Begin with the end in mind.
SINCE 1983.
This year, Thank Your Mentor Day falls on Saturday, January 21st. This is a great opportunity to show your appreciation for all the mentors in your life, both personal and professional. This day is especially impactful in the AEC business, as experiential knowledge and leadership skills being passed to younger generations ensures a thriving future.… Continue Reading
On Tuesday October 11th, Westlake’s Scott Zelenka, PE gave a ‘lunch and learn’ presentation called “Infrastructure Around The World,” covering his global travels this past year. With his family in tow, Scott traveled for ten months from Portland, to Western Europe, through Turkey and Egypt, eventually ending up in Southeast Asia. The Zelenkas departed on… Continue Reading
This summer Westlake was thrilled to reintroduce our college internship program after a two year hiatus due to Coronavirus. Though only here for a few short months, intern Shaina Clark made a positive impact at Westlake before returning to her studies at PCC’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology (CCET) Program. Shaina responded to a few… Continue Reading
Westlake had a blast participating in the 12th Annual Kickball Without Borders fundraiser benefiting Engineers Without Borders (EWB) on August 13, 2022. The charity event allows coworkers to get together to play kickball and network with other A/E/C firms throughout the area. Fourteen teams signed up to compete in the 2022 tournament. Teams are able… Continue Reading
This summer, staff voted to host a Pet Supply Drive benefiting the Oregon Humane Society. Items collected and donated will go to helping animals in the shelter and in the community. Staff collected hundreds of new and gently used pet supplies for the organization including 210 lbs of kitty litter, 100 lbs of dog food,… Continue Reading
Westlake employees and family members participated in the 46th Annual Lake Oswego Lake Run benefiting Northwest Housing Alternatives on June 5th. After a two-year hiatus due to covid, the organization brought back its popular in-person event. The in-person and virtual event featured a 5K walk/run, Kid’s Dash, and challenging 10K run – known for its… Continue Reading
On May 4th staff spent part of the morning cleaning up litter along SW 72nd Avenue and as part of the City of Tigard’s Adopt-a-Street Program. In 2017, WCI “adopted” the section of road between SW Varns St. and Bonita Rd and schedules several periodic clean ups throughout the year. For each event, the City… Continue Reading
Westlake would like to give special recognition to Chris Kaleikilo for recently celebrating 30 years with the firm. Chris first joined the firm in 1992, as an instrument person, and recalls the first few years were physically demanding. “I was out chopping line, making up stakes, carrying equipment, and doing all the hard things, but… Continue Reading
Westlake is excited to announce Douglas Liles, PLS has been named Associate Principal. Liles is being recognized for his leadership, expertise, and commitment to the firm. Doug joined the firm in 1991 and will continue to help support the survey division, providing expertise with calculations for complex construction projects, survey control networks, and data management… Continue Reading
This holiday season staff voted to partner with Project 48 for their 3rd Annual Adopt A Bag Holiday Event. The program supports local teens in foster care in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties by giving them holiday cheer bags filled with gifts. Co-Founder and Executive Director Brandy Memory says the organization’s motivation for starting the… Continue Reading
Westlake met our needs 100%. They are great partners.”