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Broomfield, Colo., February 18, 2013 – MWH Global, the wet infrastructure sector leader and provider of strategic consulting, environmental, engineering and construction services, has hired David Steed and Thomas “Tom” Adams to bolster the firm’s mining industry services. Steed will serve as the new mining sector permitting practice leader for North America. Adams is based in Reno, Nev., and will lead efforts to grow the mining practice in Nevada.
“MWH has long been committed to providing solutions for our mining industry clients’ needs and is extremely pleased at the caliber of talent Tom and David will bring to support increased demand,” said Mike DeDen, director of global mining for MWH. “Tom and David are industry veterans and will bring unique expertise to meet the demands of the mining community. Through their leadership, we look forward to delivering and expanding our service offerings to new and existing mining clients.”
Tom Adams, Reno senior project manager
Adams will support the firm’s growth and presence in the Reno, Nev., and brings more than 15 years of engineering management experience. He has managed engineering offices in Reno for more than 10 years with a focus on geotechnical and construction management services. He is a licensed professional engineer in several states and Canada, and currently serves in a leadership role with the Northern Nevada Branch of the American Public Works Association. Adams has undergraduate and graduate degrees in geological engineering from the Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada-Reno. He is based in Reno, Nev.
David Steed, permitting practice leader for North America
David will lead the North American natural resources development permitting practice for MWH. In this role, he will further develop service offerings to clients throughout the region from multiple MWH local offices. Steed brings nearly 20 years of professional experience developing and coordinating resource studies, permitting, reclamation, as well as experience in projects related to Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for mining operations throughout the U.S. He has extensive experience addressing federal, state and local resource management regulations pertaining to resource and lands development affecting the mining industry. Steed is based in Salt Lake City.
MWH provides services to support new mine engineering and development, expansion, closure and remediation services, bringing experience and knowledge to help mining companies meet difficult technical challenges unique to their industry in a practical and reliable manner. MWH assists clients as they balance operational efficiency with the requirements of good stewardship and environmental sustainability.
About MWH
MWH Global is a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm leading the wet infrastructure sector. Offering a full range of services and innovative, award-winning solutions beginning in the initial planning phases through construction and asset management, we partner with our clients in multiple industries to implement projects and programs that focus on water, energy, natural resources and infrastructure. Our 7,500 employees in 35 countries spanning six continents are dedicated to fulfilling our purpose of Building a Better World, which reflects our commitment to sustainable development. MWH is a private, employee-owned firm with a rich legacy beginning in 1820. For more information, visit our website at www.mwhglobal.com.
