Jim Baum, Chief Financial Officer

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Jim Baum, Chief Financial Officer, has been with LSA since 1993. Mr. Baum is responsible for the finance accounting, administration, and human resources functions of LSA. Mr. Baum oversees project management and cash management controls, maintenance and monitoring of accounting systems, and preparation of reports to keep management and employee-owners informed of the performance of the firm in relation to predetermined goals and objectives.

  • LSA's Approach & History

    About LSA: LSA's Approach & History LSA's Approach LSA is recognized as an innovator in the fields of service we offer and have developed a reputation among clients and peers as being thorough, innovative, and objective. Our professionals build long-standing relationships with our clients through sound decision-making, collaboration, and creative solutions in all 11 of our offices in California and Colorado. LSA realizes that clients do not hire companies, they hire people. LSA's people…

  • Offices

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  • Board of Directors

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  • Principals

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  • LSA's Clients

    About LSA: Clients LSA has an extensive history in providing consulting services to a diverse range of clients throughout the United States. We have the resources to manage and successfully complete large-scale, multi-million dollar contracts while still providing responsive, cost-effective services on small, short-term contracts. Our clients include: Local Governments: City and County Planning Departments City and County Public Works Departments School Districts Special Distri…

  • Working at LSA

    About LSA: Working at LSA Celebrating 35 years of providing services to our clients, LSA, an award-winning firm, includes over 200 bright, creative, and dedicated environmental and engineering professionals and supporting staff in California and Colorado. LSA’s culture encourages camaraderie, professional growth, and community involvement. Some employees participate in sports such as co-ed baseball, annual golf tournaments, and triathlons; employees share camping trips and holiday parties;…