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EPD would like to share that Jeremy Krout, AICP, LEED, GA, CEO/President of EPD Solutions, Inc., has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards. For the past 25 years, this program has recognized the risk-takers and visionaries who have helped shape Orange County’s business community. What makes Jeremy’s nomination especially […]

EPD was proud to be fully engaged at NAIOP I.CON 2026!

It was great connecting with so many attendees—especially those experiencing I.CON for the first time—and having meaningful, face-to-face conversations that truly move the needle for our region. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to connect and grab some EPD swag! Events like I.CON create valuable opportunities to share how EPD’s expertise in […]

We’re excited to attend I.CON West 2026 in Los Angeles!

📅 March 3–4 📍 InterContinental Downton Los Angeles 👉 Visit us at Booth #33 We support industrial and commercial real estate projects through: • Due Diligence • Entitlements & Project Management • Environmental Planning • Development & Construction Management • Policy Planning • Technical Services If you’re navigating acquisitions, entitlements, or active development, stop by […]

We’re excited to welcome Zyler Fuentes as our newest Project Coordinator!

Zyler brings nine years of experience across multi-family, affordable, and luxury housing—including property management, leasing, and sales with the Irvine Company—along with hands-on public outreach research in Little Saigon through his UCI Master’s partnership with the City of Westminster. His background in coordinating complex initiatives, engaging diverse communities, and supporting inclusive statewide efforts with displaced […]

Konnie Dobreva, JD and Terrance Smalls with EPD recently delivered meaningful CEQA 101 Training for San Bernardino County.

As one of the most complex environmental laws in the country, CEQA directly shapes how projects move from concept to construction. When misinterpreted or applied inconsistently, it can lead to delays, legal vulnerability, and unnecessary costs. When managed strategically, it becomes a powerful framework for risk management, defensibility, and responsible development. Our team brings decades […]

Self-storage continues to fill an important and growing need.

As housing gets smaller and businesses need more flexibility, self-storage continues to fill an important and growing need. More projects are popping up on tight, already-developed sites in built-out cities. Self-storage is generally a low-impact use, but infill development adds layers of complexity. These sites are often next to sensitive neighbors, have a history of prior uses, and sit […]

Delivering Complex, Large-Scale Solutions: Palmdale Logistics Center

EPD Solutions is excited to announce the project approval of the Palmdale Logistics Center for client Transwestern. EPD provided CEQA compliance, entitlement support, and technical services for this project in Los Angeles County. EPD supported entitlements, provided technical analysis, and prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in compliance with CEQA. The project included: ⬛️ A […]

We’re excited to welcome Cruz Hernandez to our team as a biologist.

Cruz brings five years of field biology experience, with a strong background in biological surveys, habitat assessments, and focused studies for sensitive species including burrowing owl, desert tortoise, monarch butterfly, Crotch’s bumble bee, and least Bell’s vireo. His experience and understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations in Southern California will be a great […]

We’re excited to welcome Shawn Gatchel-Hernandez to the team!

Shawn brings over 25 years of experience in environmental and biological regulatory compliance across California, with deep expertise in CEQA, habitat conservation planning, mitigation banking, and agency coordination. Her strong track record in delivering effective mitigation solutions and navigating complex entitlement processes will be a huge asset to our clients and projects. Welcome aboard, Shawn—we’re […]