History

Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc. (LRE) is a company that provides consulting and engineering services related to planning, managing, and developing water resources throughout the Western United States.  We have offices in Colorado, Texas, Arizona and Kansas. LRE’s ownership has evolved from a single owner to an employee-owned corporation with multiple principal owners.

Embracing Change Amidst Constant Commitment

In addition to the evolution of its ownership structure, LRE’s history has always included change and new opportunities. What remains constant is our commitment to contribute to our community by providing professional services to top-notch clients.

1970

Lee Rice starts his new company at 27th and Speer.

1976

Move to 27th and Alcott, near La Loma, who still serves great chili rellenos.

1977

City & County of Broomfield becomes a client.

1978

Gregg Ten Eyck joins LRE.

1980

Work with the State of Wyoming on the Wind River Adjudication and create our first Fortran river basin water rights administration model.

1981

Greg Roush and Janet Williams join LRE.

1983

Move to Root Building at 15th and Platte.

1984

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District becomes a client.

1985

LRE is hired by SRP to work on groundwater and surface water matters for the Gila River Adjudication.

1986

Jon Ford joins LRE.

1992

Lee Rice steps down as President, ownership transitions to three Principal Shareholders.

1993

Donala Water and Sanitation District becomes a client.

1998

Move to 20th and Clay.

2000

Katie Fendel joins LRE and forms our Environmental Management Group.

2010

Ownership is broadened to include more employees.

2012

The Water Information Technology Group is formed, lead by Kelly Close.

2013

Move to 1221 Auraria Parkway.

2015

LRE Water, LLC (expansion) office in Round Rock, Texas opens.

2017

LRE Phoenix office opens.

2018

Cortney Brand promoted to President/CEO

2018

LRE Kansas satellite office opens.