Christopher R. Blackburn Joins GZA GeoEnvironmental as a Senior Business Development Manager

North Hampton NH And Norwood, MA – June 2, 2008 – GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., one of the area’s leading environmental and geotechnical consulting firms, has announced that Christopher R. Blackburn has joined the company as a Senior Business Development Manager in their North Hampton, New Hampshire Office.

In his new role for GZA Blackburn will be responsible for developing business opportunities for New England and beyond. Prior to joining GZA he was with Gemini Geotechnical Associations. He brings over 28 years of experience in all aspects of geotechnical and environmental administration and project management, geotechnical instrumentation, field monitoring and laboratory testing. Additionally, Blackburn brings a wealth of experience in the management of marketing programs for business development in these areas. His educational background includes the U.S. Naval Academy where he studied Ocean Engineering as well as Northeastern University where he studied Civil Engineering.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris to our expanding New England Operation,” said William R. Beloff, President and CEO of GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. “Chris brings great communications skills and a thorough understanding of clients’ needs and goals. He will serve as a key member of our team providing superior service and excellent results to our clients.”

About GZA
Founded in 1964, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is a multi-disciplined firm providing environmental consulting, geotechnical and civil engineering, environmental remediation contracting, regulatory compliance, litigation support, air quality, solid waste services, specialty construction and site development services.  GZA maintains corporate offices at One Edgewater Drive, Norwood, MA 02062. The firm has more than 500 employees and operates 21 offices, in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes Regions of the United States. For additional information, please call William R. Beloff, CEO at 781-278-3801 or visit the company’s website at www.gza.com. The North Hampton office is located at 135 Lafayette Road, please call 603-964-3788 for more information.