Author: Mia Laureys

Kelly Hale Patent Prosecution With 30+ years prosecuting patents and building patent portfolios for Rockwell Semiconductor, Conexant, Mindspeed Technologies, and Broadcom Corp., Kelly Hale has joined KRC as Of Counsel. Hale’s experience includes information technology, AI and machine learning, CMOS imaging, hyperspectral imaging, 3D projection holography, intelligent ocular technology, solid-state Read More

Kate Stuckman Patent Prosecution Kate Stuckman has been named Chair of KRC’s newly formed Patent Prosecution Group. Kate prosecutes patents in big data storage and analytics; AI and machine learning, medical imaging and devices, encryption and other high tech fields. She has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, where Read More

Nonprofit Easterseals Southern California, the largest provider of essential disability and community services to children, adults, and their families, welcomes Sonia Moldovan and Chad Watson to its board of directors.  Sonia Moldovan Moldovan leads the Conrad N. Hilton Program Department, where she provides thought leadership on strategy, evaluation, and oversight Read More

Jim Waniss Banking & Financial Services Jim Waniss has joined Fifth Third Bank, N.A., as a Senior Treasury Management Officer. He specializes in helping Commercial Banking clients optimize their working capital cycles. With a strategic focus on enhancing cash flow, Waniss promotes tailored treasury solutions that drive operational efficiency and Read More

Jeegisha Panchal Nonprofit Orange County United Way today announced that Jeegisha Panchal has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. “Jeegisha’s deep expertise in financial stewardship and her passion for mission-driven work make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Read More

Brandon Dekker Architecture and Design Brandon Dekker has been named CannonDesign’s Executive Director of the West Region. In this firmwide role, Dekker will focus on advancing strategic growth and design impact, both across the firm and specifically in the West Region. He will support the continued success of CannonDesign’s design Read More

Emad Sarieddine Civil Engineering Emad Sarieddine, PE, is now Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kier + Wright (K+W). Since joining in 1999, he has guided teams, strengthened culture, and driven growth. As COO, Sarieddine oversees operations, optimizes systems, ensures quality, and mentors future leaders, maintaining K+W’s high standards across all Read More

Nektarios Matheou Civil Engineering Nektarios Matheou, PE, steps into his new role as Principal at Kier + Wright (K+W). With nearly 15 years at the firm and two decades in the industry, he’s helped shape K+W’s collaborative culture, mentored rising talent, and guided strategic growth through his leadership, client focus, Read More

Adam Mahoney Civil Engineering Kier + Wright (K+W) has promoted Adam Mahoney, PE, PLS, to Principal in a newly created role centered on Technical Design and Implementation. With over 20 years at the firm, Mahoney is a dual-licensed expert known for mentoring teams, solving complex challenges, and strengthening the company’s Read More

Loretta Rivas Construction With 20+ years in preconstruction estimating, Loretta Rivas guides projects from concept to construction. She delivers accurate budgets, design input, and value engineering aligned with market trends. As Director, Rivas will continue to service our clients’ preconstruction needs while providing oversight of all budgeting deliverables for Oltmans’ Read More