Mar 06, 2026

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Cairncross & Hempelmann announced that Duncan Greene has joined the firm's Land Use & Zoning Group, further strengthening its capabilities in land use, zoning, and development matters across the Puget Sound region.

Duncan brings over 20 years of experience advising property owners, developers and businesses on complex land use and permitting issues, including project entitlements, regulatory compliance, and navigating local approval processes. His practice focuses on helping clients move projects efficiently from planning through approval, with strategic guidance grounded in a deep understanding of Washington's regulatory framework.

“With more than two decades of experience advising clients on complex land use, environmental and regulatory issues, Duncan is an exciting new addition to our land use team,” said Randall Olsen, Cairncross & Hempelmann partner and Land Use & Zoning Practice group leader. “He expands our capabilities and shares our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.”

Mar 04, 2026

RH2 Engineering

Campbell

RH2 Engineering has appointed Michele Campbell as president, marking a leadership milestone for the employee-owned municipal engineering firm. Campbell joined RH2 in 1999 as a civil engineering intern. She is known for her people-centered leadership style, emphasizing collaboration, thoughtful planning and long-term stewardship. Her experience includes leading comprehensive water system plans, pump station evaluations, and capital improvement strategies that guide long-term infrastructure investment decisions for communities across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. RH2 has been serving public agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1978.

KMB architects

Dyson

Work

KMB architects recently hired Jessica Work and Heather Dyson. Work comes with experience in interior design, first starting in custom residential and then commercial work. Dyson came onboard as marketing coordinator, bringing years of experience in a range of marketing practices and strategies. Dyson is a writer, designer and photographer.

Säzän Group

Gardner

Combe

Matthew Combe has joined Säzän Group as director of decarbonization strategy where he will focus on expanding the firm's decarbonization and energy transition services, and help clients translate climate and carbon goals into outcomes. Combe brings more than a decade of leadership experience in environmental management, strategic planning, and clean energy innovation across public and private sectors. He specializes in sustainability, carbon reduction, and clean energy strategy for both existing buildings and new construction. His experience includes executive director of the Seattle 2030 District and leading sustainability programs for Amazon's worldwide grocery stores real estate portfolio.

Mark Gardner has been promoted to managing principal of the Seattle office. Gardner joined Säzän Group in 2025 as director of engineering where he became known strong communication skills and fostering collaboration between owners, design and construction teams. Gardner brings more than 25 years of engineering experience with a national, Seattle-based design build firm, followed by two years (2023–2025) as senior operations manager in the same company's service division.

Olson Kundig

Palau

Gibson

McGuire

Sandler

Jia

Olson Kundig has promoted the following individuals to senior architectural designer: Lindo Jia, Jeff Sandler, Kieran McGuire, Audrey Gibson, and Roberto Palau.

Feb 25, 2026

Cureo Architecture + Design

Stinson

Cureo Architecture + Design hired Jacob Stinson to join its team in Seattle. A licensed architect, Stinson brings six years of professional experience across a range of project types from large mixed-use developments to community healthcare and interior renovation projects.

Stinson hails from Oklahoma, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma, and had recently taught architecture. He has a Master of Architecture from Harvard and experience living and working in Mexico City.

Parametrix

Wilde

Atchison

Parametrix promoted Alex Atchison and Mallory Wilde to serve as managers in the firm's Washington state transportation division, the firm's largest division. Atchison will serve as transportation planning division manager. She joined Parametrix in 2015 and has nearly three decades of industry experience. In her new role, Atchison will lead the traffic operations, safety and planning groups within the division.

Wilde will serve as transportation design division manager. She also joined Parametrix in 2015 and has 15 years of industry experience. In her new role, Wilde will lead the local agencies, department of transportation, Tribal, active transportation, and transit design groups within the division.

In both of their new roles, Atchison and Wilde will be responsible for mentoring, developing, and managing staff while supporting projects and business development.

Weinstein A+U

Leverson

Sarti

Hoffmann

Nowinski

Rock

Koffman

Lauren Rock has been promoted to senior associate. She has over 12 years of experience at the firm and focuses on fire stations and multifamily projects. Rock's expertise includes integrating critical systems while balancing code requirements and program goals.

Emma Nowinski was promoted to senior associate. She has expertise in structural engineering and construction management and has worked on complex multifamily projects such as Beacon Crossing, as well as fire station work in Seattle and Tukwila. Nowinski is in training for design-build certification through the Design-Build Institute of America and has participated in Leadership Tomorrow.

Trey Hoffmann was promoted to associate. He has provided leadership for complex multifamily projects and contributes to the firm's sustainability initiatives as a Passive House-certified member of the team. His contributions include sustainable project economics and budget-constrained material selections. He had a leadership role on the Roosevelt District LEED Gold project.

David Sarti was hired as a project manager, bringing experience in housing, education, healthcare and community design across the Puget Sound region.

Nathan Leverson was hired as a designer, bringing six years of experience in multifamily housing, mass transit, and infrastructure projects.

Rachael Koffman was hired as a project architect. She brings international experience in residential design, and specialized expertise in universal design and aging-in-place design principles.