Barker Lemar Engineering Consultants was initially incorporated as Barker Environmental Services (BES) in July 1995. BES was organized with a focus on solid waste engineering services. It was the belief of its founder, Mike Barker, president, that solid waste clients required a high level of client-consultant interaction and a good value for their money. With that in mind, Mr. Barker established a benchmark and company philosophy that were committed to relationship building and the use of leading-edge technologies to produce innovative and economically-sound solutions.

Later in 1995, Mr. Barker and Tracy Lemar, vice president, formed a partnership. Mr. Lemar brought his reputation for creative and innovative engineering skills and his valued experience in the assessment, design, and remediation of underground storage tanks to the organization. As a result, BES secured over $200,000 in contracts its first year. Tim Buelow, principal engineer, joined BES in 1997. Mr. Buelow greatly contributed to the organization with both his excellent professional reputation and client following. BES was also fortunate to have the opportunity to successfully recruit some of the area’s best engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and field staff.

Each year, the organization has increased its revenues. Between the years of 1998 and 2000, BES underwent significant changes and growth in response to the growing demands of its client base. Drilling services, civil engineering services, land surveying services, information technology services, and graphic design services were added. Field services, remediation services, and project management teams were all expanded to ensure continued support of the underlying philosophies that the company contributes to its success: strong client relationships and innovative technologies.

Today, we have a new look and a new name, Barker Lemar, and have offices in Des Moines and St. Louis. Our staff is among the best and brightest in the industry and our customer base is diverse. We have assisted hundreds of clients in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors with start-to-finish engineering products. Although we have grown tremendously, we remain committed to our founding principals: clients demand and deserve an interactive relationship, expect us to utilize technologies that will solve problems and save them money, and to treat them and their projects uniquely and with respect. We know that at the heart of every project is you, your company, your community, and our integrity. We look forward to an opportunity to serve you.

Barker Lemar
West Des Moines Iowa
USA