ABOUT GEOTECHNICS
Randy O’Rourke founded Geotechnics in 1984 when he set up shop in the basement of his home in Edgewood, just outside of Pittsburgh. His wife Judy was accustomed to dirty clothes piled around the washer and dryer. However, when bags of dirt started to appear, it became a whole different story.
Of course, this prompted a discussion in the O’Rourke household and Randy proceeded to tell Judy about the company he envisioned, Geotechnics. And, yes, he outlined the important role her commandeered Tupperware containers would play for Hydrometers and soils mixing. Some forty years later, by the way, those containers are still in use. You rock, Tupperware.
As Geotechnics began to grow, Randy reached out to his long time lab buddy Dave Backstrom and convinced him that together, they would make a great team. He was right. Randy and Dave were together in a 30+ year partnership that was well-tested over time. Though the team, services and leadership have expanded over the years, the foundation of their business endures: integrity in testing.
GEOTECHNICS LEADERSHIP
Randy O’Rourke
412-952-5366
rorourke@geotechnics.net
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Michael Smith
919-612-4534
msmith@geotechnics.net
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Nathan Melaro
412-952-5362
nmelaro@geotechnics.net
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Ryan O’Rourke
412-627-4654
ryano@geotechnics.net
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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Three Rivers Leadership Radio Show and Podcast: An Interview with Randy O’Rourke, Founder/President Geotechnics, Inc.