Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Normandeau is a national leader in providing science-based environmental consulting services, research, and technological innovation across a biological spectrum. Founded in 1970, we are recognized for our broad experience, scientific excellence, and quality client service.

Corporate & Social Responsibility

Volunteerism

Normandeau is committed to supporting community engagement and volunteerism. More than 75% of staff volunteer outside of work, and many sit on boards or committees at the municipal, state, regional, and national levels. Our staff participates in the United Way Day of Caring, collects and donates clothing and food during our annual Holiday Drives, and helps to restore the oyster population in Great Bay, NH in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy.

Sustainability

Normandeau is committed to environmental stewardship in our business practices. We have lowered our consumption footprint by increasing energy efficiency in buildings, purchasing cleaner-running engines for our vessels, implementing reuse and recycling programs, using products made from recycled materials, and reducing our waste stream. Our Sustainability Committee is charged with reviewing and recommending actions that will make our buildings and operations more energy efficient and continue our efforts to operate in a sustainable manner.

A Rich History

  1. 1970

    Normandeau Associates is founded by Donald Normandeau, PhD, Manchester, NH.

  2. 1974

    The company moves to new HQ in Bedford, NH.

  3. 1975

    Normandeau opens Piscataqua Marine Laboratory in Portsmouth, NH.

  4. 1981

    Company is sold to Bank Building Corporation (BBC).

  5. 1981

    BBC acquires Texas Instruments Ecological Services (TI) – expanding into NY.

  6. 1984

    Dr. Normandeau reacquires the firm.

  7. 1987

    Normandeau is purchased by Thermo Electron (now Thermo Fisher Scientific), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Waltham, MA.

  8. 1988

    Normandeau is purchased by Thermo Electron (now Thermo Fisher Scientific), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Waltham, MA.

  9. 1988

    Normandeau expands into the southeast through acquisition of a company in New Ellenton, SC (now Aiken, SC).

  10. 1994

    Normandeau expands into the Mid-Atlantic with the purchase of RMC Environmental Services based in PA.

  11. 2000

    Thermo Electron divests of non-core businesses; Normandeau senior management lead the effort to purchase the company and make it employee-owned through a leveraged ESOP.

  12. 2000

    Normandeau becomes a privately owned, woman-led business, with Pam Hall as President/CEO.

  13. 2006

    Normandeau acquires Marine Research in MA in order to expand its energy sector business and marine science capabilities.

  14. 2009

    Bob Varney, former USEPA Region 1 Administrator, and Col (Ret.) Curt Thalken, former USACE New England District Commander are hired.

  15. 2011

    Normandeau acquires Pandion in FL to support expansion of its wind energy services and technology development.

  16. 2011

    Normandeau acquires TRPA in northern CA to expand its fisheries and instream flow capabilities.

  17. 2012

    Senior management from 2000 buyout sell remaining shares to company; Normandeau becomes 100% employee-owned through the ESOP.

  18. 2015

    Curt Thalken is promoted to Senior Vice President/COO; Bob Varney becomes President; Pam Hall remains CEO and is elected Board Chair.

  19. 2020

    Col (Ret.) Curt Thalken is appointed CEO.

  20. 2021

    Normandeau Management
    Bob Varney, President
    Pam Hall, Former President/CEO & Board Chair
    Curt Thalken, CEO