Masuen Consulting joins Hines Inc!
For years, Hines Inc. and Masuen Consulting have admired one another’s work from across the industry — Hines setting the bar for precision water planning, engineering and design, and Masuen leading the way in applied on-site agronomics, irrigation tech stack development and control system integration, and performance water management in the field. We are proud to share that Mitch Walker and Nate Hines have joined forces in a partnership that redefines what’s possible in water management..
“Over the past several years, I have had the distinct honor of collaborating with Mitch and witnessing firsthand his dedication to advancing the irrigation industry. Working with such accomplished professionals in water resource management continually reminds me of the collective expertise that sets our field apart. Mitch’s leadership has established a standard of excellence in water management, irrigation system design, and technical on-site consulting— creating an enduring legacy rooted in sustainability and innovation. Our partnership has enabled us to pioneer forward-thinking strategies, introducing dedicated water management as a service through a proven Water First approach. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to further strengthen and expand upon the robust foundation Mitch has built.”
This is more than an acquisition — it is the creation of the first firm in the nation to plan, engineer, design, and then performance-manage water assets from end to end. By uniting our strengths, we can now guarantee what the industry has long needed but never had: a proven system that saves 40–60% on upfront capital costs and then eliminates 40–50% of ongoing water waste.
The results speak for themselves:
Healthier landscapes that thrive with less stress and more resilience.
Massive conservation wins that safeguard one of our planet’s most precious resources.
Significant financial savings that free up capital for developers, cities, and institutions.
Time saved through proactive, integrated planning that replaces fragmented, reactive approaches.
Our partnership brings Hines’ Water-First™ Engineering Approach together with Masuen’s hands-on agronomy and on-site water stewardship. No longer must clients choose between technical mastery and practical field management — they now have both, in one seamless, world-class team.
Together, we are not just expanding services; we are raising the standard for an entire industry. This alliance delivers innovative pathways for client success and a future where smarter water means stronger communities, healthier landscapes, and sustainable growth.
If you need a proposal for a new project, please send requests to Nate Hines (nate@hinesinc.com), Emelia McCallum (emelia@hinesinc.com) and Mitchel Walker (mitch@hinesinc.com)!
We look forward to breaking new ground together and shaping the next era of water solutions!
Updated contact information for Team members below:
Mitchel Walker - mitch@hinesinc.com
Amy Taylor - amy@hinesinc.com
Leroy Lee - lee@hinesinc.com
John Taylor - john@hinesinc.com
Jeff Smestad - watermanagement@hinesinc.com