SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Northern California engineering and consulting firm LACO Associates (LACO) has announced a change in management leadership and additions to their staff.

Mike Nelson, AICP is the newly elected president and chief executive officer. Christopher Watt, CEG, CHG of Ukiah, will continue to support the president in his role as vice president.

Rodney Wilburn, PE of Willits has joined as the civil engineering director. The firm also welcomes Will Dawson of Sebastopol and Bryan Holmes of Santa Rosa.

“I am enthusiastic about the future of LACO while building on our 60 year legacy,” said Nelson. “LACO is more prepared than ever to take on the complex challenges of planning, engineering, and geotechnical projects. We are on track for expansion in the North Bay and Ukiah areas. This is certainly an exciting and dynamic time for this firm.”

LACO Associates Inc. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated solutions for development, infrastructure and geo-environmental projects.

LACO was founded in 1954, incorporated in 1972, and has offices in Eureka, Ukiah and Santa Rosa.

The firm offers professional consulting services throughout Northern California in the following disciplines: civil engineering; site design; planning, permitting, and environmental compliance; geology and geotechnical engineering; environmental science; and materials testing and special inspection.

For more information, visit www.lacoassociates.com or phone 707-443-5054.