Weston Solutions Retains Legacy, But Moves to Fix Historic Problems
OLD FOUNDER Roy F. Weston (left) and sons-in-law ran firm in 1980s. (Photo by William Reinhardt for ENR)
Thomas M. Swoyer Jr. once had it made as a young executive in the consulting company run by his grandfather, environmental engineering pioneer Roy F. Weston. He had worked for "the company" since age 16 and by his 20s already controlled a 3% share of its voting stock. Today, Swoyer's family members no longer are owners or shareholders and the firm no longer bears its founder's full name. But Roy F.'s grandson, now 31, couldn't be happier.