Russell named partner by Stoel Rives LLP
LAW Stoel Rives LLP has promoted Kristin Russell to partner. She is a member of the firm’s Corporate group, co-chair of its Debt subgroup and co-chair of the Portland Recruiting […]
SmithGroup adds Meigel as senior project manager
ARCHITECTURE Christopher Meigel has joined integrated design firm SmithGroup as a senior project manager. He has more than 20 years of industry experience. Meigel has worked on a wide range […]
SmithGroup’s Fonseca moves to Portland office
ARCHITECTURE Gabe Fonseca has relocated to SmithGroup’s Portland office, where he serves as a principal and oversees day-to-day operations. With more than 25 years of architectural experience, Fonseca has a […]
Tiscareno joins Compass Commercial in Bend
REAL ESTATE Compass Commercial Asset & Property Management in Bend has added Emilio Tiscareno to its team as a property coordinator and broker. He works with tenants and vendors to […]
Soderstrom Architects’ Talbot now a senior associate
ARCHITECTURE Eric Talbot is now a senior associate at Soderstrom Architects. Since joining the firm as design architect in 2018, Talbot has guided the design of all major projects, including […]
White named associate by Soderstrom Architects
ARCHITECTURE Soderstrom Architects has named Tommy White an associate. He will continue to champion superior detailing and documentation within the firm. White joined Soderstrom in 2008 and now has more […]
Rosenbaum now a Soderstrom Architects associate
ARCHITECTURE Soderstrom Architects has promoted Josh Rosenbaum to associate. As the firm’s IT director, he maintains a robust and secure network while making usage easy for employees. Rosenbaum joined Soderstrom […]
Bailey named chair of BIA of Clark County committee
CONSTRUCTION The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County has named Melissa Bailey of PNW Fire Protection chair of the Building Futures Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. She has served on the […]
Mason given director role by Mackenzie
DESIGN Mackenzie has promoted Jan Mason to director of communications and equitable development. In this role, she will expand her ongoing work with economic development practitioners, government staff and officials, […]
Tran-Caffee joins Miller Nash as partner
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added Cozette Tran-Caffee as a partner in its real estate department. She assists public and private clients with all aspects of real estate transactions and […]
Parametrix names Roché senior vice president
ENGINEERING Richard Roché has been promoted to senior vice president at Parametrix. He is responsible for the Oregon and Southwest Washington region, which includes 120 staff in offices in Portland, […]
VF Law adds Hancherick as associate in Lake Oswego
LAW Drew Hancherick has joined VF Law’s Lake Oswego office as an associate. He will serve the firm’s real estate, land use and environmental practices. Hancherick will assist VF Law’s […]
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