Valorie Cochran joins NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
REAL ESTATE Valorie Cochran, a property manager with more than 20 years of experience in the Portland and Las Vegas markets, recently joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson as a […]
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick’s Sharon Rudnick honored
LAW Sharon Rudnick, shareholder with Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC, recently was named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year in Oregon in 2013 by Global Law Experts. The international directory […]
Alisa Gaylord joins Chicago Title
REAL ESTATE Alisa Gaylord has joined the commercial division of Chicago Title as a commercial account manager. She has an extensive sales background and most recently was with J.R. Johnson Inc. […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s Phillips, Burrell serving on boards
LAW Dorianna Phillips, the attorney recruiting and development manager for Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently was elected chairwoman of the Governance & Outreach Committee of Portland State University’s Center for […]
Miller Nash’s Hilliard, Sinnott named to boards
LAW Miller Nash LLP attorney Jeneé Hilliard recently was named chairwoman of the board for Serendipity Center. The nonprofit therapeutic school is both an accredited alternative school and a certified […]
Mayes Testing Engineers promotes Cliff Zenger
INSPECTING Mayes Testing Engineers, which has offices and laboratories in Portland, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., recently promoted Cliff Zenger to project manager. He has eight years of inspection experience. He […]
Confederated Tribes of Siletz hires Thomas Karwaki
BUSINESS The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently hired Thomas Karwaki as the new economic development director of the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation. He will manage the operations and investments […]
URS Portland office adds five
PLANNING URS’ Portland office recently added five people to its staff. Amanda Haney is a senior geologist/environmental scientist. She has 10 years of experience conducting environmental site assessments, remedial investigations […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s Shiely, Fife appointed to boards
LAW Charmin Shiely, a shareholder in the Portland office of law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently was appointed to serve on the board of the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette. She […]
Ball Janik adds Trista N. Speer
LAW Ball Janik LLP recently added Trista N. Speer as an associate in its litigation group. She will focus on commercial litigation and employment. She previously served as a deputy […]
System West hires Paul Fooks
ENGINEERING Systems West Engineers recently hired Paul Fooks as a mechanical engineer. He has been a consulting engineer for 13 years, with project experience from inception through construction. SENDING PACESETTERS […]
SSOE Group adds Stacie Anderson
SSOE Group, a global engineering, procurement and construction management firm, recently added Stacie Anderson as its new human resources manager. She will be stationed in SSOE’s Hillsboro office and primarily […]
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- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
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- 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
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