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Wear named president of Meridian Associates

Beverly, MA According to Meridian Associates, Inc., Charles Wear has been named president of the firm.

Meridian is a leading provider of land development services that include civil engineering, land surveying, aerial and mobile LiDAR services, renewable energy consulting and landscape architecture services.

“It is with great pleasure that we recognize Charlie’s strong leadership and expertise,” said Rick Waitt, co-founder and CEO of Meridian Associates. “Charlie brings in-depth knowledge and experience to the table, working with his design-build and development colleagues to create innovative solutions for existing and potential clients.”

In his new role, Wear will lead the company in the development of Meridian’s client base and seek ways to expand its geographic footprint, as well as oversee the expansion and enhancement of current services.  “My vision is to navigate the firm in an upward trajectory that keeps Meridian profitable and maintain client satisfaction, while at the same time cementing the legacy of the firm,” said Wear. 

Wear joined Meridian Associates in 1997 as a senior project manager and was promoted to vice president of engineering in 2006. Rick Waitt will remain as CEO as well as spearhead the aerial and mobile LiDAR service offering.

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