About LACO
Who is LACO?
LACO Associates, “LAY-KO,” is a Native Owned multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated solutions for development, infrastructure, and geo-environmental projects to improve future generations’ quality of life. LACO is unique in that we have a broad perspective of our client’s needs and the flexibility and responsiveness of a small firm. This perspective is unique among small firms and is fundamental to our ability to provide cost-effective support for various project types.
As a small firm, we have offices in Eureka, Ukiah, Chico, and Santa Rosa. We pride ourselves on being a full-service consulting firm and aim to become your Trusted Advisors. However, we understand that our communities are much more than a workplace. Like our clients, we live here and are invested in sustaining physical and emotional aesthetics.
LACO is a C Corporation and is a certified California Small Business.
LACO History
LACO Associates, a prominent firm with offices in Northern California, was founded by Ilmars Lagzdins in 1954, with an aspiration to serve the extensive Northern California region. In due course, Lagzdins joined forces with Guy Conversano, and together, they incorporated the business in 1975, deriving the company name “LACO” from the first two letters of their respective last names. Despite significant growth, LACO Associates has managed to retain the responsiveness and personal touch of a smaller firm while effectively handling complex and sophisticated projects to meet client needs.