About Us
New ground and a shared purpose
Chronicle Heritage is a global cultural and heritage resource management consultancy committed to the possibilities in a prosperous balance between the needs of the future and the uses of the past.
Our company brings together more than a dozen cultural resource management firms from across the U.S., with roots going back to 1968 when John Milner Associates, Inc. (CRM Group) was founded.
The history of Chronicle
Who we are
PaleoWest, our most recent predecessor, was started in 2006 in the southwest U.S., where the scale of the landscape has always shaped the work. For more than two decades, we have applied a field-first mentality, but now across a much larger footprint globally, completing over 6,500 projects and counting.
We operate in all 50 states, and work out of over 20 offices located throughout the U.S., Caribbean, UK and Europe, and the Middle East. With more than 600 employees globally, we are building the systems, teams, and reach needed for where CRM work is going next.
What we do
Chronicle brings together regional expertise in our local offices, national coordination and shared services, and technology-enabled business and field-collection processes that support every phase of the work. We leverage every tool available to get projects turned around, and put the right people and solutions in the right places at the right times.
That matters because CRM work is never abstract. A project may cross state lines, agency jurisdictions, tribal consultation processes, landscapes, and communities. Scale only helps if it brings the right expertise to the right place – and if the people doing the work understand the local context when they get there.
Throughout our history we have worked for clients in both the public and private sectors, guiding one successful project after another through the complex regulations that govern the management of prehistoric, historic, architectural, ethnographic, archaeological, and paleontological resources.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
We illuminate the stories that shape our world.
We equip communities, agencies, and clients with insights to balance preservation and progress — through science, technology, and people.
Vision
To be the trusted partner and global leader in cultural and environmental consulting — advancing responsible development through insight, innovation, and ethical practice.
Our global, multidisciplinary teams shape how heritage and environmental information is discovered, documented, and applied, while uplifting the people, communities, and industries we serve.
Core Values
Safety
We create environments where people can thrive. From field to office, physical safety to digital security, we prioritize well-being in everything we do.
Respect
We honor people, places, and stories — past, present, and future. Our work is rooted in cultural consciousness, environmental care, and the dignity of every voice. We honor the significance of our work, and the trust placed in us to uncover, interpret, and share what matters.
Innovation
We push boundaries to reimagine how heritage is discovered, documented, and shared. We lead with curiosity and bold ideas, embracing forward-thinking tools and approaches that make the past relevant to the future.
Partnership
We succeed by supporting one another and those we serve. People are the heart of our work — we build trust through inclusion, collaboration, and shared purpose across teams, clients, and communities.
Accountability
We own our commitments and our impact. We deliver with clarity, consistency, integrity, and responsibility across every level of our organization.
People are talking about Chronicle Heritage
Exceptional skills, creative problem solving, and a healthy sense of urgency got our project completed on time. I heartily recommend Chronicle Heritage—a firm you can trust to secure approvals for your projects and perform at the highest level.
Chronicle Heritage has joined the PaleoWest Foundation on its mission to promote cultural and heritage management education, research, and preservation projects worldwide, advance the profession, and nurture the knowledge that expands our understanding of our world.
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Chronicle Heritage is global
We’re headquartered in Arizona, well-established across the U.S., and ready for you anywhere in the world.
Let’s talk
We’ll connect you with a cultural resource and heritage management expert in your area.