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Bob Barrett and Al Ruckman honored by Geo-Institute with Wallace Hayward Baker Award<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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WESTMINSTER, CO \/ January 9, 2025 \/\u00a0<\/strong>GeoStabilization International<\/a>\u00a0founders, Robert \"Bob\" Barrett and Al Ruckman, have been awarded the 2025 Wallace Hayward Baker Award from the Geo-Institute for their outstanding contributions to the field of geohazard mitigation. Established in 2000 to commemorate Wallace Hayward Baker's impact on the industry, the prestigious award honors ingenuity and innovation in ground modification. The award will be presented to Barrett and Ruckman at the Geotechnical Frontiers Conference on March 2-5, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\"Bob and Al started this company with the industry-changing Soil Nail Launcher, a passion for protecting people and improving infrastructure, and a commitment to delivering optimal solutions to customers,\" said Dominic Ivankovich, CEO, GeoStabilization International. \"Since 2002, the company has grown significantly in the people, clients, and technologies, yet the dedication to innovation and client value remains constant. The Wallace Hayward Baker award celebrates the incredible impact that Al and Bob have had on our industry, and we are incredible proud of their achievements.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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In 2008, Colby Barrett and Tim Ruckman took over GeoStabilization, building on the philosophies established by their fathers. Since 2022, the company has been led by CEO Dominic Ivankovich, with Colby Barrett serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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GeoStabilization has provided more than 6,000 cost-effective, custom geohazard mitigation solutions, and continues to diversify its portfolio of services, adding new disciplines and dedicating resources to research and development. The team of geologists, geotechnical engineers, equipment operators, and rockfall remediation technicians is strategically positioned across the United States and Canada - providing localized expertise and the ability to respond to sites within 24 hours. The company has received more than 20 industry awards, recognizing its innovative mitigation work, commitment to safety, and company culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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About GeoStabilization International\u00ae<\/strong>
GeoStabilization International\u00ae is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. GeoStabilization specializes in emergency\u00a0slope stabilization and landslide repair<\/a>, rockfall mitigation, grouting, and\u00a0micro<\/a>p<\/a>iles<\/a>\u00a0using design\/build contracting. GeoStabilization International's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. Their expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow them to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. Please visit our website for more information:\u00a0www.geostabilization.com\/ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bob Barrett and Al Ruckman honored by Geo-Institute with Wallace Hayward Baker Award WESTMINSTER, CO \/ January 9, 2025 \/\u00a0GeoStabilization International\u00a0founders, Robert \"Bob\" Barrett and Al Ruckman, have been awarded the 2025 Wallace Hayward Baker Award from the Geo-Institute for their outstanding contributions to the field of geohazard mitigation. 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