Westfield, MA – Tighe & Bond announced that Wayne Bates, PE, PhD, ENV-SP has been appointed as the firm’s director of climate resiliency and sustainability services.
In his role, Bates will lead the growth and development of Tighe & Bond’s services in the areas of mitigation and adaptation, sustainable design, and renewable energy infrastructure. He brings over 35 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on designing and implementing operational improvements for clients seeking to meet their sustainability goals.
Fran Hoey, Tighe & Bond’s chief strategy officer, said, “With Wayne’s appointment to director of resiliency and sustainability services, he will collaborate with and leverage our talented team of diverse subject matter experts working to help clients across the Northeast in navigating the complex challenges of climate change.”


