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[Culverts](https://www.jfbrennan.com/railroad/culverts) - [Environmental Response](https://www.jfbrennan.com/railroad/environmental-response) - [Marine Support](https://www.jfbrennan.com/railroad/marine-support) [MENU **](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#mobile-nav) [![List of Brennan Certifications to ISO Standards](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/WAO%20ISO%20Certification%20Extension%201000%20x%20600.jpg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/ca-wa-achieve-iso-certification) ## [Poulsbo, WA, and Winters, CA, Sites Achieve ISO Certification](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/ca-wa-achieve-iso-certification) Posted by [Barb Viner-Fronk](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/barb-viner-fronk) on January 13, 2026 We are thrilled to announce that Brennan's Poulsbo, WA, and Winters, CA, sites have officially earned certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) Systems as part of our most recent scope extension. This is an outstanding achievement that not only highlights our technical expertise but also demonstrates our continued commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and the health and safety of our employees, clients, and stakeholders. 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The event brought together Brennan leadership, union members, colleagues, family, and friends for a day that reflected the warmth of Mike Turner’s spirit. ## *A Celebration of Legacy and Heart* Guests were greeted with music, food, and camaraderie, setting the stage for a truly special celebration. Brennan [President and CEO Matt Binsfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-binsfeld/) opened the ceremony by sharing why this vessel carries Mike’s name and how his legacy continues to shape the company. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/barge-michael-turner) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Brennan GPTW Title Graphic](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/GPTW%202025%20graphic-2.jpeg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/gptw-record-employee-participation) ## [Brennan Earns Great Place To Work® Status, Backed by Record Employee Participation](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/gptw-record-employee-participation) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on September 16, 2025 J.F. Brennan Company ([Brennan](https://www.jfbrennan.com/)) is proud to announce that it has been Certified™ by [Great Place To Work](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7000014)® for the ninth consecutive year. This recognition reflects Brennan’s long-standing commitment to fostering a culture where employees feel safe, valued, supported, and empowered. **This year’s certification marks a milestone, with 113 more employees participating in the survey than ever before.** With over 80% of team members responding, results showed that 87% of employees agree Brennan is a Great Place To Work, a score 30 points higher than the average US company. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/gptw-record-employee-participation) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Photo of J.F. Brennan Company accepting excellence award](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/Environmental%20Award.jpeg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/dredging-awards-2025) ## [Brennan Honored with Three Awards at 2025 WEDA World Dredging Conference](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/dredging-awards-2025) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on July 17, 2025 We’re proud to share that J.F. Brennan Company received three awards at the [2025 World Dredging Conference & Expo](https://wodcon.org/), hosted by the Western Dredging Association ([WEDA](https://www.westerndredging.org/)) in San Diego, California. These honors underscore our longstanding commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and meaningful partnerships within the dredging and marine construction industry. Brennan was recognized with the **Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project** for our sustained, high-performance safety culture on the Grasse River Remediation Project. Two of our collaborative projects were also honored with **Environmental Excellence Awards** in the remediation category—one for our work on the **Torch Lake Drum Removal Pilot Study****,** alongside [Anchor QEA](https://www.anchorqea.com/), [EA Engineering](https://eaest.com/), and [Honeywell International](https://www.honeywell.com/us/en) —and the other for the **Milwaukee River OU2 Remediation Project,** in partnership with [GEI Consultants](https://www.geiconsultants.com/) and [We Energies](https://www.we-energies.com/). [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/dredging-awards-2025) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Photo of Brennan's Harbor Operations](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/BMI-boat-tug-tow-2020.jpg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/acquired-matteson-marine) ## [Brennan Marine Expands Operations with Acquisition of Matteson Marine](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/acquired-matteson-marine) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on March 11, 2025 BURLINGTON, IOWA (March 11, 2025) – Brennan Marine, Inc. (BMI), a leading provider of harbor management and fleeting services, has expanded its presence on the Upper Mississippi River with the acquisition of Matteson Marine Service, Inc. assets. This strategic acquisition strengthens BMI’s capabilities along a key stretch of the waterway. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/acquired-matteson-marine) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![List of Brennan Certifications to ISO Standards](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/ISO%20Certification%20Extension%201000%20x%20600.jpg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/iso-scope-extension) ## [Brennan Achieves ISO Scope Extension Adding 2 Locations](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/iso-scope-extension) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on January 21, 2025 ### **Milestone Achievement in Quality, Environmental, and Safety Standards** We are proud to announce that our corporate offices in North Kingstown, RI, and Ottawa, IL, have been officially certified under ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) Systems standards. This certification extension ensures that our customers nationwide will continue to experience the same exceptional service, quality, and craftsmanship synonymous with Brennan. It also marks a significant step forward in our growth into submarine cable, offshore wind, and renewable energy projects along the coast. 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Brennan Company ( [Brennan](https://www.jfbrennan.com/)). Presented to Brennan on November 1, 2024, the National Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by the Hall of Fame to those making significant contributions to America’s waterways. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/rivers-hall-of-fame-achievement-award) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Great place to work banner Brennan](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/Amazing_Culture!_US-1-1-1.png) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/great-place-to-work-2024) ## [Brennan Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™ – 8th Straight Year](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/great-place-to-work-2024) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on September 05, 2024 J.F. Brennan Company ([Brennan](https://www.jfbrennan.com/)) is proud to announce that it has been recertified as a [Great Place To Work](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7000014)® for the eighth consecutive year. 89% of employees affirm the company as a great workplace, a 2% increase from last year’s 87%, underscoring Brennan's commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Over 80% of Brennan employees participated in the Great Place to Work third-party survey, providing valuable feedback highlighting the company’s ongoing dedication to its team. The survey revealed strong results across several key areas, including justice, corporate image, and camaraderie, which have been central to Brennan’s success. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/great-place-to-work-2024) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Photo of Brennan accepting 2024 Safety Excellence Award](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/Blog_Header_WEDA_SafetyAward_NathanWyrowski.jpg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/safety-excellence-award-2024) ## [Brennan Awarded for Safety Excellence in Milwaukee River Remediation Project](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/safety-excellence-award-2024) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on June 26, 2024 **TAMPA, FL (June 26, 2024)** — The Western Dredging Association ([WEDA](https://www.westerndredging.org/)) has honored J.F. Brennan Company ([Brennan)](https://www.jfbrennan.com/) and [GEI Consultants](https://www.geiconsultants.com/press-release/weda-safety-excellence-award/) with a 2024 Safety Excellence Award for their work on the Third Ward Milwaukee River remediation project. GEI and Brennan accepted the award at WEDA’s Annual Dredging Summit and Expo in Tampa, Florida. WEDA’s Safety Excellence Award recognizes individual organizations or project teams for exceptional safety performance and for exhibiting a proactive approach to raising safety awareness in the dredging workplace. [Read More](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/safety-excellence-award-2024) [**{count-facebook}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-twitter}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**{count-linkedin}](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#)[**](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/topic/j-f-brennan-company#) [![Photo of Mike Binsfeld's acceptance speech ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/hubfs/Header%20Outstanding%20Philanthropic%20Organization%20Award%202023%20Brennan-1.jpg) ](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/philanthropic-award) ## [J.F. Brennan Company Brennan Accepts Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/philanthropic-award) Posted by [Kimberly Walters](https://www.jfbrennan.com/blog/author/kimberly-walters) on December 13, 2023 J.F. Brennan Company ([Brennan](https://www.jfbrennan.com/)) is honored to accept this year's award for Outstanding Philanthropic Organization from the Association of Fundraising Professionals ([AFP](https://afpglobal.org/)), Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter. The chapter represents nonprofit organizations throughout Southwestern Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, and Southeastern Minnesota.   *Brennan’s work brings us all incredible pride and purpose as we serve clients throughout the inland and purpose as we serve clients throughout the inland and coastal waterways. 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