ENR California/Northwest People: November 2021 News
Environmental Science Associates has hired Melissa Denena as a senior principal ecologist. Denena’s focus is on mitigation and conservation banking and turnkey or PRM solutions. She has more than 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting and operating field, most recently with Resource Environmental Solutions. Katie Dudney joins ESA as principal restoration ecologist and deputy director for the Bay Area biological resources and land management team. Dudney’s experience includes work with agencies such as the East Bay Regional Park District, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Caltrans.
C.W. Driver Cos. has promoted Brent Hughes to chief operating officer, a role in which he will expand his responsibilities as vice president of operations to provide oversight on all C.W. Driver projects spanning the Los Angeles area and San Diego. He will manage operational oversight and client satisfaction for projects statewide, including contract negotiations, staffing, scheduling, financial controls, reporting and closeout for all projects.