CHANTILLY, VA, March 2026 – ECS Group of Companies (ECS) announces that Mehmet Uzun has been named the Mid-Atlantic GRIT Award recipient for his strong work ethic, team support and commitment to continuous growth.
Mehmet is recognized for his focus on high-quality work, adherence to established standards and dedication to collaboration across his teams. He works to strengthen internal processes and provide steady support to colleagues, reflecting ECS’ core values of collaborate, focus and lead.
When asked what drives him, Mehmet shared, “I want to provide results that build trust. I am also motivated to help my team succeed.” His leadership is reflected in his management of both the concrete and soil laboratories within the Mid-Atlantic subsidiary. Through clear communication and consistent follow-through, he helps maintain strong lab operations and team alignment.
Mehmet sets defined goals, holds regular discussions with his team and tracks progress throughout the year. When adjustments are needed, he addresses them thoughtfully to keep operations moving forward.
Reflecting on the recognition, Mehmet said, “It means my hard work is recognized. It motivates me to continue working hard and improving each day.”
The GRIT Awards are an internal recognition program honoring individuals who go above and beyond while living ECS’ core values of collaborate, focus and lead. Employees nominate their peers, and recipients are selected by a committee of ECS leadership and management. Honorees are recognized during the annual ECS Managers’ Meeting.
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ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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