A Portland construction giant behind everything from Pearl District condominiums to downtown office buildings has appointed its first new president in nearly 30 years. Andersen Construction, a nearly 65-year-old general contractor headquartered in Portland, announced this week that Joel Andersen has been named president of the company. The grandson of company founder Andy Andersen, Joel Andersen will lead and oversee complete operation of the company. He takes over for his father, David Andersen,...
