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Melody Burghard Emerick, Principal, Emerick Architects
Melody Burghard Emerick sits at the head of an award-winning architectural firm whose success, she says, is based on a passion for design. After graduating from the University of Oregon’s […]
Lois Cohen, Owner/President, Lois D. Cohen & Associates
Lois Cohen of Lois D. Cohen Associates brings 25 years of experience to the podium when she speaks. Her keynote addresses and involvement with a range of organizations promote communication […]
Lisa McClellan, Principal, Scott | Edwards Architecture
Lisa McClellan began her career focused on community-based design. Steadfast in her purpose, her projects and leadership have been a critical part of improving the lives of people throughout the […]
Kaye Kloster, Vice President, Oregon Division, ARC Document Solutions
If Kaye Kloster has a motto, it might well be: 鈥淭he job isn’t done until the paperwork is finished.鈥� As vice president and general manager of the Oregon division of […]
Susan Anderson, Director, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Susan Anderson has spent more than three decades working in the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainability. Her career path began in 1984 with a job at the Oregon […]
Sallee Humphrey, Principal/Interior Architect, DECA Architecture
With three decades of experience in architecture and interior design, DECA principal and interior architect Sallee Humphrey has expertise that is in great demand. She has earned an industry-wide reputation […]
Sarah Thorson, Special Projects Group Manager, Howard S. Wright
In just seven years at Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Sarah Thorson’s career has advanced by leaps and bounds. She began with the firm in 2007 as project […]
Shelley Metzler, President, Interstate Roofing
In the past 20 years, Interstate Roofing grew from a 鈥渙ne-man show鈥� into a multimillion-dollar corporation with a woman sitting at its helm. In 1999, 10 years after Mike Satran […]
Stacey Drake Edwards, Diversity & Compliance Manager, Turner Construction
In just three years as the diversity and compliance manager for Turner Construction’s Portland office, Stacey Drake Edwards has helped the firm make good on a commitment to foster diversity […]
Stefee Knudsen, Associate, THA Architecture
Over two decades of experience combined with vision and discipline have made Stefee Knudsen a classic example of excellence as a leader and mentor. As an associate at THA Architecture, […]
Suenn Ho, Principal Urban Designer, Resolve Architecture + Planning
Suenn Ho has her feet planted in both China and the United States.聽 Her reach extends from teaching and mentoring to academia, consulting, designing, leadership and community involvement. Among her […]
Susan Steward, Executive Director, BOMA Oregon
When Susan Steward first stepped into the role of executive director for the organization then known as BOMA Portland, the organization mainly existed to provide administrative services to five commercial […]
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
