Rebecca has worked as a principal civil engineer and multidiscipline consultant project manager on 10+ progressive design-build projects and more than 30 “traditional” federal best value design-build jobs. She enjoys bringing subcontractors and subconsultants together to find early savings and risk reduction in site work. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the DBIA Inland Northwest chapter in eastern Washington.

Sean Murray is a seasoned mechanical engineering leader with more than 36 years of industry experience, including 28 years leading engineering teams on complex design-build projects. At Alliant Systems, he oversees all engineering services — from HVAC and plumbing design and energy modeling to project management and construction administration — with a specialization in sustainable, high-performing buildings. As Engineer of Record, he has led multidisciplinary teams on landmark regional projects including the Tillamook Cheese Visitors Center, Olympic Mills Commerce Center, multiple Oregon Military Department projects, Newport Hospital, and the Hillsboro Hops Ballpark. Sean is a licensed Professional Engineer in Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, an active member of DBIA, ASHRAE, ASPE, and the ACE Mentor Program, serves on the OSU Mechanical Engineering Industry Advisory Board, and was recognized with the DJC Icon Award in 2025 and named to the DJC Oregon 250 in 2026.

Melissa Burns is an experienced construction leader with deep roots in the industry, having grown up immersed in the world of building and design. She began her career on the general contracting side, delivering complex projects across higher education, medical facilities, and highend technology environments. For the past nine years, she has served as a Senior Construction Manager and Owners Representative for the Oregon Military Department, overseeing a diverse portfolio of mission critical projects including barracks, training facilities, and aerial support infrastructure. She brings extensive expertise in state and federal contracting, federal regulations, and military funding processes. Melissa continues to shape resilient, high performance facilities that support Oregon’s military readiness and longterm operational goals.

As a Professional Associate at HDR, Jennifer specializes in large and complex alternative delivery projects. Her more than 25 years of experience includes four years at Oregon Health and Science University leading the Design and Construction Department. She is passionate about transforming project delivery to improve outcomes through building successful teams, collaboration, and innovation.

Jennifer earned a Master’s in Architecture from Yale and is a licensed architect in Oregon. She is a member of AIA, an Assoc. DBIA™ and a LEED Green Associate.