DECA adds Yvonne Ng
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Yvonne Ng to its staff. She has two years of professional experience in architecture and interior design. She is working on a project for the […]
DECA adds Justin Foster
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Justin Foster to its staff. He has six years of experience. He is working on a project for the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability […]
DECA adds Juliette Beale
ARCHITECTURE DECA Architecture recently added Juliette Beale to its staff. She is a registered architect and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional with six years of experience. […]
BBT’s Kevin Shaver completes training
ARCHITECTURE BBT Architects’ Kevin Shaver recently completed Earth Advantage Commercial project steward training. Stewards guide projects through streamlined Earth Advantage Commercial requirements using proprietary tools. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Stephen T. Janik steps down at Ball Janik
LAW Stephen T. Janik has stepped down as chairman of Ball Janik LLP, after 10 years in the position. During his legal career, Janik handled several landmark real estate projects, […]
Lane Powell’s Darin M. Sands appointed to board
LAW Lane Powell shareholder Darin M. Sands recently was appointed to the board of directors for Classroom Law Project, a nonprofit that helps students learn to be informed and active […]
James T. McDermott elected chairman of Ball Janik
LAW James T. McDermott has been elected chairman of Ball Janik LLP. He will replace Steve Janik, who held the position for 10 years. McDermott, who has been recognized as […]
Heather J. Oden promoted at Ball Janik
LAW Heather J. Oden has been promoted to the position of executive director at Ball Janik LLP. Oden joined the firm nearly two years ago as a human resources manager. […]
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick adds Elijah B. Van Camp
LAW Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC recently added Elijah B. Van Camp as an associate attorney in its Portland office. He will work closely with the firm’s attorneys in the […]
Justin (JT) Sand has joins NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
REAL ESTATE Justin (JT) Sand has joined the Portland brokerage office team of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson. He specializes in the leasing and sales of office properties throughout the […]
David W. Criswell named managing partner of Ball Janik
LAW David W. Criswell has been named managing partner of Ball Janik LLP. Criswell, who has been practicing at Ball Janik since 1992, also serves as chair of the firm’s […]
Dave Lofland named market president for KeyBank in Oregon
FINANCE Dave Lofland has been named market president for KeyBank in Oregon. He succeeds and reports to Brian Rice, who is becoming regional president covering Oregon, Alaska and Washington. Lofland […]
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