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Ann Young, Project Manager, JE Dunn Construction
When it comes to leadership and enthusiasm, Ann Young’s colleagues say she stands out from the crowd, both in the workplace and in the community. As a project manager for […]
Anyeley Hallova, Partner, Project^
In a little more than a decade, Anyeley Hallova has made her mark in design and development, and shown no signs of slowing down. After completing a bachelor’s degree in […]
Bridget Quinn, Workforce Development Coordinator, NECA-IBEW
Bridget Quinn isn’t the type to let grass grow under her feet. Instead, she keeps herself busy both on the job and off. A graduate of the electrical apprentice program […]
Carrie Strickland, Principal, Works Partnership Architecture
When Carrie Strickland and her business partner William Neburka opened Works Partnership Architecture, according to Architecture Magazine, they wrote down their dream number of employees: 15. Nine years later, the […]
Charlotte Boxer, Executive Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Pacific Continental Bank
Approach Pacific Continental Bank with a question related to commercial real estate and there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself directed to Charlotte Boxer. With more than 35 years of […]
Coni S. Rathbone, Attorney/Shareholder, Zupancic鈥圧athbone Law Group
Coni S. Rathbone’s business card may identify her as an attorney, but she could easily add other titles, including developer, community and industry contributor and mentor. She entered the legal […]
Cherise Schacter, Standards Coordinator, Interface Engineering
As a young woman, Cherise Schacter dreamed of traveling around the world writing human interest stories for Time magazine. Luckily for the local building industry, fate had other plans for […]
Jan Robertson, CEO, Norris Beggs & Simpson
The Great Recession was still casting ripples through Oregon’s economy when Jan Robertson stepped into the role of CEO at Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies in 2011. But Robertson had […]
Karen Weylandt, Vice President of Real Estate & Construction/Chief of Planning and Design, Providence Health & Services
From helping patients heal as a registered nurse to directing planning and designs for health care facilities in five states, Karen Weylandt hasn’t slowed down in 30 years. Weylandt earned […]
Karen Natzel, Owner/Business Therapist, K Communications
For Karen Natzel, the owner of K Communications, business growth and success are all about professionalism and communication. It’s a philosophy she has developed based on 18 years spent helping […]
Jill Sherman, Vice President, Gerding Edlen
While some people may be content to be good as gold, Jill Sherman tends to reach higher. As vice president of Portland-based Gerding Edlen Development, Sherman specializes in public-private partnerships […]
Jennifer M. Beattie, President, CIDA
Jennifer M. Beattie has found that communication is the key to success, and that success is empty unless shared. She recognizes the importance of employee development. As president of CIDA, […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 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
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
