French & Parrello Associates Celebrates 50 Years 

We are proud to commemorate French & Parrello Associates’ (FPA) 50th Anniversary today, March 29, 2024! Founded by four engineers in 1974, today our firm has grown to more than 200 employees, offering comprehensive engineering and consulting services across the East Coast. 

“This is a moment to reflect on the firm’s success, while also focusing on the core values that have facilitated our longevity and growth and will continue guiding us into the future,” said President & CEO Steven A. Tardy, PE. “We believe in treating our employees with respect, serving our communities, and being responsive to our clients’ needs.”

Founded in March of 1974 by Laurence French, PE, Argo Parrello, PE, James Heller, PE, and Joseph Edwards, PE, FPA quickly gained a distinguished reputation in geotechnical engineering, including related field and laboratory services, which supplemented its construction engineering offerings. Learn more about our history by clicking here.

“It’s a testament that FPA has undergone one complete ownership transition from the original founders to the current leadership,” said Andrew L. French, PE, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Land Development, who is a 2nd generation leader following his father, Laurence French. “Not only does it show the strength of the founders’ vision, but it is evidence of FPA’s belief in internal growth and development, which identifies leaders with passion, professionalism, technical acumen and provides them with the opportunity to succeed.”

We will be formally celebrating this milestone at our 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 23. Formal invitations will be going out soon, and we hope to see everyone there!

Here’s to the next 50 years!