H&P Why

What Sets Us Apart?

We care deeply about the communities and partners that we serve. This is why we do what we do. This is what drives us to do it better than anyone else. This is what builds our long-lasting relationships. This is what we all have in common. We are inspired by our partners’ vision for community-enhancing projects, and we care deeply about their success. We are here every day to provide guidance, expertise, support, and integrated multi-discipline professional services.

why we do what we do

Locally I volunteer to help the Jefferson Forest Band Boosters and participate in the Lynchburg Mustaches for Kids. M4K improves the quality of life for local children through fundraising, partnering with local charities and businesses, and having a little bit of fun with facial hair. In 2021, MK4 raised over $500k and over $1M the past 4 years for the Boys and Girls Club of Lynchburg, CASA of Central VA, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central VA, and the Jubilee Family Development Center.

Professionally, I volunteer my time to two groups – Water Reach and the Community Engineering Corps. Water Reach provides technical support to small and rural communities in Virginia to ensure safe drinking water and proper sanitation where not available. The CECorps provides a similar service across the United States, and we are currently working with a rural community in Northern California who’s groundwater is contaminated with nitrates.

Brian Cossman

Vice President, Director of Business Development

I am involved with the Knights of Columbus and my church, Holy Name of Mary. For the Knights of Columbus I serve on the Grand Knight Council 595, Faithful Pilot Assembly 1315, and the Color Corps Honor Guard. I serve as Pastoral Council Chair, Usher and Greeter for the Holy Name of Mary.

Mike Wilson

Director of Municipal & Government Engineering

Being a good father is important to me and so is volunteering to help our local young people. I volunteer for the Pearisburg Recreation Department as a football, baseball and basketball coach. I am a member of the Pearisburg Lions Club, whose mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote understanding. I also volunteer my time to help plan and coordinate Narrows Kids’ Fishing Day.

Eric Sharp

Survey Technician