Mr. Hara has over 12 years of experience in consulting, project management, and account management experience in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy capital infrastructure space. His engagements span from strategy to implementation, leading projects related to capital infrastructure, transmission and distribution, asset management, customer engagement, operating model, and energy efficiency programs at various utilities.

Mr. Hara has led new business development and account management efforts for public clients and private clients in the energy sector across the West Coast. Currently, Mr. Hara is leading the capital infrastructure development for a cutting-edge semi-conductor facility. In his free time, Paul likes to go on culinary adventures through new cities with his fiancée, when he isn’t cheering on the Dodgers. He also enjoys golfing and ocean fishing.

Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CVL) is pleased to announce that Tracy Grunden has joined the CVL team as the Assistant Director of Water/Wastewater Department. Mr. Grunden has more than 26 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, comprising planning, modeling, condition assessment, design, project management, construction inspection, and construction management. He has delivered water/wastewater projects for clients throughout Arizona; including City of Phoenix, City of Tempe, City of Mesa, City of Peoria, City of Goodyear, City of Yuma, Town of Carefree, Town of Gilbert, and Town of Queen Creek.

He has also provided outstanding service to EPCOR Water, Arizona State University, ADOT, Community Water Company, Salt River Project, Gila River Indian Community, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Rosemount Copper, Freeport-McMoRan, Roosevelt Irrigation District, Adaman IWDD, Luke AFB, Far West Water and Sewer and many private clients. Tracy is known for his commitment to the highest standards in customer care and performance, making him an ideal fit for CVL.

Kristina Locke obtained her BS in Journalism from University of Missouri. She has over 20 years of experience in marketing, branding, and business development achievements. She has assisted in acquiring numerous high-profile accounts, developed strategic marketing initiatives, and launched multi-media campaigns nationally and locally. Ms. Locke leads CVL’s business development efforts, drives brand recognition, and business expansion.

For the past 7 years, she concentrated her efforts on the civil engineering industry where she was successful in developing and implementing new marketing initiatives to break into dozens of highly competitive sectors to increase profit gains. Ms. Locke continues to pursue new business opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

Ms. Locke is active in the community as the Co-Chair of the Valley Partnership Events Committee, Co-Chair of the Programs Committee for Arizona Public Works Association, and Chair of AAED’s Charity Luncheon.