Quality Environmental Solutions
Established in the New Orleans Metropolitan area in January 2005, Leaaf Environmental, LLC (Leaaf) is a recognized leader in soil, groundwater, and air quality investigations (asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold) in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast.
Our Story
Having worked together since 1989, Claire Renault, Jim Blazek Jr., and Jane Morgan started with the vision of minimizing environmental risk for their clients and better assist them by providing cost-effective solutions to environmental issues.
Claire, Jim, and Jane wanted a firm that followed a set of core values; Leaaf family, Ethics, Service, Professionalism, and Self Development. As Claire and Jane were getting ready to retire, they knew they had to pass the torch to someone that shared these values.
In 2013, Jesse Hoppes joined Leaaf as Jane Morgan began planning for retirement. By the summer of 2022, Claire Renault has retired, and both are living in the mountains out west.
Today, the two co-owners, Jim and Jesse, have continued to push the founders’ efforts and have grown the Leaaf Family to over 30 employees and three offices: Our headquarters in Gretna, Louisiana; Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By continuing to focus on Minimizing Environmental Risk for their clients and with the vision of creating an environment that allows Leaaf to hire and retain top employees with technical knowledge and experience in solving environmental problems throughout the Gulf Coast, Leaaf maintains being a leader in their field.
To learn more about our experience, please review Leaaf’s corporate capability statement.
Leaaf Core Values
Cultivating lasting partnerships through responsiveness and communication
Nurturing a collaborative workplace where employee growth, achievements, and balance are valued
Honoring commitments with integrity and reliability
Building trust through quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Company Timeline
Leaaf Environmental History
The Philosophy That Built Leaaf
Leaaf was founded on a simple principle: minimizing environmental risk. Founders Claire Renault, Jim Blazek, Jr., and Jane Morgan built the company’s philosophy around practical, responsible solutions that protect clients and communities
Leaaf Environmental Is Established
Founded in 2005, Leaaf Environmental was established to help clients identify, manage, and reduce environmental risk through practical consulting and responsive field support. From the beginning, our work has centered on delivering clear guidance, dependable service, and solutions that help organizations stay compliant and move projects forward with confidence.
Jesse Hoppes Joins Leaaf Environmental
In 2013, Jesse Hoppes joined Leaaf Environmental, strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality environmental services backed by experienced leadership. His addition supported the company’s continued growth and reinforced our commitment to helping clients minimize environmental risk through trusted, real-world solutions.
New Website Is Launched
In 2021, Leaaf Environmental launched a new website to make it easier for clients and partners to learn about our environmental services, project experience, and approach to risk management. The updated site improves access to key information and reflects our ongoing focus on clear communication and client support.
Support Services are Expanded
In 2021, Leaaf expanded support services by adding Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Engineering & Compliance (E&C). These added capabilities provide practical engineering solutions, clearer regulatory guidance, and stronger safety support, especially for Industrial clients.
Two New Offices + Team Growth
In 2025, Leaaf opened new offices at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and in Baton Rouge. The company also grew to 30 employees, expanding our capacity to deliver responsive, on-the-ground support across the Gulf South.
