HARTFORD, CT — VHB welcomes Andrew Harris, PG, LEP, as Senior Project Manager/Senior Geologist for the Connecticut Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice and the Southern New England markets.

Harris brings experience working with industrial and commercial clients to assess and remediate brownfield and legacy properties across the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New England. His environmental and redevelopment projects span the full project lifecycle. Harris has knowledge in assessing and remediating asbestos, lead, PCBs, petroleum, VOCs, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

In 2014, Harris was a member of the active working group for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to develop the department’s Guidance Document on Calculating the 95 percent Upper Confidence Level.

“Andy’s multi-faceted experience with all aspects of the project lifecycle will elevate VHB’s ability to provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of their environmental remediation and assessment service needs,” said Glen Kirkpatrick, National Director of SI&R.

In addition to being a Licensed Environmental Professional in Connecticut, a Professional Geologist in New Hampshire, and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 2.0 Accredited Professional, Harris is also adjunct faculty at the University of Connecticut. Harris obtained his Bachelor of Science in geology from Ohio Wesleyan University and his Master of Science in geoscience from the University of Connecticut.