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HRP Associates Adds Staff in Farmington

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

“HRP is pleased to welcome Avery to our Geo Team,” said Derek Roy, Project Manager. “With a background in environmental science, a strong academic foundation in environmental studies, and a strong interest in improving environmental quality and minimizing risks to human health, Avery has a great foundation for supporting environmental assessment and consulting projects. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Avery’s responsibilities include supporting HRP’s diverse portfolio of Connecticut and New York environmental projects as part of HRP’s Geo department.

“I am very eager to start my work at HRP and to begin building my experience in the field,” said Avery. “I hope to utilize skills acquired during my undergraduate studies in environmental science to help improve the quality of our environments and minimize risk to human health.”

Avery holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Vermont.

A New Office in Buffalo. A Continued Commitment to New York.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP’s Buffalo office transitions decades of remote service into immediate, face-to-face partnership, ensuring our Western New York clients get the fast response times and deeply personalized support they deserve.

For HRP Associates, opening a new office in the Buffalo region is an exciting milestone. But in many ways, it’s also a continuation of work that has been underway for more than 30 years.

In addition to serving business and industrial clients, HRP has long partnered with communities, businesses, and public agencies throughout New York State, helping to address environmental challenges and move important revitalization projects forward. The new office in Orchard Park brings us closer to our Western New York clients, creating more opportunities for collaboration and strengthening the local support behind our work.

“Bringing our proven success to Western New York allows us to fuel our own growth while providing top-tier support to clients facing pressing environmental challenges. We’re ready to help local communities unlock their full potential and business and industry navigate an ever changing state and federal regulatory climate”, stated Jesse Zahn, New York Regional Manager and Principal with HRP.

"HRP Associates has been a vital, trusted partner in our efforts to assess and remediate sites under our EPA Brownfield Grant. Having a dedicated office in Buffalo solidifies their footprint in Western New York and enhances the local technical expertise available to our region,” said Dr. Craig Clark, Executive Director of the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency. “Their team consistently delivers exceptional environmental engineering services, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we revitalize legacy properties across Allegany County."

Across New York, former industrial sites, vacant properties, and aging infrastructure present both challenges and opportunities. Brownfields, in particular, can stand in the way of community development when environmental concerns make a property difficult to reuse. HRP helps municipalities and other stakeholders turn these properties into opportunities for reinvestment through environmental assessments, remediation planning, civil engineering, and grant support.

That experience spans more than 100 completed brownfield projects and includes work supported by state, local, and EPA grants. In recent years, HRP has helped secure more than $10 million for New York communities developing and implementing brownfield programs. Projects throughout the state have included assessments and redevelopment planning in Gloversville, Herkimer County, and Fulton County, among others. Our presence in western New York also helps us serve NYS DEC with our recently awarded third standby engineering services contract valued at eighty million dollars.

For HRP, this work is about helping communities understand what’s possible for properties that have been sitting idle and providing the technical support needed to move those ideas toward reality. Our multidisciplinary services encompass environmental consulting, civil engineering, environmental compliance, health and safety, and hazardous materials consulting. That range allows HRP to help clients navigate projects from early investigation and permitting through remediation, design, and construction. With the Orchard Park office, HRP can bring local staff, laboratory and subcontractor support, and the resources of its wider organization closer to Western New York projects.

That combination matters. Environmental challenges are rarely one-size-fits-all, and successful projects often depend on understanding local priorities, coordinating with regulators and community stakeholders, and finding practical solutions that work within real-world budgets and schedules.

As HRP grows its presence in Western New York, it is also creating opportunities for remediation engineers, environmental scientists, geologists, safety, environmental compliance and other professionals interested in work that connects technical expertise with tangible community outcomes.

For those who have been part of New York’s redevelopment story—or want to be—HRP’s next chapter in Buffalo is just getting started.

Interested in working with HRP? Explore career opportunities at hrpassociates.com/careers.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Buffalo

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Buffalo, announces the addition of Alyssa T. as a Consultant.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Alyssa to our Environmental team,” said John Gorman, Associate Project Manager. “With a background in geoscience and animal behavior, hands-on experience in laboratory-based research and analysis, and a strong interest in environmental remediation and restoration, Alyssa has a great foundation for supporting environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance projects. We are excited to have her join our team!”

Alyssa’s responsibilities include supporting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, overseeing construction and remedial activities, conducting environmental sampling, and assisting with HRP’s extensive NYSDEC project workload as part of HRP’s Environmental department.

“I am excited to join the HRP team and contribute to work that aligns with my interests in environmental remediation and restoration,” said Alyssa. “I've spent the last four years doing laboratory-based work, so I am looking forward to expanding my skillset and gaining more hands-on experience in the field.”

Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geoscience from Utica University.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

HRP is pleased to welcome KC to our Geo Team,” said Cassy George, Project Manager. “With a background in environmental science and hands-on experience as a water laboratory technician, KC brings a strong foundation in environmental sampling, analytical procedures, and data quality. With a strong interest in environmental consulting and field investigations, she has a great foundation for supporting a wide range of environmental projects. We are excited to have her join our team!”

KC’s responsibilities include supporting site due diligence, site characterization, field investigations, environmental sampling, data evaluation, technical report preparation, regulatory research, and client deliverables as part of HRP’s Geo department.

“I am so excited to be a part of HRP and work on protecting the environment through projects I’m proud to put my name on,” said KC. “I can’t wait to work alongside others who share this passion and to gain hands-on experience tackling environmental challenges in the field.”

KC holds a degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Buffalo

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

HRP is pleased to welcome Lynnsey Delio, the Buffalo office’s second hire in the environmental practice,” said John Gorman, Associate Project Manager. “Lynnsey is joining us after graduating from the College of Wooster with majors in Environmental Geoscience and Anthropology and starting her consulting career with HRP. Lynnsey will be assisting the NY office conducting Phase I/Phase II investigations, as well as being a large part of working through our extensive NYSDEC workload in Corning and western NY.

Lynnsey will be responsible for writing Phase Is, overseeing construction and remedial activities, and sampling media across the state.

“I am beyond excited to join HRP and work alongside a team that truly cares about the work they do,” said Lynnsey. “I look forward to applying my knowledge of the environment and Earth’s natural processes to real-world challenges and helping develop meaningful, practical solutions.”

Lynnsey holds a B.A in Environmental Geoscience and Anthropology from the College of Wooster.

A Small Gesture, A Meaningful Impact

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

September at HRP is all about giving back and philanthropy. Between our Clays 4 Kids and Clays 4 Cancer events, we’re busy not only making sure our events are fun and successful, but that they also contribute to something greater.

In the case of Clays 4 Kids, that means helping support local organizations that foster career development for children, with a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Clays 4 Cancer benefits the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign in Upstate South Carolina.

Last week, though, was a little something different.

HRP team members and members of our Women’s Employee Resource Group (WERG), including Pursuit Specialist Allyson Mendez; Content Creator Brooke Casella; Recruiting Assistant Leah Yonika; and Principal, Director of Marketing and Administration Alicia Mojica Washington, took a drive over to New Britain High School to deliver care packages to students.

The packages included everyday essentials such as feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and wet naps — items that are easy to take for granted until you don’t have them.

For Alicia, the visit carried added significance. A New Britain High School alumna, she has a personal connection to the school and the community it serves.

“As an alumnus of New Britain High School, this initiative is especially meaningful to me,” Alicia said. “What began as an idea during a WERG meeting became an opportunity to support students in a community that helped shape who I am today.”

That personal connection is part of what makes initiatives like this meaningful. The care packages provided students with something practical they could use right away, but the visit was also an opportunity for HRP to build a relationship with the school and look for ways to support students beyond a single donation. HRP worked with Carolyn Mangiafico, Social Worker at New Britain High School, to help make the effort possible and connect the company with the needs of the students. Working alongside people like Carolyn, who know the students and school community firsthand, can help HRP better understand where its resources and relationships can have the greatest impact.

“At HRP, we believe in creating meaningful impact through both resources and relationships, and we are excited to continue partnering with New Britain High School to support students, faculty, and future career exploration opportunities,” said Alicia.

It’s a simple idea, but an important one: sometimes giving back means providing an organization with financial support. Sometimes it means showing up with a box of supplies. And sometimes it means starting a conversation that could lead somewhere much bigger. For HRP, the hope is that this visit to New Britain High School is the beginning of that kind of relationship.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Farmington

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

“HRP is pleased to welcome Ella Adams to our Connecticut Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team,” said David Webster, Senior Project Manager. “Ella is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Environmental Engineering and has already earned her Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification. In addition to her academic achievements, Ella gained valuable consulting experience through an environmental engineering internship, where she worked on stormwater design and AutoCAD-based projects. She also served as a project lead for the University of Florida’s Engineers Without Borders team in Nepal, guiding a collaborative effort to improve local water quality and infrastructure. Ella has expressed a strong interest in compliance and environmental engineering, making her an excellent fit for HRP’s growing stormwater and wastewater compliance, permitting, and engineering services. We are excited to have her join our team.”

In her role at HRP, Ella will support the development and implementation of EH&S compliance programs and permitting initiatives, with a particular focus on stormwater and wastewater compliance. She will work closely with our compliance engineering team on permitting, registrations, sampling, inspections, and related regulatory requirements. As her experience grows, Ella will expand her involvement in other EH&S service areas, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance, industrial hygiene, and OSHA-related programs.

“I am extremely excited to join the HRP team because I want to make a lasting impact on communities by helping to protect and improve the environment,” said Ella. “As a recent college graduate, I look forward to learning more about Connecticut environmental regulations and growing my experience alongside such a knowledgeable and accomplished team.”

Ella holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Farmington

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Farmington, announces the addition of Chris N. as a Field Technician.

“HRP is pleased to welcome Chris to our Field Technical Services team,” said Christopher Labbe, Director of Field Technical Services. “With a strong academic background in Environmental Science and Biology from St. Lawrence University, hands-on experience in water testing and soil health management, and a passion for environmental stewardship, Chris brings a solid foundation to support our hydrogeologic investigations, soil management programs, and air monitoring projects. We are excited to have Chris join our team.”

In this role, Chris will support groundwater monitoring, soil and air sampling efforts, remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M), and hazardous materials projects. His contributions will help advance a wide range of environmental investigation and remediation initiatives across HRP’s client portfolio.

“I am excited to work at HRP for the opportunity to not only work outdoors, but also to help make the surrounding environment healthier for future generations,” said Chris. “I look forward to contributing to projects that have a positive, lasting impact on the communities and natural resources we serve.”

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies–Biology from St. Lawrence University.

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Derby

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

“HRP is pleased to welcome Ashley to our Environmental Practice,” said Mark Wright, Contract Manager. “With a strong educational background in geology, hands-on experience with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and a keen interest in environmental investigations and remediation, Ashley brings a solid foundation to support our site investigation and remediation projects. We are excited to have Ashley join our team.”

In this role, Ashley will support field investigations, conceptual site model (CSM) development, and remediation projects across a variety of environmental programs..

“I am very excited to begin my career at HRP,” said Ashley. “After spending two years on the regulatory side of the industry, I am eager to gain field experience, learn from seasoned environmental professionals, and contribute to a team that is passionate about improving the quality of our environment.”

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Hofstra University.

Bring Your Child to Work Day at HRP

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

At HRP, family is part of the culture. That’s one reason Bring Your Child to Work Day has become more than a day for employees to bring their children to the office. Over the years, it has evolved into an annual HRP event designed to give kids a glimpse into what their parents do, introduce them to the many disciplines that make up the company, and, most importantly, have some fun.

The idea started with CFO Joe Cardinale.

“At the time, I had a kid the right age who was bored at home, and I was seeing other companies do it, and thought HRP should too. We’re a family-oriented type of company, and it fits into who we are. As we grow, it can be harder to keep that family culture, so this event is a great idea.”

Today, Samantha Plude, Office Administrator, is the unofficial organizer of the event. What began as a relatively unstructured day has become a planned program of STEAM activities—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—designed around a different theme each year.

“We begin with a theme (typically based on a new movie or something trending). Then, we come up with four or five themed 30- to 60-minute activities for children encompassing all aspects of STEAM,” Samantha says.

The activities have covered plenty of ground over the years. Kids have built habitats for gummy worms, made popsicle-stick boats to learn about buoyancy, created model core samples with colored sand, and hunted for “emeralds” as part of a Minecraft-themed scavenger hunt. Volunteers from across HRP have also developed activities that introduce children to the work their parents do—from geology and engineering to IT, environmental services, and health and safety.

The day has come a long way from simply bringing a child to the office and hoping they stay occupied. Samantha remembers her own childhood Bring Your Child to Work Days, when she would spend the day shadowing her mother. When she first brought her daughter to HRP, the experience was less structured. Eventually, Samantha and another colleague gathered the children together with art supplies, fidgets, and a movie.

“From that point on, I made it my mission to revamp the Event into something fun and educational for the children,” says Samantha.

Now, the day is built entirely around the kids—and giving them a better understanding of the people they know as Mom and Dad.

In our coverage of these events over the years, HRP has always asked the important question: What does your parent do at HRP? The answers range from “I don’t know” to “they work on a computer” to “she works at industrial water sites.”

The hope is that those answers become a little more informed—and that the experience gives children a glimpse of the possibilities that exist within the working world.

“My hope is that the children leave each summer feeling a little closer to their parents, excitedly talking about all the new friends they’ve made, the things they’ve learned, maybe a bit closure to knowing what they want to do when they grow up,” Samantha says.

Check out our YouTube page for event highlights from past years.

2022 Bring Your Kid to Work Day VLOG

Bring Your Kid to Work Day, 2023

HRP's Bring Your Kid to Work Day, 2024

The Q3 Kids Board Meeting: HRP's Bring Your Kid to Work Day, 2025