People in Business
Attorney Gregory Woods joined Beaty Hatch P.C., 1112 Daniels St., Site 200, as an associate. Woods focuses on advising businesses on matters such as labor and employment issues, contractual matters, corporate and commercial disputes and more. He graduated from the George Mason University School of Law and previously worked in the finance industry. A Clark County native, he graduated from Evergreen High School. To contact Woods, call 360-695-7909. Learn more about the firm at www.BeatyHatch.com.
Aaron Wilkins was appointed as the new chief financial officer of the Northwest Pipe Company. The company’s board of directors made the selection following the retirement of Robin Gantt, who had held the position since 2011. Wilkins, employed there since 2011, was the vice president of finance since 2016. He will start as CFO in April. According to a news release, the Northwest Pipe Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered welded steel pipe water systems in North America. With manufacturing facilities nationwide, its corporate headquarters is at 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, Suite 100. Learn more at www.nwpipe.com.
Ellen Rogers of Ridgefield was hired as master of advocacy and brand experience at the Southwest Washington Contractors Association. She was previously employed by the Port of Ridgefield, and also has served on the adjunct faculty at Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver. Most recently, she was acting director of the Initiative for Public Deliberation at WSUV. Find out more about the association, which serves as a resource for the construction industry, at www.swca.org.
