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Message from the CEO

On July 6, 1990, Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Wyoming Office of the Secretary of State that officially established Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., fondly and commonly known as WEST, as a corporation. Over the course of the last 30 years, WEST has grown from a small two-man shop to a vibrant company spread across the U.S. and Canada. Congratulations to WEST’s founders Lyman McDonald and Dale Strickland for building a company that fosters the careers and supports the families of over 300 employees at times. We’ve reached 30 years old in a very strong manner!

The last 30 years has seen many changes. When WEST started there were no cell phones! The first WEST mobile phone was a Motorola bag phone. Our computers were large desktop PCs and we stored data on floppy disks. GIS was a fledgling program and GPS units were only accurate to within + 40 meters. WEST had one email address. The modern internet was still in its infancy.

What will the next 30 years hold? Will we see flying cars? Will we be able to reverse climate change? One thing for sure is we will continue to see success at WEST because of the hard work, professionalism, attention to quality, collaborative team approach, and respectful atmosphere practiced by all the WEST Family.

– David Young, CEO
#WEST30Years
Women of WEST

Did you know? Over half of our employees are women at WEST and several of those women serve on the board of directors, executive team, senior management teams and other leadership positions! WEST’s growth in the early years led to the hires of Shay Howlin and Elizabeth Lack in 1999, Kim Bay in 2001, Sue Shea-Kuno in 2002, and Gretchen Norman in 2005, all of whom have filled various roles in the company over the years. Shay currently serves as President of the Board and Quality Manager, Elizabeth is a biologist and NEPA specialist, Kim is a Senior Manager, Sue serves as our Chief Financial Officer, and Gretchen is a Project Manager, NEPA team lead and is on the board of directors. #WEST30Years
WEST Commitment to Cultural Diversity

WEST provides a work environment that focuses on respect, integrity, honesty, and accountability. We believe that racism and other forms of bias and discrimination within the workplace impact employees emotionally, mentally and physically and we are committed to racial equity. We value the environment we have created at WEST where a positive team atmosphere and strong family spirit are encouraged through respect, integrity, honesty and accountability. Inherent in this principle is the intention of creating workplaces that are culturally diverse and just with no tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Our vision of cultural diversity encompasses people of different races, religions, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, nationalities, and more.
WEST Locations

Our corporate headquarters is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming: the heart of the old west. While our roots are in the Rocky Mountains, our company has grown to be an international consulting firm, with offices spanning the United States and internationally. Our geographic diversity allows us to meet the needs of our clients from coast to coast, and with our international services, even beyond the borders of the US. Our wholly owned Canadian subsidiary headquarters is located in Calgary, Alberta. #WEST30Years
Hawaiian Hoary Bat

WEST is conducting a multi-year study to assess the distribution and occupancy of Hawaiian hoary bats on the island of Oahu and is nearing completion of the second of four years of planned data collection with drone imagery. The study is being conducted with oversight from Hawaii’s Endangered Species Research Committee and is a cooperative effort engaging multiple agencies and private entities. Information gained from the study will inform future conservation efforts targeting Hawaii’s only endemic land mammal by identifying areas of the island that have higher year-round use by, or that may be seasonally important to Hawaiian hoary bats. #WEST30Years

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