Category Archives: Firm News

Specialized Research and Expertise Drive California’s Golden Mussel Response, Dudek Says 

Adrianne Cruz

Science‑based approaches help water managers assess infrastructure risk and act quickly  Encinitas, CA – April 21, 2026 –  Dudek, a U.S.-based environmental, planning, and engineering consulting firm, is supporting California’s response to the spread of golden mussels through specialized research and multidisciplinary expertise that is helping water managers assess infrastructure risk and act quickly across complex water systems

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Dudek Promotes Eric Wilson to Chief Operating Officer

Adrianne Cruz

Trusted long‑time leader to guide firmwide operations, delivery, and strategic growth ENCINITAS, CA – March 20, 2025 – Dudek, a leading multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consulting firm, today announced the promotion of Eric Wilson, LEED AP, to Chief Operating Officer. Eric previously served as Vice President and Executive Vice President of Environmental Services. In his role as COO, Wilson is responsible for overseeing firmwide operations and aligning Dudek’s people, processes, and

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Empowering Employees: Spotlighting EHS Coordinator Zah’Kyah Linton

Hannah Gonsalves

Dudek has a dynamic, employee-driven safety culture that thrives on participation and engagement. Our commitment to safety is deeply rooted in the belief that every employee plays a crucial role in fostering a safe work environment. This employee-led approach is exemplified by our Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, including staff like Zah’Kyah Linton. As

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How Employee Ownership Drives Dudek’s Long-Term Success

Rose Fox

Dudek’s culture is the bedrock of our identity and operations. One significant driver and example of our culture is employee ownership. Employee-owned since 2003, in 2021, we transitioned to a 100% employee-owned structure through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This was a pivotal point in our history, sustaining the firm’s success through leadership succession.

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Putting People at the Center: Spotlighting EHS Manager Gonzalo Llamas

Rose Fox

At Dudek, safety transcends company policy to become a deeply ingrained culture, upheld by five core principles: teamwork, training and reporting, responsibility, trust and communication, and commitment and involvement. While safety is a collective duty, our Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team spearheads these efforts, driven by dedicated leaders such as Gonzalo Llamas, Dudek’s EHS

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Park Planning Begins at the Randall Preserve

Hannah Gonsalves

Habitat and Species Protection, Coastal Resilience, and Public Access are Being Studied During Park Planning Efforts  Newport Beach, CA ‒ August 5, 2024 ‒  Coastal Corridor Alliance (CCA) and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) have partnered to plan the future habitat stewardship of the Randall Preserve, which was protected in 2022. Together through a

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Danielle Voss Named Vice President of Human Resources

Rose Fox

Danielle Voss has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources, after being with Dudek for more than 8 years. She brings nearly two decades of expertise in Human Resources to her new leadership role. “Danielle has been an invaluable asset to our company, demonstrating unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and a deep understanding of our

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Welcoming CIO Michael McGrattan to Dudek

Rose Fox

Dudek is pleased to welcome a new Chief Information Officer, Michael McGrattan, to the firm. With a remarkable three decades of industry experience, including the last 12 years in executive leadership roles at global technology and engineering firms, Mr. McGrattan boasts a proven track record of driving sustainable value and growth. His most recent role

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Welcoming CFO Helder Guimarães to Dudek

Nicole Flewellen

Dudek is pleased to welcome a new Chief Financial Officer, Helder Guimarães, to the firm. Helder brings more than 16 years of experience in Finance and Strategy, and has a proven track record of supporting growth initiatives and identifying market opportunities. “Dudek is a unique company with an extremely talented and passionate group of employee-owners,”

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