Company Profile

Who We Are – What We Do – What We Believe In – Awards – Community Involvement

Who We Are

Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc. (HWA) is an award-winning Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Planning firm, that:

  • is based in Kissimmee and has been at the forefront of the growth in Osceola County for more than 40 years.
  • has successfully completed more than 4,800 projects throughout Central Florida. at the forefront of the growth in Osceola County for more than 40 years.
  • places the emphasis on providing client-focused, high-value services to its client base.
  • is dedicated to the highest professional ethics and standards.
  • has established excellent working relationships with the staff at the various permitting agencies.
  • provides innovative solutions and the highest level of service.
  • has a team of individuals with high levels of professionalism and dedicated service.
  • is a member of Osceola County's " I Do Team".
The HWA Team

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What We Do

Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc. provides civil engineering and land surveying services to many private commercial, residential and industrial developers, in addition to local and state governments for roadway, drainage and utility infrastructure design & permitting projects.

For a comprehensive list of our services, just click on either or both of the following links:

Services

Civil Engineering Services
Land Surveying Services

Projects

Projects by Type
Projects by Juristiction

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What We Believe In

HWA's Vision:

  • To be the best engineering, land surveying and planning firm in Central Florida.

HWA's Mission:

  • To promote the best interests of our clients, our employees and our community.

HWA's Core Values:

  • Quality.
  • Integrity.
  • Professionalism in everything we do.
  • Sincere Appreciation (making our clients and employees feel valued).
  • Giving back to our community.

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Awards

Over the years, Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc. and/or its employees have won a number of professional and community awards, including:

  • Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce 1999 Small Business of the Year
  • City of Kissimmee's Community Redevelopment Agency 1999 Outstanding Business Enterprise
  • Florida Home Builders Association 2002 Aurora Award
  • National Republican Congressional Committee's 2003 National Leadership Award
  • Business Advisory Council's 2004 Businesswoman of the Year Award
  • Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce 2005 Chairman's Award

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Community Involvement

Larry W. Walter, P.E., HWA’s founding principal, is actively involved in the community, as are many of HWA’s employees. Their involvement has included:

  • Member of the Executive Committee and former Chairman of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce.
  • Chairman of the Osceola County Growth Management Task Force for over ten (10) years
  • Chairman of the Osceola County Transportation Task Force.
  • Member of the Wetlands Ordinance Committee
  • Member of the City of Kissimmee and City of St. Cloud Comprehensive Plan and LDR Committees.
  • Member of Leaders' Forum Interlocal Government Chairman's Committee.
  • Member of the South Florida Water Management District's Peer Committee.
  • Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kissimmee Utility Authority.
  • Past Chairman of the City of Kissimmee Affordable Housing Committee.
  • Member of Osceola County's Parks & Recreation Committee.
  • Member of the Orange County Transportation Liaison Committee.
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Osceola Resort Area Council.
  • Member of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
  • Member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
  • Member of the Polk County Planning Commission.
  • Member of the Kissimmee Board of Adjustments.
  • Member of the W. Hwy 192 Redevelopment Advisory Board.
  • Co-Chair of the Osceola Parkway Citizens Advisory Commission.
  • Member and former Chairman of the Osceola County Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Board Member and former President of the Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.
  • Former Director and Board Member of the Professional Surveyors of Florida.
  • Member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Osceola County Y.M.C.A.
  • Member of the National Board of Directors for the Good Samaritan Society.
  • Member of the Board of Directors of Give Kids Safe Shelter.
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid Florida Chapter Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee.
  • Member of Florida Executive Women.
  • Member of Osceola County's School Board Business Advisory Board
  • Member of Osceola County's Code Enforcement Board.
  • Member of the Board of Directors of Heavenly Hoofs.
  • Member of the Board of Directors of CenterState Bank.
  • Chairman, Osceola District, Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America.

Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc. encourages and fully supports its employees’ involvement in the community.  In addition to serving on the boards and associations mentioned above, you’ll find HWA employees giving of both their time and money for a variety of worthy causes, be it:

  • participating on School Advisory Committees.
  • leading Boy Scout Troops.
  • walking to raise money for the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes or the National MS Society.
  • providing meals to seniors at Christmas time.
  • helping clear debris from the homes of hurricane victims.
  • organizing a Christmas toy/gift drive for abused, neglected or at-risk children and teens.
  • and many other volunteer activities.

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