Dec 15, 2021

Oculus Inc.

Hoffman

Oculus Inc. hired Robert A. Hoffman, AIA, as the managing principal for the firm's Portland office. In his role, Hoffman will oversee the operations, project development and staffing in Portland, as well as focus on growing the firm's national footprint in the hospitality, multi-family, senior living, retail and commercial office markets. Hoffman brings more than 30 years of architectural practice and professional association leadership including business planning and operations, resource management, market strategies, public outreach, communications, and staff development. Prior to joining Oculus Inc., Hoffman most recently served as managing principal for a Portland-based architecture firm, responsible for overseeing and supporting the design-build delivery of projects in the hospitality, entertainment, and residential market sectors.

Hoffman also served as the executive vice president and CEO of American Institute of Architects' Portland and Oregon Chapters from 2014 to 2019, where he oversaw program development and operations for 1,500 members and industry partners. Hoffman has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design from the College of Design at North Carolina State University. Oculus Inc. delivers comprehensive architecture, interior design, planning and move management services.

Middle of Six

Clark

Middle of Six, a marketing consultancy specializing in construction, architecture, and engineering, hired Abigail Clark as a graphic designer. Clark is a recent graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication and a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. Clark's experience includes three years as a graphic designer for the Orfalea College of Business Graduate Programs where she contributed to the school's rebranding initiative and created all new marketing materials for the department.

MKA

Corigliano

Magnusson Klemencic Associates' (MKA's) Travis Corigliano, PE, SE, has been named an ICSC+CenterBuild 2021 Leader Under 40. An Associate at MKA, Corigliano, 32, is a leader of MKA's Retail Specialist Group and a resource for clients such as Brookfield, Simon Properties, Macerich, and others looking to successfully retrofit, reposition, and transform legacy big-box anchor stores at malls and shopping centers into modern and lively entertainment and mixed-use destinations.

Corigliano earned a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. Beyond his retail projects, he is an active collaborator working internally to advance MKA's in-house Technical Specialist Teams in the fields of Masonry, Steel, and Existing Buildings. He also is a member of the Masonry Society, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Structural Engineers Association of Washington.

The ICSC+CenterBuild Leader Under 40 Awards honor professionals under the age of 40 for their accomplishments and contributions toward advancing the retail marketplace industry. Corigliano is one of 18 people to receive the award this year.

Structurlam

Potter

Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation welcomed Jon Potter as the company's newest mass timber specialist. Based in Seattle, Potter will be responsible for building Structurlam's Pacific Northwest regional presence, continuing to promote and expand the company's mass timber projects. With a master's degree in civil engineering, he has a background in structural analysis and design with a focus on wood design projects.

olive.com

olive.com, a leader in payment services and online vehicle protection plans, announced it will expand its mechanical breakdown coverage services to the state of Washington. Vehicle protection plans cover mechanical failure after the auto manufacturer's warranty has expired. olive.com's digital platform lets consumers buy direct and 100% online, giving them access to an assortment of coverage and deductible options that are operable in minutes with no inspection or waiting period. As part of this expansion, olive.com will offer its “Powered by olive” platform to local and national insurance agents, agencies, dealer groups and retailers in Washington, allowing for a co-branded olive.com product offering. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, olive.com now offers its services in 49 states.

Ascensus Specialties

Ascensus Specialties, a provider of specialty materials for life sciences and advanced technology markets, has acquired Wychem Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of fine chemicals for pharmaceutical and specialty applications. This transaction complements Ascensus' existing capabilities and reinforces the company's focus on servicing the pharmaceutical sector. Using its own process technology, Wychem manufactures starting materials and multi-step intermediates for the synthesis of pharmaceutical APIs and other advanced technology applications. Wychem manufactures over 1,000 products and specializes in the production of aromatic compounds and halogenation. Ascensus will continue to support Wychem's manufacturing facility and offices in the UK. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ascensus Specialties is headquartered in Bellevue, and has production plants in Elma, Washington, Evans City, Pennsylvania, and Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice Semiconductor was selected as the winner of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) 2021 Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Award for the second year in a row. The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated excellence through their vision, innovation, execution, and future opportunity, as determined by votes from GSA members. The annual GSA Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the semiconductor industry and honor the best performing companies and top leaders. Members of the GSA represent 70 percent of the $450B+ semiconductor industry. Lattice Semiconductor, based in Hillsboro, OR, is a low power programmable leader that solves customer problems in the communications, computing, industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. GSA is a leading industry organization that represents more than 25 countries and 250 corporate members, including 100 public companies, and provides a platform for collaboration, where global executives interface and innovate with peers, partners and customers to accelerate industry growth and maximize return on invested and intellectual capital.

Dec 14, 2021

Standard Insurance

Ijaz

Beaulieu

Hibbs

Portland-based Standard Insurance (The Standard) announced that Scott Hibbs, vice president and chief investment officer, will retire at the end of December. The company also announced additional leadership team and organizational changes. Hibbs joined The Standard in 2000 as assistant vice president of Investor Relations and Financial Planning. He has served as vice president of the company's asset management businesses since 2009 and became chief investment officer in 2013. Chris Beaulieu, currently vice president of Individual Annuities and Investments, will join The Standard's senior leadership team and has been promoted to vice president and chief investment officer. Beaulieu will lead enterprise Investment Management, Fixed Income, the Commercial Mortgage Division and Real Estate. AJ Ijaz, currently vice president of Retirement Plans, has been promoted to vice president of the Asset Management Group. His new role will include responsibility for Retirement Plans, Institutional Products and Individual Annuities.

Taiyo Pacific Partners

Taiyo Pacific Partners announced that it has accumulated in excess of 9% in Raccoon Holdings. Raccoon has built an online ecosystem for Japanese small and medium enterprises with their e-commerce platform and fintech business. Michael King, chief investment officer and managing partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, “We are excited to see Raccoon has been able to continuously grow their EC business user base with both repeat purchasers and sellers on the Super Delivery platform consistently increasing over the past 4 years. With recent success expanding sales rapidly in Taiwan and North America, we are also looking forward to strong growth as Raccoon helps Japanese manufacturers reach overseas markets efficiently.” Taiyo Pacific Partners, located in Kirkland, was founded in 2003, and firm currently manages over $3.7 billion in Japan-focused funds.

Valkyrie Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment has entered into an agreement to acquire Seattle-based videogame developer, Valkyrie Entertainment. Best known for providing content and co-development services for several studios, Valkyrie Entertainment will join PlayStation Studios as the 17th studio and will aid in the development of key PlayStation Studios franchises. The day-to-day operations post-acquisition will continue to be run by Valkyrie Entertainment's current management team. Terms were not disclosed. Valkyrie Entertainment has been providing the video games industry with art production services and co-development since 2002.

UMC

Clinton

Shdo

Anthony Shdo joined UMC as controls sales manager for the Building Automation and Controls group. The company also announced that Martin Clinton passed all requirements and examinations to become a Certified Energy Auditor. Shdo has over 12 years of experience in the HVAC industry, holding positions as an HVAC technician, energy engineer, building controls project manager, and building controls sales manager. He grew up in a family-owned and operated mechanical contracting business. Clinton, building performance services manager at UMC, is now one of about 15 CEAs in Washington, according to the company. He specializes in building operations and is an expert in the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard. CEAs undertake energy-efficiency assessments that cover building systems, occupancy, operations, maintenance and code compliance. Mukilteo-based UMC is a mechanical engineering, facilities maintenance and construction company.

Structurlam

Potter

Penticton, British Columbia-based Structurlam Mass Timber hired Jon Potter as mass timber specialist for the Pacific Northwest region. Potter has a master's degree in civil engineering, and a background in structural analysis and design with a focus on wood design projects. He is based in Seattle. Structurlam's structural mass timber products include CrossLam cross-laminated timber panels and GlulamPLUS glue-laminated columns and beams.

Joseph McKinstry Construction

Billy Stauffer and Wes Yang have become partners and co-owners of Joseph McKinstry Construction Co., and as a result the company changed its name to McKinstry Stauffer Yang Construction. Stauffer joined the company in 2014. He began his career as a residential architect, and holds a bachelor's degree in ornamental horticulture and landscape design from the University of Tennessee and a master's degree in architecture from the University of Washington. Yang has been with the company for 22 years and holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from the UW. Joseph McKinstry started the company in 1977 and remains a co-owner. The company specializes in high-end residential and commercial construction.