Janet Spriggs, Principal/Owner, Capital Engineering & Consulting
Janet Spriggs knows a thing or two about multitasking. A leader in the still-male-dominated field of civil engineering, she manages the demanding task of serving as a founder and owner […]
Faye M. Burch, Principal Consultant, F M Burch & Associates
Learning how to navigate the challenges for small-business success is often difficult. As a consultant specializing in small businesses, Faye Burch has made a concerted effort to help small business […]
Elaine Cogan, Founding Principal, Cogan Owens Cogan
Elaine Cogan’s career is equal parts aspirational and inspirational. She has earned a national reputation as a consultant in strategic communications and public strategies, and is recognized as a skilled […]
Elaine Aye, President, Green Building Services
As the president of Portland-based Green Building Services, Elaine Aye heads one of the country’s leading sustainability consulting firms. Her passion and professionalism have combined to make her a strong […]
Deb France, Principal, Oh Planning + Design
Deb France is dynamic and driven. Her passion for architecture and design and a commitment to excellence led her to become first an officer with a major company and eventually […]
Robyn Pierce, Facility Manager, Portland State University
Academia functions best in facilities designed and maintained for those purposes. Robyn Pierce has more than 30 years of experience making those spaces work for students and teachers. As facility […]
Peg Malloy, Executive Director, Portland Housing Center
Peg Malloy has dedicated a 30-year career to helping create housing for poor and underprivileged individuals as an integral part of developing urban planning. Her resume includes a position as […]
Katie Coulson, Risk Management Project Controls Director, Skanska USA Building
Katie Coulson has climbed the ladder through the ranks at Skanska USA Building. She actively mentors new engineers, established architects and developers on issues related to both projects and their […]
Kathy Shaloo Berg, Partner, ZGF Architects
Kathy Shaloo Berg holds a double distinction of being the first woman to be named by ZGF Architects as a partner in its Portland office, and just the second woman […]
Nicki Pozos, Client Development Manager, HDR
Nicki Pozos is one of a new breed of engineers. In addition to being a licensed civil engineer in Oregon and California, she has training and experience as a life […]
Nelda Wilson, Business Manager & Financial Secretary, IUOE, Local 701
In the span of her 35-year career, Nelda Wilson has gone from equipment operator to business manager for one of the industry’s most important unions, learning along the way valuable […]
Mindy L. Lyman, Senior Interior Designer, BLRB Architects, Bend Branch
Mindy L. Lyman saw a need and made things happen, and her progressive approach is helping her build alliances and a strong career in the Central Oregon community of Bend. […]
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