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Sarah Thorson, Special Projects Group Manager, Howard S. Wright
In just seven years at Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Sarah Thorson’s career has advanced by leaps and bounds. She began with the firm in 2007 as project […]
Shelley Metzler, President, Interstate Roofing
In the past 20 years, Interstate Roofing grew from a 鈥渙ne-man show鈥� into a multimillion-dollar corporation with a woman sitting at its helm. In 1999, 10 years after Mike Satran […]
Stacey Drake Edwards, Diversity & Compliance Manager, Turner Construction
In just three years as the diversity and compliance manager for Turner Construction’s Portland office, Stacey Drake Edwards has helped the firm make good on a commitment to foster diversity […]
Stefee Knudsen, Associate, THA Architecture
Over two decades of experience combined with vision and discipline have made Stefee Knudsen a classic example of excellence as a leader and mentor. As an associate at THA Architecture, […]
Suenn Ho, Principal Urban Designer, Resolve Architecture + Planning
Suenn Ho has her feet planted in both China and the United States.聽 Her reach extends from teaching and mentoring to academia, consulting, designing, leadership and community involvement. Among her […]
Susan Steward, Executive Director, BOMA Oregon
When Susan Steward first stepped into the role of executive director for the organization then known as BOMA Portland, the organization mainly existed to provide administrative services to five commercial […]
Tammy Nelson, Vice President of Operations/CFO, TraneOregon
Tammy Nelson fills a critical role at TraneOregon, not only as chief financial officer and vice president of operations, but as a leader tasked with creating culture where business and […]
Tess Chadil, Senior Project Manager, Soil Solutions
In her role as a senior project manager at Soil Solutions Environmental Services, Tess Chadil has become adept at donning many hats. In addition to hiring and training new project […]
Valerie Lee Troyer, CFO, Hydro-Temp Mechanical
Over the past 25 years, Valerie Lee Troyer has risen through the ranks of the building industry to become CFO for a major HVAC and plumbing contractor in the Portland […]
Vanessa Sturgeon, President/CEO, TMT Development
Vanessa Sturgeon spent her summers working with her grandfather, Thomas P. Moyer, at his firm, TMT Development. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1999, attended […]
Yasmine Branden, Vice President & Production Manager, Neil Kelly Co.
Yasmine Branden has a passion for building, and a passion for women becoming more involved in construction. Branden has been in the remodeling business for 25 years, with eight of […]
Amy James Neel, Construction Manager/Job Developer, Oregon Tradeswomen
Amy James Neel has been a carpenter for 22 years and a lead foreman for 12.聽 With her guidance, hundreds of regional construction industry employers 鈥� including more than 80 […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
