Let’s collaborate

The Port of Longview has been working on the Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion (IRCE) since 2014. In 2018, the Port transitioned the IRCE project to KPFF. The KPFF team, and specifically project manager Bekah Osterhaus, and Steve Kingsley, were able to seamlessly move the project forward without much delay. KPFF’s rail expertise and relationships with BNSF and Longview Switching Company (jointly owned by UPPR and BNSF) have been invaluable. Their methodical and well documented approach allowed us to make great progress toward this long-term development goal. I would recommend Bekah, Steve, and the KPFF team in developing a port rail design project.

Lisa Hendriksen

Director of Planning and Environmental Services
Port of Longview

Just wanted to send a note complimenting you on the great construction management work you and your team has done this building season. Without you staying on top of everything from coordination of GC inspections, to construction agendas and meeting minutes, to wrestling with Camp, and for helping push document submittal and priorities we would be in a world of hurt right now. We are very impressed with the performance and professionalism your team embodies. Thank you again for the excellent work.

Bill Caughlin PMP

Construction Project Manager, PSERN Project Emergency Radio Communication Division, KCIT

From the Port’s initial discussion with WWL through the lease negotiation, design and construction, KPFF staff were by our side supporting this project and providing whatever assistance was necessary to ensure successful completion of the project. The planning and design service provided by yourself, [Steve Kingsley] Chelsea Bennett and Bekah Osterhaus since the inception of this project has been outstanding. As we now approach the completion of construction, we can appreciate our efforts in returning 90 acres of Tideflats land to productive use after more than a decade of disuse. We would like to take the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the valuable support and collaboration provided by KPFF over the past two years.

Carol Rhodes PE

Sr. Project Manager, Port of Tacoma

Just wanted to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of the Kelly Slater Wave Company for your heroic efforts and relentless commitment to achieving a major milestone for our company and, more importantly, for the surfing industry. This was a harrowing and critical endeavor, anchored in a personal commitment I made that flew in the face of all conventional wisdom, based wholly on my confidence in those I was surrounded by - highly talented and dedicated individuals willing to follow me into the unknown. Absent that, I likely would not have had the courage to roll the dice on this one, but together, we pulled it off and have made history!! I just wanted to thank you for your dedication, perseverance, patience, faith and flexibility as we wandered into deep uncharted waters together.

Jay S. Leopold

World Surf League Wave Company