Oct 29, 2025

Gensler

Mills

Gensler announced it is expanding its global sports practice, adding Ed Mills as its northwest director of sport. As a former athlete, Mills will apply a player-centric perspective in the design of collegiate and professional sports facilities emphasizing athlete readiness and holistic wellness. He will also work to provide spaces that strengthen both individuals and the organizations they represent. His portfolio includes the full renovation of the Phoenix Suns Arena, the north end zone expansion of Boise State's Albertsons Stadium, San Jose State University's Spartan Athletic Center as well as PayPal Park for the San Jose Earthquakes, and the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators. Mills will also collaborate with Gensler's practices in hospitality, retail, health and wellness, urban planning, digital experience and brand design.

PLS

Daniels

PLS announced the hiring of Caitlin Daniels for the land use planning department at its Vancouver office. Daniels is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts degree from Clark College. Daniels has worked with a local builder managing their feasibility processes from the start of escrow through substantial completion of the development process. She has prepared and reviewed CC&Rs and supported governance document reviews for large scale residential development projects. Daniels also brings experience in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) zoning and code regulations across multiple states as well as in marketing and social media ads design.

Parametrix

Veverka

Jacob Veverka, PMP, has joined Parametrix as a program manager. He has over 15 years of experience in project management across various sectors, including water resources and transportation. Veverka was most recently with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where he served as director of economic growth. In this role, he led initiatives focused on infrastructure, water, economic resilience, and inclusive urban development. His areas of expertise include program and project management, owner advisory services, and water and infrastructure development. At Parametrix, Veverka joins the firm's advisory services team, providing owner advisory, business process improvement, organizational development, and strategic consulting services to public agencies across the United States.

Oct 22, 2025

Terracon

Hauck

The consulting engineering firm Terracon announced this month the promotion of Kristopher Hauck, P.E., to senior geotechnical consultant for the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Tacoma, Tri-Cities and Portland. He was most recently operations manager for the Portland office. Hauck will focus on projects for public and private clients including transportation, public parks and remote areas; structures for civic, industrial, office mixed-use/multifamily, healthcare, education, digital infrastructure, retail and commercial uses; landslides, power generation and transmission and more. He has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, with an emphasis on geotechnical engineering, from Montana State University, is a licensed professional engineer in Washington and Oregon, and is involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Public Works Association (APWA), and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

PACE

Brauns

PACE Engineers, a Kirkland-based, interdisciplinary engineering and landscape architecture firm, has hired Jeff Brauns, PE, as transportation manager. With over 33 years of experience in public works and consulting, Brauns has led complex transportation improvement projects throughout the Northwest. He currently serves as Washington Chapter President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and is an active member of its transportation committee. In his new role, Brauns will drive PACE's transportation business line, focusing on roadway improvements, non-motorized trails, transit facilities, multimodal enhancements and complete streets projects.

Parametrix

Featherstone

John Featherstone, PE, has joined Parametrix as a senior consultant in the environmental planning and compliance team. He brings over 20 years of experience in planning, design, and management for surface water, stormwater, and wastewater utilities projects. Featherstone comes to Parametrix from the city of Shoreline where he served as the surface water and wastewater systems manager. In that role, he oversaw various planning, engineering, and operational functions for the city's surface water and wastewater utilities. This included master plan development and implementation, regulatory compliance, capital program and project management, system inspections and maintenance, asset management, water quality monitoring, as well as public education and engagement.