A Reflection on Our Culture and Legacy and Introducing the West Yost Word

By Charles Duncan, President & CEO

As President and CEO of West Yost, I am happy to launch “The West Yost Word.” This platform will serve as a window into our organization, providing insights, reflections, and updates on our journey as the leading water-focused consulting engineering firm in the West. With over 30 years of dedicated service to our communities, West Yost embodies a legacy of excellence and commitment.

With over 30 years of dedicated service to our communities, West Yost embodies a legacy of excellence and commitment.

At West Yost, we take immense pride in our recognition by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services” in 2023. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Central to our approach is a focus on the bigger picture, ensuring that every project we undertake delivers long-lasting quality and value to our clients and the communities they serve. Our methodology incorporates innovative practices, including consequence-driven cyber-informed engineering and early constructability reviews, to maximize project outcomes and exceed client expectations.

We recognize that our success is fundamentally linked to continuous learning and the skills and talents of our team members, and as such, we are committed to providing training opportunities to nurture and enhance all our capabilities.

  • We offer a diverse array of learning experiences tailored to the individual needs and interests of our staff, including:
    • Technical workshops
    • Industry conferences
    • Leadership seminars
    • Mentorship programs

We also understand that growth extends beyond the confines of traditional training sessions. Therefore, we strive to cultivate a work environment that strikes a harmonious balance between productivity and enjoyment.

  • Our monthly team meetings serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective brainstorming.
  • Our Annual All Staff event brings together our team from across West Yost for intensive skill-building exercises, team-building activities and fun.

… while maintaining a healthy and vibrant company that fosters growth, fulfillment, and excellence in everything we do, and encourages all of us to do the best work of our lives.

We believe in celebrating our achievements and milestones, infusing our workplace with joy, camaraderie, and a sense of community. We embrace fun, creativity, and a fierce passion for delivering unparalleled service to our clients, all while maintaining a healthy and vibrant company that fosters growth, fulfillment, and excellence in everything we do, and encourages all of us to do the best work of our lives.

As we embark on this journey with the West Yost Word, I invite you to join us in celebrating our culture, our achievements, and our ongoing commitment to excellence. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the world around us, one project at a time.

Charles Duncan, President and CEO, West Yost