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Two Days. Two Causes. One HRP Tradition: HRP's Clays Events Return for 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

At HRP, philanthropy is woven into our culture. Our mantra—Work hard. Play hard. Give back.—shows up in the way we approach our projects, support our communities, and invest in causes that matter to our employees, clients, and friends.

This September, that commitment continues with two events that have become annual traditions: the 4th Annual Clays 4 Kids in Connecticut and the 6th Annual Clays 4 Cancer in South Carolina. Different causes. Different communities. One shared purpose: bringing people together to make a difference.

"Our Clays events are a testament to HRP's dedication to giving back," says CEO Dan Titus. "It's a day where our company's mantra, Work hard. Play hard. Give back., is brought to life in a powerful way."

The Connecticut office will kick things off on Wednesday, September 9, hosting Clays 4 Kids at East Glastonbury Fish & Game in Marlborough. Clays 4 Kids grew from HRP's commitment to supporting organizations that introduce young people to STEM and help them discover where those interests can lead. The event raises money for programs that provide mentorship, hands-on learning, and educational opportunities for students who may one day pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. It's one more way HRP can support the communities where we live and work while helping organizations that are creating opportunities for the next generation.

“Every year, Clays 4 Kids reminds me how fortunate we are to work with people who care deeply about their communities and help to inspire the next generation of environmental professionals and engineers,” says Principal & Regional Manager Jason Beach. “It’s a chance to spend time outdoors with friends and colleagues, have some fun, and raise money for programs that help young people discover their potential through STEM.”

A few weeks later, on Thursday, September 24, HRP's South Carolina team will host the 6th Annual Clays 4 Cancer at the Clinton House Plantation. What started as an idea after the pandemic has grown into one of HRP's signature philanthropic events, benefiting the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign in Upstate South Carolina.

“Coming out of the pandemic, we were kicking around the idea of hosting an annual event that we could build upon each year. Our male staff were routinely participating in October’s Men Wear Pink campaign benefiting the American Cancer Society. With the notion that sporting clay events are the new golf tournament, Clays 4 Cancer was born from the idea that HRP could host an annual event supporting the Men Wear Pink campaign by attracting the participation of companies, individuals, and families from all dimensions of the South Carolina business community,” says Shaun Malin, Regional Manager at HRP.

Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support the American Cancer Society's work, from funding breast cancer research to providing patient support and resources for families. Over the past six years, the event has also become a gathering place for people throughout the business community. During lunch, conversations often turn to the people participants are shooting for—the family members, friends, coworkers, and survivors who give the day its purpose.

"The combination of fun and philanthropy and everyone coming together for one cause is just a magical thing," says Shaun.

That sense of purpose carries well beyond these two events. HRP encourages employees to volunteer, support local organizations, and give their time to causes that matter. It's part of the company's culture and one of the reasons events like these continue to grow each year.

"At HRP, we're encouraged to put hours toward philanthropic and community events," says Shaun. "I don't think there are a lot of companies out there that do that."

As HRP prepares for another September of friendly competition and fundraising, we're grateful to every client, sponsor, volunteer, and participant who continues to support Clays 4 Kids and Clays 4 Cancer. We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and spending another two days doing what HRP has always believed in—working hard, playing hard, and giving back.

Register, sponsor, donate: Clays 4 Kids,Clays 4 Cancer

Clays 4 Cancer 2025 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPmdj2cCPWo

Clays 4 Cancer 2024 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ3tyOaGQBU

Clays 4 Kids 2024 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnWD_yTXCsA

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Farmington

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Farmington, announces the addition of Kaitlyn W. as an Associate Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn as an Associate Consultant into our collaborative team of professionals, servicing clients in the environmental practice out of our Farmington, CT office,” said Vinny DeLeone, Project Manager. “We are excited about the experience, talent and enthusiasm she brings to our team and look forward to continued success for our clients as she helps meet their needs on high-level and complex sustainable projects.”

Kaitlyn will assist with a variety of tasks including technical reporting, due diligence and fieldwork.

“I am excited to join HRP Associates and contribute to meaningful environmental projects that help clients achieve sustainable solutions,” said Kaitlyn. “I look forward to learning from an amazing team, contributing to projects that protect and improve our environment, and growing both professionally and personally along the way.”

Kaitlyn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and Management from the University of Rhode Island.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Plymouth

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Plymouth, announces the addition of Cole R. as a Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Cole Radke, EIT to our growing Plymouth, MA office as a Consultant in the environmental practice,” said JR, Chief Environmental Engineer. “Cole will provide engineering support and perform field sampling and oversight services for various projects across HRP’s footprint. Cole has three plus years of experience and his BS in Environmental Engineering from The University of Massachusetts Lowell.”

Cole will be a Consultant in our environmental practice and will provide engineering support and perform field sampling and oversight services.

“I'm excited to work at HRP”, said Cole. “There's a lot of innovative remedial projects that I am eager to be involved with, and I already feel welcomed as a teammate here at the Plymouth office."

Cole holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

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.