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Hancock Associates, a leading local provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is proud to announce that Brian B. Donegan, P.L.S., has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager.

Brian is a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts and holds a B.S. from Northeastern University. Prior to joining Hancock Associates, he was a Senior Project Manager and Survey Project Manager at leading civil engineering and land surveying firms in Massachusetts. Brian is based in the firm’s Marlborough office.

“Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed coordinating and managing survey projects, but I was always looking for an opportunity to expand my responsibilities and grow my skillset,” said Brian. “At Hancock, I’m able to do what I love, be more involved in managerial decisions and work on exciting projects with an extraordinary group of people. I’m thrilled to be part of the team.”

Keith Downing  has joined Hancock Associates’ Land Surveying Department. Keith is working as an instrument operator out of our Marlborough office. He has a bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from Framingham State University and continued his education with post-graduate classes in Wetland and Hydric Soils at the University of New Hampshire.

Hancock Associates, a leading local provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services recently hosted an open house to celebrate the relocation of their Newburyport branch. The new central downtown location at 1 Harris Street is more convenient for clients and the expanded space provides Hancock Associates workspaces to grow staff, resources and services.

“It was great to see clients, partners and employees from other Hancock Associates branches come together to share our excitement about our Harris Street location,” said Hancock Associates President Wayne C. Jalbert, P.LS. “The new space will help us continue to provide our Newburyport and Plum Island clients with the exceptional service they depend on.”

Katie Cruz, one of Hancock Associates’ Project Managers, recently appeared in front of Revere’s Site Plan Advisory Board to review plan changes at Waterfront Square and the Revere Journal was there. Read more about changes in the hotel footprint here.

Hancock Associates, a leading local provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is celebrating 40 years in business. The firm was founded in 1978 by Frank Hancock, PLS, PE, to provide land surveying and civil engineering services to the North Shore and Essex County. Donald I. Desmond, PLS, who assisted Frank in creating the firm, became president in 1984. Wayne C. Jalbert, PLS, became president in 2016. Today, Hancock Associates has offices in seven locations, over 70 employees and serves Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Hancock also maintains an archive of historical survey records from 25 land surveying and civil engineering firms dating back to 1852. These records not only can assist Hancock Associates in performing surveying tasks quickly and cost-effectively, they can be an invaluable resource for other organizations and individuals.

“Our founders created a firm focused on integrity, accuracy and delivery. For 40 years, we’ve been able to continue that tradition by investing in exceptional staff and building great partnerships with our clients through expertise, dedication, leadership and trust,” said Hancock Associates’ President Wayne C. Jalbert. “We look forward to another 40 great years!”