Kanagandram now a field engineer at Mortenson
CONSTRUCTION Mortenson has added Matthew Kanagandram as a field engineer. He currently is working on-site in Vancouver, Washington, on a project for the Bonneville Power Administration. Kanagandram has a bachelor’s […]
KPFF hires Kong as structural engineer
ENGINEERING Wai Kong has joined KPFF as a structural engineer. She has both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of California, San Diego. […]
Kidd joins KPFF as marketing coordinator
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Kallista Kidd as a marketing coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from Oklahoma Christian University and a master’s degree in the […]
KPFF adds Bayer as structural engineer
ENGINEERING Melissa Bayer has joined KPFF in Portland as a structural engineer. She has both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois […]
Heying joins KPFF as marketing coordinator
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Jazz Heying as a marketing coordinator. She has an associate’s degree in marketing from Portland Community College. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People to [email protected].
Elcon Associates promotes Ralphs to principal
ENGINEERING Dean Ralphs has been promoted to principal at Elcon Associates Inc. He joined the firm in 2001. Ralphs serves as project manager, senior electrical engineer and office manager in […]
Travanti now an Elcon Associates project engineer
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has promoted Nathan Travanti to project engineer. He has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Portland and a master’s degree in electrical […]
Arnzen now an Elcon Associates principal
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has promoted Travis Arnzen to principal. He serves as a project manager and senior electrical engineer in the Beaverton office. He joined Elcon in 2010 and […]
Elcon Associates hires Hein as electrical designer
ENGINEERING Aung Hein has joined Elcon Associates Inc. as an electrical designer. He has more than 14 years of experience in power and signal distribution systems, electrical calculations, lighting design, […]
DiFuria joins Elcon Associates in BIM/CAD role
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has hired Jason DiFuria as a BIM modeler/CAD designer. He has more than eight years of AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience gained during numerous projects, including […]
Meusch named electrification planner by Elcon Associates
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has promoted Nick Meusch to electrification planner. Also, as marketing and business development manager, he manages pursuits and proposals in market sectors within Oregon and California. […]
Klausen joins Tonkon Torp as associate
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has added attorney Samantha Klausen as an associate in its Business Department. She is an experienced negotiator and advocate who previously served Dunn Carney LLP. Prior […]
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