Feb 19, 2025

LMN Architects

Asher

LMN Architects announced the addition of Cristian Asher to its principal group and leadership team.

Asher has joined LMN Architects in the role of director of business development. He brings nearly 18 years in the architecture industry to LMN, seven of those in executive positions leading marketing, communications, and BD teams in California, Oregon, and now Washington. At LMN, he will spearhead efforts to secure new projects within the firm's five core market sectors and to consider new opportunities, geographies, and markets as they align with LMN's values and portfolio.

Asher has held leadership roles at notable architecture firms, including SERA Architects in Portland and Gensler at their headquarters office, with earlier experience at Perkins&Will and SMWM Architects in San Francisco. He has led winning pursuits worth over $1.5 billion in revenue across multiple sectors, including aviation, higher education, civic, and workplace.

Reid Middleton

High

Garcia

R. Adwer

K. Adwer

Hippler

In Anchorage, Reid Middleton hired Aaron Hippler as a designer I. Hippler is finishing his degree from the University of Alaska-Anchorage and will provide structural engineering design.

In San Diego, Reid Middleton hired Klara Adwer as a designer I, Rwzan Adwer as a designer I, Pablo Garcia III as a designer I, and Nas High as an office administrator. Klara and Rwzan Adwer started at Reid Middleton as civil interns and recently graduated from San Diego State University. Both will focus on civil engineering projects.

Garcia joined the firm as a designer for structural engineering projects. High brings 13 years of experience, including six with the U.S. Army. She will support office operations for the San Diego office.

Swenson Say Fagét

Kiers

Kuzubov

Borseth

Witthun

Ashford

Swenson Say Fagét Structural Engineers announced four promotions and one new hire.

Holly Ashford and Tyler Witthuhn were promoted to project manager. Ashford joined SSF's Seattle office in March of 2019. She holds a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Ashford's projects include various new construction and renovation projects for single-family homes throughout the greater Seattle area, including three float homes. Other recent projects include the Bishop Blanchett High School Seismic Retrofit, a seismic retrofit of To the Moon Childcare in Seattle, a new office building in Carnation, and a tenant improvement project for Seattle Pizza Bar.

Witthuhn joined SSF's Ellensburg office in February of 2022. He holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Witthuhn is currently working on a new dentistry building for Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, the Old Wenatchee Jail Adaptive Reuse for a speakeasy and retail spaces, the Pangborn Airport Hangar Analysis in Douglas County, a new Franz Bakery Warehouse in Yakima, and many single-family projects throughout Central Washington.

Mitchell Borseth and Dennis Kuzubov were promoted to project engineer.

Borseth joined SSF's Seattle office three years ago. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Gonzaga University. The majority of Borseth's time is spent with the SSF multifamily team. He is currently working on the St. Luke's Affordable Housing Apartments and the St. Luke's Market-rate Apartments in Ballard, the Bryant Manor Affordable Housing project in Seattle, the second phase of the Pepsi Blocks Apartments in Portland, and the Dawson Wilson Townhomes in Seattle. He is also working on two high-end single-family residences in Medina and Seattle.

Kuzubov joined SSF's Tacoma office in March of 2022. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. Kuzubov's current projects include a new 50-unit Muckleshoot Supportive Housing project, two new Gateway North retail buildings in Bend, a new Treehouse project in Medina, the new A Street Townhomes in Tacoma, and the new Seabrook Pacific Landing mixed-use project. He is also involved with numerous single-family home renovations and new projects throughout the state, from Lopez Island to Ellensburg.

Alan Kiers joined SSF as a staff engineer.

Kiers joined SSF's Tacoma office in September 2024. Kiers holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering with a civil/environmental engineering concentration from Calvin University in Michigan. With four years of experience, Kiers is working on a variety of projects, including the new 8839 Pacific Avenue Townhomes in Tacoma, the new 16th and State Apartments in Boise, and single-family home projects in Gig Harbor, Seattle, and Lake Stevens.

Feb 14, 2025

Boise Cascade

Barney

Boise Cascade promoted Joanna (Jo) Barney to executive vice president of its Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division. She will oversee the company's 40+ distribution facilities, including millwork and door shops, across the U.S. Barney joined Boise Cascade in 2005. Prior to this promotion, she was the senior vice president of BMD Western Operations. Before that she served in several key roles and progressive leadership positions, including general manager of BMD Western Operations and branch manager for BMD's Salt Lake City, Utah, location. Boise Cascade is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products.

Feb 13, 2025

Pacific Northwest CMAA

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Pacific Northwest Chapter is hosting its Annual Construction Conference 2025 for construction managers, engineers, contractors, owners, designers, and providers on April 18 at the Lynnwood Convention Center located at 3711 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The conference will also be live streamed through Zoom. More details including the Zoom link will be provided at a later date. Tickets are $400 for CMAA affiliated organization members or public agencies, $450 for non-CMAA members, and $20 for students. Register before April 1 to avoid late fees. Additional information is available at info@pnwcmaa.org.

Feb 12, 2025

DeForest Architects

Slivka

Knowles

Kim

DeForest Architects announced the recognition of Julie Kim, Michael Knowles, and Mark Slivka as associates.

Kim joined DeForest in 2012. She graduated from Northwestern University then earned her Masters in Architecture from the University of Michigan. She is currently the firm's point person on Catskill View Preserve, a Net Zero home in upstate New York. Moving forward, Kim will focus on best practices for client engagement and project management.

Knowles has been with the firm for 11 years and has been the lead on several notable projects, including Tree House, Union Bay, and The Garden Gallery House. A northwest native, Knowles brings a wealth of building and technical knowledge built upon 30 years in practice. In addition to project work, he is committed to mentorship and raising the bar on DeForest's computer modeling and construction documents.

Slivka worked on custom residential projects in Hawaii before relocating to Seattle to join DeForest Architects in 2013. He has developed a depth of knowledge overseeing construction on a wide range of projects from Modern Family Tudor, to Keystone Cottage and Orcas Island Community Space. In the coming years, he will share his expertise in building technology and construction administration and help bring the firm's unique approach to the design process to new markets.

DeForest Architects recently moved their Seattle studio from Ballard to the top floor of the historic Jensen boat-building shed overlooking Portage Bay.

PLS Engineering

Koroteyev

Heckroth

PLS Engineering has welcomed Ryan Heckroth as a survey technician. Heckroth has worked in the industry as a party chief and lead crew member managing crews for client schedules, staking, topographic, boundary and monitoring projects. He has been responsible for the setup, calibration and maintenance of survey equipment and safety equipment including Trimble products such as Trimble Total station, GPS Receiver, scanners, and data collection. Early training includes Clark College courses in Survey and Geomatics.

In addition, Ivan Koroteyev has joined the civil engineering side of PLS. Koroteyev is a graduate of Portland State University with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. He brings expertise in project management, equipment operations and technical support. His experience includes construction management, structural/systemic analysis, hydraulic modeling, heavy equipment operation, drone operation, and he has provided on-site nuclear gauge compaction inspections. Koroteyev is currently pursuing his professional engineering license while at PLS.

Neiman Taber Architects

Ellis

Dekom

Neiman Taber Architects promoted Anton Dekom to principal and Sari Ellis to senior associate.

Dekom's expertise includes design leadership, project management, and technology integration. He is currently heading multiple projects including new mixed used apartments and renovations of older structures in landmark districts.

Ellis specializes in multi-family apartment design and accessibility. She is currently leading design and construction of a large new apartment building near University Village.

Parametrix

Sanchez

Anthony Sánchez has joined Parametrix as a principal consultant and national bridge practice leader. In a career spanning over 35 years, Sánchez has served as a field construction engineer, seismic researcher, bridge construction inspector, design engineer, project manager, and engineer of record for the design, construction, and maintenance of over 150 bridges. His bridge projects have received over 100 design awards on the local, state and national levels.

Sánchez comes to Parametrix from a national engineering firm where he served as major and complex bridge leader in the southwest region. His project experience includes conventional highway, transit and rail bridges, as well as major landmark crossings.

At Parametrix, Sánchez will lead the firm’s national bridge practice, which includes offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, and Illinois providing civil and structural engineering services to state departments of transportation, municipalities, transit agencies, and other public agencies.