Wallace Group

06/18/2026

🌿 Wallace Group is proud to have supported the conservation of the Touchet River.

Working alongside Blue Mountain Land Trust and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Wallace Group provided environmental due diligence, reporting, and remediation support for a project that placed 438 acres along the river into permanent protection.

This effort will help restore natural river processes, reconnect the floodplain, and create lasting benefits for native wildlife. We’re excited to see the continued success of this important conservation project. Click the link below to learn more:

Wallace Group is honored to have been a part of the conservation of the Touchet River. Blue Mountain Land Trust in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has placed 438 acres along the Touchet River into a permanent protection status. Wallace Group assist...

06/15/2026

Wallace Group Senior Geotechnical Engineer Lisa Splitter attended the Rooted at 19th ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday, celebrating the completion of this innovative net-zero community.

It was inspiring to see the vision behind this project come to life and hear from current Rooted homeowners about the meaningful impact that affordable homeownership has had on their lives.

Wallace Group is proud to have contributed to this important project and support efforts that help create sustainable, thriving communities in Central Oregon.

06/12/2026

Giving back to our community is an important part of who we are at Wallace Group. Recently, several of our team members spent the day volunteering with Bend-Redmond Habitat, helping build the Timber Cottages homes in Redmond.

From installing siding and trim work to adding doorknobs, closet doors, and completing finishing touches, our team enjoyed the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a project that will provide safe, affordable housing for local families.

A big thank you to the team at Bend-Redmond Habitat for the incredible work you do in our community and for allowing us to be part of building stronger neighborhoods across Central Oregon.

Read more about our volunteer day below:

This past Saturday, several Wallace Group team members spent the morning volunteering with Habitat for Humanity at the Timber Cottages project in Redmond. Our team pitched in on a variety of tasks, including installing siding and trim, hanging closet doors, installing microwaves and doorknobs, and f...

06/10/2026

Wallace Group was proud to take part in the 2026 Pole Pedal Paddle, one of Central Oregon's most iconic endurance events. Team D!RT tackled the course from Mt. Bachelor to Riverbend Park, overcoming changing conditions and representing Wallace Group with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Learn more about Team D!RT's race day in the article below:

On Saturday, May 16, Wallace Group staff competed in the 2026 Pole Pedal Paddle race in Bend. Team D!RT—comprised of Shane Cochran, Tom Howes, Adam Larson, Kyle Steen, Peter Herron, and Amy Wheeler—ran, biked, and paddled their way from Mt. Bachelor to Riverbend Park. Despite course changes and ...

06/09/2026

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rooted at 19th community takes place this Friday, June 12! 🎉

Wallace Group is proud to have been part of this important project and is excited to see this affordable housing community come to fruition. Developments like Rooted at 19th help create much-needed housing opportunities and strengthen our local communities.

Learn more about the event by clicking the link below:

You're invited. Join us on Friday, June 12, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Rooted at 19th, our newest community of 23 permanently affordable homes right here in Redmond.

The event begins at 11 am and ends at 1 pm, and will include community and project leader remarks, site tours, and light refreshments. Come see what permanently affordable homeownership looks like and meet the partners who made it possible.

Friday, June 12, 2026
11 am to 1 pm
345 NW 19th St, Redmond

We hope to see you there. https://f.mtr.cool/dizzwsfqhg

06/08/2026

Wallace Group is proud to be part of the Wickiup Station Apartments project, an affordable housing community serving the La Pine area.

Our field technicians have been onsite wrapping up Phase 1 of construction, while our geotechnical engineering team is already hard at work supporting Phase 2. It's exciting to see this important project continue to take shape and help address the growing need for quality, affordable housing in our region.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a development that will have a lasting impact on the community.

Learn more about the project in The Bend Bulletin article below.

Applications for a new affordable housing development in La Pine will open Thursday for low-income households and veterans. The Foundation for Affordable Housing — a nonprofit affordable housing developer and […]

05/20/2026

Join us in congratulating Shane Cochran on his promotion to Chief Operating Officer of Wallace Group! Previously serving as a Project Manager and Senior Geologist, Shane has helped shape the company through his expertise in geology, field operations, and project management. We are excited for the next chapter for Shane and Wallace Group! Learn more by clicking the link below:

Wallace Group is proud to announce the recent promotion of Shane Cochran, R.G., L.G., to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). As a longstanding Project Manager and Senior Geologist, this transition reflects both exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of our work from the ground up.‍

05/14/2026

At Wallace Group, we believe professional growth and technical excellence go hand in hand. We’re proud to celebrate Kiefer Kuhn for earning both his ICC Structural Masonry and ICC Structural Steel & Bolting certifications in record time — an impressive achievement that reflects his dedication, expertise, and commitment to quality.

Congratulations, Kiefer! We look forward to seeing your continued impact on our team and projects. Click the link to read more:

Wallace Group is proud to recognize an exceptional accomplishment by Kiefer Kuhn, who has recently earned not one but two new special inspection certifications in International Code Council (ICC) Structural Masonry and Structural Steel & Bolting in record time.‍

05/13/2026

Lisa Splitter, Senior Geotechnical Engineer from the Wallace Group recently spoke at Oregon Tech as part of the school’s Industry Seminar Series, discussing complex subsurface conditions and their impact on engineering design.

We appreciate the opportunity to engage with the next generation of engineers and share real-world geotechnical engineering insights with such an enthusiastic group of students.

Thank you to Oregon Tech for hosting us! Learn more by clicking the link below:

Last Wednesday, Wallace Group Senior Geotechnical Engineer Lisa Splitter delivered a guest lecture to students in the Civil Engineering Department at Oregon Institute of Technology as part of the school’s Industry Seminar Series. Her presentation, “Geotechnical Challenges in Central Oregon and T...

05/06/2026

Last week Wallace Group's Lisa Splitter & Tom Howes enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Communities in Bloom event, benefiting the incredible work of RootedHomes. Learn more by clicking the link below:

Wallace Group’s Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Lisa Splitter, and Project Manager, Tom Howes, had a fantastic evening at the Communities in Bloom event in support of RootedHomes.‍