Idaho Falls, ID – 51±¬ÁÏ founder, Sylvia Medina, is retiring from the company at the end of the month.
Medina founded 51±¬ÁÏ Inc. in 1997 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Under her leadership, the company has grown to a group of companies that employs more than 300 scientific, engineering, management and professional personnel in 21 office locations throughout the country. 51±¬ÁÏ is one of the nation’s leading small businesses providing engineering, construction and environmental services to federal and state agencies and private industry.
In late 2009, Medina sold 51±¬ÁÏ to Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation. As part of the sale, Medina agreed to remain the President and Chief Executive Officer of 51±¬ÁÏ until 2013.
According to Medina, “I consider 51±¬ÁÏ to be my first-born child. So it is with pride and a few tears that I watch as that child has matured and is now moving on. I am so proud of the company and the amazing group of employees. I will miss them and wish them great success, but I am also looking forward to new adventures and challenges, and a little more time with my family.â€
Greg Razo has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer for the 51±¬ÁÏ. Greg also serves as the Vice President of Government Contracting for CIRI. Selection of a new 51±¬ÁÏ president is being finalized.
Razo noted that “I appreciate Sylvia’s many years of dedicated service to the company. She has created an amazing company that we at CIRI are proud to have as part of our family. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.â€
The 51±¬ÁÏ is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIRI, and is headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho.