EHS Director
Enthalpy
Las Vegas, NV

cabraham@montrose-env.com

Christopher is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Earth Science) and Southern New Hampshire University (M.B.A) and holds professional certifications as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). He has 12 years of comprehensive experience in health, safety and environmental consulting in the public and private sectors. He supports Enthalpy Analytical as the Corporate Health & Safety Director, with his diverse knowledge and application of local, State, and Federal HSE regulations, and implementation of corporate and divisional policies, programs and procedures.

General Counsel and Secretary
Montrose 
Irvine, CA

nafsari@montrose-env.com

Nasym Afsari is General Counsel and Secretary of Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Previously, Ms. Afsari was an associate in the corporate practice of Paul Hastings LLP where she represented various business entities in all aspects of corporate and business law. Ms. Afsari earned her JD degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and a dual BA degree in Economics and Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. Ms. Afsari is admitted to the California Bar. She is also a member of the Corporate Section of the State Bar of California, the Orange County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Global Payroll Director
Montrose 
Irvine, CA

soalarcon@montrose-env.com

Soraya Alarcon is the Montrose Global Payroll Director with 25 years of experience in Global payroll processing. Her responsibilities include overseeing the international payroll process, stock administration, guidance policy, examining tax regulations, liaising with senior management, and ensuring members of the payroll team staying up to date with training and knowledge to perform their duties.

Outside of the payroll world, her passions are to dance and to go for an outdoor ride on her mountain bike to enjoy the beautiful California bike trails.

Senior Marketing Director
ECT2 / Biogas
Orlando, FL

philipalia@montrose-env.com

Philip brings a wealth of experience in B2B marketing communications and business management to Montrose. His expertise focuses on brand management, digital marketing, strategic messaging, martech optimization, customer experience, events, multi-channel campaign development, and acquisition integration. Over the past 9 years, Philip has been instrumental in executing strategic marketing communications initiatives for the environmental services industry with Sweeping Corp. of America (SCA), Advanced Disposal (NYSE: ADSW) and Waste Management (NYSE: WM).

Philip earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rider University and his Master of Business Administration from Southeastern University. He holds executive education certificates in marketing strategy and leadership and has achieved the international accreditation of APR from the Public Relations Society of America. (edited) 

VP, Trace Laboratory Services
Enthalpy
Wake Forest, NC

msallen@montrose-env.com

Mike Allen is Vice President of Trace Lab Services at Enthalpy Analytical. Over the span of his 30-year career, Mike has spent time in various key leadership roles of the analytical laboratory business including new lab start up, operations management, method development validation and troubleshooting, business development, strategic planning, acquisition and integrations.

In his current role, Mike is leading the execution of El Dorado Hills and Wilmington business plans to substantially grow in size and services offered over the next several years.

VP, Software Solutions
Sensible, EDP
Paso Robles, CA

Matt@sensibleiot.com

Matt Beach, Vice President of Software Solutions, has a long and distinguished career of over 25 years in the tech industry. His outstanding leadership and management skills have helped him become a successful senior management member, in charge of directing all phases of organizational technology efforts. Matt is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He earned his Cisco Network Associate Certification from Santa Barbara City College and boasts a range of skills in IT management, software development, security, project management, and data analysis.  

In prior roles, Matt served as President, SVP of Technology, Division Manager of Software Engineering and Information Technology, and Vice President of Network Engineering at companies in the Cyber Security, Information Technology, Environmental Consulting, and Banking and Investment industries. Matt has a wealth of experience aligning innovative technology solutions with operational needs to provide scalable growth for organizations.   

VP, HRIS
Montrose
Irvine, CA

Nsbhojwani@montrose-env.com

With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Nita considers her speciality at the intersect of people, process and technology. As the Director of Human Resources Information Systems, Nita led the HR team during the Workday implementation in 2020 and continues to focus on identifying solutions to automate and enhance the Workday HR experience.

Prior to Montrose, Nita has led several HR transformation projects at companies like Colgate-Palmolive, Avon Products Inc. and New York Life Insurance. She holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration from Baruch College in New York City.

VP, Logistics
CTEH
Little Rock, AR

jbird@cteh.com

Jacob Bird is the Vice President of Logistics with experience managing logistics related to responding to incidents involving hazardous release of chemicals. He also has knowledge of air, water, and soil sampling methods for compliance with resource compliance and recovery act (RCRA) regulations from his experience as an environmental scientists for CTEH.

Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

SVP, Product Commercialization
ECT2
Portland, ME

Abishop@ect2.com

Andy Bishop, P.E., brings over 21 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he is a company co-founder and currently leads as SVP, Product Commercialization. Prior to co-founding ECT2, Andy worked in various engineering and management positions for companies such as CWT/Siemens Water Technology, Nestle Waters North America, and Woodard & Curran.

Andy is a certified Professional Engineer in the State of Maine and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University.

Managing Director, SVP
Epic
Brisbane, AU

mbreitfuss@epicenvironmental.com.au

Mark is a co-founder and Managing Director of Epic Environmental, an Australian environmental firm recently acquired by Montrose.

For 26 years, Mark has worked in statutory approvals, environmental health, community/First Nations engagement, and ecological consulting. In the last 10 years, he's focused on critical minerals, leading approvals for Australia's first vanadium mine and assessing various base metal and minerals projects. He's developed nature-positive strategies, using science-based arguments for grid-scale renewables and industrial projects. Mark is on the Board of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, where he leads governance initiatives and acts as a certified ecologist and Impact Assessment specialist for environmental matters in courts.

SVP, Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability
ECT2
Columbus, OH

rbrokamp@montrose-env.com

Ryan Brokamp is Senior Vice President of Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability. Previously, Mr. Brokamp helped lead business operations within Goldman Sachs Investment Partners’ portfolio of private companies. In that role, Mr. Brokamp worked on-site at various companies in the portfolio, where he assisted the management teams with evaluating operational and strategic alternatives. Mr. Brokamp began his career at Goldman Sachs as an analyst in the Investment Banking Division.

VP, Operations
MES - Matrix
Calgary, AB

rbrown@matrix-solutions.com

As VP, Operations, Rob oversees growth of digital and project services, which includes an innovative group of consultants specializing in GIS, remote sensing, drafting, technology solutions, project management and document services.  Rob also leads operational improvement across our service lines. With over 20 years of consulting and government experience, he has been involved in a wide range of environmental impact assessments, regulatory applications, and operational monitoring projects working across infrastructure, oil & gas, power, mining, and government sectors. Robert’s technical focus is on integrated, multi-disciplinary surface water projects, leveraging collaborative approaches and effective information management.

He holds a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo – Wilfrid Laurier joint Graduate program and an Honours degree in Geography, Environmental and Resource Management from Western University.

Regional VP
Montrose - Stack
Deer Park, TX

gburch@montrose-env.com

Greg Burch brings over 30 years of industry experience to the Montrose team where he currently works as Regional Vice President for the Gulf Coast region of the Air Quality Services sector of Montrose. Prior to this role, Greg worked in various management positions for companies including ARI Environmental Inc. and Golden Specialty Consulting as well as other roles for the Montrose Air Quality Services team where he was awarded District Manager of the Year. He is a member of the American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers, Air and Waste Management Association, and the Source Evaluation Society and is a Qualified Stack Test Individual (QSTI) Groups I, II, III and IV.

Greg was educated in the US Navy for Advanced Aviation Electronics and holds and Associates of Science Degree from Kingwood College as well as a Degree in Business Administration from University of Houston.

Laboratory Director
Enthalpy
Orange, CA

patricia.caines@enthalpy.com

As Laboratory Director, Patricia is an experienced leader with a proven track record related to the growth of revenue and profitability. She has decades of experience working within cGMP, GLP, and GCP for pharmaceutical and chemical product businesses. She is skilled in team building, mentorship, succession planning, and driving culture changes through empowerment and active performance management.

Operations Controller
Enthalpy
Richmond, VA

jecarpenter@montrose-env.com

Jennifer Carpenter is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in financial planning & analysis, pricing development, reporting, and project management. She currently leads as the Operations Controller for Enthalpy Analytical. She has a proven track record of delivering results and driving financial performance in various roles. Prior to coming to Montrose, Jennifer spent 17 years working in the defense contracting space, where she was known for her strategic thinking, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. By joining Montrose, Jennifer transitioned to the environmental space, where she is leveraging her expertise.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Longwood University, completed her graduate studies in Finance from Harvard University – Extension School, and holds her PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Jennifer is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and is committed to using her skills to contribute to a sustainable future.

SVP, Corporate Controller
Montrose
Irvine, CA

crchristensen@montrose-env.com

Craig Christensen brings over 22 years of finance and accounting experience to his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, responsible for leading Montrose corporate accounting and reporting functions. He has extensive experience in internal and external financial reporting, GAAP technical accounting, financial planning & analysis, treasury management, SOX compliance, ERP system implementations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Before joining the Montrose team, Craig held VP of Finance and Controllership roles in both privately owned and publicly traded companies. Prior to that, Craig was a Manager in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services at Ernst & Young. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of California and received a Bachelor degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

EVP, Sales
Montrose
Toronto, ON

brchubb@montrose-env.com

An innovative sales leader with over 25 years of experience, Bryan has a successful track record of growing businesses and developing client relationships by focusing on client needs and collaborative problem-solving. Bryan currently serves as Executive Vice President of Sales, overseeing all Montrose Environmental Group business divisions.

Prior to joining Montrose, Bryan held executive leadership roles at Maxxam Analytics and AGAT Laboratories. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph and is a Chartered Chemist.

SVP, Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs
Montrose
Houston, TX

schurbock@montrose-env.com

Scott Churbock is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs at Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Mr. Churbock brings 25 years of organizational management experience to the Company, with expertise in environmental compliance, sustainability, and occupational health and safety. Prior to Montrose Environmental Group, Inc., Mr. Churbock was Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety with Northern Star Generation in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Churbock’s accomplishments include the implementation of ISO-based EHS management systems that led to multi-million dollar regulatory and loss prevention savings as well as injury reduction rates of more than 75% in his last two positions. Programs under his direction have received multiple leadership and excellence awards from the National Safety Council, representing top 5% performance in the industry.  Mr. Churbock has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Robert Morris University

HR Manager
Montrose
Calgary, AB

tmchurchman@montrose-env.com

A committed HR professional with 15+ years of experience, specializing in strategic Human Resources leadership. Extensive background in all facets of HR including employee relations, rewards and recognition, benefits, talent management, HRIS, recruiting, payroll and more. Passionate about creating a best-in-class employee experience for organizations that value employees as their biggest asset.

 

VP, Operations
Montrose -Stack
Birmingham, AL

jclark@montrose-env.com

The journey that led me to Montrose Environmental was not on the standard path into our industry.   From military academy to service in the U.S. Army to what was my first civilian job in manufacturing for the Pulp and Paper industry.   Afterwards, I settled into a decade long stint as a boiler tuner and consultant for coal fired power plants across the U.S.   An opportunity opened on the environmental side where I managed a small CEMS integration group within the company that Montrose ultimately acquired in 2013.   Since then my contribution has largely been on the personnel and equipment management side in the Logistics group of MAQS Stack as VP Operations while also assuming the Southeast RVP responsibilities in 2022.

VP, Product Strategy
Sensible EDP
Denver, CO

pclark@montrose-env.com

Patrick Clark brings over 25 years of industry experience to the Montrose team where he currently serves as Vice President of Product Strategy. Prior to joining the team, Patrick was the President and Founder of Airtech Environmental Services, Inc. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and served as Chair for various industry specific conferences. As a subject matter expert, he has spoken and served as session chair at numerous technical conferences for the industry. Patrick holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.

Director of Engineering
Montrose - Biogas
Minneapolis, MN

acole@montrose-env.com

Alina Cole has been with Montrose for over 5 years, first supporting and now leading the development of the biogas team. She started as a lead process engineer, with a focus on the anaerobic digestion side, and continued on to lead multi-disciplinary design teams on greenfield EPC projects. She now oversees all projects, from conceptual design all the way through to commissioning, start-up, and operations support. Prior to Montrose, Alina gained 10+ years' experience in commercial, industrial, and municipal water and wastewater treatment applications, as well as R&D. She has served clients in food processing, rendering, heavy industrial, city sewers and treatment plants, power generation, and biofuels, providing design and process engineering as well as direct field-work.

Alina has a BS in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Environmental Engineering and holds PE licensure in Minnesota, Kansas, and Idaho.

Human Resources Manager
ECT2 - Montrose - Biogas
Portland, ME

emconner@Montrose-env.com

Emma Conner is the HR Manager for the global ECB Division, having joined in October 2021. Prior to this role, she gained nearly a decade of dynamic HR experience in public higher education (University of California San Diego & University of Massachusetts Amherst). Much of Emma’s focus has been in scaling global teams/operations and employee development.

Emma holds a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Human Resources from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She lives in southern Maine with her husband Ben and their two cats.

VP, Sales Enablement
Montrose 
Houston, TX

sacummins@montrose-env.com

Sally Cummins is a customer centric, solutions-oriented sales leader who has more than 20 years of successful execution in strategic business development. She is responsible for identifying and developing tools, processes, and training to improve sales productivity and effectiveness across Montrose lines of business. She provides senior leadership and direct oversight for the Stack Division and the National Proposal Center. Prior to joining Montrose, Sally was the Director of Key Accounts at Air Liquide, where, over 17 years, she held roles of increasing responsibility in engineering, HR development, strategy, operations control and sales leadership.

Sally has a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She also currently sits on the Customer Experience Advisory Board for University of California Irvine.

Senior Marketing Manager
Sensible EDP
Denver, CO

patriciacuomo@montrose-env.com 

Patricia joins Montrose Environmental Group bringing 20+ years of marketing, business development, and communications experience across multiple vertical industries. These verticals include both SaaS and enterprise software, medical device, biotech, construction technology, mental healthcare, and marketing agency environments. She has held marketing roles in all sizes of companies including start-ups and SMBs, as well as large international organizations.

Patricia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Communication from Western New England University and is passionate about implementing successful multi-channel marketing, demand, and business development programs. In her free time Patricia and her spouse enjoy cooking, cross-country skiing, hiking, and enjoying the Colorado mountains. Patricia is also an avid trail runner and ultra-trail racing enthusiast.

SVP, Environmental Data Solutions
Sensible EDP
Boston, MA

stdavis@montrose-env.com

Steve brings over 25 years of sales and marketing leadership experience from various enterprise software companies. He has worked with Fortune 1000 organizations across various industries and has led large and small teams globally. He has participated in three IPOs and four acquisitions, helping to lead multiple startups to profitable exits. Steve earned a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and most recently was the Chief Revenue Officer for SoundCommerce, a Seattle-based startup focused on data platforms.

Chief Financial Officer
Montrose 
Irvine, CA

adicks@montrose-env.com

Allan Dicks is Chief Financial Officer of Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Prior to joining Montrose, Mr. Dicks held CFO positions at several companies, including a public Canadian healthcare company, a large privately held security services company, and billion-dollar divisions of Dole Food Company, Inc. and Land O’ Lakes, Inc.; he also held a VP Finance position at HD Supply, Inc. Mr. Dicks previously spent nine years with PricewaterhouseCoopers, both in the assurance group and as senior manager in the mergers and acquisitions group.

Mr. Dicks’ experience spans both public and private equity-backed companies, and he has deep experience with highly acquisitive companies. He received his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Accounting degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and is both a Chartered Accountant and CPA (inactive).

US General Manager
ECT2
Portland, ME

billdow@ect2.com

William Dow brings over 15 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he currently serves as the team’s US General Manager. Prior to joining ECT2, William worked in various Engineering and Management roles for companies such as CP Kelpo, Shaw Group, and Metso Paper. William is a member of the Project Management Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the International Society of Automation. Additionally, he is a licensed Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional.

William holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine.

SVP, Consulting and Engineering, Canada
Matrix
Calgary, AB

Helrick@matrix-solutions.com

Holly Elrick is Senior VP for the Canadian Consulting & Engineering Division (Matrix Solutions Inc.), part of the Montrose Environmental Solutions business line. Holly most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at Matrix, overseeing the acquisition and integration into Montrose Environmental Group. She has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience – including 10 years serving as Chief Financial Officer at Matrix, then Chief Operating Officer.  

Holly stewards a high performing, collaborative culture that embraces excellence in client service and health and safety. She leads the development and execution of long-term strategies that drive growth in new markets, foster technical excellence, and ensure efficient operations. Holly has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) and the YWCA of Calgary. 

Holly holds a Bachelor of Arts, from Queen’s University and is a Chartered Accountant. 

VP, Operations
Montrose, LDAR
Santa Ana, CA

TEsquivel@montrose-env.com 

Tanya Esquivel brings more than a decade of industry experience to the Montrose team where she currently leads as Vice President of the U.S. LDAR Division. Prior to this, Tanya worked for companies such as Montrose Air Quality Services, Avanti Environmental, and South Coast Air Quality in a variety of roles. Tanya is a leader in the LDAR industry and is Method 21 Certified as well as a Certified OGI Thermographer. She is often selected as a speaker for industry-related events as the subject matter expert for LDAR, Women’s Leadership and DEI.

Tanya holds both an Associates and Bachelor’s degree in Science with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology. 

RVP, Southeast Region, EC&E
Montrose - MES
Tampa, FL

eleveland@montrose-env.com

Ellen serves as the Southeast Regional Vice President of the Environmental Consulting and Engineering Division at Montrose Environmental Solutions. With over 27 years of experience, Ellen is a multi‐dimensional hands‐on engineering professional. She drives and manages business and employee growth with her leadership skills, vision, creativity, and business acumen. 

Ellen has extensive prior experience in the civil and environmental engineering and construction-related fields. Leading her own Civil Engineering Firm, she served as the Director of Operations for the legacy MSE Group overseeing a team of 100 employees. As Federal Program Manager, she is responsible for contracts above $100MM for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Reserve Command, General Services Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Ellen holds her bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Environmental Minor from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is also a Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Corporate Counsel
Montrose
Irvine, CA

sefarrell@montrose-env.com

Sean has been practicing law since 1996, with a mixture of law firm, consulting attorney, court system, inhouse and sole practitioner experience representing small, midsize and publicly-traded clients. Practice areas have included litigation/dispute resolution (state, federal, arbitration, mediation), transactions, intellectual property, technology (including software/SaaS/hosted solutions), construction, engineering, telecommunications, biomedical/pharmaceutical/healthcare, consumer finance, regulatory, corporate governance, insurance, and commercial contracts.

VP, Climate Resiliency & Disaster Recovery
CTEH
Little Rock, AR

jfenske@cteh.com

Mr. Fenske is the VP, Climate Resiliency & Disaster Recovery for CTEH, LLC. His overall responsibility is to provide consultation, oversight, and management to his clients during disasters, pandemics, and emergency responses. Mr. Fenske has served in front line and senior level positions across numerous projects, ranging from programs associated with FEMA, HUD, and USDA funding to emergency and disaster responses within the private sector. Mr. Fenske leverages his response experience to break down complex situations into achievable goals and real-world solutions.

He has experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and contractors, unifying and expediting operations that usually remain siloed. Mr. Fenske brings years of project management experience within the emergency response industry, which has led to his ability to be predict obstacles, react and resolve potential challenges quickly, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the process.  

National Director of Project Management - Testing Services
Montrose - Stack
Chicago, IL

dfitzgerald@montrose-env.com

Dan Fitzgerald is the National Director of Project Management of Air Quality Services’ Stack Division at Montrose Environmental. His present duties include training and providing managers with the knowledge of fiscal project management by utilizing the tools provided by our Montrose infrastructure.  The goal is to increase efficiencies through accurate cost proposing, providing higher profitability and test team time management.

He has been with the company for 8 years. He began as a Field Technician in 1978 at PEDCo Environmental, Inc and later became Regional Manager and subsequently Division Manager for ARI Environmental, Inc.  At ARI Environmental he was responsible for the day-to-day operations, provided technical oversight, and on-the-job training of project managers and technicians.  ARI Environmental was acquired by Montrose in 2015.

Chief Information Security Officer
Montrose
Parker, TX

tyronfitzgerald@montrose-env.com

Mr. Fitzgerald brings over 25 years of leadership experience to our company from a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, forest products, and consumer product goods; where he was responsible for cybersecurity, risk / compliance management and security awareness programs for the organizations. Previously he served as CISO for Aerojet Rocketdyne overseeing the company’s classified and unclassified security strategies, organizational design, programs, budgets, security awareness, change management and technology solutions to ensure compliant, practical, and productive outcomes that contributed to secure business enablement. Prior to Aerojet Rocketdyne, he served as Deputy CISO for SC Johnson with ownership for programs to identify, classify, measure, communicate and manage risk to acceptable levels to maintain business continuity. Tyron held other senior level roles with Eli Lilly, Rockwell Collins and International Paper.

Mr. Fitzgerald earned a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from Christian Brother’s University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from LeMoyne-Owen College, and an Associate’s Degree from State Technical Institute. He has the designation of Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) granted by Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

VP, Key Programs
ECT2
Atlanta, GA

daflorez@ect2.com

Daniel Florez currently serves as Vice President of Key Accounts for ECT2. He brings nearly 20 years of industry specific experience in the consulting and manufacturing markets. Daniel is a technical business development professional leading large sales and program delivery teams with the primary responsibility of producing long-term, sustainable solutions for our clients. Prior to joining the ECT2 team, Daniel worked as a Principal Engineer for Mars Inc. managing large capital projects. Daniel is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Georgia, where he currently resides.

Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine and a Master of Business Administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Sr. Infrastructure Director
Montrose
Houston, TX

HollyFrantz@montrose-env.com

Holly is a strategic IT business leader with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in the successful design and implementation of emerging technologies. With 20+ years of progressive experience spearheading initiatives, providing strategic direction (including M&A), and consistently driving progress and growth, she brings a creative approach to Montrose.

Holly has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston and holds a M.S. in Information Technology from SNHU.

VP, Global Business Development
ECT2
Arvada, CO

brianfrewerd@ect2.com

Brian Frewerd brings over 20 years in the water, wastewater, and biosolids industry to the ECT2 team where he serves as the VP of Global Business Development. Under his leadership, the business development team strives to provide sustainable treatment solutions for emerging contaminants. Previously, Brian worked for companies such as Parkson Corporation and Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions. He has experience in leading application engineering, new product development, product management, and business development teams while developing product and commercialization strategies to help deliver value to customers. Brian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from East Carolina University.

Principal Chemist and Operations Director
Montrose - MES
Valley Forge, PA

jegable@montrose-env.com

With over 20 years of experience in environmental data quality assurance, consulting analytical chemistry, data validation, litigation support, and emergency response analytical services management, Ms. Gable manages the Advisory/Specialty Services Chemistry business line. Ms. Gable has developed and implemented multidisciplinary QA programs for complex projects, encompassing the full data quality lifecycle. She is an expert in groundwater analytical issues related to coal combustion residual (CCR) management and has developed QA programs for several prominent fossil utility clients supporting up to $100M in analytical work. Jennifer has conducted, managed, and reviewed data validation efforts for high-profile projects and has presented at numerous environmental conferences and industry meetings.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Bloomsburg University.

Operations Manager
Montrose -Sensible EDP
Denver, CO

Jagarrett@montrose-env.com

James Garrett has seven years of consulting experience in multiple environmental sectors from stormwater compliance to soil and groundwater remediation. He currently heads operations for our Rockies Real Time Air Division providing expertise in the installation, integration, and maintenance of ambient air monitoring equipment leveraging our Sensible EDP Platform. He is actively involved with the management of low-cost sensor networks and ambient air monitoring stations throughout Colorado.

James received a BA in Geology from Cornell College.

VP, Quality
Enthalpy
Little Rock, AR

Cmgay@montrose-env.com

In her current role as Vice President, Christine oversees Change Management, Process Improvement, Accreditation, Verification and Validation (V&V), Requirements Analysis, and Program Development of the Enthalpy Quality Management team. Prior to this, Christine had quality management positions at CTEH, responsible for the development and implementation of CTEH’s Quality Management System, gaining hands-on experience with CTEH’s operations, toxicology, and administrative departments.

Christine holds a Bachelor’s in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. She is licensed as a Project Management Professional and currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.

SVP, Global Business Services
Montrose 
Detroit, MI

dagerard@montrose-env.com

As Senior Vice President of the Shared Services team, Dan brings over 20 years of leadership and finance experience to Montrose. He oversees corporate procurement functions including all source-to-pay processes, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and the corporate travel program. He also leads the Montrose treasury team managing our banking relationships and corporate credit card programs.

In his prior roles at ADM and General Motors, Dan held executive leadership roles in Controllership, Finance and GBS/Shared Services. With his extensive experience improving process efficiency, deploying digital technologies and maximizing cost savings, Dan and his team are making Montrose business processes better, faster, and easier. Dan is a Certified Public Accountant, and he holds his bachelors of Accounting from Western Michigan University and his MBA from Michigan State University.

Operations Director
Montrose - MES
Philadelphia, PA

Shgilday@montrose-env.com

Mr. Gilday is a senior EHS principal at Montrose with over 20 years of EHS auditing and compliance experience. Mr. Gilday has served as audit program manager for a number of large multi-media audit engagements as well as lead auditor for national and international audits across the oil and gas, chemical, and industrial manufacturing space and for a number of railroad operators and food and beverage clients. Mr. Gilday has broad multi-media experience and expertise in regulatory interpretations and EHS Program Development. Mr. Gilday has designed and established audit EHS programs and management systems for several fortune clients. 

Mr. Gilday is a Certified Professional EHS Auditor (CPEA) through the Board of Global EHS Credentialing. He also has his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and received a BS in Environmental Science with a concentration in atmospheric physics from the University of Delaware. 

SVP, Human Resources
Montrose
ILM, NC

kagill@montrose-env.com

Kevin Gill joined Montrose Environmental as Senior Vice President of Human Resources in 2019 and brings more than 20 years of global Human Resources accomplishments to his role.

Before joining Montrose, he was the Chief Human Resources Officer for Materials Handling Systems, Summit Materials and Guilford Performance Materials.  He designed and implemented Succession Planning and Leadership Development programs, which contributed to Summit’s IPO in 2015 and Guilford’s monetization in 2012.

Prior to Kevin’s private equity experiences, he held multiple HR leadership roles at Honeywell International in its Aerospace and Corporate Divisions.

Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Villanova University and Master’s in Industrial Relations from Wayne State University.

Enterprise Transformation
Montrose
Irvine, CA

ext-ngilliland@montrose-env.com

Nate brings a diverse background gathered from 20 years of experience ranging from corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions to helping start-ups achieve scale.  He is a member of the Montrose integrations team and helped spearhead the selection and implementation of Salesforce and Workday.  Previous roles have included VP Business Development (Convalo Health International), CFO / COO (Patient Home Monitoring), Corporate Controller (Avastra Sleep Centers).  Nate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Cal State Fullerton.

HR Manager
Montrose - Stack
Westfield, MA

brgiordanolanza@montrose-env.com

Brandon Giordanolanza is the HR Manager of Air Quality Services at Montrose Environmental. He has been with the company since August 2023. He served active duty in the US Navy from 2006-2014, with the final 4 years being a recruiter that opened the door to his Human Resources career. Brandon brings over 14 years of HR and leadership experience from various companies. He spent the majority of his time in the manufacturing sector and thrives in fast paced environments where he can leverage his skills to drive positive change and contribute to organizational success.

Brandon obtained his certification as a Professional in Human Resources in 2022 and in his free time enjoys traveling with his wife and their 3 kids, ages 15, 12, and 7. 

Technical Director
ECT2
Heatherbrae, NSW, AU

cgordon@ect2.com

Charlie has 16 years’ experience in the contaminated land assessment and remediation industry. Charlie's career began in Melbourne, consulting with diverse clientele from the chemical, manufacturing, public and Defence sectors. More recently Charlie has had the pleasure of working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex remediation projects, including: the Hunter River sediment remediation project; the Newcastle Gasworks site assessment and remediation; and for six years now with ECT2 providing water treatment operations in support of the Defence PFAS management program around Australia.

Gulf Coast Operations Manager
Montrose - Sensible EDP
Austin, TX

jegranstra@montrose-env.com

Jenna Granstra has over ten years of experience within the environmental and air quality fields. She’s a certified air quality scientist based out of Austin, Texas with extensive project management experience. Jenna has been a Client Project Manager at Montrose Environmental for over 2.5 years and is currently running the Gulf Coast operations team for the Sensible EDP business line. Some of her specialties include data analysis, data validation, air pollution meteorology, and air quality. She has managed numerous fenceline monitoring programs as well as community air monitoring programs.  

Ms. Granstra has extensive experience in the field of air quality monitoring including the design, installation, operation and maintenance, and quality assurance/quality control of air quality and meteorological networks. 

Chief Commercial Officer
Montrose
Raleigh, NC

tgrosshandler@montrose-env.com

Mr. Grosshandler is Chief Commercialization Officer and leads our sales and marketing efforts for all of Montrose. He is an experienced executive with a 25-year proven track record in building, growing, and leading successful organizations. Previous roles have included successful Business Owner (Enthalpy Analytical, a Montrose Environmental Group Company), CEO (Integrated Laboratory Systems, Inc.), and Executive Director of Sales (Covance, Inc., a LabCorp Company) with responsibilities throughout the United States and Europe. Mr. Grosshandler has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from North Carolina State University.

Senior Corporate Counsel
Montrose - Matrix
Calgary, AB

hhahn@matrix-solutions.com

Hilary Hahn is Senior Corporate Counsel for the Canadian Consulting & Engineering Division (Matrix Solutions Inc.), part of the Montrose Environmental Solutions business line. Hilary joined us in January 2024 and is based out of Calgary, providing legal support to the Matrix team and overseeing the Contracts and Procurement group. 

Hilary has more than 15 years of in-house counsel experience in the Calgary energy industry, supporting clients with operations across North America on both the exploration and production and oilfield services sides.  She has expertise in partnering with senior leaders to grow organizations organically and through acquisition and has supported commercial, environmental, regulatory, health and safety, human resources, and supply chain functions.  In her most recent role at Total Energy Services, a growth-oriented energy services company, Hilary was Senior Counsel providing counsel and contract support on major oilfield commercial and services contracts, insurance and risk management, and employment law/employment relations.  

Hilary holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta.

SVP, Advisory and Specialty Services
Montrose - MES
Denver, CO

mahall@montrose-env.com

Mark leads our Advisory and Specialty Services businesses. These include the Advisory Services, Ecosystem Service Economics and Environmental Standards businesses, providing strategic consulting support to clients in a wide array of market sectors.

With over 30 years of experience in a variety of senior executive and leadership roles with both public and private power generation and renewable energy companies, as well as consulting/engineering firms, Mark’s corporate responsibilities have included strategic planning, EH&S programs, government affairs, marketing & communications, investor relations and business development.

Mark is active in several trade associations and was a founding board member and past chair of the US Combined Heat and Power Association where he testified before Congress and organized and chaired three international conferences. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Indiana University, and a Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry from Austin College

Inside Sales Lead
Montrose
San Francisco, CA

mahallamasek@montrose-env.com

Maggie studied Biology at UC Berkeley and moved to San Francisco with the intention of finding her niche in the life sciences industry. She started out in healthtech and went on to work in sales at various tech startups, building outbounding processes and implementing salestech applications like Outreach and 6Sense. 

VP, Health and Safety Operations
Montrose
Little Rock, AR

phart@montrose-env.com

Paul Hart brings over 25 years of health and safety experience in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and retail industries. He has worked to empower companies like CTEH, BHP, and Southwestern Energy to achieve their financial, production, and health and safety goals. His skill set includes building a safety culture, preventing harm, and maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Paul is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University and a Master’s in Industrial Hygiene from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

HR Director
CTEH
Little Rock, AR

marchaynes@cteh.com

Marc Haynes is a dynamic leader in Human Resources, driving cultural excellence and organizational development at CTEH. With over 15 years of diverse leadership experience, including roles at Acxiom Corporation, Marc has a proven track record of driving success across various sectors. Prior to his current position, Marc held pivotal roles at Deluxe Media Services, Walmart Corporation, and Kennametal Industries, alongside owning entrepreneurial ventures. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Webster University, Marc combines strategic vision with operational acumen to foster inclusive and thriving workplaces.

Director of Operations
Sensible EDP
Denver, CO

aheitmann@montrose-env.com

Austin Heitmann brings 8 years of expertise in overseeing technology development, air monitoring programs, and continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) installations. His proficiency extends to ambient, fenceline, and source CEMS integration for diverse North American projects. He excels in cost-effective ambient air sensor development for community and industry-based monitoring. Mr. Heitmann’s adeptness in interpreting and communicating data proves invaluable to clients. He’s led numerous projects adhering to EPA methods, employing various technologies like FTIR, UV-DOAS, and TDL. He’s installed and managed monitoring systems for diverse compounds.

Austin received a BS in chemical and biological engineering from Colorado State University.

Regional VP, West
Montrose - MES
Newport Beach, CA

penherring@montrose-env.com

Pen serves as RVP of the West Region, bringing a strong operational and leadership background from Environmental Intelligence. Pen is dedicated to growing businesses while generating bottom-line results, and he has extensive industry experience in the environmental, engineering, manufacturing, IT, international business, operations and finance spaces.

In his prior roles, Pen has served in executive level positions at various construction, consulting, and engineering firms. He holds his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and currently resides in Newport Beach, California.

Vice President, Emergence Response
CTEH
North Little Rock, AR

higg@cteh.com

Allen Higginbotham has extensive experience in the HAZMAT Emergency Response Industry and personnel management. He specializes in industrial and hazardous material firefighting, emergency response, remediation, industrial services, training and response center management. His responsibilities include managing hazardous material emergencies, remediation, and industrial services. He possesses leadership and management skills to properly manage and utilize personnel’s capabilities, equipment deployment, and resource allocation while keeping safety paramount. He is skilled at maintaining constant communications with the customer, regulators, and on and off-site personnel to assure the successful mitigation of the incident. 

Operations Director
Montrose - MES
Annapolis, MD

rhuijsman@hucoconsulting.com

Ron has planned, developed, implemented and supported enterprise-wide environmental information management systems for a variety of companies across industries. In particular, he offers expert regulatory experience around greenhouse gas regulations. He holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering and management science from the University of Twente in Enschede, The Netherlands. 

VP, Site Assessment, Remediation & Reclamation
Matrix
Weyburn, SK

jhutt@matrix-solutions.com

Jon has over 29 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. As VP, Site Assessment, Remediation & Reclamation, Jon leads a highly capable team involved with site assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects located throughout Canada. Following graduation in 1994, Jon started a branch office in Weyburn for KBL Land Use Consulting and was appointed Vice President of the company in 2003. He worked for KBL until the sale of its Saskatchewan assets in 2006 to Odyssey Environmental, where he served as President and CEO until 2009 when Odyssey merged with Matrix Solutions.

Jon is a Professional Engineer, holding a degree in Environmental Systems Engineering from the University of Regina

VP, Human Resources
Montrose - MES
Golden, CO

aiott@montrose-env.com

Allison is a dynamic and result-driven HR leader with a passion for building all-star teams. In her current role as VP of Human Resources, Allison is developing a best-in-class HR function at Montrose by contemporizing, formalizing, and standardizing our policies, practices, and systems so that we can continue to scale and grow our business. Allison is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources with a Master's in Human Resources and Labor Relations from Michigan State University. 

Chief Information Officer
Montrose
Irvine, CA

johnjackson@montrose-env.com

John Jackson is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Mr. Jackson is responsible for overseeing Montrose’s IT team and strategy, including enterprise network infrastructure, software application stack, cybersecurity, company hardware/software assets, and end-user support. Mr. Jackson also leads all technology input around M&A.

Mr. Jackson previously served as the VP and CIO for Aerojet Rocketdyne where he led the IT team on the development and execution of an IT strategy with focus on enabling innovative, secure, and compliant technology solutions to help deliver on mission success. He served as a board member of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation. Mr. Jackson was the Executive Director of Cyber Security, Global Infrastructure & Compliance at Pratt & Whitney where he led the development of the first cloud-based strategy for Pratt & Whitney’s three largest enterprise systems (ERP, MES and PLM) to support the unprecedented engine production ramp. John held other senior technology leadership positions with Tronox, D + M Group, and CHEP.

Mr. Jackson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College (CUNY). He attended the UTC Executive Leadership Program at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.

IT Director - Business Relationship Management
Montrose
Valley Forge, PA

djensen@montrose-env.com

Dan Jensen is IT Director of Business Relationship for Montrose providing high engagement with both the business and the shared services functions to curate a technology experience best suited for the success of Montrose. He brings 19 years of strategic IT solution experience from many multifaceted roles in his career in Information Technology. This provides him with a unique set of insights best suited to be a strategic partner supporting the business with a wide range of technology and systems objectives. Possessing this successful background of high engagement with stakeholders, Dan achieves the successful delivery of meaningful solutions that accommodate both short term and long-term strategic objectives through Information Technology solutions.

Communications Manager
Montrose
Sunshine, LA

sakaiser@montrose-env.com

With over 13 years of experience in public relations and communications, Sarah Kaiser has spent her career honing the art of crisis and incident management, media training, data-driven strategy and building integrated communication programs. Sarah currently serves as the Communications Manager at Montrose Environmental Group, overseeing all internal communications, external communications, public relations and crisis communications.
Prior to joining Montrose, Sarah was the marketing, media and communications lead for Brown & Root Industrial Services where she was responsible for all marketing, public relations, internal and external communications, events, political affairs and community outreach. Her time at Brown & Root was preceded by high pressure communications experiences in Division I college athletics at both Louisiana State University and the University of Florida, as well as public relations and marketing consulting experience for private and public companies.

A Double Gator, Sarah received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Florida. She now lives in Sunshine, Louisiana with her husband and son.

Director, Health, Safety and Environmental
Montrose
Houston, TX

bokatic@montrose-env.com

Boris has over 22 years of Health and Safety and Emergency Response experience in the chemical, oil and gas, civil and military aviation, and construction industries. During his professional career, he worked for companies like Kellog Brown & Root, SPX, and Centerscope Technologies Inc., helping them increase productivity and achieve financial, and health, and safety goals. Boris' expertise includes process safety evaluations, goal setting, EHS training program development, program implementation, maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance, and building a safety culture.

Boris holds a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Boris lives in Houston, Texas with his wife, daughter, son, and Golden retriever dog. 

Director, Emerging Contaminants
ECT2
Colorado Springs, CO

dakempisty@ect2.com

Dave is a licensed engineer with over 20 years of experience in the water treatment and environmental remediation space. His current role at ECT2 focuses on the use of novel technologies for the removal of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, 1,4 dioxane, and carcinogenic volatile organics from the environment.  Dave spent 22 years in the United States Air Force as an environmental engineer, occupational health consultant, and assistant professor. As editor of two books on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and author of over 20 peer-reviewed papers and presentations on a variety of environmental topics, he brings a well-balanced perspective on today’s environmental issues.

Dave earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado-Boulder in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Master of Science from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science from Michigan Technological University. 

RVP, Great Plains
Montrose - Stack
Denver, CO

ckormylo@montrose-env.com

Craig Kormylo brings 25 years of industry experience to the Montrose team where he currently serves as Regional Vice President of the Great Plains Stack Division.  Craig was Co-Founder of Emissions Measurement Company LLC (EMCo) which was acquired by Montrose in 2018.  In addition to region management, Craig is a Qualified Source Testing Individual (QSTI), frequently on site leading large scope stack testing projects throughout the plains and western states. 

Tradeshow and Marketing Manager
Montrose
Little Rock, AR

mekuhlman@montrose-env.com

Megan Kuhlman has over a decade of experience in tradeshow and marketing management, communications, and event coordination. Currently, as the Tradeshow and Marketing Manager at Montrose Environmental Group, Megan leads the event team, manages the tradeshow program, and oversees logistics for major internal events.

Megan holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Arizona.

Director of Operations, US-OGI
Montrose
Bridgeville, PA

mikupper@montrose-env.com

Michael Kupper serves as the Director of Operations for the US OGI (Optical Gas Imaging) Division. His role involves overseeing the infrared camera operations catering to various regulatory standards such as NSPS OOOO, OOOOa, Subpart W, and many more. With over 9 years of experience in air compliance, Michael manages a team of over 50 technicians and managers. His responsibilities include project completion, compliance management, internal training, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. 

In addition to managing operations, Michael oversees the Quality Management System within the Division. He has developed an internal training program and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all employees, focusing on equipment usage in the field and compliance with federal and state LDAR regulations. 

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, which provides him with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of the industry. His expertise, coupled with his leadership skills, enables him to effectively communicate project priorities, ensure resource capacity is met, and drive successful project completion within the organization. 

VP, Transaction Advisory
Montrose - MES
Chicago, IL

stlane@montrose-env.com

Stephany Lane is a distinguished professional who has taken the helm as the Vice President of Transactional Due Diligence at Montrose. With an unwavering commitment to driving growth and ensuring success, Stephany brings over two decades of unparalleled expertise in the transaction and advisory market to her role. Prior to joining Montrose, Stephany has helped organizations navigate the intricacies of the dynamic transactional landscape, catering to the ever-evolving demands of a complex global market. Her core areas of expertise include Transaction-Related Environmental Risk Mitigation, Corporate Environmental Liability, Corporate ESG, Mergers and Acquisitions, Divesture and Sell-Side Preparation, Portfolio Management, and Distressed Assets.

Chief Operations Officer
Montrose
Sarasota, FL

jlemaire@montrose-env.com

Joshua LeMaire is Chief Operating Officer of Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Mr. LeMaire brings significant sales and leadership expertise to the Montrose team. Mr. LeMaire was Vice President, Sales and Marketing with ExamWorks Group, Inc., where he managed the company’s corporate branding initiative, sales and marketing programs, and strategic corporate relationships. Prior to that, Mr. LeMaire was with Becker-Parkin Dental Supply Co., where he served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2006 to 2008, Vice President of Full Service Sales from 2005 to 2006 and National Sales Manager from 2003 to 2004. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. LeMaire was National Sales Manager at Sky Financial Solutions. Most recently, Mr. LeMaire had a consulting practice that advised companies in the dental market.

IT Applications Manager
Montrose -Matrix
Calgary, AB

mlenders@matrix-solutions.com

Melissa brings over 20 years of information technology experience to her role as the IT Applications Manager. Having worked in customer success, infrastructure, development, and management; she hosts a wealth of knowledge and excels at collaborating across teams. Prior to the acquisition of Matrix Solutions Inc., she was the IT development manager focused on custom software development and application solutioning.

Melissa is known to be passionate, patient, empathetic, and always eager to take on a challenge. She thrives when organizing chaos, helping others reach their goals, and creating solutions.

Director of Real Estate/Corporate Counsel
Montrose
Little Rock, AR

bllewis@montrose-env.com

Blake Lewis is Director of Real Estate and Corporate Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions. As corporate counsel, Blake supports Montrose’ growth through strategic acquisitions and integrations. In addition, as corporate counsel, Blake provides general legal counsel on various corporate matters to Montrose’ environmental laboratories division, Enthalpy Analytical, LLC. As Director of Real Estate, Blake oversees the acquisition, development, and management of Montrose’ commercial real estate assets. Prior to joining Montrose, Blake was an associate attorney in the corporate tax practice group of Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP.

Blake is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, and he holds a B.S.B.A., Accounting from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, a J.D. from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, and an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Florida.

General Manager, Sweden
ECT2
Umea, Sweden

jklewis@ect2.com

Jeffrey Lewis brings over 20 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he currently leads as Sweden General Manager. Prior to joining ECT2, Jeff has worked in various research and consulting roles for companies such as Tyrens and the Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI. He is an expert in hydrogeological assessment, remediation strategies and specializes in groundwater contaminant transport. Jeff is past president of the Swedish branch of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and has served on the editorial board of Hydrogeology Journal. He is a member of the Swedish Geotechnical Society, and Naturvetarna, Swedish Association of Professional Scientists, has previously served as a Docent (Associate Professor) at the University of Gothenburg, and has authored over 20 consulting reports for the industry.

Jeff holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Royal Military College of Canada and earned his Ph.D. in Earth Science from the University of Quebec.

Midwest Vice President
Montrose - Stack
Chicago, IL

mlibman@montrose-env.com

Matthew Libman has been involved in stationary source testing since 2005, and with Montrose since 2017. Matthew has held various positions in both operations and management, and most recently as Vice President of the Midwest Region for the air quality services group.

Matthew was educated at Northern Illinois University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007. He has extensive knowledge of the natural gas and coal-fired power generation sector as well as VOC control technology. Matthew is a member of the Source Evaluation Society and is a Qualified Stack Test Individual (QSTI) Groups I, II, III and IV.

Director, Finance
Montrose-Matrix
Calgary, AB

aliu@matrix-solutions.com

Angela Liu is Director, Finance for the the Canadian Consulting & Engineering Division (Matrix Solutions Inc.)  Angela has 20 years of accounting and finance experience ranging from traditional accounting and finance (auditing, financial reporting, planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and shareholder relations) to business valuations, transaction due diligence, capital governance program development, and analytics for business intelligence.

As Director, Finance, Angela leads an accomplished team with a high-performance culture. She has responsibility for the entire finance and accounting function at Matrix, providing financial direction for the division to achieve its vision and mission, setting into motion financial strategies, and focusing on execution. Angela has a passion for data (the stories it can tell and decisions it can help drive) and a keen interest in developing collaborative partnerships with operations and setting the foundation to build strong financial and commercial acumen throughout the business.

Angela holds a Masters degree in Accounting, from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.

Laboratory Director
Enthalpy
Durham, NC

matt.loftis@enthalpy.com

Matt is a Laboratory Director at Enthalpy Analytical in Durham, North Carolina, with nearly 20 years of experience in the environmental analytical space. He works closely with Enthalpy’s scientists, project managers, and stakeholders – ensuring that data-quality objectives are met for every project and addressing project-specific questions before sample analysis. Prior to joining Enthalpy, Matt held lab management roles at First Analytical Laboratories, Pace Analytical, and Tritest, Inc.

In addition to his extensive lab experience, Matt holds Hazardous Materials Transporter certifications from both the US Department of Transportation and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Matt has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina. When Matt isn’t in the lab, he can probably be found watching an NBA game, and he can name every NBA champion in recent history along with some pertinent facts about any finals series you’d care to discuss.

CEO
Montrose 
Boston, MA

vmanthripragada@montrose-env.com 

Vijay Manthripragada serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and is also a member of Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors. Mr. Manthripragada brings significant leadership and management experience to Montrose. Previously, Mr. Manthripragada was the Chief Executive Officer of PetCareRx, Inc., a high-growth e-commerce company in the pet health industry. Prior to joining PetCareRx, Mr. Manthripragada was a Senior Vice President in the Investment Banking division of Goldman Sachs. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Mr. Manthripragada was a Director at the Advisory Board Company and a Johnson & Johnson’s Management Development program member.

Mr. Manthripragada received his MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his BS from Duke University (US) and Oxford University (UK). Mr. Manthripragada co-founded the White Buffalo Tiospaye, a youth shelter for Native American children in South Dakota, and helped establish the Children’s Medical Foundation in Central and Eastern Europe. Mr. Manthripragada is currently a member of the Board of The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Vice President 
Montrose - Stack
Antioch, CA

smascitelli@montrose-env.com

Bio Pending

Segment President, Consulting & Engineering 
Montrose - MES
Austin, TX

domatthys@montrose-env.com

Doug brings 25 years of strategic development and operations leadership experience to his new role as Segment President of Consulting & Engineering, which includes the Advisory & Speciality and the Environmental Consulting & Engineering divisions. His initial priorities will include the acquisition pipeline, assessing key client accounts, and addressing federal program needs.

Additionally, Doug will focus on aligning the legacy subsidiaries under one vision and strategy by identifying, prioritizing, and capturing market opportunities. To maintain the company’s competitive advantage, Doug will spearhead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop talent, as well as facilitate cross-selling across the MEG portfolio and enhance overall operations.

Prior to joining Montrose, Doug served as President and CEO of RPS North America and Global CEO of RPS Energy, managing consulting organizations with over 800 employees. He holds a B.S. in Political and Environmental Science from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Doug currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three sons.

Managing Director, Principal
Epic
Brisbane, AU

bmay@epicenvironmental.com.au

Brad is a founder and Managing Director of Epic Environmental, an Australian environmental firm recently acquired by Montrose.  Brad is an Environmental Engineer specialising in contaminated land management and remediation with over 28 years’ experience in consulting.

Brad has held several senior positions in Australian and multinational consulting firms with management and project experience across the Asia Pacific region.  As a Contaminated Site Auditor, accredited through State regulators, Brad is responsible the statutory approval and compliance under specific contaminated land legislation. Over the past 15 years Brad has facilitated the assessment and remediation of significant multi-year urban redevelopment programs, construction of state significant infrastructure projects and the Australian Department of Defence legacy PFAS management programs.

Director, Occupational Health and Corporate Safety
CTEH
North Little Rock, AR

smccarron@cteh.com

Sean McCarron is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and licensed occupational therapist for CTEH. He has 20 years of health, safety, and environmental experience in the healthcare, manufacturing, oil/gas, and utility industries. His expertise includes managing projects to include environmental due diligence, HSE management systems, and behavior-based safety. He has been responsible for leading health and safety teams to support injury and spill prevention and regulatory compliance in the Arkansas Fayetteville Shale and other oil and gas plays. He has developed leadership training, operations startup, safety and emergency procedures, and operational therapy. His strengths include leadership, project management, time management, problem solving, and public speaking.

Sean holds a M.S. in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and a B.A. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.

Sector Lead, Oil & Gas Markets
Montrose
Bloomington, IN

jmccormack@montrose-env.com

James McCormack is an environmental consultant with over 20 years of experience in the response, mitigation, monitoring, sampling, and closure of hundreds of releases within the oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and transportation sec­tors. James currently leads Montrose’s Oil & Gas Market Sector where he is responsible for ensuring proper alignment of resources and developing and articulating the strategic vision. Prior to joining Montrose, James held a variety of leadership roles at CTEH including Director of Environmental Services and Director of Sales & Marketing.

James holds dual Master’s degrees in Environmental Science and Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Life Sciences from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

RVP, West
Montrose - Stack
Santa Ana, CA

mmccune@montrose-env.com

Matt McCune is the West Region Vice President for Montrose Air Quality Services. He has been involved in air emission measurement since 1990. Prior to joining Montrose, he performed and managed source testing programs for Research-Cottrell and Carnot and was a founding partner at Delta Air Quality Services.

Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California. Matt has earned QSTI Status in Groups I, II, and III (Cert. # 2009-294)

VP, US OGI Operations
Montrose - LDAR
Pittsburgh, PA

jmetcalf@montrose-env.com

Jared Metcalf has over 20 years of Oil & Gas Industry experience. He currently Heads our US OGI Division as Vice President. With a B. Sc. in Industrial Technology and Instrumentation Jared provides logistical and operational support to Montrose’s USA OGI crews. He is our lead contact for interacting with clients in both office and field settings. Jared’s extensive experience in providing professional fugitive emission monitoring services across North America and internationally has given him the expertise to help our clients meet their compliance/voluntary requirements. Jared specializes in the design, setup, and implementation of LDAR programs using Optical Gas Imaging.

Sr. Marketing Manager
Enthalpy, Stack, LDAR
Morrisville, NC

hfmohamed@montrose-env.com

Hemed Mohamed, M.B.A, is a seasoned Senior Marketing Manager at Montrose Environmental, leveraging over a decade of comprehensive marketing expertise to drive impactful strategies. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hemed plays a pivotal role in steering the marketing initiatives for key segments, including Stack Testing, LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair), and Enthalpy Analytical.

Safety Director, MES
Montrose - MES
Oakland, CA

anamora@montrose-env.com

As a Certified Safety Professional, Ana has over 15 years of experience in overseeing and implementing health and safety programs in a fast-paced consulting environment. She is responsible for managing the health and safety operations of over 1,000 employees across 32 offices in the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, as well as client-specific requirements.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering, she has developed and delivered customized solutions for energy, mining, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical and aerospace clients, addressing complex challenges such as chemical management, hazardous waste management, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) audits. She has also led and supported multiple projects involving site investigation, remediation, risk assessment, and environmental permitting. She is passionate about creating a culture of safety, excellence, and empowering her team and clients to achieve their goals. 

VP, Sales
Enthalpy
Fort Worth, TX

brmoravec@montrose-env.com

Brad brings over 25 years of experience in the environmental life sciences fields, including project engineering, project management, laboratory operations, business development and strategic leadership. Prior to joining our Enthalpy team as VP of Sales, he recently spent over 10 years of business development and sales leadership with ESC Lab Sciences/Pace Analytical. He has a proven track record of team development, strategic growth initiatives, development of best management practices, analytical chemistry, and regulatory requirements in the environmental testing market.

SVP, Stack Testing
Montrose - Stack
Newburyport, MA

snelezen@montrose-env.com

Shawn Nelezen is the Senior Vice President of Air Quality Services at Montrose Environmental. He has been with the company for 4 years. He began as a Field Technician in 1998 at Mostradi Platt and later became an Account Manager for The Avogadro Group, LLC where he provided technical oversight and on-the-job training to project managers and technicians. Avogadro was acquired by Montrose in 2014. 

Tradeshow & Marketing Coordinator
Montrose
Little Rock, AR

tanelson@montrose-env.com

Taylor Nelson is a Tradeshow and Marketing Coordinator for Montrose, primarily focused on MAQs and internal events. Prior to Montrose, Taylor gained valuable expertise in managing events for non-profits in the small business and performing arts sectors. From the tradeshow booth to client events, Taylor believes every event has something unique to offer and enjoys creating valuable experiences for all involved. At Montrose, she continuously strives to learn new skills that can improve the events process within the growing Montrose family!

Director

Golden, CO

robin.newmark@gmail.com

Dr. Newmark is Executive Director Emeritus at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a national laboratory advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, a position she has held since September, 2018, with prior positions including Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives from January 2018 to September 2018, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy Analysis and Decision Support from 2013 to January 2018, Director, Strategic Energy Analysis Center from 2010 to 2013 and Principal Program Manager, Planning and Program Development from 2009 to 2010. Prior to her work at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Dr. Newmark conducted research in energy, environment, climate and national security, and held several leadership positions at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national laboratory specializing in nuclear weapons, national and homeland security, energy and environmental research, including Deputy Program Director, Energy and Environmental Security, Program Leader and Associate Program Leader, Water and Environment and External Relations Director, Global Security. Dr. Newmark has co-invented a suite of award-winning environmental remediation technologies and authored over 100 papers and reports in the open literature and five patents. Dr. Newmark received a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Phi Beta Kappa), a Master of Science in Earth Sciences (Marine Geophysics) from the University of California at Santa Cruz, a Master of Philosophy in Geophysics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Geophysics from Columbia University.

Corporate Counsel
Montrose
Portland, ME

brnicholson@montrose-env.com

Bruce Nicholson, Esq. brings over 30 years of legal and risk management experience to Montrose where he is currently serving as Corporate Counsel for ECT2, the Montrose RNG Biogas team, MWSS, and Montrose Environmental Solutions supporting the east coast regions (non-federal projects). Prior to his current role at Montrose, Bruce worked as Corporate Counsel, Risk Management Director and Secretary for Woodard & Curran.  Bruce is licensed to practice law in the State of Maine.

Director of Operations
Montrose 
Calgary, AB

inurani@montrose-env.com

Imran Nurani has over 18 years of Oil & Gas Industry experience and over a decade of experience in operations management and strategic leadership. With a degree in Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering technology, Imran is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Canada OGI LDAR business unit day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity and adherence to quality standards.  Imran’s extensive experience in providing professional fugitive emission monitoring services across Canada and internationally has given him the expertise to help our clients meet their regulatory compliance requirements. Imran specializes in the design, setup, and implementation of Fugitive Emission Management Programs (FEMP) using Optical Gas Imaging. Passionate about driving results and exceeding expectations, Imran is dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of his role.

Corporate HR Director
Montrose
Irvine, CA

motani@montrose-env.com

Marisa Otani is the HR Director for the Corporate Functions, Acquisitions and Talent Programs.  She brings 9 years of global Human Resources experience to the team and previously led the ECT2 and Biogas divisions.  Marisa holds a Bachelor's in Business Economics from University of California, Irvine. 

VP, Sustainability and Climate Advisory
Montrose - MES
Nashville, TN

jbpatrick@montrose-env.com

Jami has over 25 years of experience working collaboratively with clients and teams across multiple industries, addressing sustainability challenges through solutions that make business sense. She provides support via a ‘boots to boardroom’ approach, spanning from sustainability strategy and planning to program development and implementation, performance management, and reporting. With experience in environmental, safety, and health (EHS) management systems, Jami has a solid understanding of operational realities and a foundation for helping clients translate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ambitions into actions. She has experience in liaising with all levels of an organization and working internationally in multicultural environments.

Her breadth of experience includes ESG materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, performance benchmarking, goal setting, program implementation, reporting, and sustainability data management.

Corporate Counsel
CTEH
North Little Rock, AR

aspeoples@montrose-env.com

Ashley Peoples is an accomplished legal professional renowned for her expertise in contract negotiation, litigation, construction law, and employment law. With nearly 14 years at Little Rock's Newland & Associates, PLLC, Mrs. Peoples now serves as Corporate Counsel at CTEH. Her background blends scientific prowess—a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas—and legal acumen—a J.D. with honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law. She excels in courtroom advocacy, mediation, and community leadership, highlighted by accolades like the Arkansas Life Magazine Readers’ Choice 2019 Top Attorney award, solidifying her reputation as a respected figure in the legal realm.

Director of Sales
Montrose - Stack
Huntsville, AL

jdperkins@montrose-env.com

Deke Perkins is a Senior Business Development Manager with over 15 years of sales industry experience. Deke joined the Montrose team in 2020 and currently oversees the Northeast and Southeast regions. He has prior sustainability experience working in the waste management, construction, and chemical industries. Deke holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and an MBA from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

Director, Chairman

Sarasota, FL

richardperlman@examworks.com

Mr. Perlman has been a Director since December 2013. Mr. Perlman is a co-founder of ExamWorks Group, Inc., a provider of independent medical examination services, and has served as its Executive Chairman since October 2010. Mr. Perlman is also the Chairman of Compass Partners, LLC, a merchant banking firm specializing in middle market companies, which he founded in 1995. Mr. Perlman’s previous positions include serving as Executive Chairman of TurboChef Technologies, Inc., PracticeWorks, Inc. and AMICAS and on the board of directors of The One Group Hospitality, Inc. Mr. Perlman sits on the boards of various privately-held companies and serves on The Executive Advisory Board of The Wharton Undergraduate School, The Wharton Entrepreneurship Advisory Board and is a part time faculty member of The Wharton School. He is also a board member of The James Beard Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota. Mr. Perlman is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and received his Master of Business Administration from The Columbia University Graduate School of Business.

Regional Director
Enthalpy
Orange, CA

Cam.pham@enthalpy.com

Cam Pham received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at California Polytechnic University and brings 35 years of industry experience. She has experience in on site management, business development, project management, account management, product management and as a bench and mobile lab Chemist. As a lab director she has leveraged this experience to grow a lab from a $3M to a $13M operation in just 7 years. She has proven herself to be a business and technical leader on federal, state and local drinking water compliance as well as EPA’s UCMR programs.

Director of Sales
Montrose - MES
Valley Forge, PA

kerenninger@montrose-env.com

Kevin has over 35 years of experience in the environmental and energy industries. As Director of Sales for MES.  Kevin manages a multi-region sales team and assists with strategic business direction. 

Kevin began his career as an energy design engineer, developing leading fuel technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the company’s Generation LLC.  After participating in an employee exchange with a Japanese energy company, Mr. Renninger shifted his focus to energy conservation, energy services, and retail energy commodity sales. 

Kevin received his Bachelor's In Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He earned a Professional Engineering License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and was certified by the Association of Energy Engineers as an Energy Manager.

Director

Miami, FL

janfieldsr@yahoo.com

Named to the Nation’s Restaurant News Power List in 2019 and 2020, Jan Risi continues to shape the foodservice industry and set the gold standard for restaurant and business leadership. With more than 34 years of Agri-Business experience – highlighted by her founding of supply chain management company Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) in 1996 -Ms. Risi has been instrumental behind SUBWAY’s rise to the world’s largest restaurant chain. During her tenure at IPC, Ms. Risi started up four additional offices internationally for global supply chain coverage, which delivered over $2 billion of savings to the SUBWAY® franchisee community while increasing quality and food safety standards. Prior to IPC, Ms. Risi started her career with industry giant Ralston Purina Company as a commodities buyer which lead the way for her to deliver strong results throughout her career spanning virtually all aspects of the food manufacturing, operations, sourcing, distribution, marketing and logistics categories. Ms. Risi sits on the board of directors of several privately and publicly-held companies and nonprofit organizations. Ms. Risi graduated from DePauw University majoring in English with a minor in Business and continued her education with an MBA from UCLA.

SVP, Environmental Consulting & Engineering
Montrose - MES
St. Augustine, FL

serome@montrose-env.com

Sean brings over 23 years of engineering and environmental consulting experience to his new role as SVP of Engineering and Consulting Services. Over the past two decades, Sean has managed large portfolio engineering and construction projects for commercial, utility and government clients. His environmental areas of expertise include Groundwater Geochemistry, Energy Waste Management, Construction & Plant Retirement and Material Management & Beneficial Reuse.

In his prior roles at Montrose, Sean served as Principal Geoscientist and Senior Principal, overseeing operational and technical support for Montrose’s Engineering and Environmental Consulting Business Sector. Before joining Montrose, Sean was Vice President of the Energy Waste Program at Tetra Tech, resolving complex waste stream issues at steam electric power plants, and Director of the Environmental Remediation and CCR Business Units at Remedial Construction Services (RECON). Sean holds his bachelor’s degree in Geology and Chemistry from Florida State University.

Manager, Health and Safety
Montrose 
Calgary, AB

keroncin@montrose-env.com

Kelly has over 25 years of health & safety experience in multiple industries including construction, environmental, manufacturing, oil and gas, property management, wholesale / retail operations, engineering, warehousing, staffing services, and trucking.
Kelly is a multi-talented Occupational Health & Safety Professional with a proven ability to analyze health and safety programs, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements that enhance safety standards and ensure compliance. She is recognized as a skilled leader, communicator, and trainer. Kelly has expertise in training and mentoring employees, and cultivating productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders to achieve corporate objectives.

Kelly has achieved the designation of Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) through the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE).  She holds a certificate in Occupational Health & Safety from the University of Alberta.

Director, Global Safety
ECT2
Portland, ME

cruberti@montrose-env.com

Craig Ruberti brings over 22 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he currently works as Global Safety Director. Prior to this role, Craig served in various safety management roles for companies such as Haley & Aldrich, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Global Environment & Technology Foundation. He is a Certified Safety Professional and works in both a consultant and EH&S professional capacity.

Craig holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Hobart College and a Master’s Degree in Resource Management and Administration from Antioch University.

SVP
CTEH
North Little Rock, AR

cruby@cteh.com

Chris Ruby is a senior vice president in the finance division at CTEH. Ruby is a strategic leader with a rich background in financial management, facilities maintenance, and strategic planning. Graduating with a BSBA in Accounting from the University of Arkansas, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in budgeting, accounting, and developing technologies and processes that drive organizational growth. At Acxiom Corporation, he managed a sprawling campus and a significant budget, achieving substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies across multiple locations worldwide. His experience at CTEH, Acxiom, and roles in other major companies showcase his ability to oversee complex financial operations, regulatory compliance, and asset management. Ruby is not only a financial strategist but also a people-focused leader, committed to cultivating winning cultures and advancing organizations as industry leaders. His proficiency in a wide range of software and systems, alongside his leadership in emergency preparedness and continuity planning, underscores his comprehensive skill set.

Marketing Director 
Montrose - MES
Houston, TX

misanders@montrose-env.com

Michelle is the Marketing Director for the Montrose Environmental Services segment within Montrose. Michelle is known for her transformative and creative marketing leadership style. She is focused on leading marketing strategy and projects for several services and business lines within Montrose. Michelle brings 20 years of experience in the global, engineering, and consulting markets.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Spanish. Her expertise includes marketing strategy, brand management, demand and revenue generation, integrated marketing and advertising, visual design, and marketing automation.

Senior VP
CTEH
Little Rock, AR

cselby@cteh.com

Currently, Chase Selby is Senior Vice President for CTEH. For nearly 15 years, Mr. Selby has served in many capacities with CTEH—tackling complex projects from large-scale emergency responses to subsequent disaster recovery construction management efforts and, most recently, spearheading CTEH’s business development during COVID-19. In his previous role as vice president of innovative services, Selby was responsible for the planning, management, and oversight of all disaster recovery and construction management projects. Chase holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Central Arkansas.

Director of Engineering
ECT2
San Diego, CA

asepulvedat@ect2.com

Andrea Sepulveda brings over 10 years of industry experience to the ECT2 where she serves as Director of Engineering. Her focus in this role is on the technical aspects of engineering design projects relating to groundwater and soil vapor remediation as well as drinking water treatment plants. Prior to joining the ECT2 team, Andrea worked in similar industry roles at Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and is a certified Professional Engineer in California. Recently, Andrea joined colleagues to author a peer review article titled 1,4‐Dioxane: Emerging technologies for an emerging contaminant that was published in Remediation in 2019.

VP, Design and Engineering
ECT2
San Diego, CA

marilynsinnett@ect2.com

Marilyn Sinnett brings over 14 years of experience in consulting and manufacturing environments to the ECT2 team where she serves as Vice President of Design and Product Engineering. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Maine, her technical focus is on the mechanical design of water and vapor treatment systems including synthetic media vessels, steam generation systems, cooling systems, and automated control. Marilyn holds a Professional Engineer license in eight states across the U.S. and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). In 2018, Sinnett, along with colleagues, authored and was featured in a publication titled Perfluoroalkyl Substances in the Environment: Theory, Practice, and Innovation. Since then, she has presented on similar topics at multiple professional conferences across the globe.

RVP, Northeast, EC&E
Montrose - MES
Philadelphia, PA

kesmith@montrose-env.com

Ken brings over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting, managing operations, client service, and project management to his role as RVP of the Northeast. His prior experience ranges from establishing new offices as part of geographic expansion initiatives to managing regions with hundreds of staff in multiple states and countries. Ken has also overseen program management for several national industrial and oil & gas sector clients. 

His fields of technical expertise include hydrogeology; conceptual site model development for complex projects; fate & transport analysis; feasibility and risk assessments; remedial action plan design, implementation, and completion; and environmental permitting & planning. Ken holds his Bachelors in Geology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a Registered Professional Geologist. Ken is based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

VP Sales, Oil & Gas Compliance Solutions
Montrose - LDAR
Houston, TX

dcspath@montrose-env.com

David Spath brings over 20 years of international sales experience to the Montrose team as VP of Sales for LDAR Compliance & Opgal OGI Products. He joined Montrose in 2020 after 10 years in the traditional M21 LDAR compliance sector. David works with clients to address compliance and engineering challenges with the best available technical and personnel solutions. In collaboration with Montrose in-house experts, David ensures client needs are met for compliance and emissions identification & quantification objectives. David holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and currently lives in Houston, Texas.

VP, Sales
CTEH
Kemah, TX

asteger@cteh.com

April Steger is the VP of Sales for CTEH and leads the company's Major Projects Team, responsible for company-wide business development opportunities. Mrs. Steger graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry with an emphasis in Environmental Science.  Mrs. Steger joined CTEH in 2008, in North Little Rock, AR, as a member of the Toxicology Emergency Response Program (TERP) including serving as an Environmental Scientist Project Manager responding to over 50 chemical releases across the United States and Canada. 

VP, Australia Operations
ECT2
Newcastle, NSW, AU

carl.sueli@ect2.com

Carl Sueli brings over 20 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he serves as VP, Australia Operations. Prior to joining the ECT2 team, Carl has worked in various management roles within the industry at companies such as Conscia, RPS Australia, Point Project Management, and TransACT Communications. Carl is a Certified Practicing Project Manager through the AIPM and was awarded 2019 NSW Project Manager of the Year from the AIPM. Carl serves as a member of both the Australiasian Land and Groundwater Association and the Council of Australia.

VP, Corporate Development
Montrose 
Calabasas, CA

joszekel@montrose-env.com

Joel Szekel currently serves as Vice President of Corporate Development at Montrose Environmental Group, focusing on mergers & acquisitions and corporate strategy.  Joel joined Montrose in 2023 after ~9 years at Bain & Co., where he provided management consulting services to publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and PE portfolio companies as a member of the M&A and Private Equity groups.  During his tenure at Bain, Joel focused on designing and executing growth strategies for clients, and supporting activities across the M&A spectrum, including identifying targets, completing due diligence, and supporting integration planning and synergy capture.  Prior to Bain, Joel served as Vice President at Duff & Phelps, a middle-market investment bank and valuation advisory firm.  

Joel holds an MBA from University of Chicago (Booth) and a BBA from Emory University (Goizueta).

Senior Counsel
Montrose 
Orlando, FL

ketomeo@montrose-env.com

Kellie brings over 28 years of legal experience to the team where she primarily focuses on all federal work within Montrose. A former prosecutor, she assisted government contractors for 15 years in private practice before coming in-house to work in that specialty area. A published author in the areas of risk and security, she is now a frequent presenter on topics ranging from risk mitigation to corporate security and best engineering practices.

In 2018 she obtained a certificate from Harvard University in Cybersecurity and uses that knowledge in the federal industrial base practice area today and in her teamwork with InfoSec. She maintains memberships in the Florida Bar, American Bar Association and the National Defense Industry Association and serves on industry-specific committees.

Marketing Director
CTEH
Little Rock, AR

atownsend@cteh.com

With a robust background spanning twelve years in marketing, Abby is a seasoned Marketing Director with thirteen years of dedicated service to CTEH and Montrose. Throughout this tenure, she has been instrumental in supporting both marketing departments, leading the development of the Montrose event team, and driving various corporate marketing initiatives. Additionally, she  contributed to numerous projects at CTEH. Her extensive experience underscores her commitment to delivering impactful marketing strategies.

SVP, LDAR North America
Montrose
Calgary, AB

ttrefiak@montrose-env.com

Terence Trefiak brings over 20 years of industry experience to the Montrose team where he currently serves as Senior  Vice President of LDAR, North America. Prior to joining the Montrose team, Terence worked in various Engineering positions for companies such as ConocoPhillips and BJ Services. He is an expert in fugitive emission management and specializes in providing clients with advanced emission reduction technologies for GHG and LDAR compliance. Terence is a Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta, Canada and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. In 2016, he received recognition from Ernst and Young as Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada. Terence holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary.

SVP, Operations
Enthalpy
Durham, NC

btyler@montrose-env.com

Bryan Tyler has focused his career on building, growing, and scaling businesses across multiple markets. He’s well-versed in both organic and inorganic growth and has brought this and his more than 15 years of laboratory experience to his role as Senior Vice President of Environmental Laboratories at Enthalpy Analytical, LLC, a division of Montrose Environmental Group.

In his current position, Tyler manages Enthalpy’s eight US-based air, soil, and water laboratories. This includes acquiring and integrating new labs while aligning existing labs so all are contributing to the overall mission of the Montrose Environmental Group.

Tyler has a bachelor’s degrees in both Chemistry and Animal Science, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration from North Carolina State University.

National Technical Sales, PFAS and Ultatrace
Enthalpy
Richmond, VA

jp.verheul@enthalpy.com

JP Verheul is National Technical Sales Manager at Enthalpy Analytical focusing on PFAS and Ultratrace analytical methods. With over 20 years of experience in the environmental services industry, JP brings a wide range of skills to Enthalpy. He is proficient in analytical chemistry, environmental compliance and awareness, laboratory research, and project management. He is a member of various professional associations, including the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA), and South West Virginia Solid Waste Management Association (SVSWMA).

JP received a BS in Chemistry from William & Mary College.

Laboratory Director
Enthalpy
Wilmington, NC

bryan.vining@enthalpy.com

Dr. Bryan Vining is the Laboratory Director for Enthalpy Analytical Ultratrace in Wilmington, N.C. where he has led the team for 6+ years. He started his career in the pharmaceutical sector where he developed an expertise in LC/MS/MS and isotope dilution. He then served as the Laboratory Director for a large environmental testing company for 8 years before joining Enthalpy Analytical. Dr. Vining holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Florida State University and has authored, published, and presented multiple scientific papers on isotope dilution methodology at industry conferences and meetings. Dr. Vining has championed collaborative efforts to develop tools for quantifying and understanding measurement certainty for isotope dilution assays and has considerable expertise in the analysis of environmental contaminants at ultratrace levels in air, soil, and water.

Director, Growth and Expansion
Montrose - MES
San Diego, CA

savyas@montrose-env.com

Sameer serves as a Managing Principal in Montrose Advisory Services. Before joining Montrose, Sameer co-founded and led the Huco Consulting team, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Montrose. With over 14 years of project management expertise, Sameer is an all-around environmental, health, safety & IT expert. Revered as a thought leader by clients and industry peers alike, Sameer has completed Environment, Health and Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) project implementations for a consortium of different industries.

Director, IT M&A and Projects
Montrose
Minneapolis, MN

wiesner@montrose-env.com

Cathy Wiesner is the Director for IT M&A and Strategic Projects.  Her focus is on managing and maturing the IT M&A due diligence and integration activities to improve quality, effectiveness, and collaboration to ensure seamless integrations and maximize synergies post-acquisition.  Additionally, Cathy is driving strategic IT projects to successful implementations and building in project management governance along the way.   Previously, Cathy led several project management organizations, managed large strategic projects, and led acquisition integration teams and programs for several large companies.  She is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and possesses a unique blend of project management skills, leadership capabilities and an ability to work within Technology organizations that enable her to drive successful delivery of solutions.

She holds a B.A. in Statistics from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota and still lives in Minneapolis with her husband and dog.

VP, Finance
Montrose
Denver, CO

briennewode@montrose-env.com

Brie brings over 20 years of finance and operational experience and holds a MBA, with Accounting Concentration, from The George Washington University. Brie most recently acted as Lead CFO Advisor at SC&H Group, elevating the corporate finance advisory practice. Prior to that, Brie acted as VP of Financial Planning & Analysis at Summit Materials where she started as employee #5, and over a twelve-year period she helped grow the organization to 6,000+ people through organic growth and acquisitions, and the transformation from a private equity backed start-up company to a publicly traded organization. Prior to Summit Materials, Brie held roles in Controllership and Financial Analysis.

Brie is based in Denver, CO. In her free time, Brie enjoys skiing, reading, travelling and spending time with friends and family including her husband and five year old son.

VP, Strategic Accounts
ECT2
Dublin, OH

dwynkoop@ect2.com

Dale Wynkoop brings over 27 years of industry experience to the ECT2 team where he currently works as the VP of Strategic Accounts, leading teams responsible for the sustainable treatment of emerging contaminants in various waters. Prior to joining the ECT2 team, Dale was the Vice President of Veolia Water Technologies Standard Products Group where he was responsible for the business development success of industrial water treatment products, including media filtration, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis systems across North America. Dale holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University.

SVP, Emerging Technologies
Montrose
Hollis, NH

pzemek@montrose-env.com

Dr. Zemek has over 30 years in the field of environmental consulting and testing – integrating emerging technologies into process and environmental applications in air, soil, and groundwater for numerous global clients – utilizing the latest science and engineering innovations to create cost-effective and efficient solutions to solve real-world problems.

Performing advanced instrumental testing and analytical product development in more than 23 countries, Dr. Zemek has also conducted volcanic optical remote sensing on many volcanic plumes and metropolitan areas around the globe. He is presently working on open path and low-cost sensor fenceline measurements utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) and Proton Transfer Reaction Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-TOF-MS) mobile platforms. Dr. Zemek has delivered more than 50 featured presentations on emissions measurements and product development at various international trade conferences/committees.

Dr. Zemek authored the Guide to FTIR Technology for Compliance Testing as Chairman and Board member of the ICAC. He holds a patent and patent applications on laser technologies and presently sits on Montrose’s R&D group and is working on PFAS mitigation and carbon capture and sequestration technologies. Dr. Zemek has US EPA Hazwopper Certification, and holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry – Environmental Engineering and a Masters of Science in Environmental Science, both from Rutgers University.