Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental and Community Planning
Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson has grown from a small Arizona-based firm into a nationally recognized leader in environmental, cultural, and design consulting. Our interdisciplinary team of 150+ professionals delivers innovative solutions for complex projects across the Western United States. With expertise in NEPA compliance, cultural resource management, and sustainable community planning, we combine technical excellence with community engagement to guide responsible change.Our commitment to integrity, creativity, and stewardship drives every project, from environmental impact assessments to landscape architecture. Recognized with over 60 planning awards, we maintain federal small business certifications and GSA contract access while preserving our founder's original values of organization and tenacity. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive comprehensive solutions that balance regulatory requirements with community needs.
Services
Environmental Planning
Cultural Resources
Community Planning
Landscape Architecture
NEPA Compliance
Archaeological Surveys
Urban Design
Resilience Planning
Travel Management
Permitting Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in environmental and cultural consulting
- Our team includes certified professionals in planning, archaeology, and landscape architecture
- We hold a GSA MAS contract for federal environmental services
- We've completed projects in all 12 western states
- Our work has earned over 60 planning awards for excellence
Services
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning services specialize in NEPA documentation, including EAs and EISs. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance while minimizing environmental impact. Our planners have completed over 400 plans for federal, state, and local agencies.
Cultural Resources
We provide comprehensive cultural resource management including archaeological surveys, historic preservation planning, and tribal consultation. Our team of registered professional archaeologists meets federal standards for Section 106 compliance and has managed hundreds of projects across the western US.
Community Planning
Our community planning services focus on comprehensive plans, land use code updates, and resiliency planning. We combine technical expertise with public engagement to create implementable solutions that address housing, transportation, and sustainability needs for municipalities of all sizes.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture practice integrates environmental restoration with functional design. Services include park planning, streetscape design, and environmental mitigation projects that balance ecological needs with community recreation requirements across public and private developments.
Travel Management
We specialize in travel management planning for federal agencies, including route inventory and NEPA analysis. Our GIS experts have evaluated over 30,000 miles of routes across 12 western states, creating sustainable recreation solutions that balance access with resource protection.
People
Bruce Meighen
President and CEO
With over 30 years of experience, Bruce leads our planning and environmental team. He has directed 400+ plans and received 60 planning awards, specializing in strategic solutions that align with our mission of responsible change.
Diane Simpson-Colebank
Principal, Environmental Planning
As a founding principal, Diane specializes in NEPA documents and visual resource analysis for federal agencies. Her environmental expertise has shaped our energy and federal market sectors across the western United States.
Wayne Colebank
Principal, Design Services
A recognized landscape architect, Wayne specializes in restoration projects and Clean Water Act permitting. He brings technical expertise in environmental mitigation and infrastructure-related design solutions for sensitive urban and rural locations.
Jana McKenzie
Principal, Design Services
Jana leads landscape architecture projects with a focus on public spaces. As a LEED-accredited professional, she has overseen $350M+ in construction projects and helped develop national sustainable design standards.
Patricia McCabe
Principal, Environmental Planning
With 22 years of experience, Patricia manages complex NEPA projects for energy clients. She coordinates with multiple federal agencies to complete environmental documentation for large-scale infrastructure projects across the western United States.
Questions
What environmental services does Logan Simpson offer?
We provide NEPA compliance, environmental impact assessments, resource management planning, and permitting services for infrastructure projects including renewable energy, transportation, and water systems.
Do you work with tribal communities?
Yes, we have extensive experience in tribal coordination and consultation, working with Native American communities on cultural resource management and environmental projects across the western United States.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate in all 12 western states including Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Are you a federal contractor?
Yes, we hold a GSA MAS contract (47QRAA22D0004) and operate as a federal small business under multiple NAICS codes for environmental and consulting services.
What types of planning projects do you handle?
We specialize in comprehensive plans, land use code updates, resiliency planning, and travel management plans for municipalities, federal agencies, and private developers.
How can I join your team?
We seek passionate professionals in planning, archaeology, landscape architecture, and environmental science. Visit our careers page to explore current openings in our six western office locations.
