Alumnus named CEO of GZA

Patrick Sheehan, who received a master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tufts, was recently named CEO of GZA, a leading multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services.

In a press release, Sheehan said: “I am truly honored to be chosen as GZA’s next CEO and look forward to working with John and the rest of our leadership to further grow and evolve GZA. Our growth and success have always been driven by our talented staff, commitment to our clients, and ability to develop innovative and practical solutions. Our ‘One Company’ philosophy allows us to execute our clients’ complex projects in any locale, while offering personalized attention and solutions. We will continue to apply this differentiating capability to both existing and new service areas to grow within our existing operations and beyond.”

GZA was founded in 1964 and is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing Geotechnical, Environmental, Ecological, Water, and Construction Management services to variety of clients. The company employs over 700 professionals based in offices in New England, the Great Lakes, and the mid-Atlantic region.