NORWOOD, MA– GZA, a geotechnical and environmental consulting firm, announced that Richard Ecord of Providence, Rhode Island, Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Director has been promoted to Principal.
Ecord, who joined GZA as an Associate Principal in 2013 received his Bachelor of Science from Delta State University and continued his education at Mississippi State University. He holds designation as a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional and Radiation Safety Officer and is a member of American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
With more than 30 years of industry experience, his areas of specialization include risk and liability management, emergency response, regulatory interaction, management systems, industrial hygiene and behavioral safety.