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Category Archives: Westlake Staff

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

Farewell to Our Summer Interns

Fall is here and that means our summer interns are now heading back to school. We would like to give a special shout out to our four outstanding student interns; Jakob Wanaka, Caprial Farrington, Cameron Perry, and Carson Hull. Although they were only here for a short time, they quickly became part of the Westlake ... Continue Reading

Office Remodel is Now Complete

Westlake started off demolition earlier this year and the transformation is now successfully complete! The revamped office includes an entrance with high ceilings, a very large kitchen, desks with standing capabilities, and a ‘locker style’ room for field crews. Best of all – we’ve added new energy-efficient LED lighting and enhanced recycling facilities in support ... Continue Reading

Survey Crew Chief Retires

Michael Weinberg has made the decision to retire after 23 years at Westlake. Mike has worked on many notable projects including the Oregon Zoo, Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii, and South Mist Pipeline. Mike also helped lead surveying efforts for some of the first wind farms in Oregon. In addition, he has worked on various ... Continue Reading

Office Remodel is Underway

Westlake kicks off 2019 with demolition and fresh paint as our office remodel continues. The remodel will include a “locker room” style area for our field crews, a revamped front entrance with high ceilings to welcome visitors, and an extremely large kitchen that will have enhanced recycling facilities, more seating, and better meal prep space ... Continue Reading

Happy Holidays from Westlake

This holiday season, Westlake was fortunate enough to continue our Adopt-a-Family tradition and lend a helping hand to a local family. We’re extremely proud of the participation throughout the office and really enjoyed the time spent together. Presents were wrapped, cookies were shared, and ugly sweaters were laughed at – what more could you ask ... Continue Reading

Westlake Visits Clark College

Westlake’s Scan/IMD Department recently visited Clark College in Vancouver, WA for a class presentation. Jerry Dawson, a Clack College alumnus, and Bob Blair, Senior Project Manager, shared with students the many applications and benefits of 3D laser scanning technology. Examples of Westlake projects, including the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, TriMet/MAX Pedestrian Crossings, and U.S. ... Continue Reading