News Archive

Growing the Next Generation of Women Leadership in the A/E/C Industry feat. EPIC President Karen Starr
On November 10, 2020, EPIC President Karen Starr was one of several panelists for a remarkable webinar held by the

WTS-IE “Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion” Webinar August 26th!
Join Kathy Tegeler, EPIC’s California Client Services Manager, and Women’s Transportation Seminar-Inland Empire (WTS-IE) tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, for a vital

COVID-19 Impacts on Caltrans District 7 & District 8 with BDA-IE Webinar
On Tuesday, July 28th, the Business Development Association of the Inland Empire (BDA/IE) will be holding an interactive panel webinar

“Staying Active on ATP” in the Inland Empire with WTS-IE Webinar
On Wednesday, July 29th, the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Inland Empire Chapter will be holding an interactive panel webinar to

EPIC’s Nicole Bissett and Carol Hager Awarded IRWA Scholarships
EPIC congratulates Carol Hager and Nicole Bissett on being awarded the 20/20 Vision Scholarship Program from their corresponding International Right

Dianna Nausley-McKeon: New Vice President of IRWA Puget Sound Chapter 4
We congratulate Dianna Nausley-McKeon, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, on her election to 2020-2021 Vice President of International Right of Way Association (IRWA)

EPIC Appraiser, James Arnett, MAI Featured in IRWA Newsletter for his Article “Valuation in the Time of COVID”
The Oregon Chapter of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Beaver State Chapter 3, featured EPIC’s Senior Appraiser, James

IRWA Chapter 3 Spotlights Carly Ruggles, EPIC Right of Way Agent and Rising Star
The Oregon Chapter of the International Right of Way Association, Beaver State Chapter 3, honored Carly Ruggles with a member

WSDOT Features Epic’s Kelly Atkinson and Her Creative Responses to Acquisition Work in the Age of COVID-19
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Southwest Region (SWR) featured the dedication and creativity Epic’s Senior Acquisition Agent and WSDOT

Epic Hosts First-Ever Company-Wide Virtual Conference Over Zoom
In the company’s first ever all-virtual conference call, over 50 staff and board members joined together over Zoom for a

WTS-IE Professional Development in a Brave New World – Virtual Project Interviews
On Thursday, April 30th, the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Inland Empire Chapter will be holding an informational seminar essential to

EPIC Sponsors the IRWA 28th Annual Valuation Seminar
EPIC was honored to both sponsor and attend the 28th Annual Valuation Seminar on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, held at

EPIC Ironwork in Riverside
Epic’s Inland Empire Regional Office occupies the historic Ironworks Building in downtown Riverside, a California Historical Resources Landmark and Riverside

BDA/IE 9th Annual City Panel Program
BDA/IE hosted the 9th Annual City Panel Program at the Ontario Gateway Hotel on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. The panel

IRWA Chapter 3 Spotlights Christine Nickerson, EPIC’s Oregon Regional Manager
The Oregon Chapter of the International Right of Way Association, Beaver State Chapter 3, honored Christine Nickerson with a member

Alliance for Education STEM Curriculum Workshop with SBCTA, EPIC, and Design-Builders
Epic’s Regional Manager, Kim Bibolet, partnered with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the Alliance for Education to provide

IRWA 2019 Tri-Chapter Luncheon
160 industry professionals filled the ballroom at the beautiful Mission Inn in Riverside on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, to gather

APWA Coachella Valley 2019 Public Works Expo
The American Public Works Association (APWA) SouthernCalifornia Chapter’s Coachella Valley Branch recently hosted its 2019Public Works Expo for public and

Epic Attendance at IRWA Chapter 4 Meeting!
Epic’s Puget Sound Region attended the monthly IRWA Chapter 4 luncheon in early November, donning their new Epic snapbacks. The

Epic Celebrates 5-Year Anniversaries in Portland
On October 28, Epic honored Regional Manager, Christine Nickerson, SR/WA, and Senior Appraiser, James Arnett, MAI, for five years of

Wishing you an EPIC Halloween!
From all of us at Epic, we wish you a very Happy and Safe Halloween! Pictured left, our Inland Empire

BJ Swanner Promoted to Los Angeles Area Regional Manager
After 12 years of dedicated service and innovation at Epic, we are proud to announce the promotion of BJ Swanner

Epic On-Par with Charity Golf Tournament in Beaumont, CA
Saturday, October 5, 2019, Epic joined right of way industry colleagues, representatives from the greater A/E/C industry, and public agency

Epic Presents with the City of Hillsboro at the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) 94th Annual Conference in Bend
Epic’s Oregon Regional Manager, Christine Nickerson, SR/WA, Vice President of Operations, Steve Fox, SR/WA, and Chairman of the Board of

Mobility21 Happy Hour with Team Epic in Anaheim
To kickoff this year’s Mobility21 annual summit, Epic hosted a fun cocktail hour with partners in the A/E/C industry. To

Epic Talks Right of Way and Utility Relocation Strategy with City-County Engineers Association of Los Angeles (CCEA)
BJ Swanner, Epic’s Project Development Manager, and Chris Carrillo, Epic’s Los Angeles Regional Manager, hosted an industry seminar at City-County

BDA/IE Caltrans District 8 Interactive Panel Discussion Moderated by Michael Beauchamp, District 8 Director
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, the Business Development Association of the Inland Empire (BDA/IE) hosted an interactive panel discussion among

Epic’s Rey Chavolla Conquered “The Mother of All Relays:” HOOD TO COAST
Hats off to Portland Right of Way Agent, Rey Chavolla, for surviving the HOOD TO COAST overnight long-distance relay that

Epic’s Jessica Niella Wins Gold in Dragon Boat Race on Vancouver Island
Congratulations to Portland Right of Way Agent, Jessica Niella, and her paddle team for placing First in the Jade Division

“Professional of the Year” Accolades for IE Regional Manager
Our very own Kim Bibolet, Inland Empire Regional Manager, was awarded “Professional of the Year” by the International Right of

Portland-or-Bust! IRWA Annual International Education Conference 2019
Portland-or-Bust! The Epic team will be in Portland this June to engage, learn, and present at the IRWA 65th Annual

Un-FORE-gettable ACEC Tournament 2019
Epic staff had an un-FORE-gettable time raising funds for student scholarships at the annual American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Soaring to New Heights with WTS!
In January, Epic co-sponsored the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Inland Empire Chapter’s 14th Annual Scholarship and Awards Benefit Dinner. The