October 16, 2002

Hart Crowser

Robert Weaver has been promoted to senior principal of environmental history at Hart Crowser in Seattle. Weaver adds a dimension to Hart Crowser’s integrated approach to remediation projects and cost recovery. With 20 years of experience managing historical research efforts, he combines diverse skills in history and archaeology to identify and interpret past practices that have resulted in site and sediment contamination. Weaver led the historical research team for the Montrose/Palos Verdes NRDA/Superfund site off the coast of Los Angeles.

Nick Lewis is the new operations manager of Hart Crowser’s New Jersey office. Lewis, who has a long-standing association with Hart Crowser on the client side, brings extensive management and environmental regulatory experience to the position, and will focus on expanding the firm’s northeast market. Lewis’ background includes work with Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, California and Alaska on environmental, facility management, civil works, growth management, industrial, transportation, energy and regulatory issues.

Grace Vigil has joined as marketing coordinator for the port and harbor group. She will be working with Hart Crowser’s port and harbor group in the Seattle office on proposal coordination, presentations and business development. Vigil has been involved in the Society of Marketing Professional Services Educational and Networking Committees, and is currently treasurer for the Seattle Chapter’s Board of Directors.

Leslie Stark has joined the firm as senior marketing specialist and Edison Leonen as marketing assistant. Stark's focus at Hart Crowser will be proposal writing and development. Leonen will be assisting the marketing staff with corporate communications, event planning, graphics and other marketing needs.

Hart Crowser is a 230-person environmental and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, with offices located in Edmonds; Portland; Anchorage; Fortuna and Long Beach, Calif.; Denver; and the East Coast. The firm specializes in geotechnical engineering, natural resources, environmental management issues and related remedial technologies.