Hope Telford joined Portland-based Richard Brown Architect in 2014 and bought the firm in 2020 with the goal of creating spaces that emphasize natural materials, comfort, usability and energy efficiency.

“I’ve always been a big creative thinker and it’s been a large shift for me to move from being primarily a designer to taking a leadership role, but I love that,” she said.

The firm specializes in wineries, new homes, home renovations and ADUs, sacred and educational spaces, and commercial projects. Telford said she appreciates the opportunity to help her staff achieve their goals while also satisfying clients.

“It’s really great to see clients who are happy because their spaces turned out to be so much more than they ever imagined,” she said.

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Janelle Waltz grew up with an uncle who has worked in construction for more than 40 years, and often described the projects he worked on and the impacts they had. Her parents owned properties, so she also learned early on how to do tenant improvement projects. Though she was drawn to work in human resources, she and her husband have done several DIY projects in their own home.

Waltz decided to explore the possibility of a new career and took a series of construction courses. Inspired by her uncle who started his own business 15 years ago, Waltz founded Hartley-Waltz Construction in 2023. The company does renovations, flooring and finishes, and energy-efficient solutions to homes and businesses.
“I like building the relationships with other general contractors and customers who need home renovations. I like the rapport-building piece,” she said.

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