WALTER L. BOUCHARD, MPH, CIH

is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bouchard Companies with over 35 years experience as a results oriented professional.  He completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree at Western Illinois University, with honors.  He received his graduate degree (MPH) from The University of Michigan. Thereafter, he was a manager in a major chemical company with nationwide responsibilities prior to becoming a senior executive for a large investor owned electric and gas utility for 16 years. 

Mr. Bouchard founded The Bouchard Companies in 1993 and developed the company to become a recognized bi-national consulting, project management, and construction firm with over 80% of its work coming from repeat clients or referrals. 

In the course of his career Mr. Bouchard has become an internationally recognized expert in project management, regulatory entitlements, environmental science, planning, and construction.  He has served as a University Professor and/or lecturer at all three of Arizona’s major Universities. 

Mr. Bouchard is also certified in Comprehensive Practice by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, which is the highest credential for those specializing in the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupationally related disease.  He is a community leader having served over 15 years on the Board of Directors of The American Lung Association of The Southwest.  At the request of various elected officials, during the past 35 years; he has served as a prime mover in several environmental policy venues and technical study groups serving Arizona and its communities. 

Mr. Bouchard is a Vietnam veteran, having served with the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman in the First Battalion Fifth Marines.

A more detailed resume is available upon request.