VLMK hires Ryan Nedwicke
ENGINEERING VLMK Consulting Engineers recently hired Ryan Nedwicke as a structural engineer. His background covers all facets of light commercial and residential structure design and permitting. Previously, he was the […]
Natasha Owens joins Pinnacle Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Natasha Owens recently joined Bend-based Pinnacle Architecture. She has more than three years of design experience, with expertise in commercial, mixed-use and multifamily housing projects as well as urban […]
CBRE promotes Alycia Costa
REAL ESTATE CBRE recently promoted Alycia Costa to client services assistant in its Portland office. SENDING PACESETTERS ITEMS: Please send your announcements to [email protected].
Geosyntec Consultants adds team members
ENGINEERING Geosyntec Consultants recently hired Cara Poor as a project engineer, Brian Apple as a senior staff engineering specialist and Lucas Nguyen as a staff scientist. All three will work with […]
Marcus & Millichap names Otos director
REAL ESTATE Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. recently named Steve Otos a director in its Portland office. He will arrange debt and equity financing for all types of commercial real […]
Hennebery Eddy associate principal recognized by Design-Build Institute
ARCHITECTURE Jon McGrew, an associate principal with Hennebery Eddy Architects, recently was recognized by the Design-Build Institute of America as a designated design-build associate. He completed coursework and passed a […]
PSI adds Medhanie Tecle
ENGINEERING Professional Service Industries (PSI) Inc. recently added Medhanie Tecle as construction services department manager in its Portland operations office. SENDING PACESETTERS ITEMS: Please send your announcements to [email protected].
GeoEngineers adds Michael Warfel
ENGINEERING GeoEngineers recently added Michael Warfel as a principal environmental geologist in its Portland office. He will lead major environmental and geologic projects in Portland and the western U.S. Additionally, […]
Tom Robbins promoted at YGH
ARCHITECTURE Yost Grube Hall Architecture recently promoted Tom Robbins to associate principal. The appointment recognizes Robbins’ contributions to the firm’s success, his depth of experience, and the leadership he will […]
BBT principal elected chairwoman of James D. MacConnell jury
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects principal Renée Alexander (Kroupa) recently was elected chairwoman of the jury in charge of the James D. MacConnell Award. It recognizes outstanding educational facility planning. Alexander also […]
Jay Bower to replace retiring CEO Steve Johnston at Landau Associates
Landau Associates Inc., an environmental, geotechnical, permitting and compliance services consulting firm that has an office in Portland, announced recently that President and CEO Steve Johnston will retire June 28.
Andrea M. Barton joins Miller Nash
LAW Miller Nash LLP recently added attorney Andrea M. Barton to its litigation team. She previously spent years advising local businesses, national corporations and nonprofits in commercial and real estate […]
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