EPIC News Archive
CLS Expands Nationwide Platform with AAG
We’re excited to announce that CLS Family of Companies has expanded its platform with the integration of American Acquisition Group, LLC.
Darcy Mendoza Sworn In as President of IRWA Chapter 57
EPIC’s Darcy Mendoza was sworn in this week as President of IRWA Chapter 57. Congrats Darcy! The Chapter serves Right
EPIC Joins CLS Family of Companies!
We are thrilled to announce that Epic Land Solutions, Inc. (EPIC) has integrated into the Contract Land Staff (CLS) Family
EPIC “Tees Off” June at ACEC 2023 Scholarship Golf Tournament!
EPIC’s Darcy Mendoza, SR/WA, R/W-NAC and Kari Anvick had a great “tee off” to June last Friday at the ACEC Riverside/San Bernardino Chapter and ACEC California Orange
EPIC’s Jessie Medina Awarded IRWA “Leader’s Light the Way Scholarship”!
Huge congratulations to EPIC Oregon Project Manager, Jessie Medina, RWA, CSM, for receiving the “Leader’s Light the Way” Scholarship from
EPIC Staff Initiated as Officers for IRWA Chapter 3 (Beaver State)!
EPIC’s James Arnett, MAI and Sharon Matlock celebrated their induction to their respective roles for IRWA Beaver Chapter 3 as Secretary and Professional Development Co-Chair last
EPIC Networking at APWA Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Conference
The week of April 17, EPIC’s James Laramie and Dillon Schieno attended the APWA Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Conference to
EPIC Springtime Fun at IRWA Inland Empire Picnic!
This past weekend, EPIC staff attended the IRWA Chapter 57 (Inland Empire) Spring Family Picnic event. Held at Rancho Jurupa
EPIC Supports Public Engagement at Inglewood Transit Connector Open House for Relocation Impacts
EPIC’s Eddie Quintero and Yasmeen Flores helped support our project partner Trifiletti Consulting at one of the latest open houses for a true project
ATP and TOC Insights from Riverside and LA Metro at BDA/IE Monthly Luncheon!
EPIC had a wonderful time yesterday attending the Business Development Association Inland Empire (BDA/IE) monthly luncheon covering Active Transportation Programs
Showing Some Love to EPIC Project Partners on ACEC Oregon Engineering Excellence Awards!
This Valentine’s Day, we’re feeling extra “warm and fuzzy” for our projects recently awarded at the American Council of Engineering Companies
EPIC’s Darcy Mendoza Awarded IRWA “Leader’s Light the Way Scholarship”!
EPIC’s Assistant Regional Manager, Darcy Mendoza, was recently featured in the International Right of Way (IRWA) Chapter 57 (Inland Empire)
EPIC Project with City of Chino—Riverside Drive Accessibility Improvements—Wins APWA-IE 2022 Project of the Year
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the American Public Works Association Inland Empire Branch (APWA/IE) awarded the City of Chino 2022
EPIC client, City of Hillsboro, Wins APWA-Oregon Chapter Project of the Year for NE Jackson School Road Improvement Project!
EPIC congratulates our colleagues at the City of Hillsboro and Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. (HHPR) for being honored with
On a golf course far, far away….EPIC attends 7th Annual BDA-IE Golf Tournament!
EPIC California Senior Regional Manager, Kari Anvick, and Assistant Regional Manager, Darcy Mendoza, attended the Business Development Association – Inland
EPIC Staff Featured in IRWA “People on the Move” for New Promotions!
For the July/August 2022 issue of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Right of Way Magazine, EPIC’s own Kari
Nikki Moyo Promoted to Northwest Temporary Relocation Project Manager!
Since 2018, Nikki Moyo has been making a huge impact at EPIC, especially for temporary relocation services. Nikki has thrived
EPIC Experiences at WTS International Annual Conference 2022!
Back in May, the EPIC trio of Kathy Tegeler, Jess Niella, and Malisa Mercado took Seattle by storm for some
RCTC I-15 Railroad Canyon Interchange EPIC Supported Project Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Back in April, EPIC celebrated with Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Caltrans, and the City of Lake Elsinore for the
Karen Starr Attends ACEC Orange County Chapter Panel Discussion with OCTA, RCTC, and SBCTA
Epic Land Solutions’ President, Karen Starr, CPM®, R/W-AMC, SR/WA, attended the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Orange County Chapter
EPIC Awarded IRWA Chapter 3 Employer of the Year for 2022!
Continuing a reputation of excellence throughout the West Coast, EPIC is honored to receive the Employer of the Year Award
EPIC Attending WTS International Annual Conference in Seattle on May 18-20!
EPIC’s Client Services Manager – Western Region, Kathy Tegeler, and Olympia Region Project Managers, Jess Niella and Malisa Mercado, will
EPIC Appraiser, James Arnett, MAI, Featured in IRWA Newsletter – “Interim, Nonconforming, and Highest and Best Uses”
The Oregon Chapter of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Beaver State Chapter 3, featured EPIC’s Senior Appraiser, James
EPIC Attends the OneAEC Planner’s Panel in Spokane
EPIC was delighted to attend the OneAEC Planner’s Panel on Thursday, March 10, at the Spokane Convention Center to learn
Celebrating EPIC Anniversaries with Cupcakes!
The Inland Empire Regional Office celebrated staff’s Five-Year, Ten-Year, and 15-Year staff anniversaries in March 2022 with cupcakes, stories, and
BJ Swanner to Moderate the BDA/IE 11th Annual City Panel on January 25th
Join Epic Land Solutions’ BJ Swanner as he moderates the 11th Annual BDA/IE “City Panel” — an exciting set of
EPIC & ALTA Meet with CCEA-LA to Get the Most Out of Grant Funding
EPIC’s BJ Swanner, and Libby Nachman from Alta Planning + Design had the opportunity to host the luncheon presentation at
EPIC featured in Walla Walla Union-Bulletin for Wallula Avenue Project
EPIC was featured on November 4th on the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin website, a newspaper dedicated to serving the Walla Walla
EPIC-supported NE Spring Boulevard Project Wins APWA Washington Project of the Year Award!
The NE Spring Boulevard Project for the City of Bellevue received recognition from APWA Washington as Project of the Year
Cheers to a Great Year with EPIC and WTS San Diego!
Epic Land Solutions, Inc. is sponsoring the WTS San Diego County Annual Awards & Scholarship Recognitions Event on Thursday, October
City of Rainier/ODOT “A” Street Rail Safety Improvements Project Wins APWA 2021 Project of the Year Award
Epic Land Solutions, Inc. congratulates David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), the City of Rainier, ODOT Region 2, and all
EPIC Swings Into 6th Annual BDA/IE Charity Golf Tournament!
Epic Land Solutions, Inc. joined the 6th Annual Business Development Association/Inland Empire (BDA/IE) Charity Golf Tournament as the event’s Cigar
EPIC Insights on Upcoming IRWA Project Manager Panel!
One of EPIC’s own Portland Project Managers, Carol Hager, RWA, will be speaking with several other panelists on September 10th
Caltrans SoCal District Directors Speak at BDA/IE Virtual Event
Our friends at Business Development Association of the Inland Empire (BDA/IE) presented an interactive panel discussion with the Directors of
EPIC Celebrates “Christmas in July” with BDA/IE and SMPS/IE!
BDA/IE and SMPS Inland Empire teamed up to have a fun-filled networking event for all members with an homage to
EPIC University NEPA 101 with WSDOT Local Programs Environmental Manager
On July 17, 2021, EPIC welcomed Melanie Vance, WSDOT Local Programs Environmental Manager, to host an educational webinar entitled, “Recognizing
ACEC Oregon Awards DOWL and EPIC’s Astoria Waterfront Bridge Replacements Project “Best-In-Category”
EPIC was recognized alongside the DOWL team for excellence in the Astoria Waterfront Bridge Replacements project in Astoria, Oregon. The
Portland Team Celebrates State Re-Opening with Happy Hour!
As restrictions begin to lift safely throughout Oregon and other states across the country, our Portland Team took the opportunity
It Must Be Summer! Ice Cream Social Drips Into Tigard Office
As the summer kicks off and the pandemic winds down, EPIC’s Portland Regional Office celebrated with an ice cream social. The
Women’s History Month: EPIC Making History with Promotions of Six Women Leaders
As we reflected on the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and society this month, EPIC is proud to
EPIC is Awarded IRWA Chapter 57 Employer of the Year for 2020!
It turns out 2020 wasn’t all bad: EPIC is honored to receive the Large Employer of the Year Award for
US-395 Widening Phase 1 Project Wins the WTS-IE “Innovative Transportation Solutions” Award
At the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Inland Empire Chapter’s 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Virtual Event on January 14, 2021,
Increasing Mobility and Safety for Airway Heights and Spokane with the “West Plains Connection” Project
EPIC is proud to support the West Plains Airport District and T-O Engineers on an important new transportation project for
Honoring the Heroines of the A/E/C at WTS-IE 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Event
EPIC co-sponsored the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Inland Empire Chapter’s 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Virtual Event held on January
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