DENVER, Colo., May 16, 2011 — Kevin Dixon, a nationally recognized expert in water quality and regulatory matters, has joined CH2M HILL as Director of Environmental Compliance, working out of the company’s Atlanta office.

In his new role, Dixon will provide oversight and direction for compliance with regulatory requirements of the federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as state and local authorities for CH2M HILL’s operations and maintenance projects.

Dixon brings nearly 30 years of experience in potable water supply, treatment and distribution system operations, all with a focus on water quality. He comes from Black & Veatch in Alpharetta, Ga., where he was senior water quality specialist for the past six-plus years. Prior to that, Dixon spent almost 20 years with American Water in Voorhees, N.J., serving as director of water quality and earlier as senior environmental specialist.

“Kevin’s experience and expertise in the field of water quality and other regulatory issues will be a valuable asset,” said Scott Haskins, vice president of Technology, Quality and Innovation for the company’s Operations & Maintenance Business Group. “At CH2M HILL we always strive not just to meet, but whenever possible exceed all regulatory requirements on our clients’ behalf.”

Dixon earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Gannon University in Erie, Pa., and his master’s in environmental science and engineering from Virginia Tech.

Headquartered near Denver, Colo., USA, employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management for government, civil, industrial and energy clients. The firm’s work is concentrated in the areas of water, transportation, environmental, energy, facilities and resources. With US$6.3 billion in revenue and 23,000 employees, CH2M HILL is an industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record and named a leader in sustainable engineering by Verdantix. The firm has been named a FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For five times. Visit us at www.ch2mhill.com,twitter.com/ch2mhill and facebook.com/ch2mhill.