TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 29, 2024) – Terracon Consultants Inc., an engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is proud to announce the hiring of a Natural Resources Group Manager and a Senior Archaeologist.
Philip Loftis joins Terracon as Natural Resources Group Manager. He brings 16 years of experience to the firm. He will help grow the Resources Sector of the Phoenix Environmental Group. He will mentor the junior staff and collaborate with other Terracon natural resources specialists and environmental planning professionals nationwide.
“With Philip’s Maricopa County Department of Transportation experience and ASU education, I’m thrilled to have him lead our Natural Resources team in Arizona. Philip has previously worked on successful developments without impacting wildlife or waterways,” said Terracon Principal Jennifer Thies, CEM. “He is an excellent resource on federal, state, and county regulations to assist our clients with compliance. He is the right addition to Terracon’s growing Environmental Planning team and Environmental Service Line.”
A Phoenix native, Loftis earned a BS in biology from Arizona State University. He also holds a BS in environmental technology management from ASU. He is a member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and the Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals.
Away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors (hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping).
Dave Bustoz
Dave Bustoz joins Terracon as a Senior Archaeologist. He possesses 19 years of industry experience. He will support the Cultural Resources Group Manager with overseeing the Phoenix office’s cultural resources operations.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bustoz grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He holds a BA in history from ASU. He is a member of the Society for American Archaeology and the Arizona Archaeology Council.
“We’re thrilled to have Dave join our archaeologists and historic preservation team of experts,” said Terracon Archaeology Group Manager Chris Schwartz, PhD, RPA. “He is a strong contribution to our growing archaeological team.”
Bustoz is married (wife Claudia, an elementary educator for 25 years) and the father of two daughters, Valentina and Lucianna. He is an avid gardener and “custodian” of three dogs, Pearl, Daisy, and Ripley.
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a Top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
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