J.F. New & Associates was founded in 1989 by Jim New to help clients navigate natural resource regulations and work in partnership with federal and state regulatory agencies to obtain wetland permits.
Today Cardno JFNew provides a diverse range of natural and cultural resources consulting and restoration services throughout the United States. In addition to our corporate office and 130-acre native plant nursery in northern Indiana, we have regional offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Colorado.
Timeline of Cardno JFNew Milestones
| 1989 | Jim New leaves the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to start J.F. New & Associates. |
1990's |
| 1990 | Jim hires Rob Wolfe, his first additional scientist. |
| 1993 | J.F. New & Associates, Inc. grows to 10 employees. |
| 1994 | The native plant nursery is established to meet the need for quality native plants and seeds in the region.
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| 1994 | Company achieves $1,000,000 in sales.
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| 1994 | Jim creates a stock ownership plan and sells his first shares to two employees. |
| 1995 | Indianapolis becomes the first regional office. |
| 1996 | J.F. New & Associates, Inc. receives Growth 100 Award for fast growing small business in Indiana.
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2000's |
| 2001 | Illinois regional office opens.
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| 2002 | Jim sells remaining shares to the company, and Will Ditzler is named President and CEO.
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| 2002 | Jim New retires. The Jimmy F. New Foundation is founded in his honor to provide funding for conservation projects.
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| 2002 | JFNew acquires Resource Management Group in Michigan, expanding our capacity in that state.
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| 2002 | J.F. New & Associates, Inc. begins doing business as “JFNew” with new logo and branding.
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| 2002 | JFNew becomes a Founding Member of Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council.
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| 2003 | Ohio office opens in Cincinnati, expanding capacity into central and southern Ohio and northern Kentucky.
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| 2004 | JFNew secures a General Services Administration (GSA) contract, increasing federal business opportunities.
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| 2004 | Wisconsin office opens in Madison, expanding capacity into Wisconsin, Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and northern Illinois.
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| 2005 | Second Michigan office opens in Ann Arbor, expanding capacity into eastern Michigan and northwest Ohio.
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| 2006 | Nursery operations move into a new building, offering increased capacity for shipping, office, seed cleaning and assembly, and cooler space.
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| 2007 | JFNew receives Samaritan Award for family-friendly business practices.
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| 2008 | Third Michigan office opens in Lansing, strengthening partnerships with key Michigan engineering and law firms and with members of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
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| 2008 | JFNew is a finalist in The Wall Street Journal Best Small Business Workplace.
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| 2008 | Cultural resources consulting added to our full-service offering.
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| 2009 | JFNew celebrates 20 years in business.
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| 2009 | JFNew becomes a member of the 1% for the Planet program.
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| 2010 | JFNew joins with Cardno Limited team. |
| 2011 | JFNew named as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Indiana. |
| 2011 | JFNew co-brands to Cardno JFNew |
Cardno JFNew has assisted clients in more than 35 states and in Canada, Costa Rica, Australia, and China.