Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce that Ross Grimes, PG, will serve as Assessment and Remediation Service Lead. Grimes, who has been with the firm since 2015, steps into this technical leadership role with a strong background in project management and business development.
Grimes became a Project Manager in 2017 and has served as Branch Manager of the firm's Rockford office since 2020. He earned his Professional Geologist license in 2021. In his new role, Grimes will lead the firm's assessment and remediation work, focusing on business development and enhancing client relationships across Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Jason Stoll, PE, who has led the Rochelle office as Branch Manager since 2017, will oversee the Rockford and Rochelle locations.
Grimes succeeds Joel Zirkle, who will retire Dec. 20.
"Ross has led some of our most significant environmental projects with insight and dedication," Zirkle said. "His ability to tackle complex problems and mentor our staff has prepared him well for this leadership position. Ross is technically skilled and has a natural talent for understanding client needs and driving business growth."
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Ross models our Core Values. His dedication to serving our clients and for finding solutions to their problems is matched only by his commitment to growing and supporting our team. We are excited to see how Ross will continue to lead in his new role." |
Mick Gronewold, Trilon Midwest Platform Chief Executive Officer and former Fehr Graham President
A Rockford native, Grimes earned his bachelor's degree in Environmental Geoscience from Northern Illinois University. He lives in Rockton with his wife, Alyssa, and their three children.