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Posted: February 27, 2024
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gene Bove, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Project Manager/Noise Practice Lead
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
“Gene joined GZA GeoEnvironmental with its acquisition of Equity Environmental in 2023. Gene leaned into the transition, seizing the opportunities this larger firm affords, rapidly expanding noise services to a dozen states within GZA’s footprint, and completing some of our most interesting projects to date.” - Kevin Williams, AICP, PP, Vice President/Planning Practice Director at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? My professional mentor has been instrumental in pointing my career in the right direction. His trust in me and advocacy for me as a young professional within the firm has allowed me to reimagine the firm’s noise and acoustic practice, developing leadership and business development skills along the way.
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