People in Business
Alan Hwang is the new chief growth officer for Riff, a Vancouver-based design agency. Responsible for key organizational and client growth initiatives, Hwang will focus on developing new business and community partnerships, supporting the agency’s strategic impact in key geographic markets, as well as continuing to enhance Riff’s service offerings to a diverse array of public- and private-sector clients.
Geoff Van Epps was recently promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a military ceremony at the historic Gen. George C. Marshall House on Oct. 5. Van Epps is the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, and is stationed in Portland. In this position, he oversees a multibillion-dollar annual program in civil works, military construction and environmental restoration covering 14 states throughout the Columbia and Missouri River basins and upper Midwest.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star medals, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Jeremy Simler recently became NW Furniture Bank’s new executive director. Simler has served NW Furniture Bank in various capacities for the past nine years, most recently as its director of development. Simler succeeds Bill Lemke, who announced his retirement.
