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Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is proud to announce that Anthony Donato, P.E., LEED AP, Katherine Cruz, P.E., LEED AP, David Cowell, PWS, CWB, CESSWI, CERP, and Matthew Magee, Project Surveyor have been promoted to Associates at the firm.

Anthony Donato is the Regional Office Manager for Hancock’s Boston division of H.W. Moore. He has nearly 30 years of experience with a long history of permitting in retail and residential developments throughout New England. Tony is responsible for business development, financial management, staff oversight and project management and has a broad range of project experience including residential subdivisions, mixed-use developments, quick-serve restaurants, K-12 and higher education projects from conceptual design stage through construction. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a Professional Civil Engineer in MA, NH and RI, a licensed Soil Evaluator and LEED AP certified. Tony lives in Winchester, Massachusetts.

Katherine Cruz is a Project Manager in Hancock’s Danvers Civil Engineering department. During her eight years at the firm, she has built a proven track record of successfully guiding projects through all aspects of land development from conceptual design to permitting, construction and as-built certification. Katie works on large and small projects including commercial, residential, recreational, industrial, mixed-use and healthcare developments in both urban and rural areas. She has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University. Katie is a Professional Civil Engineer in MA and NH, a licensed Soil Evaluator and LEED AP certified. She lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

David Cowell is a Project Manager and Senior Wetland Scientist and has been with Hancock’s Marlborough office for over six years. He has over 20 years of experience providing wetland, wildlife and ecological consulting services in both the private and public sectors in support of projects in land development, energy/utilities and transportation industries. Dave has performed wetland delineations, peer review, expert witness testimony, wetland replication design, vernal pool characterization, rare plant and animal surveys and conservation permitting as well as construction monitoring and environmental compliance and inspection services. He has experience with federal, state and local regulations such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), MA Wetlands Protection Act (WPA), MA Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), MA Endangered Species Act (MESA), as well as local bylaws. Dave has a M.S. in Environmental Management (Ecology) from the University of San Francisco and a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector and Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner. Dave lives in Berlin, Massachusetts.

Matthew Magee is a Project Surveyor with almost 20 years of experience in the Danvers Land Surveying department at Hancock. He has a broad knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of surveying projects and is responsible for the coordination of utility, residential, commercial and municipal projects including client contact, briefing field crews, conducting research, calculations and the preparation of final plans and associated documents. Matt is also responsible for CAD operations, calculations and field crew automation for the duration of various survey projects. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and is an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.). Matt lives in Newbury, Massachusetts.

“Tony, Katie, Dave and Matt have all made significant contributions to the success and growth of Hancock,” said Hancock Associates’ President Wayne Jalbert. “They bring a diverse set of talent to Hancock’s ownership team. I am proud to see their growth. They embody the motto “great things ahead!”

 Photo Caption: (Top Row: Anthony Donato, Katherine Cruz. Bottom Row: David Cowell, Matt Magee)

 About Hancock Associates

Hancock Associates is made up of talented surveyors, engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence in land/coastal development, construction and preservation. They have maintained their position as an industry leader through their investment in exceptional staff, state-of-the-art equipment/technology and acquisition of multiple surveying and engineering firms, and historical survey records dating back to 1852. Since 1978, Hancock Associates has been providing land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. They value the long-term relationships they have with their clients served through their offices in Boston, Brockton, Chelmsford, Danvers, Marlborough, Newburyport, Palmer and Princeton, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire.

Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is proud to announce that Charlie Wear, PE, LEED AP has joined the firm as Engineering Manager for their Danvers and Newburyport offices.

Charlie has been a licensed Civil Professional Engineer for over 25 years. His extensive experience includes civil design, stormwater management facilities, sanitary sewerage disposal systems, roadways, utilities, design permitting, Planning Board and Conservation Commission interaction and client relations. Prior to joining Hancock Associates, Charlie was President and Director of Engineering of a well-known regional civil engineering and land surveying firm.

Charlie has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. He is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and LEED AP Certified.

Charlie is a resident of Amesbury, Massachusetts and a former Planning Board member. He is also a member of Endicott College’s Engineering Professional Advisory Committee, a Corporator for the Institution for Savings and formerly was on the Design Advisory Board for Beverly Main Streets.

“I joined Hancock Associates because of their great work and impeccable reputation in the industry,” said Charlie. “I’m excited to lead the Danvers and Newburyport engineering offices, mentor our exceptional staff and continue to deliver excellence to our clients.”

“I have known and respected Charlie for a long time,” said Wayne Jalbert, Hancock’s President. “To have him join our firm is extremely rewarding, as he will lend his extensive experience in managing our Danvers and Newburyport engineering services.”

 About Hancock Associates

Hancock Associates is made up of talented surveyors, engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence in land/coastal development, construction and preservation. They have maintained their position as an industry leader through their investment in exceptional staff, state-of-the-art equipment/technology and acquisition of multiple surveying and engineering firms, and historical survey records dating back to 1852. Since 1978, Hancock Associates has been providing land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. They value the long-term relationships they have with their clients served through their offices in Boston, Brockton, Chelmsford, Danvers, Marlborough, Newburyport, Palmer and Princeton, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire.

Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, proudly announces they have acquired Sherman & Frydryk, LLC, a land surveying and civil engineering firm located in Palmer, Massachusetts. Sherman & Frydryk, with roots dating back to 1950, has an impeccable reputation for quality work and great client service. Their long list of prominent and long-standing clients includes residential and commercial developers, municipalities, service utilities, MassDOT, hospitals and more throughout Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties and the surrounding areas.

Sherman & Frydryk will operate as a division of Hancock Associates. Don Frydryk, PE, PLS will serve as Regional Office Manager and the current staff will continue to be part of the Sherman & Frydryk team.

The acquisition assists Hancock in expanding services to Central and Western Massachusetts. It also adds historical survey records from W.H. and H.W. Brainerd, John Casey, Nathaniel Clapp, Charles Dingman, R.O. and G.F. Dingman, Kenneth Sherman, Sherman and Woods, Sherman & Frydryk, Richard Stowe and Arthur Sullivan to Hancock’s impressive collection of land surveying and civil engineering resources.

“Hancock Associates had been looking to expand services to Western Massachusetts and having Sherman & Frydryk as a division checked all the boxes. Our type of clients, quality work and work ethic are very much in sync. I grew up and currently live in the area so it’s a bit of a dream come true for me to assist in the transition and be based in the Palmer office,” said Greg Gould, PLS, Hancock Vice President and Associate.

“Wayne Jalbert, the President of Hancock Associates, and I have known each other since we were at the University of Lowell, now known as the University of Massachusetts Lowell. When we first discussed a possible acquisition, we quickly discovered how much our firms had in common. By becoming a division of Hancock Associates, we’re able to continue providing the highest caliber land surveying and civil engineering work, expand our wetland science services and provide security for our clients and employees,” said Don Frydryk, PE, PLS. “We’re excited about the future.”

 Photo Caption (L to R):

Greg Gould, PLS and Don Frydryk, PE, PLS.

Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is pleased to announce they have acquired Land Surveys, Inc. of Brockton, a surveying firm with a high reputation for quality and responsiveness. The deal was managed by John Allen of Allen Business Advisors. The acquisition adds the survey records that Land Surveys, Inc. has amassed since 1973, as well as the records of Atlas Land Surveying of Stoughton and Kenneth C. Heyward of Easton, to Hancock’s vast historical survey records collection.

“Looking to retirement, I knew I wanted to find a firm that I could trust to take care of my valued clients and 40 years of important surveying records. I’m thrilled to have found Hancock Associates and will be assisting in the transition to ensure it is seamless for every client,” said Bruce Malcolm, PLS, owner of Land Surveys, Inc.

“Hancock has always been a leader in preserving records so that they may be available for use in perpetuity. In fact, we have a full-time archivist on staff whose sole responsibility is to digitize and catalog thousands of historical records as well as the new ones that are continually being created by the firm. This acquisition helps us continue that tradition and expand Hancock’s land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services to the South Shore,” said Hancock President Wayne Jalbert.