Rich Rinne - Principal Engineering Geologist

Education: M.S. Geology, Oregon State University, 1972 B.S. Geology, Oregon State University, 1971 Licenses and Registrations: Licensed Geologist - Washington Certified Engineering Geologist - Oregon and Washington Registered Hydrogeologist - Washington

Rich Rinne is an engineering geologist providing geotechnical and geohazard related services related to the design and construction stages of foundation, embankment, and slope stability projects.  He has completed hydrogeologic and engineering geologic field explorations for over 3,000 different projects. Mr. Rinne has conducted dozens of landslide and ground stabilization investigations throughout the states of Oregon and Washington. The projects range from major ground movement affecting roads and homes to erosion protection of stream and river banks. Mr. Rinne has managed numerous projects large and small, and has demonstrated a high level of ability to communicate with clients and design team members, and to keep projects running smoothly through completion.