Sep 22, 2021

Tiscareno Associates

Reef

S. Hansen

Barton

Hoss

Stine

Willis

Glass

Draves

Hahn Wagner

M. Hansen

Gilstrap

Bishop

Austin

Seattle-based architecture firm Tiscareno Associates promoted Mark Stine to Principal, Vince Hoss to Associate Principal and Bill Barton to Associate Principal. In addition, several design staff have been promoted to Senior Associate: Stacy Hansen, Kate Reef, Melissa Hansen, and Stephanie Hahn-Wagner. Several more have been promoted to Associate: Dylan Draves, Gabrielle Glass, Michael Willis, Steven Austin, and Greg Bishop. Mackenzie Gilstrap has been promoted to Marketing and Digital Arts Manager.

Stine specializes in the design of mixed-use and affordable multifamily projects and is currently working on Solera, a 686-unit mixed-income development in Renton. Hoss designs mid-rise multifamily projects and often contributes to the firm's transportation projects. He recently worked on the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. Barton's expertise lie in project management with projects ranging from high-rise mixed-use developments to 50-acre master plans. He recently managed the Beam, a mixed-use transit-oriented development in the International District, to completion.

Stacy Hansen leads public project pursuits and works on both multifamily and tenant improvement construction administration. She is currently working on Infinity Shore Club Residences, a luxury condo project on Alki Beach. Reef works on the firm's tenant improvement, public and renovation projects. She is currently working on The Spark, a large mixed-use multifamily development in Redmond. Melissa Hansen leads the firm's BIM development efforts. She is currently working on The Coliseum, a large commercial renovation project in Everett.

Hahn-Wagner works on the firm's affordable and workforce housing projects. She is currently working on The Reserve at Portage Creek, an affordable senior housing project in Arlington. Draves expertise lie in interior design. He works on the firm's multifamily projects. He is currently working on The Spark. Glass specializes in multifamily design. She is currently working on Solera.

Willis serves as a project manager on complex multifamily and mixed-use projects. He is currently working on Solera. Austin is a project manager with vast multifamily experience. He is currently working on Redmond Square, a large mixed-use transit-oriented development in downtown Redmond. Bishop works on a variety of project types. He is currently working on Solera. Gilstrap manages the firm's marketing and communications efforts. She is currently managing the firm's digital presence, proposals and other graphic assets.

CR architecture + design

CR architecture + design welcomed Tony Gosetti, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, to the team in Chicago. Gosetti brings 23 years of experience in large multi-family luxury residential, retail, and office developments. He holds a bachelor of architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is a licensed architect in Illinois and a LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction. CR architecture + design has offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit and Seattle.

Sep 15, 2021

Washington State Broadband Office

Eychaner

Dawn Eychaner will serve as acting director of the Washington State Broadband Office effective Sept. 30, when current director Russ Elliott leaves the position to serve as Chief Executive Officer of a California telecommunications carrier. Eychaner has served as deputy director of the office since June this year. Eychaner has a background in local infrastructure financing with the Washington State Public Works and Community Economic Revitalization Boards, as well as significant policy experience in the legislature on issues and programs related to early learning, temporary aid to needy families, food assistance and affordable housing.

Since it was established in 2019 with a minimal budget and two full time staff, the Washington State Broadband Office has built successful public-private partnerships across the state to meet the state's aggressive broadband goals and break down digital equity barriers.

AIA Seattle + Seattle Design Festival

Neher

Melissa K. Neher is the new executive director at AIA Seattle and Seattle Design Festival. Neher has decades of experience in nonprofit leadership. She began her career as a social worker for adults with physical disabilities. Later as a social justice lawyer, Melissa advocated for under-served and marginalized communities, including asylum seekers and migrant workers. Most recently, she served as executive director of Architects Without Borders Seattle, an organization formed by a dedicated group of volunteers who came together under the umbrella of AIA to provide access to design to under-served communities.

Neher received her BA in Public Relations with a minor in Art History from James Madison University, and her Juris Doctorate from University of San Diego School of Law where she was a lead articles editor for San Diego Law Review and received the Outstanding Public Interest Advocate award.