Haley Ward Continues Florida Expansion with Addition of Michael B. Schorah & Associates
Haley Ward, a 100% employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, and surveying consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc., a respected civil engineering and land surveying consulting firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The acquisition represents another milestone in Haley Ward’s long-term growth strategy throughout the Southeast and further strengthens the firm’s ability to serve clients across Florida. With the integration of Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc., Haley Ward now has Florida offices in West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Melbourne, and Fort Myers.
The announcement follows Haley Ward’s recent acquisition of Conceptual Design Group, Inc., a landscape architecture and planning firm serving clients throughout Florida. Together with previous Florida acquisitions, including EDC and Betsy Lindsay, Inc., the firm’s continued investment in the state reflects a deliberate strategy to expand its multidisciplinary capabilities, strengthen local expertise, and better serve communities across the region.
The acquisition also establishes a stronger presence along Florida’s rapidly growing Atlantic Coast corridor, connecting Haley Ward’s offices in West Palm Beach, Melbourne, Stuart, and Port St. Lucie while complementing its operations on the Gulf Coast in Fort Myers. This expanded footprint positions the firm to better serve clients across some of Florida’s fastest-growing communities and development markets.
” Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc., has built an impressive legacy of technical excellence and client service in South Florida,” said Roderick Kennedy, PE, Southeast Operations Director at Haley Ward. “Their talented team and deep local knowledge make them an excellent fit for Haley Ward. This acquisition strengthens our presence along Florida’s Atlantic Coast and positions us to better support clients throughout the region with expanded resources and multidisciplinary expertise. We are excited to welcome the Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc., team to Haley Ward and continue building on the strong foundation they have established.”
The acquisition enhances Haley Ward’s ability to support clients throughout the development lifecycle while expanding the firm’s civil engineering and land development capabilities in South Florida. Clients of both firms will benefit from access to a broader range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, landscape architecture, planning, surveying, geospatial technologies, and related disciplines.
“We are excited to join Haley Ward and become part of an employee-owned organization that shares our commitment to quality, integrity, and client success,” said Michael J. LaCoursiere, PE, Senior Vice President and Co-owner of Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc.. “This partnership creates new opportunities for our employees and clients while preserving the relationships and personalized service that have been the foundation of our success. By joining Haley Ward, we gain access to additional expertise and resources that will help us continue serving our clients and communities for years to come.”
The acquisition further advances Haley Ward’s strategic vision of thoughtful growth through partnerships with firms that share its values, culture, and commitment to excellence. By combining local expertise with the resources of a larger employee-owned organization, Haley Ward continues to strengthen its ability to serve clients throughout the Northeast and Southeast.
About Haley Ward, Inc.: Haley Ward is a 100% employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, and surveying consulting firm with employees in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida. Learn more at haleyward.com.
About Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc.
Michael Schorah Associates is a West Palm Beach-based civil engineering and land development consulting firm providing engineering, permitting, infrastructure, and development services to public and private sector clients throughout South Florida since 1979. Learn more at schorah.com