HDR's Murdoch Appointed to SWANA Waste-to-Energy Leadership Role

(WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - October 27, 2008) - The Solid Waste Association of North America recently announced the appointment of Joe Murdoch of HDR's White Plains office to serve as vice director of its Waste-to-Energy Technical Division.

In this role, Murdoch will work to boost awareness of key issues related to waste-to-energy projects across the country. After two years as vice director, Murdoch will move up to become director of the Waste-to-Energy Division for two years, then complete his six-year commitment with two years as past director.

The Waste-to-Energy Technical Division works to enhance the role of waste-to-energy as a viable component of an integrated solid waste management system and a source of clean, reliable and renewable power. The division monitors, reviews and comments on legislative and rulemaking actions that impact the waste-to-energy industry.

Murdoch has more than 30 years in the industry and has been with HDR for 22 years. He is a senior vice president and National Waste Facility pursuit leader.

HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm with more than 7,500 professionals in more than 165 locations worldwide. All of them are committed to helping clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. HDR is No. 16 overall in the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms rankings for 2008 and No. 1 in solid waste.