French & Parrello Associates Celebrates 50 Years

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is proud to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. Founded by four engineers in 1974, today FPA has grown to more than 200 employees, offering comprehensive engineering and consulting services across eight locations strategically located along the East Coast.

“This is a moment to reflect on the firm’s success, while also focusing on the core values that have facilitated our longevity and growth and will continue guiding us into the future,” said President & CEO Steven A. Tardy, PE. “We believe in treating our employees with respect, serving our communities, and being responsive to our clients’ needs."

Founded in March of 1974 by Laurence French, PE, Argo Parrello, PE, James Heller, PE, and Joseph Edwards, PE, FPA quickly gained a distinguished reputation in geotechnical engineering, including related field and laboratory services, which supplemented its construction engineering offerings.

“It’s a testament that FPA has undergone one complete ownership transition from the original founders to the current leadership,” said Andrew L. French, PE, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Land Development, who is a 2nd generation leader following his father, Laurence French. “Not only does it show the strength of the founders’ vision, but it is evidence of FPA’s belief in internal growth and development, which identifies leaders with passion, professionalism, technical acumen and provides them with the opportunity to succeed.”

A full-service firm annually ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, NJBIZ’s Top Engineering Firms, and the Best Places to Work list, FPA is a “one-stop shop” for clients, providing complete coverage in an efficient and effective manner. FPA’s services include:

• Geo-Environmental: Geotechnical, Environmental, Materials Testing, and Construction
• Building Design: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural
• Transportation: Highway and Traffic, Bridges, and EV Infrastructure
• Infrastructure: Water Resources, Water/Wastewater, Telecommunications, Solid Waste, and Utilities
• Land Development: Civil/Site, Landscape Architecture, Survey, and Geospatial Services

To learn more about FPA and its 50-year history, visit www.fpaengineers.com.