Bristol's Hartley Elected to Grow Smart RI Board

John P. Hartley of Bristol has been elected to a three-year term on Grow Smart RI’s board of directors.

Hartley is the New England Regional Operating Officer for GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., a leading environmental and geotechnical consulting firm with 24 offices in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions. He specializes in environmental studies and remedial investigations, the development of environmental clean-up programs, as well as client support related to environmental regulatory issues.

Established in 1998, Grow Smart RI has become the leading advocate for sustainable economic growth, revitalization, and improved quality of place in the state’s urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Earlier this year, the advocacy nonprofit released a five-year strategic plan to guide Grow Smart RI’s work as it relates to economic development, urban revitalization, expanded transportation options, and the state’s food system. Hartley is one of 35 board members who will work alongside Grow Smart RI staff to carry out the action plan.

“With enough supporters rowing in the same direction, this five-year strategic plan can ensure that our policy advocacy, training, and government watchdogging make a big and positive difference in Rhode Island’s future,” said Grow Smart RI’s executive director Scott Wolf. “We invite Rhode Islanders to explore where we’re headed and how we plan to get there, and then to join us in our effort to make Rhode Island a more vibrant and opportunity rich state.”

Learn more about Grow Smart RI, and to access its 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, visit www.GrowSmartRI.org.