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We are thrilled to welcome Kevin Butterbaugh to Team Scout as a Senior Consultant! With more than 35 years of expertise in planning, and environmental consulting, Kevin brings unparalleled experience from Hawaii, the Indo-Pacific, and the northwest U.S., marking an exciting step forward in Scout’s growth. Kevin has led complex projects across diverse fields—including master planning, environmental planning, resource management, and public engagement—managing over $100M in environmental planning contracts for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific (NAVFACPAC). Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, we look forward to the significant contributions he’ll make to the Scout team! Read more about Kevin, in this special Scout blog issue: https://lnkd.in/gS_c7sag A warm Aloha to Kevin! 🌊 #TeamScout #SDVOSB #GoScoutGo #EnvironmentalPlanning #IndoPacific

📬 The October Scout Newsletter is here! 📬 This month, we're unpacking the evolution of San Diego Bay through dredging, sharing insights from recent projects, and highlighting where you can connect with the Scout team at upcoming industry events. Don’t miss out on our latest updates in environmental and engineering news—click to dive in! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCTJycFY

On behalf of Scout, Happy 249th Birthday to the U.S. Navy! With Scout’s proud history of serving the Navy both in uniform and as consultants, we continue to support its mission today. We celebrate our team members who’ve served: Scout President Ryan Pingree, AICP, CEP, PMP, Navy intel officer; Scout Board Member Ray Arguello, retired Naval officer; Scout Board Member Rick Cornelius, U.S. Navy's first civilian Environmental Attorney; and Scout team members Kevin Vogelsang, and Callie Hansen, former Navy linguist. Thank you for your service and dedication to protecting our nation! #USNavy #NavyBirthday #Veterans #TeamScout #MissionDriven #ServingTheNavy

This upcoming National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) webinar is one you won’t want to miss! It closely mirrors the highly attended NEPA Case Law Presentation from the NAEP 2024 Conference & Training Symposium—with updates co-presented by Scout’s Melanie Hernandez. The webinar is this coming Tuesday, October 15 and space is still available. Registration is open—secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gpuaf-EM  #NEPA #EnvironmentalLaw #NAEP

Scout is heading to Portland, Oregon, for the Pacific Chapter Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Fall 2024 meeting. We’re eager to connect with industry leaders, discuss the latest in dredging and aquatic science, and explore new ways to support your projects. Don't miss out—register for the event at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gRmwb7wK See you there! #WEDA #Dredging #AquaticScience #GoScoutGo

🌊 There is a significant rise in dredging projects due to climate change resilience, coastal restoration, and maritime traffic throughout the U.S., Caribbean, and Indo-Pacific. ⚓ Our latest article highlights dredging success in San Diego Bay—a transformative example where we share best practices and key takeaways from one of the region’s largest dredging projects. As dredging becomes more critical for port expansions, coastal defense, and ecological restoration, Scout is equipped to support dredging efforts nationwide and beyond. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwsiSyJX #SanDiegoBay #DredgingSuccess #AquaticScience #ScoutUpdates

Welcome to the Team, Kelly French! We are thrilled to introduce Kelly French as our Operations, Marketing, and Project Controls Specialist! Kelly brings a wealth of experience in human resources, administrative services, customer support, operations, and logistics from both large and small business environments. With her impressive skills in data collection, scheduling, multiple project management, and attention to detail, Kelly will be a tremendous asset to our operations. Kelly holds a BS in Management Science and a Human Resources Certificate from UCSD. She’s also skilled in leveraging a wide range of digital tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. We’re excited to see her make an impact as she joins us in continuing our mission to deliver exceptional service. Let’s give Kelly a warm Scout welcome! 🎉 #Welcome #NewTeamMember #TeamScout #SDVOSB

Scout Welcomes Our Aviation and Military Operations Expert! We’re excited to welcome Justin Riggs to Scout as a subject matter expert! With a wealth of experience flying military aircraft, Justin brings deep knowledge of military aviation, airspace management, and mechanical systems. His expertise will be invaluable as Scout supports airfield and operational needs throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific region.   Justin has extensive experience in South Korea, where he supported United Nations Command missions. His qualifications in aircraft systems, avionics, and operational logistics, combined with his FAA airspace knowledge and FAA commercial rotary wing license, provide unique insights into complex environmental and engineering challenges.   His background in mechanical engineering will further strengthen our capacity in both airfield infrastructure and environmental and engineering projects, ensuring Scout continues to deliver innovative and strategic solutions across the globe. We're looking forward to leveraging his diverse skill set to enhance our services! Welcome, Justin! #TeamScout #SDVOSB #environmentalservices #engineeringservices

Scouts Melanie Hernandez and John Ford will be attending the Guam Industry Forum hosted by the SAME Guam Post, on November 14-15, 2024. We're thrilled to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. Register now to join us at https://lnkd.in/gdXxpvQE #SDVOSB #EnvironmentalServices #EngineeringServices #SAMEGuamForum #IndustryLeaders #IndoPacificConnections #ScoutTeam

📢 Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Stay ahead in the environmental and engineering industries! 📰 Don't miss a beat—subscribe today to keep up with our insights and stay connected with the Scout team! Read this month's edition here: https://lnkd.in/gb2KYiiE #IndustryNews #RegulatoryUpdates #EnvironmentalPlanning #Engineering