About us

Betsy has diverse expertise in the areas of sustainability, environmental, health, and safety which are based in a thorough understanding of effective management procedures. Her project management experience includes greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate action planning; global climate change adaptation work; quality, environmental, health, and safety management system development; compliance auditing; and regulatory compliance support. She works collaboratively with federal agencies, public entities, and communities to develop climate action plans and integrate sustainability initiatives into existing management procedures. Betsy currently serves as a council member of the American National Standards Institute – American Society for Quality National Accreditation Board, the U.S. accreditation body for management systems certification bodies. She also served as a contributor to the American Public Transit Association (APTA) Recommended Practice: Guidelines for Climate Action Planning, and has presented at several national conferences on the topics of climate change risk assessments for asset management as well as integrated approaches to climate change, sustainability, and adaptation.

Tod is the founder and president of First Environment, as well as a veteran of the U.S. Army. Since the firm’s inception he has provided direction, management, and technical oversight of the most complex projects across all service areas. For First Environment’s litigation practice, he serves as an expert witness for natural resource damages cases, and has testified in more than 30 litigations involving the management, disposal, and handling of chemicals in the context of CERCLA, RCRA, state-law cleanup statutes, and toxic tort lawsuits. He has prepared expert opinions for clients in a number of states—including New Jersey, New York, California, Washington, New Mexico, Louisiana, Georgia, and Maryland—and has testified in both federal and state courts. For First Environment’s work in the federal sector as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Tod provides senior level management and quality oversight of deliverables. As a chemical and environmental health engineer, he also reviews all designs of remedial systems for our site investigation and remediation projects. In the 1990s, Tod initiated the firm’s early involvement in climate change mitigation, participating in the development of standards as a technical expert and/or international coordinator for ISO 14064 parts 1 and 2, ISO 14065, ISO 14066, and ISO 14067 regarding greenhouse gas verification and carbon footprinting. His continued involvement in international standards for climate issues includes his role as the elected Chair of ISO’s Climate Change Coordinating Committee, formed in 2014 to support the development of standards and best practices for mitigation and adaptation worldwide. Tod continues to grow the diverse collection of service First Environment offers, branching out into emerging areas such as environmental product certifications, green/climate bonds, and renewable fuel certification.

Devin has more than 15 years of experience providing in-house and external multi-media environmental compliance and management assistance across multiple regulatory program areas and technical disciplines. His project management and support experience with First Environment has spanned third-party compliance auditing, environmental management system implementation, litigation support, sustainability action plans, permitting, CERCLA environmental clean-ups, wastewater engineering and design, and green-technology stormwater controls. As the lead project manager for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Devin has administered more than 30 federal contracts on behalf of the agency. Devin also serves as the company’s Director of Federal Programs and leads federal teaming initiatives, contract pursuits, and proposal development.

Lori has over 20 years of experience directing human resources in multi-disciplined engineering firms. As a senior level director/manager, she possesses a proven track record in all facets of human resource management, from strategic planning to meticulous detail maintenance. Lori has directly contributed to enhancing productivity and profitability throughout her career. Her communication skills have earned her the ability to generate trust and respect, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships. Her special talents in organizational development have been instrumental in enhancing overall business acumen, facilitating acquisitions, and translating business needs into effective human resource strategies. With expertise spanning from benefit management to talent acquisition, and a list of accomplishments including significant cost reductions, and impeccable compliance records. Her current responsibilities include premier talent acquisition and building the human resources department functionality, including developing and maintaining the right policies and procedures for the well-being of the company and the employees. Ms. Sohn is also involved in building employee relations, managing current programs, developing metrics, and creating new programs across the human resources functions. She strives to enhance performance management and the training and development of current and future staff in support of the organization’s team.

Jay has a background in environmental policy, economics, and law and manages First Environment’s greenhouse gas (GHG) services group, which assists in the development of corporate inventories and emission reduction projects, and performs entity/facility report verifications and offset project validations/verifications. He is responsible for the development of corporate climate change strategies and GHG management programs, as well as technical and financial evaluations of GHG management projects. Within the assurance practice, Mr. Wintergreen specializes in the verification of corporate GHG inventories and has led verification in diverse sectors including energy, manufacturing, media, technology, and financial services, and also serves as an internal reviewer for Climate Action Reserve and ACR project verifications. Jay is an accredited lead verifier of GHG reports for California Air Resources Board’s Mandatory Reporting, Compliance Offset and Low Carbon Fuel Standard programs as well as an approved lead verifier for Oregon’s and Washington’s GHG reporting programs.

Scott has more than 30 years of experience providing management and technical leadership for site investigations, Superfund remedial investigations, remedial actions, and green mining technology and application for a variety of federal, public, and private clients. His primary expertise is in the application of novel biotechnologies for the treatment of heavy metals in soil, sediments, and groundwater. He has served as program manager and principal investigator for CERCLA restoration programs at federal installations across the country. For these sites, he implemented innovative technical and management approaches to expediently identify environmental issues that may impact mission critical activities. In addition, Scott has worked with the EPA’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory in evaluating advanced remedial technologies for the clean-up of some of our nation’s most contaminated sites. He also has experience in alternative energy as a research scientist, having led coal characterization and oil shale laboratories for the development of synthetic fuels.

Cristy is a principal environmental scientist with 25 years of experience in the development and supervision of environmental projects for various government and private sector clients. Responsibilities have included the preparation of environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental assessments (EAs), Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1 and 2 ESA) and environmental permit applications for projects in accordance with federal laws including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and applicable state environmental laws within Florida and throughout the nation. Her primary responsibilities have included coordination with client and agency representatives, engineers, planners, landscape architects, etc.; and preparing permit applications, mitigation plans and monitoring permit compliance. Additionally, Cristy has managed numerous pre-purchase site feasibility studies, habitat/biological assessments, bio-community mapping, wetland delineations, and listed species surveys.

Michael provides greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and offset project verification as part of First Environment’s GHG services group. His work also includes technical assistance on the development of offset projects as well as corporate GHG inventories. He has a technical background in environmental economics, policy, and management concentrating on climate change issues. Michael manages projects involving GHG inventory verification, verification of methane destruction offset projects, and strategic GHG management. His expertise and clients span a variety of industries including the oil and gas, power generation and distribution, mining and metals, transportation, waste management, manufacturing, and livestock sectors. Specifically, he has participated in more than 250 GHG validations and verifications, serving as the lead auditor in more than 100 of these engagements.

Jeff supports First Environment’s greenhouse gas (GHG) services group and provides climate change management services with a focus on offset project verification, inventory development, and technical assistance. As part of managing verification and inventory development projects for private clients across the U.S., he has worked directly with the Climate Action Reserve’s protocols, The Climate Registry’s (TCR’s) General Reporting Protocol and Electric Power Sector Protocol, various Clean Development Mechanism methodologies, and has provided validation and verification services under the Verified Carbon Standard program. Through his work on offset projects, Jeff is familiar with landfill gas operations, anaerobic digester operations, wind power generation facilities, and waste to energy facility operations. He is also a certified lead verifier under the Climate Action Reserve and verifier of greenhouse gas emissions data reports under the California Air Resources Board.

Sunita is an air quality expert and routinely provides air permitting and regulatory compliance services to a variety of public and private sector clients, including colleges, universities, hospitals, small and medium industrial facilities, and municipal and county facilities. She assists facilities in maintaining compliance with New Jersey and New York state and federal air regulations. Sunita also has experience with greenhouse gas emissions evaluation and profiling services. In addition to providing air compliance services, she has extensive experience conducting environmental compliance audits, as well as providing health and safety oversight during environmental site assessments and remediation. Sunita also assists clients with stormwater regulatory compliance. She has taught environmental regulatory and health and safety courses for several years at a number of colleges and universities, and is an NJDEP Qualified Environmental Air Compliance Auditor.

Issac is a skilled field laboratory manager and chemist who routinely collects and analyzes on-site samples for hydrogeologic studies, air sparging, pump-and-treat, and vacuum extraction systems. He has more than 27 years of experience in the sampling and analysis of soil, groundwater, surface water, air, asbestos, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and wastewater. The type of field sampling and analysis he conducts provides near-real-time data that saves time and money by providing information to direct and focus the investigation. Issac also has significant experience in materials sampling techniques, including asbestos and mold surveys. His project experience has also included management of a full-scale environmental laboratory for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which studied pesticides and herbicides in the bayous and tributaries of the Mississippi Delta area; he has also analyzed soil from ammunition dumps for the U.S. Army and evaluated stormwater run-off for the City of Jackson and other industrial and municipal sites. His capabilities and competencies include the use of instruments such as gas chromatograph, atomic absorption, infrared spectrophotometer, calorimeter, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, photo-ionization detector, and flame ionization detector. He also has significant experience in real-time polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) assessment and remedial effectiveness testing using portable field equipment and immune-assay analytical techniques.

Rich manages First Environment’s state and local government sector work, encompassing environmental consulting and regulatory compliance services. He specializes in working collaboratively with municipal utility authorities and wastewater treatment plants to develop environmental programs that maximize resource use and recovery of derived waste, as well as identify available public funding for such projects. By integrating sustainability objectives and solutions with existing systems, Rich helps agencies create new revenue streams, promote beneficial reuse, and realize significant cost savings over time. He also has experience creating, revising, and invigorating recycling programs to help clients reduce solid waste and the disposal costs associated with it. All of the recycling programs he has developed and managed have been coordinated into a multi-media approach for pollution prevention planning and environmentally sound sustainable development. Rich also helps public and private clients manage corporate environmental requirements such as Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), pollution prevention plan design, stormwater permitting, spill prevention and control, hazard communications, Title V facility air permitting, air pollution, and hazardous waste reporting.

Ms. Hennessy provides administration and human resources support for First Environment and has more than 15 years of experience providing administrative support. She possesses exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and is adept at multi-tasking to meet critical deadlines. Her core responsibilities include recruiting and hiring for new and replacement positions in the firm, onboarding new employees, benefits management, coordinating HR mandatory internal training, and helping develop and maintain the firm’s integrated management system. Ms. Hennessy is also an assistant to the President, Dr. Delaney, and helps coordinate logistics for his international speaking engagements, expert testimony schedule, and other project-related engagements.

Vanessa is a Chemical Engineer at First Environment with nearly three years of experience supporting complex environmental, regulatory, and litigation-related matters. She conducts technical research, data analysis, cost modeling, and site history evaluations in support of expert report development, depositions, and trial proceedings. Her experience includes assisting with large-scale environmental disputes, PFAS-related matters, and regulatory compliance investigations. She has contributed to economic and technical analyses involving industrial operations in litigation matters across the United States and internationally. In addition, Vanessa has experience in the greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification space, supporting engagements under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, Mandatory Reporting Regulation (MRR) requirements, and voluntary programs. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.  

Jon Jacobs served nearly three decades as a senior manager and attorney-advisor in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Washington, D.C. Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and the Office of Administrative Law Judges. There he specialized in civil and criminal litigation involving chemicals and pesticides violations, as well as focusing on regulatory and policy development matters. He draws on his experience at EPA where he served as a Deputy Division Director and Branch Chief in the Office of Civil Enforcement supervising enforcement matters affecting numerous industrial sectors, including pesticide producers, chemical manufacturers, and agribusinesses.  In 2000, Jon joined EPA’s criminal enforcement program and from 2002 to 2006 was a regional criminal enforcement counsel prosecuting environmental crimes under all of EPA’s statutes as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Since entering private practice in 2014 he has concentrated on these practice areas from advocacy to enforcement defense while also addressing issues pertaining to climate change, carbon sequestration, and life cycle assessments. During his career, Jon received numerous EPA medal awards for exceptional and outstanding service. He also served as an instructor and judge at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and EPA’s National Enforcement Training Institute.

Matt is a CPSM-certified proposal manager responsible for the coordination and production of First Environment’s submissions across its range of environmental services. He has extensive proposal and marketing experience in the engineering industry, including the environmental, transportation, building, civil, and water sectors. With a background in English secondary education, environmental writing, and residential and commercial project management, Matt leads team members through the proposal and presentation process by utilizing his complementary skills and experience, which enable him to strategically guide the technical staff and persuasively enhance pursuits and business development.

Mr. James is an environmental scientist and marketing professional responsible for content creation, digital marketing, proposal management, and other marketing support assignments for First Environment. He works closely with the marketing manager and technical staff across all service areas to develop content, materials for conferences and presentations. Mr. James also coordinates proposal creation through; editing content, developing graphics, and adhering to the strict content formatting requirements dictated in Request for Proposals to ensure compliance. His scientific background involved studying and creating remediation techniques to remove heavy metal toxins from stormwater runoff and contaminated soil. He is accomplished in graphic design and presentation tools including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), Microsoft Office, QGIS, ArcGIS, Canva, as well as other video editing and online.

Steven is an Expert Data Analyst and Geophysicist with over 20 years of experience, demonstrating advanced proficiency with SQL, and Python, along with a comprehensive grasp of business analytics through tools such as Power BI and Tableau, has played a pivotal role in converting complex datasets into strategic business intelligence. These insights have been highly valuable across various industries, showcasing his ability to meld technical analysis with growth strategies effectively. His specialized experience in subsurface imaging, enhancing his data analytics expertise, allows Steven to further develop and manage sophisticated geophysical technology and guide peers as a Learning and Development Manager. His dedication to advancing industry knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation is evident. With Steven’s educational foundation, with degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the Colorado School of Mines, focusing on Energy and Earth Resources and Geophysical Engineering with a minor in Math and Geology, underpins his professional achievements. His career is marked by the development of machine learning models for sentiment analysis and categorization, strategic planning for natural gas storage and transportation, and the publication of his thesis on monetizing stranded natural gas. A member of esteemed organizations such as INFORMS, the International Association of Energy Economics, and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Steven remains closely connected to industry trends and methodologies. His expertise in data visualization, statistical analysis, ETL processes, and machine learning makes him an asset for organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. Steven unyielding commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership has significantly impacted the industries he serves, consistently pushing the envelope in data analysis and geophysics.

Dan is an environmental and GIS specialist with an educational background in marine science. While earning his undergraduate degree in Marine Biology, he took part in field studies related to salt marsh dynamics, fish assessments, and shellfish conservation. After graduation, he completed a GIS Certificate Program at Michigan State University, which included applications of geospatial technology and geographic information systems, geodatabase use and integration, principles of cartography, remotely sensed imagery interpretation, and spatial analysis using ESRI ArcGIS Pro applications and extensions. Dan provides in-field GIS data collection and support to several of First Environment’s market areas, including insurance and litigation support, as well as site investigation and remediation. He is proficient in various field investigative and monitoring techniques, as well as applicable field sampling procedures. Dan also leverages his GIS capabilities to provide support to expert witness testimony services, which included groundwater modeling to uphold First Environment’s testimony

Garry manages field operations at First Environment, overseeing various aspects of field investigation activities, including the mentoring of junior staff, equipment usage training, field investigative and monitoring techniques, and compliance with applicable field sampling procedures. In this capacity, Garry provides direct oversight to field remediation projects on an as-needed basis and possesses OSHA Site Supervisor status. Garry also regularly uses, maintains, and repairs a variety of field and office equipment, including: Construction Lift 5604, jet power washers, air monitors, lead monitors, groundwater sampling equipment, electrical power generators, demo saws, super vac trucks, scissor lifts, manlifts, loaders, dump trucks, jackhammers, air respirators, and self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Kelliann has seven years of experience within the environmental field working for various government and non-government agencies on a variety of projects and contracts. Her expertise includes habitat evaluation, data collection, NEPA review and report development, and wildlife field surveys. She is knowledgeable of habitat management to aid in the presence or removal of target wildlife species around the U.S. Her knowledge of soil, flora/fauna, and wildlife species is extensive. She is proficient in technical research, permit development, and habitat management plans.

Pakarat is an environmental engineer who brings more than nine years of diverse international experience, including construction and development expertise, in the areas of water, wastewater, renewable energy, and LEED. Her expertise includes monitoring, reporting, and verification of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects; assessment of carbon footprints; greenhouse gas emission reductions for projects involving biogas technologies; and design of wastewater collection, stormwater drainage, water supply, and irrigation management systems. At First Environment, Pakarat is a technical lead in the areas of life cycle assessment (LCA) and ISO 14040/14044/14067 peer reviews, carbon intensity (CI) studies utilizing the California and EPA/Argonne GREET model, GHG inventories, engineering reviews regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) consulting, circular economy, and low-carbon fuels.

Stephanie is a biologist and environmental scientist with 15 years of experience providing environmental consulting services. She has experience in wetland delineation and monitoring, threatened and endangered species surveys, and environmental permitting. Her professional experience includes work on ecological risk assessments, environmental screenings, NJDEP Freshwater Wetlands General Permit applications, Coastal General Permit applications, and Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit applications. With regard to environmental remediation, Stephanie has experience in managing contaminated site investigations and remediation at residential, commercial, and industrial properties. She has prepared various submittals to the NJDEP under the LSRP program. These submittals included Preliminary Assessments for the Green Acres Program, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Site Investigation Reports, Remedial Investigation Reports, Remedial Action Reports, Remedial Action Workplans, and various NJDEP Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) forms.

Ed is a professional geologist with more than 35 years of environmental consulting experience at a variety of sites requiring hazardous waste assessments and remediation, including Department of Defense facilities; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites; and underground storage tank (UST) sites. For these projects he manages project start-up and planning, client interface, field supervision of environmental investigations, and technical reporting. His field experience includes supervision of soil boring, monitoring well, aquifer air sparging well, horizontal injection well, and soil vapor extraction well installations; aquifer characterization tests; and groundwater sampling. Ed frequently prepares hydrogeologic investigation reports for UST, metals, and hazardous waste sites, as well as corrective action plans and feasibility studies. He also has extensive construction oversight experience, including bioremediation, chemical oxidation, high vacuum-dual phase extraction, and pump/treat systems. He has performed more than 300 environmental studies for private and public sector clients in New Jersey, New York, and across the southeastern U.S.

Ellen is a professional geologist with nearly 30 years of experience, who provides a range of environmental consulting services, including site investigation and remediation, regulatory compliance, and climate change management. Specifically, she has supported hazardous waste assessments and remediation for sites including Department of Defense facilities; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites; and underground storage tank (UST) sites. For these projects she manages project start-up and planning, client interface, management (budget and personnel), field supervision of environmental investigations, remediation construction oversight, and technical reporting. For First Environment’s greenhouse gas (GHG) services group, Ellen manages emission inventory and offset project verification and technical assistance contracts for industries including oil and gas, power generation, mining and metals, transportation, waste management, manufacturing, and more. In support of our regulatory compliance service area, she also serves as a lead auditor of environmental management systems and multimedia compliance assessments. Additional technical experience includes certification as an Erosion and Sediment Control Level II Design Professional in Georgia (under GASWCC).

Carrie is an environmental consulting professional with more than 30 years of experience in environmental risk management for industrial, military, and public entities. Her expertise includes oversight of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental, cultural resource, and natural resource compliance projects associated with civil works or military site design and construction. Additionally, she manages projects to support operational or permitting compliance for various military and industrial facilities as well as for transportation projects. Carrie directs programmatic quality assurance with maintenance of quality systems and quality management plans that support project management and  and the preparation of technical deliverables. Carrie also has an extensive background in environmental litigation/mediation support for large-scale multi-party sites including technical expertise in the assessment of historical site processes and the specific associations of such with contaminants in the environment.

Alisa has more than 25 years of experience providing administrative support services. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a focus in social work from East Stroudsburg University, she brings a wealth of academic insight to her role. She demonstrates remarkable organizational and communication skills and is well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. In her capacity, Alisa is responsible for calendar coordination, schedule organization, travel arrangements, and day-to-day administrative tasks in support of First Environment’s nationwide operations.

Ms. Senney is a young engineering professional with a diverse and thorough educational background. Her civil engineering education provided insight to a variety of relevant civil engineering subjects such as construction management, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Her master’s education provided education on a variety of current environmental concepts and remediation technologies. Ms. Senney’s time at Manhattan College culminated with a term project consisting of a literature review of multiple remediation technologies concerning the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. Remediation technologies studied in this literature review include granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX), and electrocoagulation. As a junior engineer, Ms. Senney assists on a variety of projects pertaining to environmental engineering including industrial hygiene, contamination remediation, and development of climate action plans.

Logan is an environmental specialist with a background in environmental and atmospheric science, concentrating on climate change issues. He works with First Environment’s greenhouse gas (GHG) verification team. At First Environment, his work focuses on a wide range of emission reduction projects including HFC reclamation, ODS destruction, landfill methane capture, and mine methane capture. His multidisciplinary background provides him with technical knowledge and analytical skills to understand the complexities of each project and deliver information in a way that can be easily understood.

Michael has more than 25 years of experience in the field of environmental engineering and science. He formerly served as a Branch Chief in the Assessment and Remediation Division of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), where he managed Superfund, Brownfield, Voluntary Evaluation Program, and Uncontrolled sites. His technical experience includes project and resource management (including the revitalization and re-use of sites) complicated by the presence or perceived presence of contamination. He has prepared numerous Environmental Site Assessment reports for multiple clients and has experience with associated activities requiring sampling and analysis, investigation of environmental impacts of proposed public works projects, preparing capital improvement reports for public water supply systems, writing environmental reports and associated activities in regard to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applicable projects, and providing general consultation related to state and federal regulatory requirements. Michael has provided management oversight and assistance, including preparation of work products during emergency response actions, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, risk assessments, remedial design and action phases, and operation and maintenance programs. He has also performed environmental assessments and investigations of hazardous waste facilities listed on EPA’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) list. Michael has also provided technical assistance to NASA and Department of Defense facilities. He has also performed independent third-party engineering review services to clients to support compliance with the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, including audit support and validation of renewable fuel transactions within the M-RETS (Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System) platform. He is an active member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and was the recipient of the EPA Region IV’s award for “Excellence in Site Reuse” for his work on the cleanup and redevelopment of a Region IV Superfund site.  

Alfred is a New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania and New York with more than 25 years of experience in environmental contamination investigation and remediation, Brownfield redevelopment, and water resource permitting and groundwater development for water supply systems. His areas of expertise include site investigation and remediation, field geology, water supply hydrogeology, isotope geochemistry, and igneous petrology. In addition, he has extensive experience studying and developing wellhead, watershed, and source water systems. Alfred has managed a multitude of environmental investigation and remediation projects ranging in size and scope from small assessments to multimillion-dollar, multi-discipline investigation, remediation, and redevelopment efforts. His experience also includes work on remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and decision documents at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites in New Jersey. He has served as LSRP for dozens of sites in the New Jersey Site Remediation Program and has managed a multitude of environmental and water supply projects in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  

Ms. Suppes is a Health & Safety Operations Specialist and certified Human Resources professional with more than 15 additional years of experience in customer service, administrative support, and risk management. She supports a wide variety of processes throughout the firm, including policy development and communication, document management, archival research, and daily operations, under the supervision of the Chief Operations Officer. Ms. Suppes works closely with technical and administrative staff at all levels of the company to streamline processes, maintain up-to-date training and recordkeeping, analyze business trends, and identify opportunities.

Mete is an expert in environmental engineering applications and specializes in soil and groundwater investigations and remediation, vapor intrusion investigation and mitigation; modeling; litigation support; and project management. He has noteworthy experience with respect to engineering design, installation, and operation of soil vapor extraction/air sparging and enhanced fluid recovery systems throughout New Jersey, and is extremely familiar with system maintenance requirements. A recognized pioneer and expert in vapor intrusion, Mete’s research regarding unsaturated zone and vapor contaminant transport modeling was instrumental in the advancement and understanding of vapor intrusion mechanisms and has been cited in articles and review papers collated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other independent investigators. On a part-time assignment, Mete teaches a senior-level core course for Rutgers University’s Bioenvironmental Engineering Program, which exclusively covers the design of various remediation and mitigation systems. Over his career, he has also managed and/or directed numerous projects involving groundwater monitoring for natural attenuation and regulatory compliance purposes. As a New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional and a registered Professional Engineer in various states, he brings value-added expertise regarding New Jersey’s Site Remediation Reform Act, Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation compliance, as well as the design and implementation of alternative treatment systems. As a nationally recognized Certified Ground Water Professional and a leading expert in the fields of environmental fate and transport theory and modeling, Mete has also developed various qualitative and quantitative subsurface contaminant fate and transport and hydrogeologic models under diverse environmental and man-made conditions using finite difference models such as MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3D, and RT3D, and finite element model FEFLOW in Groundwater Modeling System (GMS), and GIS platforms. He develops conceptual site models that account for the mass of contamination in various transport and degradation scenarios including the effect of sewer infrastructure on the migration of dissolved contamination plumes and various physical, chemical, and biological degradation scenarios. In addition, he routinely conducts comprehensive forensic engineering analyses for contaminant source and release pathway identification and plume age-dating in support of litigation.

Rob is an environmental compliance expert who specializes in supporting municipal and county clients in the state of New Jersey improve regulatory compliance, increase energy independence, and reduce environmental impacts. Notably, he serves as a compliance auditor responsible for more than 300 municipalities and 80 municipal utilities authorities in the state of New Jersey under the Environmental Joint Insurance Fund; in this role he is also for conducting on-site claim investigations for hazardous material releases. As a Certified Recycling Professional, Rob has managed recycling program enhancement projects for Essex County, Union County, and Maplewood Township for which he helped improve municipal and county-wide recycling and solid waste management programs. He also regularly attends and presents at bi-monthly Recycling Coordinator/Solid Waste Advisory Council meetings. Additional experience includes the completion of recycling tonnage grant applications; EPA spill prevention control and countermeasure plans; groundwater sampling; wastewater sampling; and air permitting for various combustion, pollutant, and particulate emission sources. Rob also owns his own business manufacturing, repairing, and restoring telescopes (for more information visit http://www.teeterstelescopes.com)

Sneha is a marketing professional responsible for content development, digital marketing, proposal management, and other marketing support assignments for First Environment. She works closely with marketing manager and technical staff across all service areas to develop content, materials for conferences and presentations, update master resumes, project descriptions, and other qualifications material used in proposals. She also supports updates to website content, social media accounts and company blog. Sneha also assists in the proposal pursuit efforts including editing proposal content, developing graphics, adhering to strict content, and formatting, requirements in Requests for Proposals to ensure compliant submissions. She is adept at graphic design and presentation tools including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Timeline, and Sharepoint), Canva, as well as other video editing and online graphic design tools.

Maya is an environmental specialist who supports First Environment’s greenhouse gas (GHG) services through verification of GHG inventories and offset projects across regulatory and voluntary programs. She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a degree in Environmental Policy and a concentration in Water Management. At First Environment, her work centers on evaluating emissions inventories and emission reduction projects for a range of industries, including dairy farms, coal mines, power plants, and landfills. Maya’s background also includes research on climate‑related environmental impacts and water resource challenges, along with experience developing strategies to address both. Her technical skill set spans GHG measurement and verification, water management, and emission reduction regulations, and she is proficient in ArcGIS Pro, R Studio, and Environmental Impact Assessments.