I would be remiss if I didn't send a shout-out of thanks to the talented Ingrid Pape-Sheldon for taking the photos of me for my website. I recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, creative photographer who brings out the best in her subjects.

On behalf of Kane Environmental, we announced today that David Rankin has joined the company as Managing Director of its newly opened office in Portland, Oregon. Rankin is a licensed engineering geologist with over 25 years of experience as a program manager in Oregon. The Portland office will cover operations in Oregon, northern California, and southern Washington.

I'll be spending the day with David later this week at the Northwest Environmental Business Council Conference in Tacoma, Washington where bankers, developers, real estate brokers and city leaders will gather to discuss the re-use of contaminated land.

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Earlier today, we announced in a press release that Kane Environmental opened offices in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The new locations extend the company's ability to provide its technical expertise and environmental services throughout Washington, Oregon, and California. 

Congratulations to the team at Kane! I'm very excited to witness their growth and to be a part of it. 

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The majority of global executives - 76% - believe it's a good idea for CEOs to actively engage in social media. Weber Shandwick's 2012 report, The Social CEO: Executives Tell All, reveals that social media is quickly becoming a critical leadership tool, and that execs are clued up to the many benefits a social CEO can bring a company, including improved company reputation, business results, and employee engagement. The full report can be downloaded here.

In a press release distributed to the local media and maritime industry pubs today, Kane Environmental announced its sponsorship of The Promise of the Arctic, a policy-driven conference that seeks to explore the opportunities, and challenges, of the harsh Arctic environment. The two-day conference will begin on Wednesday, May 29 at the Bell Harbor Convention Center in Seattle. 

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I am very excited to be working with CEO John Kane and his team to develop and execute a strategic public relations program to raise their brand awareness in the local, regional, and national marketplace.

Founded in 2000, Kane Environmental is a full-service environmental consulting firm delivering cost-effective, innovative and comprehensive solutions for customers nationwide. Kane Environmental provides services such as environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, and geotechnical services, creating opportunities for investment and growth in the communities where it operates. Headquartered in Seattle, Kane Environmental has offices in Portland and San Francisco, and nationwide project experience in 23 states.