Terracon, a U.S.-based consulting engineering firm, has grown into a nationwide provider of environmental, geotechnical, facilities, and materials engineering services since its founding in 1965.
The company, which is 100% employee-owned, operates more than 200 locations across the country and employs over 8,000 people, according to information from its website.
Terracon specializes in helping clients plan, design, and manage projects across a variety of industries, offering services that range from environmental site assessments and regulatory compliance to geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing.
The firm’s work often spans the full lifecycle of a project, assisting with site selection, development, construction, and long-term facility performance.
Founded as Soil Testing Services of Iowa in 1965, the company was later renamed Terracon Consultants, Inc. and became employee-owned in 1980.
Terracon emphasizes a company culture built on innovation, safety, and community involvement, with a stated purpose of “explore beyond the surface” to develop solutions that support long-term sustainability and infrastructure growth.
Today, the firm serves a wide range of public and private sector clients, including those in construction, energy, transportation, and real estate development, completing thousands of projects each year nationwide.
The Chamber Member of the Week program is a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce membership benefit. Founded in 1913, the Chamber has worked to provide valuable benefits and services to member businesses and individuals for over a century.
Today, with nearly 1,000 members, the Chamber is a guiding force in community and business development initiatives and serves as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.
To learn more about becoming the Chamber Member of the Week or inquire about Chamber membership, contact Kitty Jones, director of membership, at 270-926-1860 or kjones@owensboro.com.
By John Kirkpatrick The Owensboro Times