News

July 13, 2016

Chazen Expands Into Central New York with Opening of New Office

The Chazen Companies, a leading provider of civil engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental and safety consulting, and landscape architecture services, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch office in Central New York, and the hiring of local engineer Eric Haslam, P.E. to manage the new facility. Chazen’s new office in Central New York is located in downtown Syracuse at 721 East Genesee Street, in the same building occupied by Sack & Associates Consulting Engineers.

Eric Haslam, P.E. has joined the Chazen team as Director of Engineering Services and Central New York Office Manager. Mr. Haslam is a licensed professional engineer with nearly 20 years of engineering experience serving municipal and industrial clients across New York State, with a focus on water resource projects. His responsibilities include leading Chazen’s growth throughout the Central New York region.

“Expanding into Central New York is a logical next step for Chazen as we branch out beyond our roots in the Hudson Valley,” said Chazen’s president, Mark Kastner, P.E. “We are excited about bringing Chazen’s breadth of services to Central New York, and we are confident in Eric’s abilities to establish and grow a highly-successful branch office to serve our clients in the region. We look forward to being part of the Central New York community for many years to come.”

Mr. Haslam, who lives in Pompey with his family, has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource and Forest Engineering, cum laude, from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. Throughout his career Mr. Haslam has been active in a number of professional organizations, including the American Water Works Association and the New York Water Environment Association.

“Eric impressed our senior leadership with his professional relationships and proven ability to develop business in the Central New York region. His familiarity, expertise and prior success make the expansion in Central New York a natural evolution for Chazen,” said Chazen President Mark Kastner, P.E.