert joins Chambers Construction as project manager
CONSTRUCTION Eugene-based Chambers Construction has hired Kevin Ebert as project manager. He recently relocated from California and now has more than 30 years of industry experience. Ebert has served as […]
Miller Nash adds Barton as partner
LAW Andrea Barton has rejoined Miller Nash LLP as a partner and a member of its education and employment law & labor relations teams. She previously served as general counsel […]
Groman named OnPoint senior vice president
FINANCE OnPoint Community Credit Union has hired people and culture expert Patty Groman to serve as senior vice president and chief people officer. She has more than 20 years of experience as […]
Salvestrin now Columbia Credit Union’s interim CEO and president
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union’s board of directors has named Lindsey Salvestrin interim president and chief executive officer. She succeeds Steve Kenny, who retired. Salvestrin currently is executive vice president/chief operating […]
France now a Radler White Parks & Alexander partner
LAW Radler White Parks & Alexander LLP has promoted Renee France to partner. She joined the firm in 2017. As a member of the firm’s land use practice group, France […]
Cowley named Pence Construction vice president
CONSTRUCTION Pence Construction has promoted Dan Cowley to vice president. During 15 years with the firm, he has supported substantial growth of its multifamily and senior living business, and demonstrated […]
Lynch joins LSW Architects as concierge
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects PC has added Heidi Lynch as concierge. She will support the firm by curating the physical space to optimize the best experiences for internal and external clientele. […]
Vulin co-opens new Portland law firm
LAW Nels Vulin has joined Robert Wilkinson to open Vulin Wilkinson LLC, a boutique law firm specializing in construction litigation. Vulin previously was the founding attorney of Vulin Law LLC. […]
Wilkinson co-opens new Portland law firm
LAW Robert Wilkinson has joined Nels Vulin to open Vulin Wilkinson LLC, a boutique law firm specializing in construction litigation. Wilkinson most recently was a partner in Ball Janik LLP’s […]
Puri elevated to shareholder by Lane Powell
LAW Lane Powell has elected Rishi Puri a shareholder. He advises clients regarding a wide variety of employment matters while working in the firm’s Portland office. Puri works with small […]
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