We’re thrilled to share that HELIX Environmental Planning Information Technology Director, Adam Deich, was awarded the 2026 Top Tech Award for the Large Private Business category! Adam was acknowledged for leveraging AI and data to drive efficiency and growth while strengthening cybersecurity and supporting innovation across the organization. Cheered on
September 24, 2026
HELIX Paleontologist Discovers 40-Million-Year-Old Fossil
A remarkable Eocene-age fossil was discovered by HELIX on a City of Oceanside infrastructure project – the fossilized remains of a large, hoofed mammal that walked the ancient floodplains of Oceanside some 40 to 45 million years ago. HELIX Principal Paleontologist, Joe El Adli, Ph.D., made the initial discovery, which
September 21, 2026
HELIX Environmental Planning Named 2026 Community Partner of the Year by the American River Conservancy
HELIX Environmental Planning has been recognized by the American River Conservancy as their 2026 Community Partner of the Year, aiding in their mission of healthy ecosystems within the upper American and upper Cosumnes River Watersheds through land conservation, stewardship, and education. Each year, HELIX staff vote to donate a portion
HELIX Environmental Planning has been recognized as a 2026 Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, the leading provider of management consulting, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. HELIX was recognized among the industry’s top workplaces, ranking No. 2 among environmental services firms across
August 3, 2026
HELIX Environmental Planning Names Stephanie Johnston as Next CFO, Announces Succession Plan for Kristin Olszak’s Retirement
Stephanie Johnston HELIX Environmental Planning announces Stephanie Johnston has been named as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2027, as part of a long-planned leadership transition following the upcoming retirement of current CFO Kristin Olszak. Kristin, who has served HELIX for more than 33 years, will





