Jul 29, 2014

Jordan Ramis

Jordan Ramis shareholder Leta E. Gorman has been voted into a three-year term as secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Defense Counsel, which takes a leadership role in legal reform and professional development. She is co-chair of the firm's litigation team in Portland and focuses on insurance coverage, product liability defense and business disputes. The firm also has offices in Vancouver and Bend.

National Court Reporters Association

Stewart

The National Court Reporters Association, which represents stenographic court reporters, broadcast and CART captioners, and legal videographers, said Laura L. Stewart has earned the Certified Realtime Reporter certification, which reflects knowledge of technology, proficiency and accuracy. Stewart is from Graham and has been a court reporter for 33 years. She works for Moburg, Seaton & Watkins in Seattle.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Sisson

Harry Sisson joined Adolfson & Peterson Construction's Pacific Northwest office as senior project manager. Sisson is working on the Novus Energy project in Boardman, Oregon. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, nearly 16 years of AEC experience and served four years in the Army Corps of Engineers.

Sequoyah Electric

DeLano

Sequoyah Electric hired Sam DeLano as electrical engineering intern. DeLano is studying electrical engineering at the University of Washington, where he will be a senior this fall.

Watts Constructors

Simpson

Watts Constructors hired Eric Simpson as estimator in the Gig Harbor office. Simpson recently moved from Hawaii. He holds bachelor's degrees in construction management and human resource management, and has more than 20 years of construction experience.

Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder

Henry

Construction lawyer Todd Henry relocated his practice to Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder in Bellevue, where he is of counsel. Henry previously was a partner at Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker in Seattle, where he had practiced since 2002. Henry had a 20-year career in construction management in the Seattle area before completing law school in 2001. He is a contributor to the DJC's “Nuts and Bolts” construction blog and is a member of the Washington and Idaho bars.

Lerch Bates

Hunter

Vertical transportation consulting firm Lerch Bates named Cory Hunter consultant of the elevator consulting group in Portland. Hunter is consulting on design, maintenance, due diligence and modernizations of elevators throughout the Pacific Northwest. He previously managed Centric Elevator in Portland, has 16 years of industry experience and is a qualified elevator inspector. He holds a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University, an MBA and a doctorate in lift engineering management.

Cascade Windows

Vinyl window and door manufacturer Cascade Windows bought Paramount Windows, one of the largest window makers in Arizona. The acquisition is expected to boost Cascade's production capacity and broaden its geographic reach. Cascade has plants in Spokane, Portland and Salt Lake City. It is a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners.