ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, is pleased to announce that one of its Principals in their Global Management Advisory Services group, Bernie Frist, was selected to sit on the Board of Directors and also serve as vice-chair of the Energy Committee at the Valley Forward Association. His three-year board assignment began in November.

Valley Forward, a public interest group that advocates the balance between economic development and a devotion to environmental quality, has been operating in the Phoenix area for almost forty years. Its members are comprised of employees from a mix of small and large businesses, members of government jurisdictions, and other individuals wishing to promote a high quality of life for the citizens in the Arizona region. Since 2006, ARCADIS has been an active member of the Valley Forward Association.

Frist joined ARCADIS in 2006 as a Business Development Manager for the Arizona Area and now serves as a Principal in ARCADIS' Global Management Advisory Services group. Earlier this year, he participated on the jurist panel for 28th Annual Valley Forward's Environmental Excellence Awards program.  Frist's placement on the board supports ARCADIS' strong dedication to the enhancement of the built and natural environment.

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 14,000 employees and more than $2 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.