Category Archives: Westlake Staff

Westlake’s Steven Howell Earns Professional Land Surveyor’s License

December 31, 2015

Congratulations to Steven Howell for earning his Professional Land Surveyor’s license (PLS)! Steven joined Westlake in 2014 and has become an asset to our surveying team, contributing his expertise to many successful projects. Continue Reading

Surveying of Historic Portland Building Sheds New Light

October 6, 2015

When was the last time you were out walking in downtown Portland and noticed an old building? Did you wonder when it was built or what it was like to live or work in at that time? With the Internet in our pockets we can usually find most of our answers, but what about a ... Continue Reading

Westlake on Portland Business Journal’s list of Top Women-Owned Businesses

September 10, 2015

Westlake Consultants once again ranked in Portland Business Journal’s list of Top Women-Owned Businesses, tying for number 16 on the list. Westlake is certified as a federal woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Westlake is thrilled to be included on this list again! Continue Reading

Westlake’s Ryan Crowther Earns Professional License

June 3, 2015

Congratulations to Ryan Crowther! He has earned his Professional Engineering license (PE), and has been promoted to Project Engineer. Ryan joined Westlake in 2013, and has become an integral part of our civil design team. He is currently involved with Westlake’s active wind energy projects in California, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. Continue Reading

Toby Bolden Named Associate Principal

January 5, 2015

Toby Bolden, PLS, CFedS, was recognized for his leadership, expertise, and role in business development. Toby manages Westlake’s busy development survey division, and serves as client manager for many of our public on-call contracts. He recently earned his Certified Federal Surveyor Certification (CFedS), and now is one of a small group of surveyors nationwide with ... Continue Reading

Development Survey Manager Toby Bolden Earns His CFedS Credentials

June 18, 2014

Congratulations to Westlake Manager of Development Survey, Toby Bolden! Toby was just awarded his Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) credentials. Westlake is proud of his hard work (program entails approximately 160 hours of coursework, culminating in a 6 1/2 hour Certification Exam). Continue Reading

Associate Chris Kaleikilo Promoted to Director of 3D Laser Scan/Industrial Measurement

April 15, 2014

Westlake Associate Principal, Chris Kaleikilo, was recently promoted to Director of our 3D Laser Scan/Industrial Measurement division. His focus will be management and development of client relations, as well as leadership of department staff. Chris joined Westlake in 1992, and has managed field work and survey crews for a broad range of projects, including heavy ... Continue Reading

Three New Associate Principals Named

January 17, 2014

Westlake Consultants, Inc. ended 2013 on a high note, naming three new associate principals. Charles Robert (Bob) Blair, Jr., LSIT, Shad Haney, and Chris Kaleikilo, were recognized for their leadership, expertise, and role in business development. They join co-founders, Judi Haney and Len Schelsky, PLS, as well as Michael Hargrave, PLS, Principal, Vice President (Survey ... Continue Reading

Michael Spelts Earns Oregon PLS

January 13, 2014

Michael Spelts, PLS, Senior Survey Technician for Westlake, was recently awarded his Oregon PLS. He earned his Washington PLS in 2011, before joining Westlake in 2012. Continue Reading

Top Women-Owned Businesses List: Westlake ranks 9th!

April 25, 2013

Westlake is proud to announce that we’ve again made the Portland Business Journal’s list of top women-owned firms! Continue Reading