KPFF adds Laurie Evans
ENGINEERING KPFF’s Eugene office has added Laurie Evans as a project administrator. She previously was an event manager for the National Indian Child Welfare Association. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: Please send […]
Sparling hires Debbie Hanson
ENGINEERING Sparling has hired Debbie Hanson as an administrative assistant in the firm’s Portland office. Hanson has 14 years of administrative experience, including at engineering and construction firms. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ […]
KPFF’s John Davis licensed
SURVEYING KPFF’s John Davis recently received his license as a professional land surveyor. He joined the firm in 2001, and specializes in cadastral and GPS work. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: Please […]
Mortenson hires Trent Rehfeldt
CONSTRUCTION Mortenson Construction recently hired Trent Rehfeldt to lead project development activities in its Portland office. He has more than 12 years of experience in the construction industry, and has […]
PIVOT promotes Liza Lewellen
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture recently promoted Liza Lewellen to associate. She aligns clients’ goals and core values with a dynamic use of space. She designs spaces that encourage employee productivity and […]
PIVOT promotes Theresa Maurer
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture recently promoted Theresa Maurer to associate. She has served as a project manager for interior renovations and as part of the architectural team for numerous large projects. […]
PIVOT promotes John Stapleton
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture recently promoted John Stapleton to associate. As a project manager, he leads and coordinates the design team and consultants, and communicates with owners to ensure projects are […]
DOWA-IBI Group adds Andrew Borell
ARCHITECTURE DOWA-IBI Group Architects’ Portland office has added Andrew Borell as an architectural intern. He recently received a Master of Architecture from Tulane University. He is working on the Franklin […]
Melvin Mark hires Greg Martin
REAL ESTATE Melvin Mark Brokerage Co. has hired Greg Martin as an associate broker. Martin, who is working toward his Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, most recently worked as an […]
Allen Trust adds Julie Bryan
FINANCIAL SERVICES Allen Trust Co. recently added Julie Bryan as portfolio manager. She is responsible for performing investment research and analysis, conducting trades, and assisting in all aspects of managing […]
GSI hires Patty Newman
CONSULTING GSI Water Solutions recently hired Patty Newman as a staff hydrogeologist in its Kennewick, Wash., office. She is providing support on groundwater and environmental projects. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your […]
GSI hires Joseph Abbott
CONSULTING GSI Water Solutions recently hired Joseph Abbott as a project hydrogeologist in its Kennewick, Wash., office. He previously spent six years in Florida providing groundwater resources development and management. […]
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