Mortenson Construction promotes Bud Affolter
CONSTRUCTION Bud Affolter recently was named safety manager for Mortenson Construction’s Portland office. He will be responsible for assisting overall administration of project safety, accident and fire protection programs to […]
Mortenson construction promotes Bob Matkin
CONSTRUCTION Bob Matkin recently was named design phase manager for Mortenson Construction’s Portland office. He will lead collaboration efforts to ensure appropriate input and best alternatives are integrated into design […]
Basetti Architects makes Daniel L. Miles principal
ARCHITECTURE Bassetti Architects, which has offices in Portland and Seattle, recently named Daniel L. Miles principal. Since joining the firm in 2010, Miles has focused on long-range planning for public […]
OBEC adds Chad Gipson
ENGINEERING OBEC Consulting Engineers recently added Chad Gipson as a project engineer in its office in Vancouver, Wash. He has designed marine structures for the past seven years. His background […]
CH2M Hill’s Dave Simmons elected president of ACEC Oregon
ENGINEERING Dave Simmons, a CH2M HILL project manager, recently was elected 2013-14 president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon. It represents approximately 3,500 employees in 115 private […]
OBEC adds Jenny Carlson
ENGINEERING OBEC Consulting Engineers recently added Jenny Carlson as a project manager in its office in Vancouver, Wash. She will help bolster the firm’s marine and port facilities services in […]
Joaquin Lopez honored
BUSINESS Joaquin Lopez, a cultural arts producer and owner of La Bonita Restaurant, recently was named one of 12 national finalists for 2013 MillerCoors LÃder of the Year for his […]
Terri Oelrich joins NBBJ
ARCHITECTURE Portland resident Teri Oelrich recently joined the Seattle office of international architecture and design firm NBBJ as a principal. She has three decades of experience in the health care […]
LANE’s Wendy Lane Stevens recognized
COMMUNICATIONS Wendy Lane Stevens, president of LANE, recently received a 2013 A Place With No Ceiling award from the Portland Business Alliance. The award recognizes mentorship of women in the […]
HDJ Design Group adds Kenneth F. Hash
TRANSPORTATION HDJ Design Group, headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., recently added Kenneth F. Hash as its senior transportation manager. Previously, he was the southwest region local programs manager for the Washington […]
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