Chad Barnes

Chad Barnes is an experienced environmental consultant with a strong background in project management, particularly in environmental inspection programs related to pipeline and oil field construction. Currently serving as Principal Client Services Lead at SWCA Environmental Consultants since October 2013, Chad oversees field surveys, technical writing for various environmental assessments, and agency consultations with multiple regulatory bodies. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Project Manager at AECOM, contributing to similar projects, and earlier positions as a Botanist/Biologist at LPG Environmental and Permitting Services, Inc. and Ecological Consulting Organization, Inc., focusing on wetland delineations and environmental assessments. Chad holds a Bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from the University of Arizona.