Mark Harrison
Terracon Consultants, Inc. announced that Mark Harrison was been promoted to the role of principal by Terracon’s Executive Committee.
Officials said, "Terracon recognizes employees who have distinguished themselves through their strong leadership and contribution to the continued success of the company."
Mr. Harrison has 30 years of experience as an engineering manager specializing in water resources, hydrology, and infrastructure management.
He graduated from Texas A&M-Kingsville where he earned his Bachelor's degree in hydrology, moving to Knoxville to work with DOE, assessing and remediating military bases. While in Knoxville he enrolled in the graduate school at the University of Tennessee where he earned both a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Harrison moved his family to Chattanooga to work on brownfield sites such as the new EPB Building (the former “Butcher Block”), Renaissance Park, and Chattanooga Food Bank. After spending a decade in county government, he joined Terracon as the Chattanooga office manager. Since then, the Chattanooga office has experienced significant growth and success, becoming the best mid-sized office within Terracon, it was stated.
Mr. Harrison said he "accredits my belief in the staff and my ability to bring out the best in them."