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Category Archives: Principals

Westlake Consultants Is Turning 40

Westlake is gearing up to celebrate our 40th anniversary this August. As the firm prepares to reach this milestone, we thought it would be fun to look back on the company’s history, and some local history around WCI’s year of incorporation, 1983. At its time of incorporation by founding Principals Judi Haney and Len Schelsky, land ... Continue Reading

Kaleikilo Celebrates 30 Years at Westlake

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

New Associate Principal Named

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

Summer Fundraisers

Westlake is proud to partner with several organizations this summer with the goal of finding unique ways to support our community. One of our core values at Westlake is ‘we take care of each other.‘ We’re grateful for opportunities to support one another both in the office and within the larger Portland area community during ... Continue Reading

New Associate Principal Named

Westlake is excited to announce Maggie Thornton has been named associate principal. Thornton is being recognized for her leadership, expertise, and commitment to the firm. She joined the firm in 2010 and manages Business Development and Marketing. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic marketing and communication plans for both public and private clients. She ... Continue Reading

Westlake Hosts Open House

Thanks to everyone who came to our Open House on Wednesday, October 30. We had a wonderful time introducing our new ownership group of longtime Westlake principals, Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, Chris Kaleikilo, and Ken Sandblast, in our newly renovated office in Tigard.             Nearly 250 clients, industry partners, family ... Continue Reading

Westlake Announces New Ownership Change

We are excited to announce the successful transfer of ownership from Judi Haney and Len Schelsky, its founding principals, to four key Westlake members. The new ownership group is made up of Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, Chris Kaleikilo, and Ken Sandblast.           (Pictured from left to right: Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, ... Continue Reading