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Greeley And Hansen Names New Associates
February 1, 2008 - Greeley and Hansen recently named Art Umble, Ray Hyland, Frank Soloducha, Joe Teusch, Andy Martin, and Dan Schechter, as Associates of the engineering consulting firm.
"We're pleased to recognize these individuals for their dedication to our clients and the contributions they have made to our firm by including them in our Associates Program," said Andy Richardson, CEO.
Art Umble directs Process Engineering for a diverse range of water and wastewater projects across the country - from flow equalization studies and the evaluation of disinfection processes, to the innovative application of enhanced biological nutrient removal technologies. He has an avid interest in environmental management and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Umble holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the university of Notre Dame where he has also served as Adjunct Professor of civil engineering. He is a registered professional engineer and a board certified environmental engineer by the American Association of Environmental Engineers. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), serving on the Government Affairs Committee.
Ray Hyland is currently managing a major project for the City of Wilmington, DE, for a long-term combined sewer overflow control plan to reduce sewer overflows and improve the water quality of local waterways. In addition to his expertise in combined sewer overflow planning, Mr. Hyland has also been involved in planning, design, and construction services for many water, wastewater treatment, and solid waste projects.
A registered professional engineer, Mr. Hyland received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering from Ohio University. He is an active member of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Association.
Frank Soloducha leads an engineering management program for multiple projects to rehabilitate and upgrade a sanitary and storm water sewer conveyance system for the Washington, DC Water and Sewer Authority to improve water quality in the Potomac River. He has also contributed to the successful completion of many other significant projects for sewer system, pumping station, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
Mr. Soloducha, a registered professional engineer and board certified environmental engineer, holds an M.S. in Management from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in civil engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Water Environment Association, the American Water Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Construction Management Association of America.
Joe Teusch has specialized expertise in wastewater collection systems and is currently managing a utility compliance plan for the City of Bloomington, IN that includes significant capital improvement projects designed to improve receiving stream water quality. Recently, he managed all phases of several projects involving planning, design, and construction services for various wastewater collection, pumping, and treatment facilities.
Mr. Teusch holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Purdue University and is an active member of the American Water Works Association and the Indiana Water Environment Association Collection Systems Committee. He is a registered professional engineer and has authored and presented numerous papers on pipeline infrastructure upgrades and trenchless technologies.
Andy Martin has extensive experience in the planning and design of improvements to wastewater treatment facilities and is involved in the implementation of a master planning project for one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the world. For this project, Mr. Martin has a lead role in converting the plant's Imhoff tanks into new primary settling tanks.
A registered professional engineer, Mr. Martin received a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is an active member of the Illinois Water Environment Association and the Water Environment Federation.
Dan Schechter's special interest is watershed management, and he is involved in developing studies and reports that evaluate the effects of storm water, combined sewer overflows, and sanitary sewer overflows on water quality within various watershed areas. He also has expertise in environmental compliance and is currently working with state and local agencies in Michigan to obtain permitting for a major upgrade of the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan's wastewater treatment plant.
Mr. Schechter holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Stanford University and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. He is a registered professional engineer and actively serves on the Water Environment Federation's Watershed Committee and the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Committee. He is also a project advisor for the American Water Works Association Research Foundation.
Greeley and Hansen Appoints New Associates
January 17, 2007 - Greeley and Hansen recently named Paul Tu, Gustavo V. Lopez, and Fernando Sarmiento as Associates in formal recognition of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the firm and the water and wastewater industry.
"We're very pleased to include these individuals in our Associates program," said Tom Sullivan, Managing Principal of Greeley and Hansen. "They each have consistently demonstrated the technical knowledge, project management acumen, and dedication to serving our clients that we look for in leaders of our firm."
Paul Tu is involved in the design and construction of one of the world's largest and most complex wastewater treatment facilities. Tu has been responsible for many aspects of the project including preparation of design documents and probable costs for construction prior to bid as well as design services during construction. Tu considers a quality management approach essential in all aspects of engineering.
Tu is registered as a professional engineer in New York and is also a member of the Water Environment Federation and the Long Island Chapter of the New York Water Environment Association. He holds a bachelor of science in civil engineering from one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering schools in the U.S., Rutgers University.
Gustavo V. Lopez, a registered professional engineer in Arizona, has experience in all phases of projects for both water and wastewater treatment systems. Lopez has special interest in hydraulic computer modeling for determining capacity of sewer systems. His focus on consistently applying quality program principles reflects his uncompromised commitment to excellence.
Lopez actively participates in the Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association. He holds a master of science in civil engineering from Kansas State University as well as a bachelor of science in civil engineering. He has completed numerous study, master planning, and design projects for water and wastewater facilities both in South America and the United States.
Fernando Sarmiento is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a master of science in environmental engineering from Arizona State University and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He has been involved in the study and detailed design of wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities and is experienced in the preparation of construction contract documents and services during construction.
Sarmiento is a registered professional engineer in Arizona and is actively involved in both the Water Environment Federation and the Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association. He currently serves as a member of the AWPCA Biosolids and Residuals Management Committee.
Greeley and Hansen Announces New National Director of Process Engineering
December 7, 2006 - Greeley and Hansen is pleased to announce that Art K. Umble, Ph.D. has joined the firm as National Director of Process Engineering. In this role, Umble, a registered professional engineer with wide-ranging and varied experience in the water and wastewater disciplines, will direct the firm's services related to process engineering in water and wastewater treatment technologies.
"The addition of Art Umble to the Greeley and Hansen team positions the firm to better meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients today," said Greeley and Hansen Managing Principal Tom Sullivan. "With Art's practical experience in various venues, including public administration, private practice, academia, and public policy development, he will be a valuable asset for advancing the expertise of our firm and in addressing the evolving challenges facing our clients."
Umble most recently served as a client officer and head of Indiana operations for Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM). For many years, he was an administrative manager of water and wastewater facilities for the City of Elkhart, Indiana. Prior to his tenure with the City of Elkhart, Umble was an engineer in private practice involved in a variety of hydraulics and water resources projects for municipal and private clients throughout the southwestern United States.
Umble earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in biological waste treatment from the University of Notre Dame in 1997. After graduating, he served for 7 years as an adjunct professor of Civil Engineering at UND, specializing in water resources.
An active member of state and national industry organizations, Umble has been honored with awards from both the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation, where he is currently serving on the Government Affairs Committee. He has also written and given many presentations in both technical and public policy forums throughout the country. Topics have ranged from watershed management and evaluating process equipment for asset management to consolidating water and wastewater operations in a major municipality. In addition, he has helped lead community initiatives promoting environmental stewardship, such as watershed planning.
Honored Again as One of the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
July 1, 2006 - For the second consecutive year, Greeley and Hansen has been selected as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
"We're honored to again be recognized by NABR for outstanding workplace practices that demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our staff and to providing a positive work environment that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally," said John Robak, Executive Vice President of Human Resources. "Ultimately, this benefits our clients because we are able to provide them with an outstanding staff to assist with their project challenges."
The award is based on criteria in nine different categories, including employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, work-life balance, and communication. Feedback provided by staff in random surveys conducted by the NABR is also considered in the selection process.
Greeley and Hansen and the other winning companies were honored at an awards presentation on June 9th. According to the NABR, the award winners "are companies that work with imagination and conviction to create organizational value and business results through their policies and best practices in human resource management." To learn more about the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, visit www.101bestandbrightest.com.
About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is specifically dedicated to the representation, enrichment and advocacy of smaller businesses and entrepreneurships throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, service, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best-practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit, www.nationalbiz.org.
Greeley and Hansen Expands Operations in Northern Virginia
March 31, 2006 - Greeley and Hansen is expanding its operations in the Northern Virginia area, opening an office in Springfield, VA.
The new office, under the direction of Clyde Wilber, a Principal of the firm and a long-time Virginia resident, has been established to better serve the growing needs of clients. "From this new location, we will be able to better serve clients in Northern Virginia and provide focused support to address their many environmental services needs," said Wilber.
The office offers clients convenient access to a staff with expertise in water, stormwater, and wastewater resources management, including regulatory assistance, strategic planning, facility design, and construction management.
The new office is located adjacent to Springfield Mall, the Metro Blue Line and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) at:
6551 Loisdale Court, Suite 603
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 922-4516
"The opening of this new office is in keeping with Greeley and Hansen's long-history of committed service to our clients," said Tom Sullivan, Managing Principal. "All of our offices are supported by a talented staff of dedicated professionals with diverse specialized expertise. We are pleased to provide experienced staff that can support clients as needed to address their specific challenges and to help them create better environments for the communities they serve," Sullivan said.
Jerry Bish to Serve Expanding Southwest Market;
Brodsky Named Philadelphia Office Director
March 9, 2006 - Jerry Bish joins Andy Richardson, Frank Tantone and Kevin Conway as Principals in Greeley and Hansen's Phoenix office to pursue business opportunities in serving municipalities and agencies in the rapidly growing southwestern region of the U.S.
Bish, a Principal who has recently served as Director of the Northeast Region in the firm's Philadelphia office, brings his extensive experience in directing and managing successful large-scale wastewater treatment projects. "This addition enhances our capacity for new business opportunities, especially large wastewater treatment plant design projects, in the dynamic southwest market, "commented Andy Richardson, Principal and Director of the Southwest Region.
Steve Gyory, Principal, is the new Director of the Northeast Region. Harvey Brodsky, an Associate, is directing operations in the Philadelphia office. Brodsky, with over 30 years of service to the firm, will be responsible for managing engineering services and new business development, in addition to providing ongoing management of projects for existing municipal clients.
"Jerry, Steve, and Harvey are all highly qualified and well suited for these new responsibilities," said Tom Sullivan, Managing Principal. "We are pleased that they are taking on these new challenges, which will enable the firm to continue to be responsive to the evolving needs of our clients and industry."
January 18, 2006 - An interview with Greeley and Hansen Managing Principal Tom Sullivan is featured in the January issue of Smart Business Chicago magazine, a business journal directed at helping business owners and top managers deal with the challenges of growing their businesses. In the article, Building a Better Brand, Sullivan talks about the process for the recent branding effort at Greeley and Hansen and how the entire firm is becoming focused on “living the brand” and the values it represents.
New AWWA President Committed to Preserving Water Legacy
July 13, 2005 - The generations of water professionals that have served in the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have left a water infrastructure legacy, leaving an important resource for AWWA president Andy Richardson to preserve and advance. Richardson, a Greeley and Hansen principal and passionate water industry advocate with Chicago roots, stresses the importance of making this cause a priority beyond the water community, and plans to continue to engage committee members and government officials on Capitol Hill.
Recently Richardson traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator John Ensign (R-NV) as part of the AWWA's fourth annual "Water Matters! Fly-In." Nearly 100 association members met with over 300 congressional offices to discuss major issues facing the water industry, with the key issue being the critical need for Congress to invest in water infrastructure and security.
"One of the most pressing issues our communities continue to face is the significant expense to increase the security of our water system and replace aging infrastructures," said Richardson. "Our AWWA members provide a resource to those in public office, so that our government officials can better understand such water issues and how they affect their constituents. "
Richardson officially accepted the gavel as president of the 57,000-member organization of water supply professionals on June 15 at the AWWA Annual Conference. With his commitment to strengthening the association's vision of being the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy on safe drinking water, as well as reinforcing the AWWA's position in the water industry, he intends to further educate a number of groups about the value of water and the AWWA's role in maintaining that value.
"Our water infrastructure is a concern for the AWWA and the rest of the water community, the general public and decision makers - we need to unite around a common goal to protect public health and preserve and invest in the assets of our water and wastewater utilities," said Richardson.
Richardson has been an AWWA member for 20 years, serving as a long-time leader in the association as AWWA vice president and on the board of directors and executive committee. As vice president, Richardson was at the forefront of the organization's strategic planning efforts, heading the AWWA Strategic Planning Committee. Putting that plan into action is an initial objective as president. His four goals for the next year include: Develop a method of monitoring implementation of the AWWA Strategic Plan; provide political coverage for elected officials and key decision makers to support local funding; grow the top line with new AWWA revenue sources; and supply utility leadership support.
Richardson views his role with the AWWA as one more way to work toward creating better urban environments and city infrastructures.
"Through the past several decades, Greeley and Hansen has been a leader in the water community," said Richardson. "It's an honor to take that same commitment to an organization like the AWWA. In the end, it's a common purpose: Working to improve public health, safety and welfare now and for years to come."
About AWWA
The AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of a full spectrum of the drinking water community. Through their collective strength, members become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
Greeley and Hansen Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
June 13, 2005 - Greeley and Hansen, a national consulting engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and solid waste projects, was recently named by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."
Going on its fifth year and conducted for the first time in Chicago, the awards program gives local businesses an opportunity to showcase their innovative human resource policies and best practices. The award is based on a number of criteria, including compensation and benefits, work-life balance, communication, and employee education and development.
"Greeley and Hansen pursues progressive HR approaches that successfully manage the needs of today's workforce," said John Robak, Greeley and Hansen's executive vice president of human resources. "We take a holistic approach toward creating a satisfying work environment by providing programs and policies that address both personal and career priorities."
Greeley and Hansen and the other winners were honored on June 10, 2005 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Illinois. The ceremony was preceded by a series of interactive educational programs on human resources best practices followed by the event's keynote speaker, John Cruickshank, publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times.
"We make a long-term commitment to our employees through our HR practices," said Robak. "As a result, we are able to find and retain the best talent in the industry, which translates to direct benefits for our clients."
About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a newly formed organization specifically dedicated to the representation, enrichment and advocacy of smaller businesses and entrepreneurships throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, service, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best-practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit, www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.
Greeley and Hansen Earns Award for
Lafayette, IN Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project
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March 12, 2005 - An upgrade and expansion project at the City of Lafayette, IN Water Pollution Control Plant earned a Merit Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana. The award was presented to the City of Lafayette, as owner/operator of the plant, and to Greeley and Hansen, as lead consultant for planning, design, and construction inspection services, at an awards program in Indianapolis on March 12th.
The complex project combined the efficient and cost-effective reuse of existing plant facilities with the addition of new, modernized processes and facilities to improve plant operation and capabilities for meeting increasingly more stringent water quality requirements. New facilities include innovative aboveground biosolids storage tanks, primary and secondary treatment, disinfection facilities, and an operations and maintenance building, among other additions.
Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, who accepted the award for the project, commented, "These upgrades have greatly improved both efficiency and maintenance at the plant. The city can now meet the new requirements of our permit for dechlorination and ammonia removal. Our final effluent is better than it ever has been, and the plant is running well."
Annual average capacity of the plant has increased from 16 million gallons per day (mgd) to 26-mgd, which will enable the City of Lafayette to meet future treatment capacity demands from a growing population and industrial base. The water pollution control plant is also able to treat greater flow during rainstorms, which will improve water quality by reducing the occurrence of combined sewer overflows into the Wabash River.
Greeley and Hansen Earns Award for Moline, IL Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project
January 31, 2005 - An upgrade and improvements project at the City of Moline, IL water treatment plant earned a Merit Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois. The award was presented to the City of Moline, as owner/operator of the plant, and to Greeley and Hansen, as lead consultant for planning, design, and services during construction, at an awards program in Chicago on Friday, January 28th.
The project integrates new, modern treatment units with the innovative reuse of existing treatment units to extend the life of the City of Moline's water treatment plant. Upgrading the existing 12-million-gallon-per-day facility saved an estimated $10 million over construction of a new treatment plant at another site. The upgraded plant can continue to provide the city with reliable, high-quality water for an expected 40 more years.
The new operations and clarification buildings are designed to visually complement the historic look of other buildings in an area of downtown Moline, adjacent to the plant, that is targeted for renewal and development. Glass, brick, and limestone columns and capping effectively blend the new plant buildings with existing plant structures. The Renew Moline committee approved the architectural design of the plant renovations for its compatibility with the downtown redevelopment plan.
"Greeley and Hansen did a great job of completing the facility planning and reaching an objective conclusion to find a viable plan for meeting Moline's water supply goals," said Moline's Water General Manager Greg Swanson. "They helped us look ahead to future regulations and potential advanced treatment requirements. Without their assistance, the city might not have looked that far ahead."
The project included improvements to existing buildings, treatment processes, and ancillary systems, and the addition of new operations and clarification process buildings. The innovative, multifunctional reuse of existing basins that might otherwise have been abandoned, included arranging these basins to allow parallel or series operation and use before and after the new hydraulic cone-type clarifiers, which were installed to improve softening and clarification capabilities. These improvements provide better control for improved taste, odor control, and organics removal and greater operational flexibility for optimizing treatment processes over the widely variable range of raw water conditions from the Mississippi River.
Greeley and Hansen Reflects on Contributions Made to Water and Wastewater Industry over Past 90 Years
August 1, 2004 - Samuel A. Greeley's entry into environmental engineering coincided with the beginnings of what is now considered the development of modern sanitary engineering practice. Just as Greeley helped shape the practice, the firm he founded in 1914 continues to make its mark in the water and wastewater industry, following his passion for designing solutions for complex environmental challenges.
Over the past nine decades, Greeley and Hansen has established itself in the water and wastewater industry, building long-standing clients along the way. From implementing solutions for pollution caused by raw sewage disposal in the Potomac River in the 1930s to today's work to help clients comply with federal mandates, the firm's engineers solve problems by combining creativity with engineering.
As Greeley and Hansen celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, that creativity and precision engineering is found in Greeley and Hansen's current projects. The firm continues to assist many of the clients that Samuel Greeley originally served, including:
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, as it plans strategically for wastewater treatment
- Greater Peoria Sanitary District in its efforts to enhance wastewater treatment along the Illinois River.
- New York City, both the Department of Environmental Protection on its wastewater treatment upgrade program, and the Department of Sanitation as it tackles challenges in transportation and disposal of solid waste
- District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority in its program to evaluate the Washington D.C. sewer system and improve the environment along the Potomac River
- Cities of Chicago and Moline, IL, as they modernize their water treatment and distribution systems
"Greeley and Hansen remains ready to assist our clients in facing new challenges successfully by employing our knowledge of proven engineering principles and remaining ahead of relevant state-of-the-art and emerging technologies," said Tom Sullivan, managing principal for the firm. "As our country's environmental issues and federal mandates become more complex, we are continuing to work side-by-side with our clients as well as with others in our industry to serve the public."
With its earliest projects focused on the City of New York and the Chicago Sanitary District (now the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago), Greeley and Hansen has provided services to more than 500 municipalities, states, federal agencies and industries over the past 90 years. The firm continues to provide a full array of engineering services for water, wastewater, and solid waste projects including master planning, feasibility studies, facility planning, project design and services during construction.
In addition to designing solutions for complex environmental engineering challenges, Greeley and Hansen's leadership has played an active role in the industry over the years by serving in organizations. Greeley and Hansen principal Andy Richardson will serve as president of the American Water Works Association in 2005.
"Just as Sam Greeley's work 90 years ago shaped the practice of purifying water and collection and disposal of liquid and solid waste, today Greeley and Hansen is continuing to make contributions to our industry and the urban environment by staying current with environmental issues and sharing knowledge, technologies and practical experiences with other professionals in our field," said Sullivan.
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Incoming AWWA President-Elect Andy Richardson
Addresses Key Issues, Sets Goals for the Water Industry
CHICAGO, March 29, 2004 -- The future of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will continue to flow smoothly with the transition to new President-Elect Andrew W. Richardson, a passionate water industry advocate with Chicago roots and whose father held this prestigious position two decades ago.
"With more than 57,000 members, the AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world," said Richardson. "I look forward to the roles and responsibilities of leading one of the most respected and influential professional associations in North America."
Richardson is a Principal and Director at Greeley and Hansen LLC, an environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and solid waste management. Richardson has been a member of AWWA for nearly 20 years and has served as AWWA Vice President for the past two years in addition to serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
As the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to safe drinking water, the AWWA gathers industry information and turns it into knowledge for the benefit of the water
community - providing a repository for water industry officials to have access to information, networking channels and top consultants. Richardson is committed to strengthening the AWWA's position in the water industry.
"The AWWA has three main goals," said Richardson. "We will continue our efforts of constantly monitoring where the water industry is going and develop programs that are ahead of those trends to provide value to anyone in the water profession. Second, the AWWA will also continue its advocacy programs to educate key decision makers about the issues facing the water industry and the resulting effect on the general public. Third, we want to make the AWWA more attractive to young professionals so we can continue to infuse the water industry with the best talent."
In order to attain the goals set forth by Richardson, he says the AWWA will need to continue its focus on key stakeholders such as owners and operators of water utilities, government regulators, educators, manufacturers and consultants who develop plans and specifications to improve water quality.
"The AWWA has approximately 250 committees configured to address the different issues within the water industry such as infrastructure status, water rates and charges, environmental regulations and quality management," said Richardson. "We have a wide variety of experts to research and address the many topics facing us today."
Richardson believes that it is important for members of the water industry to serve with organizations like the AWWA so that they can share their knowledge and information with others.
"I truly believe in giving back to the industry that has given me so much," said Richardson. "My father served as President of the AWWA from 1984-85, and he taught me the importance of sharing valuable industry information with others and the value of strength in numbers."
Richardson is not the only executive from Greeley and Hansen involved in a leadership role with various professional organizations.
"Greeley and Hansen through the years has been a leader in the water community," said Richardson. "Across the firm, we have people serving within industry associations at many levels. Their involvement reflects Greeley and Hansen's commitment to sharing resources and being involved in the water industry. Through its 90-year existence, the firm has been there to participate in and support the associations for both the water and wastewater industries."
About AWWA
The AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of a full spectrum of the drinking water community. Through our collective strength, we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
Greeley and Hansen Opens Wilmington Office
June 30, 2004 - Greeley and Hansen is expanding its presence on the East Coast with the opening of an office in Wilmington, Delaware. Greeley and Hansen is currently assisting the City of Wilmington with a Long-Term Control Plan for combined sewer overflows. As an outgrowth of this work, Greeley and Hansen is also providing technical support for the first phase of a Use Attainability Analysis for the Christina River Basin.
The new office, under the direction of Carl Koch, PhD, a Principal of the firm and a long-time Delaware resident, has been established to better serve the growing needs of clients in that area. "From this new location, we will be able to provide more focused service and stronger local support to our current Wilmington and New Castle County clients," said Koch. "It will also provide the opportunity for Greeley and Hansen to extend our services to other Delaware municipalities," Koch added.
The Wilmington office offers clients convenient access to a staff with expertise in water and wastewater resources management, including strategic planning, facility design, construction management, regulatory assistance, and public outreach. Senior staff members in the Wilmington office include Eric Lienhard, an Associate of the firm, Ramesh Dwivedy, PhD, and John Ehlen. Thomas Kochaba and Kenneth Eyre, both Associates of the firm, will also provide project support from that office, as needed. The new office is located at:
One Riverwalk Center, Suite 301
110 South Poplar Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Phone 302-428-9530
"As we celebrate our 90th anniversary this year, it's fitting that Greeley and Hansen continues its long history of committed service to our clients by opening this new office," said Tom Sullivan, Managing Principal of Greeley and Hansen. "We appreciate the confidence our clients have in us, and we are pleased to provide experienced staff for local support when needed to address their challenges and to help them meet the needs of the communities they serve," Sullivan said.
Incoming AWWA President-Elect Andy Richardson
Addresses Key Issues, Sets Goals for the Water Industry
Another Greeley and Hansen Principal to Take on Lead Role of Major Industry Association
March 29, 2004 -- The future of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will continue to flow smoothly with the transition to new President-Elect Andrew W. Richardson, a passionate water industry advocate with Chicago roots and whose father held this prestigious position two decades ago.
"With more than 57,000 members, the AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world," said Richardson. "I look forward to the roles and responsibilities of leading one of the most respected and influential professional associations in North America."
Richardson is a Principal and Director at Greeley and Hansen LLC, an environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and solid waste management. Richardson has been a member of AWWA for nearly 20 years and has served as AWWA Vice President for the past two years in addition to serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
As the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to safe drinking water, the AWWA gathers industry information and turns it into knowledge for the benefit of the water
community - providing a repository for water industry officials to have access to information, networking channels and top consultants. Richardson is committed to strengthening the AWWA's position in the water industry.
"The AWWA has three main goals," said Richardson. "We will continue our efforts of constantly monitoring where the water industry is going and develop programs that are ahead of those trends to provide value to anyone in the water profession. Second, the AWWA will also continue its advocacy programs to educate key decision makers about the issues facing the water industry and the resulting effect on the general public. Third, we want to make the AWWA more attractive to young professionals so we can continue to infuse the water industry with the best talent."
In order to attain the goals set forth by Richardson, he says the AWWA will need to continue its focus on key stakeholders such as owners and operators of water utilities, government regulators, educators, manufacturers and consultants who develop plans and specifications to improve water quality.
"The AWWA has approximately 250 committees configured to address the different issues within the water industry such as infrastructure status, water rates and charges, environmental regulations and quality management," said Richardson. "We have a wide variety of experts to research and address the many topics facing us today."
Richardson believes that it is important for members of the water industry to serve with organizations like the AWWA so that they can share their knowledge and information with others.
"I truly believe in giving back to the industry that has given me so much," said Richardson. "My father served as President of the AWWA from 1984-85, and he taught me the importance of sharing valuable industry information with others and the value of strength in numbers."
Richardson is not the only executive from Greeley and Hansen involved in a leadership role with various professional organizations.
"Greeley and Hansen through the years has been a leader in the water community," said Richardson. "Across the firm, we have people serving within industry associations at many levels. Their involvement reflects Greeley and Hansen's commitment to sharing resources and being involved in the water industry. Through its 90-year existence, the firm has been there to participate in and support the associations for both the water and wastewater industries."
About AWWA
The AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of a full spectrum of the drinking water community. Through our collective strength, we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
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Greeley and Hansen Leads Major DSNY Project
January 2004 -- The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has selected Greeley and Hansen to provide comprehensive engineering and other services to modify their existing marine transfer station infrastructure for solid waste disposal. Services for the project will extend through all project phases: study, conceptual, preliminary, and final designs; permit and agency coordination; and bidding and design services during construction.
New Containerized Marine Waste Export System
As prime consultant for the project, Greeley and Hansen will lead a team working with DSNY to design, permit and construct the modifications needed to convert the city's eight existing marine transfer stations into a new containerized marine waste export system. Through this project, the stations will be upgraded and modified to provide a truck-to-barge transfer system. Waste received at the transfer stations will be processed and placed in containers that will be loaded onto barges for transport to an inner harbor port facility where the containers can be off-loaded onto rail, ship, or trucks for transport to remote, out-of-the-city disposal facilities.
The existing stations were developed in the 1950s to provide efficient marine transport of solid waste, which was trucked to the stations and then transferred to barges for waterborne transport to remote disposal sites. The stations served the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, before all of them were taken out of service during the late 1990s.
Since the closure of the Fresh Kills landfill, which was previously the destination for NYC municipal solid waste, DSNY has utilized a series of land-based transfer stations for overland export of department managed waste to remote, out-of-city disposal facilities. This mode of disposal has increased air and noise pollution within the city limits; increased maintenance and operating costs of collection vehicles; and has contributed to increased deterioration of city streets and highways. The planned upgrade and modification of the marine transfer station infrastructure will mitigate these increased costs and pollution issues. The converted stations will handle more than approximately 11,000 tons per day of solid waste currently managed by DSNY.
Project Supports DSNY Efforts
Regarding the project, Steve Gyory, Principal of Greeley and Hansen's New York City Office, noted, "Greeley and Hansen recognizes the critical nature of this project and DSNY's obligation to successfully execute a program that will shape the very nature of New York City's solid waste disposal in the future. We have assembled a team with unique qualifications and experience to support the department in that effort." Team members include:
- DMJM+Harris
- Richard Dattner & Partners Architects PC
- Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure of NY, PC
- Klein and Hoffman, Inc.
- Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc.
- Stanley White Engineering PC
- AMSEC/Rosenblatt
- AKRF
- Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP.
The design phase is scheduled to be 90% complete during the first quarter of 2004 with the construction phase expected to begin during the third quarter of 2005.
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Greeley and Hansen is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Norfolk, VA. The new office will be under the direction of Federico Maisch, who commented,
"We established the Norfolk office to better address the growing needs of municipalities in eastern Virginia. From this new location, we can provide more focused service to our clients and build stronger working relationships with them."
The new office address is:
6325 North Center Drive
Building 18, Suite 202
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-455-2212
Fax: 757-455-2213