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* Providing engineering services in these locations through SWCA Environmental Consulting & Engineering, Inc., an affiliate of SWCA.
From the experts we hire, to the clients we partner with, our greatest opportunity for success lies in our ability to bring the best team together for every project.
That’s why:

At SWCA, sustainability means balancing humanity’s social, economic, and environmental needs to provide a healthy planet for future generations.

SWCA employs smart, talented, problem-solvers dedicated to our purpose of preserving natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today.

At SWCA, you’re not just an employee. You’re an owner. Everyone you work with has a stake in your success, so your hard work pays off – for the clients, for the company, and for your retirement goals.
Stephanie Hudgins Promoted to Senior Vice President of Client Services
Stephanie Hudgins has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Client Services. In this role, Stephanie will lead SWCA’s nationwide client strategy, focusing on expanding the firm’s portfolio and deepening client relationships across the private and public sectors.
As environmental and regulatory complexity continues to increase, this role is critical to helping clients navigate change with confidence. Stephanie will align client strategy with operational excellence, bringing integrated solutions that connect SWCA’s technical experts across business lines and support long-term project success.
With more than 24 years of experience in environmental consulting, Stephanie brings extensive expertise in client development and strategic growth across key markets including Transmission, Generation, Mining, and Oil & Gas. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Client Services for SWCA’s Power and Energy business lines, where she has been instrumental in scaling the business and strengthening collaboration across teams to deliver integrated solutions.
“I’m honored to step into this role as SWCA celebrates 45 years of creative solutions,” Hudgins said. “I’m focused on deepening our client partnerships and bringing integrated, high-performing teams to help clients move their most complex projects forward with confidence.”
“Stephanie brings a combination of strategic vision, operational focus, and commitment to our clients,” SWCA’s Chief Growth Officer Scott Slessman said. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and deliver value in an increasingly complex environment.”