Scott Harding

As President and CEO of SCI, Scott is in charge of the strategic direction of the firm. He advises the board of directors on the impact of long-range planning, financial strategies, performance management, and the day to day operations of SCI. In addition to his role as President, Scott frequently lectures at public outreach events. He joined SCI in 1994, and earned his Master’s degree in Pedology (Soil Classification) and his Bachelor of Science degree in Soil Science from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. He is a Professional Soil Classifier and a Certified and Professional Soil Scientist. Scott chairs and serves on several prominent committees including Progress 64 West Membership Chair, Society of American Military Engineers Scott Post Scholarship Chair, American Council of Engineering Companies Environment & Energy Committee, East-West Gateway Water Resources Advisory Committee, and the St. Louis Earth Day Water Symposium Planning Committee. His associations include the American Society of Agronomy, Illinois Soil Classifiers Association, Illinois Association of Floodplain & Stormwater Management, Missouri Association of Professional Soil Scientists, American Council of Engineering Companies – Illinois, American Public Works Association, and American Society of Civil Engineers.