Now Working at MFA: Eight Professionals Join the Team!
Author: Carly Schaefer Published: April 8, 2020Get to know the eight professionals who have joined MFA! We are always interested in potential candidates who want to join the talented individuals that make up our team. For current job openings, please visit our online application system.
Ellery Howard, PE
Senior Engineer | Coeur d’Alene Office | Engineering Team
Alma Mater: University of Idaho
Favorite Snack: Anything chocolate
Professional Superpower: Solving unique engineering issues
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Doing something outdoors—hunting, fishing, camping, or just exploring.
Sean Maloney
Staff Geologist | Bellingham Office | Environmental Team
Alma Mater: Western Washington University
Favorite Snack: Sweet Maui Onion Chips
Professional Superpower: I can power myself through a full day of field work after eating only a banana for breakfast
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Sleeping in or getting out to the North Cascades
Lisa Parks
Senior Planner | Seattle Office | Planning Team
Alma Mater: Eastern Washington University
Favorite Snack: Apples with almond butter
Professional Superpower: Captain Collaborator – stakeholders align!
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Pursuing hobbies and hanging out with friends and family, hopefully on/near the water somewhere
Sidney Counts
Staff Communications Specialist | Seattle Office | Communications Team
Alma Mater: University of Washington
Favorite Snack: Trail mix
Professional Superpower: PowerPoint Design
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: In the sun
Taylor Hogue
Staff Geologist | Kellogg Office | Environmental Team
Alma Mater: Eastern Washington University
Favorite Snack: Chips and salsa/guacamole
Professional Superpower: A keen eye for detail and a never-ending thirst for knowledge
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Outdoors and/or spending time with family
Seth Baker
Project Communications Specialist | Portland Office | Communications Team
Alma Mater: University of Oregon
Favorite Snack: Chocolate lovers trail mix
Professional Superpower: Nebulous idea condensation
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Gardening with chickens
Ethan Poole
GIS Technician | Portland Office | GIS Team
Alma Mater: Willamette University
Favorite Snack: Gummy bears
Professional Superpower: Discovering what makes each community unique and developing comprehensive spatial solutions
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: In my garden or adventuring far away from home
More About Ethan…coming soon!
Shannon Larson
Administrative Coordinator | Portland Office | Business Support Staff
Alma Mater: Indiana University
Favorite Snack: Chips and salsa—the spicier the better!
Professional Superpower: Organization, organization, organization! I love creating to-do lists, keeping track of tasks, and helping others do the same. Promoting productivity and follow-through brings me joy!
A Day Away from MFA is Best Spent: Stomping around the woods or hiking in the high desert with my husband and dog. I’m a sucker for a gorgeous view.
Contact
Pam Grater
Director of People and Development
(971) 544-7870