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CH2M HILL Announces Human Resource Executive Appointments

6 November, 2009 – CH2M HILL a global full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and operations firm, announces that John Madia, who succeeds Bob Allen, has been appointed the firm’s Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. He will report directly to CEO Lee McIntire. Bob Allen will now lead a strategic effort focused on the growing the firm’s talent pool.

“Investing in talent and continuing our commitment to remain a best place to work is a strategic imperative for CH2M HILL,” says Lee McIntire, president and CEO. “John Madia’s depth of experience and leadership in global human resources aligns with CH2M HILL’s priorities for enhancing our employee experience. In addition, his business acumen and innovative approaches to developing talent will assist the firm in remaining a top choice for employment in the engineering and construction industry and help us achieve our strategic goals.”

Madia has more than 30 years of experience in business and human resources leadership. As a member of CH2M HILL’s executive leadership team, he helps shape and promote the firm’s global human resources agenda, including a focus on learning, professional development and remaining a best place to work. Previously, Madia was Vice President of Human Resources for Dow Chemical’s Manufacturing, Engineering, Shared Services and Marketing functions. During his 31-year career with Dow, Madia advanced from a sales representative to business leadership roles and ultimately, to vice president. He has been consistently recognized for motivating and developing employees while improving bottom-line profitability.

Madia received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and has been honored by the institution as a distinguished alumnus. He continues to serve on the University’s Advisory Committees for the College of Agriculture and is an Athletic Varsity Club charter member. In addition, he is a member of the executive board of the Indiana Bulls Baseball Organization.

Bob Allen, Madia’s predecessor, will serve as the senior executive sponsor for the firm’s strategic talent and executive development initiative. Specifically, Allen will focus on expanding the firm’s talent footprint internationally through grooming future project managers and ensuring they are placed in strategic roles on large programs. He assumed his new role as Senior Vice President, Executive Leadership, reporting directly to CEO Lee McIntire effective November 1.

“Bob has the unique perspective of having served our previous CEO, Ralph Peterson, and me as a trusted advisor,” said McIntire. “I am expecting Bob to utilize his executive development competencies to drive this critical talent initiative for the firm.”

A seasoned human resources senior executive with expertise in strategic planning and performance improvement, Allen has an impressive track record of identifying and developing executive talent for the firm. He has been employed by CH2M HILL since 1994 and served as the top human resources executive in the Office of the CEO for the past nine years. During this time, the firm has been recognized numerous times for its quality staff and working environment.

CH2M HILL has been recognized as a top employer around the world, including being named four times to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list, Canada's Top 100 Employers by the Financial Post, Top 50 Best Companies to Work For in Australia by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Inc., a Best Employer in Poland by Hewitt Associates, as well as numerous other local recognitions. CH2M HILL is recognized, in part, for its comprehensive and ongoing training and professional development programs, employee-ownership culture and work-life balance programs. Employees often cite the opportunities to expand their skill sets and make a difference by working on exciting and challenging projects as key reasons for joining and staying with the company.