“I love Portland for the inclusive community and the willingness across the city to tackle tough challenges collectively. At Propeller, we mirror this culture, fostering individual growth through our commitment to collective excellence. Collaboration is how we grow as individuals, as a team, as a firm, and as a community at large. We drive forward — together.”
Portland
2035 NW Front Avenue
Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97209
Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 278-7055
About Working in Portland
Portland is where it all began. Where the seeds were planted purposefully on the foundation of forming a firm that puts people first. Our people are our product. Our clients are our community. We thrive when you thrive. With equal parts strategic thinking and time-tested expertise, we provide thought partnership and strategic execution to help big ideas grow.
Get to Know the Portland Team
While we’ve been recognized as one of the fasting growing Portland firms — we never stray from our people-first origins. We’re a team that deeply cares about elevating our clients, our community, and each other. We harness our diverse backgrounds and mix that with grit to create solutions with enduring impact. Whether we’re offering pro bono consulting to local nonprofits, tackling the stairs at Mt. Tabor Park, or solving complex problems for clients — we approach it with that same drive. Meet a few of our Portland team members.
Bo An Lu
Consultant
Bo An Lu thrives on solving complex business challenges with a calm, clear, and thoughtful approach. Known for his attention to detail and use of first-principle techniques, he helps clients make informed decisions. His experience spans both the U.S. and Australia, where he’s worked across industries as a market risk analyst and management consultant.
- Hometown: Perth, Australia
- Alternate Career: Social enterprise co-founder
- Favorite Propeller Ethos: Uplift Our Communities - because loving our neighbors well is a core value I hold
Didem Tutar
Consultant
Didem Tutar has more than 15 years of experience leading high-impact marketing and strategic projects working for global companies in Asia, Europe, and the United States. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and a master’s degree in business.
- Hometown: Konya, Turkiye
- Passionate About: Equal Opportunity
- Favorite Propeller Ethos: Drive Forward. It signifies not only how we excel at driving our clients' work forward but also how we are supported to progress in our own career journey.
Noel Coffman
Consultant
Noel Coffman is a pragmatic engineer who thinks in workflows and tables, while also embodying a laidback and empathetic leadership style. He has diverse experience in the energy, fintech, and retail industries, having worn many hats in product management, recruiting, training and development, Agile transformation, and process innovation.
- First Job: Delivering a weekly newspaper on my rollerblades
- Fun Fact: Is a colorblind identical twin
- Passionate About: Music, horology, winter sports, and college football
Rachel Laurick
Office Administrator, Portland
Rachel Laurick's professional philosophy centers around what role she can play in helping others find solutions. Rachel has more than 10 years of operational experience providing senior-level executive support, project management, and training with past roles at Brew Dr. Kombucha, Green Sports Alliance, and Kinderhook.
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- First Job: Mowing lawns
- Passionate About: Creating meaningful change in the world