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Haley Ward Expands into Tennessee with Acquisition of OLG Engineering, Inc.

August 19, 2026

Bangor, ME – Haley Ward, a 100% employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, and surveying consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of OLG Engineering, Inc. (Oliver Little Gipson Engineering), a Tennessee-based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm with offices in Tullahoma and Nashville. Founded in 1995, OLG Engineering has built a strong […]

Haley Ward Named a Best Place to Work in Five States

August 17, 2026

Company celebrates 12 consecutive years of recognition in Maine and first recognition in four additional states Bangor, ME – Haley Ward, a 100% employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, and surveying consulting firm, has been named a Best Place to Work in Maine for the 12th consecutive year, continuing a longstanding tradition of workplace recognition […]

Meet Shawn Tobey, PE: Haley Ward’s First Northeast Operations Director

July 6, 2026

For Shawn Tobey, PE, engineering has always been about turning ideas into something tangible. From a young age, Shawn was drawn to building things and understanding how they came together. With a father in the construction industry, he spent much of his childhood on job sites, where he developed an appreciation for the process of […]

Haley Ward Names Shawn Tobey, PE as Northeast Operations Director

July 6, 2026

BANGOR, Maine — Haley Ward, Inc., an employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, and surveying consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Tobey, PE, as the company’s first Northeast Operations Director, a newly established leadership role created to support the firm’s continued growth and operational excellence across the Northeast. In this role, […]

Haley Ward Names Amy Kearns, MBA As New Chief Financial Officer

July 2, 2026

Amy Kearns, MBA, has always enjoyed working with numbers. Her interest in finance began in high school after taking an accounting class, where she discovered a natural aptitude for the subject. What started as an interest has grown into a career focused on helping organizations make smarter decisions and improving operations through sound financial leadership. […]

Tracy Smith: Honoring More Than Four Decades of Dedication

June 30, 2026

After more than 40 years of dedication, leadership, and service, we are proud to recognize Tracy Smith as she transitions from her role as Chief Financial Officer to Senior Financial Advisor. Tracy’s journey with Haley Ward began while attending the University of Maine, where she balanced work as an accounting intern, property management, and as […]

Haley Ward Expands Florida Team and Service Offerings with Acquisition of Conceptual Design Group

June 11, 2026

Haley Ward Expands Florida Team and Service Offerings with Acquisition of Conceptual Design Group Bangor, ME – Haley Ward, Inc., an employee-owned professional engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, and architecture consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Conceptual Design Group, Inc., a Florida-based landscape architecture and planning firm led by Registered Landscape Architect Jeffrey […]

Haley Ward Named One of Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For Fifth Consecutive Year

June 9, 2026

BANGOR, MAINE – Haley Ward, Inc., an employee-owned professional engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, and architecture firm, has been recognized by Zweig Group as one of the 2026 Best Firms to Work For, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received the honor. This year, Haley Ward ranked #39 in the Multidiscipline category, up from […]

Haley Ward, Inc. Advances on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List for Third Consecutive Year, Reaching No. 394

April 29, 2026

BANGOR, MAINE – Haley Ward, Inc., an employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, and surveying consulting firm, is proud to announce its continued recognition on Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list. Ranked number 394 in 2026, the firm has moved up in the rankings each year since first earning a spot in […]