EnSafe was founded in June 1980 to advise industry and government in the then-nascent field of environmental science, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Driven by a shared belief that environmental problems could be solved with smart ideas, strong science, and honesty, they built a company with a clear purpose and lasting strength. What started as a small group of passionate experts has grown into a trusted, employee-owned firm known for its knowledge, teamwork, and dedication to clients.
Today, 45 years later, EnSafe continues to thrive—guided by the core values that shaped our beginning. These values still influence everything we do, from how we work and lead to how we grow in a world where caring for the environment is more important than ever.
Listen as Co-Founders Phil Coop and Dr. Jim Speakman, joined by CFO Mike Wood, look back on EnSafe’s journey from a small start to nationwide success. They share thoughts on how the company has grown, the impact of employee ownership, and their hopes for the future.
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Memphis’ status as a transportation hub made it the logical place for Wendell Knight and Phil Coop to offer their expertise in the control, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
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Nashville, Tennessee office opens in 1989.
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EnSafe headquarters moved into its current campus in Memphis on Summer Trees Drive in 1990.
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Charleston, South Carolina, office launches in 1991.
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EnSafe initiates in-house geophysics program in 1993.
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In 1993 EnSafe opens new offices in Pensacola, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina.
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EnSafe opens its Bowling Green office in 1994.
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EnSafe's Dallas, Texas, office opens in 1994.
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EnSafe launches in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1995.
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EnSafe's Information Technology services group launches in 1997.
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EnSafe's Cleveland, Ohio office opens in 1995.
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EnSafe expands Mid-South presence with offices in Little Rock and Mississippi.
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EnSafe's logo gets an update in 1997.
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EnSafe acquires EMPE Inc. in 2001, forming the largest Tennessee-based environmental consulting firm.
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In 2007 EnSafe becomes one of the Southeast U.S.’s largest providers of health and safety services with the acquisition of PSC Safety and Health Services, Inc.
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In 2010 EnSafe expands to Allentown, New Jersey.
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In 2014 EnSafe's comprehensive EHS service offerings throughout the Northeast expand with acquisition of EnviroSense in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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EnSafe expands westward with acquisition of the Environmental Services Practice of E2 Managetech in 2017.
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2018 Acquisition of Accord Engineering Inc. strengthens EnSafe's California influence.
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EnSafe's 2018 acquisition of Cirrus, based in the greater Dallas area and Houston, Texas, expands footprint in burgeoning Texas market.
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Now a nationwide consultancy with nearly 400 professionals from New Hampshire to California.