Associations and Affiliations
Featured Projects
Diverse experience. Proven success.
Below are some examples of RGI’s most successful recent and past projects. Click the picture to learn more.
Our Story
A Small Company Accomplishing Big Things
Solving complex environmental challenges since 1996.
The Riley Group, Inc. (RGI) was founded in 1996 by two like-minded partners in Washington State—led by the entrepreneurial spirit of Paul Riley. Initially starting in the environmental consulting business, our company provided local and municipal services with a small firm atmosphere. Over the past 25 years, real estate and new development has significantly grown which encouraged RGI to capitalize on this emerging evolution by incorporating geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology services into our business as well. Today, our expert staff includes environmental scientists, professional engineers, licensed geologists and hydrogeologists. Our team is driven, experienced and constantly striving to provide the best possible service to our clients while maintaining our core values. RGI has successfully provided services for over 7,500 projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. We continue to represent a diverse client base ranging from large-scale developers and major retailers to local city and state entities.
We at RGI are very STRICT about our core values—
Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Commitment to the Client and Trust!
RGI values the safety of our employees, vendors, clients and the general public. With an extensive corporate health and safety plan and monthly safety meetings, we ensure our staff is adhering to a strict set of safety standards at all times.
RGI understands the value of collaboration and welcomes input from all staff members in order to produce the best quality of work possible. From one-on-one consultations to company-wide meetings, we know working together is the key to our success.
Respect is one of the guiding principals at RGI. We are compassionate and provide a supportive environment in which every employee is valued. Outside of RGI, we show the same respect for our clients, vendors, and the community by treating others as we would like to be treated.
Here at RGI, we take pride in conducting ourselves professionally and ethically. We are honest, open, and transparent in all our interactions and communications, both internally and externally.
Successful business relationships are RGI's most valued asset. We are committed to giving our clients the best possible service and will work with them to ensure each project is completed in accordance with their needs and expectations.
At RGI, we are proud to be a company that not only does what we say we’re going to do, but does it with excellence! It’s this trust that ensures our clients that we have a good understanding of each other's expectations and promises, and the character to equitably right any misinterpretations.
Our People
The Potential to be the Best at What They Do
Our growing team may come from various backgrounds, but they all share important key characteristics. They have the potential to become the best at what they do and the desire to keep striving towards that potential.
Principals
Staff
David Baumgarten, LHG
Associate Hydrogeologist
Samantha Pletsch
Marketing Specialist
Jerry Sawetz
Senior Environmental Scientist
Eric Woods, LG
Senior Project Geologist
Eric Zuern
Senior Project Manager
Leah Allen
Office Manager
Collin McCracken, PE, LG
Project Geologist &
Health and Safety Manager
Tait Russell, LG
Project Geologist
Phil Lefaive
Project Geologist
Elizabeth Wratten, LG
Project Geologist
Robert Teng, EIT
Senior Staff Engineer
Megan Poysnick, LG
Senior Environmental Manager
May Argueta
Accounting Administrator
Jaycob Davies
Senior Staff Geologist
Sam Angel, LG
Senior Staff Geologist
Mark Washington
Administrative Assistant
Petko Kolachev
Project Coordinator and Drafter
Dawson Miller
Geotechnical Field Technician
Devin Emerson
Staff Geologist
Future RGI Team Member
This Could Be You!
Brennen Strachan
Staff Geologist
Future RGI Team Member
This Could Be You!
Future RGI Team Member
This Could Be You!
Future RGI Team Member
This Could Be You!
Careers
At the top of our industry
When companies within the Pacific Northwest look for help with their most complex environmental and geotechnical challenges, they call The Riley Group, Inc. (RGI). Today, we are at the top of our industry, helping countless clients solve problems others cannot. At RGI, you will work with these top rated companies and assist them with these challenging tasks. This exposure will allow you to maximize the potential for your future career while working alongside knowledgeable individuals genuinely committed to helping you learn, grow and succeed. If this sounds ideal, then RGI may be the place for you.
If you do not see a well-suited opportunity available but would like to submit your cover letter and resume for consideration, please email us at info@riley-group.com.
“I love the supportive and team-oriented environment. There is rarely a situation which can't be overcome by co-workers covering for each other and making sure each of us has all the information and equipment they need to get the job done right in a timely manner.”
Collin McCracken, LG
Project Geologist & Health and Safety Manager
“Working at The Riley Group, Inc. has been nothing but a great experience. Good people with good values that believe in their employees and their potential. And it's worth noting that for a small company, they're impressive when it comes to embracing change and diversity in-house, bravo RGI!”
Kelly Horne
Previous Marketing & Business Development Manager
“I really appreciate the opportunity RGI gave me to explore and expand their service lines with my talent-set. I look forward to each day here knowing that I can put my heart and soul into work that I care about.”
Tait Russell, LG
Project Geologist
“RGI is a strong, solid, stable company that withstood the national economic downturn in 2008. The atmosphere and work environment is great and I'm grateful to be part of this company with such wonderful supportive team members!”
May Argueta
Accounting Administrator
“Working at RGI, it feels like the team is very receptive to feedback and flexible when it comes to meeting challenges in a prompt professional pace. The leaders believe in the staff's ability to solve complex problems and values their opinions. I feel very appreciated working here and have a much better work-life balance than I've had in the past.”
Charlie Chou, LG
Project Geologist
“I love the variety of tasks assigned to me here at RGI. The different types of projects I get, makes coming to work everyday feel new and exciting. The company teamwork and support has helped make my transition from college nothing but smooth!”
Robert Teng, EIT
Senior Staff Engineer