HRG Names Cory Salmon Assistant Vice President

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Cory SalmonHRG has promoted Cory Salmon to assistant vice president.  Cory previously served as a group manager overseeing the water and wastewater division in southeastern Pennsylvania.  He will now oversee all operations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, managing the firm’s King of Prussia office, its financial resources, and the supervision of local staff.  He will also support key client management activities in the region.

Cory first joined HRG in 2014 as an intern and has steadily progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the firm.  He has been instrumental in establishing and growing HRG’s presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania, relocating to the area in 2019 shortly after the King of Prussia office opened.  He has been a key team member or project manager on several noteworthy projects in the area, including the design of wastewater treatment plant improvements for Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, ultraviolet upgrades at Pottstown Borough Authority’s water treatment plant, and the interceptor rehabilitation program for West Goshen Sewer Authority.  Cory is also actively involved in the local community as a member of the Nether Providence Township Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Committee as well as a board member for the Central Delaware County Sewer Authority.

Ed EllingerEd Ellinger, HRG’s chief operations officer, says, “Southeastern Pennsylvania has been a key growth market for HRG, and Cory is responsible for a lot of that success.  He is a dedicated engineer who cares deeply about his clients, his colleagues, and his community, and he always gives his best to every project.  I know he has the skill and the determination to lead this team to even greater growth in the years ahead.”

Roger Sandak to Lead Process Control & Automation Services

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Roger Sandak wears a green plaid shirt and glasses.Roger Sandak has joined HRG as a team leader assisting water and wastewater utilities with process control and automation.  Sandak previously served as manager of automation and controls at a large private utility and operated his own consulting firm serving small municipalities that could not afford to have full-time process control and automations staff.  He has more than 30 years of experience.

 

 

Adrienne Vicari and Staci Hartz Honored at Women of Influence Ceremony

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Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to attend the Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence ceremony and celebrate an impressive group of accomplished and community-minded women from across the region.  They were chosen among more than 130 nominations because of their professional achievements, community involvement, and inspiring nature. We’re in awe of all of them but especially happy to see three in particular receive this recognition: Adrienne Vicari, Staci Hartz, and Mary Wagner Fox, all members of HRG’s extended family.

 

Staci Hartz, Chris Hartz, Ed Ellinger, Josh Fox, Mary Fox, Adrienne Vicari, and Pat Dennis celebrate at the Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence award dinner.

(L-R) Staci Hartz, Chris Hartz, Ed Ellinger, Josh Fox, Mary Fox, Adrienne Vicari, and Pat Dennis

 

Staci is an engineer in our water and wastewater group who designs water distribution systems. She is also the group’s leading expert on hydraulic modeling and closely monitors drinking water regulation to advise her colleagues on impacts to our clients. Her empathy and strong communication skills make her a go-to source for information and fuel her passion for community service with her church, local food bank, and various tree planting events. She was honored as a Woman to Watch.

Adrienne is the practice area leader of our Strategic Management & Capital Solutions group and an innovative thinker whose work has received local, state, and national awards.  She is also chair of the board of directors for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and actively involved in the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association Women Innovation Networking Group, two groups that give her the opportunity to support and mentor women of all ages.

Mary is the first female executive director of the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission and wife of our water & wastewater group manager, Josh Fox.  She investigates violations of the State Ethics Act and educates local governments on how to comply with the act.  She previously served as the assistant chief counsel for the state Department of General Services, the state Office of Inspector General and the state Ethics Commission, but she is particularly proud of her work implementing PA’s Small, Small Diverse, and Veteran Business programs.

Both Adrienne and Mary were honored as Women of Influence.

Please join us in congratulating Adrienne, Staci, Mary, and all of this year’s honorees.

Krauter and King Honored by Pennsylvania Water Environment Association

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Caleb Krauter and Alex King were both honored by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) at their annual PENNTEC conference this week.

Caleb Krauter and Alex King both received awards from the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association at the 2023 PENNTEC conference.

 

Caleb is a team leader in the Harrisburg Water & Wastewater Group.  He received the Ted Moses High Hat Award for his work promoting the association and its programs.

Caleb joined the Harrisburg-area chapter of PWEA, also known as the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association (CPWQA) early in his career and began serving on committees right away. He is currently president of CPWQA and a member of its Bylaws and Special Events committees. He is also a vocal advocate for involvement in the organization, encouraging others to attend and actively participate in events.

Alex is an assistant project manager in the King of Prussia Water & Wastewater Group. She received the Golden Manhole Award for her work to advance wastewater collection system operation, maintenance, and professional development.  Alex is a member of the PWEA Collections and Young Professionals Committees.  She helps plan the collections system presentation sessions and organizes local networking and outreach events throughout the year.

Congratulations to Caleb and Alex on this recognition from their industry peers, and thank you both for representing HRG and our clients so well in these important organizations.

Duk Shin Joins HRG as Senior Quality Engineer

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Portrait of Duk Shin wearing a gray suit coat, light blue shirt, and dark blue tie.Hyon Duk Shin has joined HRG as a senior quality engineer in their water and wastewater group.  In addition to his role as a client manager, he will manage technical design standards and staff training related to wastewater treatment, collection and conveyance facilities, and combined sewer modeling and optimization. He will also enhance the firm’s expertise in water facilities planning as well as PFOS/PFOA treatment and distribution facilities.

Duk Shin is a registered professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the planning, permitting, design, construction, and financing of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Water and wastewater practice area leader Josh Fox says, “I am excited to welcome Duk to HRG.  His experience and knowledge will greatly enhance the strengths of our team.”

 

ABOUT HRG

HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure. They optimize places for health, prosperity, and enjoyment with a focus on long-term value. The foundation of their work is civil engineering, but the firm has diverse expertise in community planning and management, landscape architecture, environmental compliance, and sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Ben Burns Promoted to Senior Quality Engineer

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Ben Burns is wearing a gray suit coat and blue plaid shirt in front of a conference room doorBen Burns has been promoted to senior quality engineer in the water and wastewater group at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG)  He will manage technical design standards with a specific focus on innovative wastewater process solutions, biosolids management, and energy production from wastewater.

Burns joined HRG in 2007 and previously served as both a project manager and team leader. He is a licensed professional engineer with certifications in odor assessment and construction document technology.

Water and wastewater practice area leader Josh Fox says, “Ben has demonstrated his knowledge and application of engineering principles on some of HRG’s most difficult projects over the past 15 years.  His passion for sustainability and renewable energy will greatly benefit our team and our clients.  I am extremely excited for Ben, HRG, and our clients.”

Garrett Stoy Joins HRG as Water/Wastewater Group Manager in State College

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Garrett StoyGarrett Stoy has joined Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) as a group manager in their State College office. Stoy will oversee a team of 11 professionals who design water and wastewater systems for public and privately owned utilities. He will also assist with sales and business development.

Stoy has eight years of experience creating engineering solutions related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flooding, roadways, and solid waste. He works with clients to develop a long-term capital improvement plan and obtain funding to implement the plan.

ABOUT HRG

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked, employee-owned, design firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 300 people across eight office locations. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Josh Satteson on PA Business Central’s Foremost Under 40 List

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Joshua L. SattesonCongratulations to our water and wastewater team leader Josh Satteson, who is recognized as one of PA Business Central’s Foremost Under 40! Josh has been a valuable member of the HRG team for more than 15 years and has worn many hats during that time: working as a traffic engineer before transitioning to our water and wastewater group, leading our countywide action plan programs for water quality in Snyder and Union Counties, and serving as the firm’s leading expert on gas utilities.  He also mentors much of the staff in our Lewisburg office.

When he’s not at work, Josh dedicates his time to organizations like the PA Farm Bureau, the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association, and the Adopt-a-Highway Program.  On top of all this, he manages his own farm, advocating for measures that reduce agriculture’s impact on local watersheds and leading by example on his own property. We’re proud to have Josh on our team and so happy to see him recognized among this year’s distinguished group of business and community leaders.

Read Josh’s full bio here

ENR Names Liz Lackey Top Young Professional in Mid-Atlantic Region

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Congratulations to Liz Lackey, who has been named one of the Top Young Professionals in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Engineering News-Record magazine (ENR)! She is one of just 20 professionals selected in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

At only 32 years of age, Liz has already built an impressive resume of experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining HRG, she worked as an environmental engineer at IBM Microelectronics and as a water treatment process specialist for the City of Thornton in Colorado. She is a talented engineer with a passion for data analytics, an innovative thinker who continually improves processes, and a trusted mentor to her fellow team members. She’s also actively involved in the industry (as a member of the young professionals and communications committees at the Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association) and an avid supporter of her community (contributing time and money to numerous conservation groups).

We are lucky to have her on our team and so happy to see her being recognized alongside such talented, accomplished professionals on this list.

You can read the full list of this year’s honorees on ENR’s website.

(Liz is the most recent in a long line of HRG employee-owners who have been recognized by ENR.  Read about our other honorees here )

Liz Lackey Recognized as Top Young Pro by Water & Wastes Digest

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Our team leader Liz Lackey is one of only 10 water and wastewater professionals across the United States chosen by Water & Wastes Digest for its 2021 Young Pros list. This list is published annually to recognize rising stars in the water and wastewater industry for their role as leaders, influencers, and advocates.

Liz and the other honorees are featured in the May issue of the magazine. (Read the Water & Wastes Digest Young Pros profile here.) Liz is also featured in a video interview on the magazine’s social media channels. (View Liz’s video interview with Water & Wastes Digest here)

At just 32 years of age, Liz has already built an impressive resume of experience in both the public and private sectors.  Prior to joining HRG, she worked as an environmental engineer at IBM Microelectronics and as a water treatment process specialist for the City of Thornton in Colorado.  She is a talented engineer with a passion for data analytics and a trusted mentor to her fellow team members.  She’s also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association, where she chairs the young professionals’ committee and serves as a member of the communications committee.

We want to congratulate Liz and all of the other men and women on this list for this well-deserved honor.