Velazco now an R&H Construction project manager
CONSTRUCTION R&H Construction has promoted Raul Velazco to project manager. He will provide project management for the Freewell project in Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood. Velazco has more than nine years of […]
Rush joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Jason Rush as a project coordinator. He will collaborate with the engineering and civil teams on a variety of design projects. Rush has […]
VLMK Engineering + Design hires Fasano
ENGINEERING Simone Fasano recently joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an administrative assistant. She will support staff by assisting various administrative efforts. Fasano has a bachelor’s degree in architecture, with […]
Jordan Ramis adds Damgen as land use planner
LAW Chris Damgen has joined Jordan Ramis PC as a land use planner. He will work across multiple practices, including land use, real estate, and environmental and natural resources. Damgen […]
Emerio Design adds Graham to fill specialist role
ENGINEERING Guy Graham has joined the Emerio Design team as senior project/construction specialist. He has worked in the engineering field since 1982, leading public works departments, wastewater divisions, and design […]
Tortora joins Emerio Design as senior project manager
ENGINEERING Emerio Design has hired Pat Tortora as senior project manager within its private development group. Since 1993, Tortora has been involved in a multitude of projects in both public […]
Emerio Design adds Tovar as project manager
ENGINEERING Robert Tovar has joined Emerio Design as a bridge and structures project manager. He is a seasoned bridge engineer with more than 26 years of hands-on design experience for […]
Hunt joins Miller Nash’s Portland office
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added Anthony Hunt to its Portland office as an employee benefits team member. The team assists corporate, tax-exempt and government employers with all types of […]
Miller’s Vandehey now president of ACEC Oregon
ENGINEERING Ron Vandehey, a principal with Miller Consulting Engineers, is the new president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon. The organization is a community of engineering and surveying companies […]
Mortenson adds Nikolai as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Joe Nikolai has rejoined Mortenson as a project engineer after a stint serving as an owner’s representative in Chicago. He has four years of industry experience. Nikolai currently is […]
Radcliffe joins Mortenson as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Mortenson has hired Alex Radcliffe as a project engineer. He has three years of industry experience. Radcliffe currently is working on a manufacturing renovation for a confidential customer. He […]
Mortenson hires Hammond as estimator
CONSTRUCTION Timothy Hammond has joined Mortenson as an estimator. He previously spent nearly a year as a project engineer and estimator for Chambers Construction. Hammond holds a bachelor’s degree in […]
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