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HRP Associates Adds Staff in Greenville

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Anna O. as a Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Anna O’Flaherty, EIT to our Greenville, SC office as an Associate Consultant in the EHS&S and Environmental practices,” said Jason Davis, Senior Project Manager.

"Anna is a recent graduate of Clemson University’s Environmental Engineering program. During her time at Clemson, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant and also spent two summers interning with a Savannah River Nuclear Plant consultant where she assisted with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) projects. She was also a Drum Major with the Clemson University Tiger Band where she led over 300 members.”

Anna will be responsible for assisting with both EHS&S and Environmental projects, acting as a client and regulatory liaison, and preparing technical reports.

“I’m excited to work at HRP,” said Anna. “I have always been passionate about taking care of our environment, and I’m excited to bring that passion into my career at HRP. With my experience in industrial environmental compliance, I am eager to learn more about the consulting world.”

Anna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Clemson University.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Elizabeth S. as Associate Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Schneider to our New York office as an Associate Consultant on our compliance engineering team,” said Jake Tracy, Project Manager. “Elizabeth brings a strong foundation in chemical engineering, holding a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University, along with hands-on experience in manufacturing and process optimization. Her background in PCB assembly processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement makes her an excellent fit to support our growing portfolio of air compliance engineering and other technical projects.”

Elizabeth will be responsible for supporting air compliance engineering projects, improving process workflows, preparing technical documentation, air permit applications and reports, and assisting with other compliance initiatives.

“I’m excited to work at HRP,” said Elizabeth. “I’m excited to work with HRP because of its commitment to excellence and culture of building trust and confidence. I look forward to working on many interesting projects related to permitting and compliance.”

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Jessica O. as a Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Jessica into our environmental team serving a diverse group of clients from the Clifton Park office,” said Mark Wright, Contract Manager. “Between her education and background in watershed hydrology and data analysis, Jessica has a great foundation for her role as a consultant. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus in Watershed Hydrology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Greenville

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Jessa K. as an Associate Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Jessa into our Environmental team,” said Tina Blaszkiewicz, Project Manager. “Between her environmental science education, hands-on project coordination experience, and strong interest in renewable energy and sustainability, Jessa has a great foundation for supporting remediation and assessment projects. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Jessa’s responsibilities include supporting remediation and assessment projects as part of HRP’s Environmental department.

“I am excited to work at HRP and use my environmental background to protect our resources and promote sustainability,” said Jessa. “ It’s a great opportunity to do meaningful work that makes the world a greener, safer place!”

Jessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Anderson University.

Celebrating National Safety Month at HRP

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates is once again gearing up for National Safety Month. To celebrate, HRP will have something happening every single day throughout June. From Safety Bingo and hazard hunts to wellness initiatives and roadway safety activities, the goal is simple: keep safety top of mind while making it engaging and fun for employees across the company.

“We want to have fun while raising awareness around these topics,” says Jessica Reece, HRP’s Corporate Health & Safety Officer. “Discussing or attending training relevant to health and safety shouldn’t be boring. It’s an opportunity to focus on how we can keep ourselves and the people around us safe — whether we’re in the office, in the field, driving between sites, or even at home.”

The month kicks off with daily rounds of Safety Bingo, paired with health and safety tips shared companywide each day. Throughout the month, HRP will focus on weekly themes that touch on both workplace and personal wellbeing.

Week one centers around “Moving Safety Forward,” while week two shifts focus to roadway safety — an especially important topic for a consulting company where employees spend a significant amount of time traveling between offices and project sites. Week three highlights holistic worker health, including mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and week four focuses on preventing slips, trips, and falls.

HRP will also host a companywide safety meeting featuring seasonal safety reminders like heat-related illness prevention, sunscreen use, cooling garments, and other practical summer safety tips. Employees can also expect interactive activities like word searches, spirit week competitions, and a workplace hazard hunt.

Some of HRP’s most memorable Safety Month traditions have come from creative roadway safety competitions. In previous years, employees participated in the “Roadway Safety at the Frankies 500,” a go-kart race that incorporated roadway safety trivia, while another activity challenged staff to play Mario Kart using impairment-simulation “beer goggles” to demonstrate the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The Mario Kart challenge is returning again this year.

But behind the games and activities is a much larger effort to continue strengthening HRP’s safety culture year-round.

“The improvements and suggestions we get from employees show a real sense of ownership,” Jessica says. “Employee engagement around safety is high because our culture is truly taking it seriously.”

One example is HRP’s recently launched “Report It, Don’t Ignore It” (RIDI) initiative, which encourages employees to report near misses, unsafe conditions, or unsafe behaviors observed in the field.

Jessica is also proud of the progress HRP has made improving communication around health and safety over the past several years. The company now distributes a monthly health and safety newsletter to all offices, highlighting incidents, near misses, seasonal risks, and important safety reminders.

“We’ve worked hard to improve how we communicate safety information,” Jessica says. “Not everybody learns the same way. Some people learn visually, others through hands-on experiences or presentations. But one of the most effective tools is employees sharing experiences with one another. When people share what they’ve seen or experienced, they’re teaching someone else.”

Another growing area of focus for HRP is overall employee wellness — something Jessica believes is directly connected to workplace safety.

“When people think about safety, they don’t always think about mental or emotional wellbeing,” she says. “But fatigue, stress, and burnout absolutely impact safety. We want employees to feel healthy overall because that affects every part of their work and daily lives.”

As HRP continues expanding its health and safety initiatives, Jessica says the company remains focused on one thing above all else: creating a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility, and one where employees feel empowered to speak up, stay engaged, and look out for one another every day of the year.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Buffalo

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Buffalo, announces the addition of Colin D. as a Field Technician.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Colin, the Buffalo office’s first hire and one of HRP NY’s first field technicians in the environmental practice,” said John Gorman, Associate Project Manager. “Colin is joining us from a laboratory background and is kicking off his consulting career with HRP. Colin will be assisting the NY office conducting Phase I/Phase IIs, as well as being a large part of working through our extensive NYSDEC workload in Corning. Colin will also be helping with PFAS drinking water sampling in the northeast.”

Colin will be responsible for overseeing construction and remedial activities, and sampling media across the state.

“I’m excited to work at HRP,” said Colin. “I want to be part of a team that has a meaningful impact in the communities they are a part of. Having lived in Buffalo, NY my whole life, I enjoy seeing communities—and the people in them—stay safe and healthy.”

Colin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Allegheny College.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Margot Y. as a Field Technician.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Margot into our environmental practice team serving a diverse group of clients from the Clifton Park, New York office,” said Mark W., Contract Manager. “Between her recently completed studies at SUNY ESF, her interest in environmental work, and her enthusiasm for the outdoors, Margot has a great foundation for supporting our field operations. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Margot’s responsibilities include supporting field operations and environmental practice projects as a Field Technician. She is HRP’s first Field Technician in the New York office.

“I’m excited to work at HRP,” said Margot. “I’m passionate about protecting the environment and helping keep it safe from contaminants for future generations. After taking time away from the environmental industry, I’m eager to return to a hands-on role as a Field Technician and make a meaningful impact.”

Margot holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resources Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

HRP’s 2025 Sustainability Report is Here: Here’s What We’ve Done over the Last Year

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

When people hear the phrase “sustainability report,” it’s likely that they immediately picture dense charts, corporate jargon, and enough acronyms to make any coffee they’ve poured go cold before page three.

But with HRP’s 2025 Sustainability Report, we set out to tell a different kind of story.

Yes, there are metrics. Yes, there are frameworks and reporting standards and all the things you would expect from a company that spends its days helping clients navigate environmental and compliance challenges. But underneath all of that is something we believe is much more human: a close look at how a company tries to grow responsibly while still doing meaningful work in the real world.

For HRP, sustainability is not boxed into one department or one annual initiative. It shows up in project planning, employee training, safety programs, community engagement, and even the way the company works with vendors and subcontractors. We wanted the report to paint a picture of sustainability as something woven into everyday operations and frame it as a process — one that involves figuring out where the company can make the most material impact over time. That mindset runs throughout the report, starting with the materiality assessment that acts as our compass, and navigating through our sustainability improvement plan and the long-term tracking of key performance indicators.

“Our Sustainability Report is based off of what we’ve identified as material to our organization and what we’re focusing on,” said Jackie Baxley, Principal and EHS&S Practice Leader at HRP. “We completed a materiality assessment that took a whole series of topics and placed them into Elevate, Monitor, and Maintain categories. That framework helps guide where HRP directs its attention and resources over the next several years.”

The top priorities weren’t flashy. Stakeholders ranked ethical business practices, accountability, employee development, data security, customer confidentiality, and subcontractor and vendor relationships among the most important focus areas. In other words, the fundamentals still matter. A lot.

Our Sustainability Report also highlights something easy to overlook in conversations about sustainability: people.

HRP invested more than 11,000 hours into professional development training in 2025, averaging 81 hours per employee — more than double the company’s stated goal. Programs like HRP 101, the newly launched HRP 201, and the Career Advocacy Program (CAP) are designed to support employees at different stages of their careers, from brand-new hires to early-career professionals looking for direction and mentorship.

The report is also grounded in internationally recognized sustainability frameworks, though HRP’s approach is intentionally practical.

“We model our Sustainability Program off of two standards: the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI),” Jackie says.

The UN SDGs provide broad global sustainability goals, while the GRI framework helps organizations report progress with transparency and consistency.

“We’ve taken the UN SDGs, these international goals, and localized them,” Jackie says. “We’ve identified the ones that are meaningful to us, and what we can measure and report. For instance, when it comes to ending global hunger, we’ve looked at what we can do, which includes hosting more food drives. In other words, we are applying the saying, ‘think globally, act locally.’”

HRP continued tracking greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 while also beginning the groundwork for identifying Scope 3 emissions — one of the more complex pieces of climate reporting because it involves impacts throughout a company’s broader value chain. The company also continued efforts related to water use, energy monitoring, recycling, and environmental compliance across its offices.

Instead of speaking broadly about sustainability, we showed — through the inclusion of project spotlights — what it looks like in practice: restoring contaminated wetlands, helping communities address groundwater impacts, supporting brownfield redevelopment projects, and assisting with safe reuse of industrial facilities. These are examples of environmental work intersecting directly with public health, infrastructure, and community planning.

We believe that’s what makes the report worth reading. It’s not simply a collection of sustainability goals. It’s a snapshot of how a company is trying to operate thoughtfully while balancing environmental responsibility, employee investment, governance, safety, and long-term growth.

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HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Savannah W. as a Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Savannah into our Geo Team serving a diverse group of clients from the Clifton Park, New York office,” said Patrick M., Project Manager. “Between her working experience as an environmental technician, her academic background, and her curiosity, Savannah has a great foundation for environmental consulting. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Savannah’s responsibilities include field work and reporting in support of environmental investigation and remediation projects.

“I am excited to work at HRP,” said Savannah. “The opportunity to learn from experienced environmental professionals and be part of a company culture that values personal development is incredibly meaningful to me. Being part of a community where sustainability, professionalism, and ethics are core values aligns closely with my own and makes me genuinely excited to be here.”

Savannah has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Siena University.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Melissa M. as a Consultant.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa to our environmental practice,” said Mark W., Contract Manager. Her extensive hands-on field experience—including survey design, soil and water sampling, specimen identification, and crew leadership in remote environments—combined with her strong technical background in GIS, remote sensing, and data analysis, make her an exceptional addition to our team.”

Melissa will support the DEC contract, bringing with her a strong background in data management and data visualization that will be a valuable asset to the team.

“I am excited to join HRP and contribute my field research and monitoring experience to a team where science directly informs real-world environmental solutions that benefit both ecosystems and communities,” said Melissa. “After years of academic and agency-based work, I look forward to growing professionally within a multidisciplinary team committed to protecting environmental integrity.”

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Moravian College and a Master of Science degree in Ecology from Colorado State University.