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Category Archives: Westlake Staff

Shad Haney Celebrates 20 Years at WCI

This January, we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone in our Westlake family. Shad Haney, a constant leader, has marked two decades of dedicated service at Westlake Consultants. Shad’s journey with Westlake began in 2004, bringing with him a wealth of experience as a project manager in the heavy-construction sector. He has played a pivotal role in ... Continue Reading

Mike Hargrave, PLS Celebrates 35 Years

Westlake Consultants is pleased to celebrate Mike Hargrave’s 35th Anniversary with the company. Mike’s enduring commitment to Westlake is evident not only in his work but also in the joy he brings to our workplace. Here, he shares his insights in response to a few questions about the evolution of our company. In 2023, Westlake ... Continue Reading

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

Northwest Housing Alternatives Lake Oswego Lake Run 2023

Westlake participated in the Lake Oswego Lake Run on Saturday, May 6th. This marks the 4th year WCI has participated in the event, and the 47th anniversary of the run itself. We had a great turnout this year, with staff from the survey, engineering, and administrative departments participating, plus family members. This is a great ... Continue Reading

National Surveyors Week 2023

This week, March 19-25, 2023, is National Surveyors Week! The work of land surveyors is essential, and the goal of this week is to explain their contributions to the public, while promoting the profession to young people considering career paths. Why Surveying? Survey is a great industry to get into if you enjoy working in ... Continue Reading

National Engineers Week 2023

“Creating the Future!” is this year’s theme for National Engineers Week (or E-week), which runs from February 19th-25th. E-Week was started by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951 to focus on increasing interest in engineering careers, and to encourage a diverse, well-educated workforce. Westlake seeks to foster these values in our workplace culture. ... Continue Reading

Thank Your Mentor Day

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

Westlake Employee Scott Zelenka’s “Infrastructure Around the World” Presentation

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