RETTEW Announces Fourth Quarter Above & Beyond Award Winner: Sam Bombara

RETTEW is proud to recognize Sam Bombara, Natural Sciences Team Lead, as our Fourth Quarter Above & Beyond Award winner. This award honors employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in alignment with RETTEW’s vision, purpose, and core values, not just in a single moment, but through their ongoing commitment and impact. Sam earned this distinction through an employee vote among a strong slate of nominees from across the company.
Sam is known for her collaborative spirit, dependable leadership, and steadfast dedication to high-quality work. She proactively strengthens project outcomes and team cohesion by working seamlessly with staff across multiple disciplines. Whether coordinating field schedules, supporting permitting deadlines, or ensuring teams have what they need to succeed, Sam always balances project demands with respect for her colleagues’ personal commitments.
Her work reflects a true ownership mentality. Sam’s attention to detail and consistent delivery of accurate field data, polished permit documents, and thorough technical reviews enhance the overall value she brings to RETTEW. She is approachable, supportive, and readily available to answer questions, qualities that elevate team performance and build confidence among newer staff. Sam also engages regularly with clients, helping maintain strong relationships and ensuring a high level of service on every project she touches.
Colleagues describe Sam as resilient, organized, hardworking, and deeply committed to RETTEW’s success. Her willingness to take on new challenges, her passion for quality, and her broad institutional knowledge make her an invaluable team member.
As one nominator shared, “Sam consistently goes above and beyond her job duties and demonstrates excellence in all that she does. She strives to provide the best possible product and never shies away from a challenge. RETTEW is lucky to have her.”