ERMI's responsive, diligent staff maintains a high level of knowledge that allows us to serve you efficiently
(and to minimize your risk) by performing accurate environmental assessments.
Steve Hilfiker MS, LEP
President
Barry Murphree, PG
Senior VP
Amy Campbell, LEP
Senior Project Manager
Jon Ascher, MS, LEP
VP, Operations
Samuel Laracuente, PG
Senior Project Manager
Zachary McQuirt, PE
Project Engineer
Zackery Allison
Project Manager
Shayn Hinde
Project Engineer
Olivia Hilfiker
Staff Scientist
Chevelle Dilello
Staff Engineer
Hans Alcerro
Senior Field Technician
Gavin Greco
Staff Scientist
Shannon Gaul
Staff Scientist
Erik Van Dyke
Staff Scientist
Joseph Neilsen
Staff Scientist
Charles Gray
Staff Scientist
Stacey Summers
Accounting Supervisor
Chrisey Gala
Administrative Assistant
Breanna Gallagher
Staff Engineer
Steve Hilfiker MS, LEP
President
Founder and president of Environmental Risk Management Steve is a former two-term president of the Florida Environmental Assessors Association and has served as Environmental Committee Chairman for the Florida Petroleum Marketers Association and Florida Retail Federation. He was a founder of the ASTM Subcommittee E50.06 on Environmental Forensics, and he is on the Board of Directors of the Florida Ground Water Association. He is on the technical and legislative committees of the Florida Brownfields Association. Steve graduated from Geneseo State University of New York and the University of Florida with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Studies, respectively.
Experience
President, Environmental Risk Management- Founder, Director, Owner of ERMI, a licensed engineering & geology firm specializing in Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), site assessment, remediation and forensic consulting
- 1 of 2 Environmental Forensic Contractors for the FDEP 2006 - 2016
- FDEP Agency Term Remediation Contractor since 2014 (renewable 5-year terms)
- FDEP Qualified Assessment & Remediation Contractor No. 542 since 2000
- 2015 - 2016 - Chair, Environmental Committee, Florida Petroleum Marketers Association/Florida Retail Federation. Member of Committee since 2001
- 2011 - 2012 - Member of FDEP/Industry Joint Environmental Committee
- 1999, 2000, 2008, 2009 - President, Florida Environmental Assessors Association (FEAA)
- 1991 - 2010 FEAA Board of Directors
- 2005 - 2006 – Co-Chair, Environmental Committee, Florida Petroleum Marketers Association
- 2005 - Founding Chairman, ASTM Sub-committee on Forensic Environmental Investigations
- Member, Florida Brownfields Association, Florida Ground Water Association and Environmental Professionals of Florida
- Expert witness on 11 cases since 1999.
- General Manager, Environmental Division; Responsibilities included project management, technical oversight, research, quality assurance and quality control, and coordinating a staff of geologists, engineers, toxicologists, biologists, risk assessors and environmental specialists.
- Taught Physical Geography, Aerial Photographic Interpretation and Remote Sensing courses. Developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) tutorial package for the University of Florida.
- Bureaus of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Regulatory Affairs.
Certifications
- Licensed Environmental Professional
Education
State University Of New York, Geneseo, NY
B.A. Physical Geography & Environmental Science, 1988
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.S. Climatology, Environmental Science, & Hydrology, 1990
Barry Murphree, PG
Senior VP
Mr. Murphree is a licensed Professional Geologist with extensive professional experience in environmental site assessment and remediation investigations. Mr. Murphree graduated from University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. Work completed under Mr. Murphree’s direct supervision in his role as a Florida-licensed professional Geologist has included a full range of soil and groundwater assessment and remediation.
Mr. Murphree’s remediation experience includes the following: multiple remediation strategies: soil excavation, Air Sparge (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), biosparging, Multi-phase Extraction (MPE), bioremediation, chemical oxidation, hydraulic containment, free product recovery and treatment and Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM). Mr. Murphree has also presented soil and water quality data collected during active remediation in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Reports and used data to evaluate the progress of site cleanup. He has used these data to optimize system operating parameters and maximize remediation efficiencies and effectiveness, thereby decreasing cleanup timeframes and costs.
His responsibilities at ERMI include: technical supervision, project oversight, project management, upper-level technical report writing, remedial design, report review, data interpretation, client communications, scheduling and management of personnel, mapping, field sampling/oversight, contracting, training, business development, expert witness and testimony, and marketing.
Certifications
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
Licenses
- State of Florida Licensed Professional Geologist #2664
Education
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Bachelor of Science in Geology, 2004
Amy Campbell, LEP
Senior Project Manager
As a graduate from the Florida Gulf Coast University in 2007, Mrs. Campbell started her professional career with Environmental Risk Management She has performed and managed a variety of risk and contamination assessments, both in public and private sectors. As a member of Florida Environmental Assessors Association (FEAA), Florida Brownfield Association and Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP), Mrs. Campbell has continued her education throughout her career. She has been involved in all aspects of various projects from due diligence consulting, assessments, forensic investigations and claim consulting services, to name a few.Her responsibilities at ERMI include: Project management, upper-level technical report writing, limited remediation design, data interpretation, client communications, scheduling and management of personnel, mapping, field sampling/oversight, contracting, training, business development and marketing.
Experience
Environmental Risk Management - Jacksonville- Phase I ESAs throughout Florida and Georgia
- Phase II ESAs throughout Florida
- Tank Closure Assessments
- Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM)
- Site/Contamination Assessments
- Limited Scope Remedial Action Plans
- Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) Assessments
- Low Scored Assessments (LSAs)
- Environmental Forensics
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
- Insurance Claim Reviews
- Insurance Claim Investigations
- Forensic Investigations
Certifications
- Licensed Environmental Professional
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Minor in Environmental Education, 2007
Jon Ascher, MS, LEP
VP, Operations
As a graduate from SUNY Oneonta in 2013, Mr. Ascher has substantial years of environmental experience both in New York and Florida. His experience includes a thorough understanding of environmental risks and contamination assessments. Mr. Ascher continued his education at Ohio University with a master’s degree in Geological Sciences in 2021. His background includes diversified technical and project management experiences. His responsibilities at ERMI include: Project management, technical report writing, remedial design, data interpretation, client relations, CAD mapping, site sampling/oversight, business development and marketing, field lithology, field communications with staff and training.
Experience
Environmental Risk Management – Fort Myers- Phase I and Phase II ESAs
- Asbestos Consulting Services
- Site/Contamination Assessments
- Limited Scope Remedial Action Plans
- Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) Assessments
- Pilot Testing
- Well Drilling oversight and testing
- Geoprobe / Direct-Push Technology (DPT) oversight
- Natural Attenuation Monitoring
- Phase I and Phase II ESAs
- Geophysical survey oversight
- Evaluate site specific remedial technologies
- Drill crew assistance
- Designing various contamination maps
- Air quality, mold, dust sampling in residential and commercial spaces
- Subsurface Soil, Soil Vapor and Groundwater Investigations
Certifications
- Licensed Environmental Professional
- OSHA 40-Hour Certified
- NYSDOL Certified Air Monitor Technician
- AHERA Asbestos: Inspector, Certificate No. 4621-BIR40
Education
SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
B.S. Environmental Sciences Planning, 2013
Ohio University, OH
Master of Science, Geological Sciences, 2021
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Samuel Laracuente, PG
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Laracuente is a licensed Professional Geologist with extensive professional experience in environmental site assessments and remedial investigations. Mr. Laracuente’s associated experience includes conceptual site models, soil and groundwater assessment, soil gas assessment, and site remediation. Mr. Laracuente’s remediation experience includes implementation of soil excavation with various technologies, in-situ soil mixing, electrical resistance heating, soil vapor extraction (SVE), groundwater extraction and treatment (GWET), Multi-phase Extraction (MPE), chemical oxidation, free product recovery and disposal management, and natural attenuation monitoring (NAM).
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
State of Florida
Licensed Professional Geologist #2988
EDUCATION
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Bachelor of Science in Geology, 2004
Zachary McQuirt, PE
Project Engineer
Mr. McQuirt graduated from the Florida Gulf Coast University with bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering in 2018. His experience includes quality control and assistance on risk assessments and soil and groundwater sampling in association with contamination assessments. His responsibilities at ERMI include mid-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, project assistance, client relations and training.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2018
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2018
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2004
Experience
Environmental Risk Management – Fort Myers- Site/Contamination Assessments
- State-Funded Cleanup Program Sites
- Well Drilling Oversight and Testing
- Geoprobe / Direct-Push Technology (DPT) Oversight
- Air, Water and Soil Sampling
- Site Mapping and Field Reconnaissance
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Review
- Data Interpretation
Certifications
- Engineer Intern Certificate
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate Certified (#47982)
- Stormwater Management Inspector (#31225)
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FLBachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2018
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2018
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2004
Zackery Allison
Project Manager
Mr. Allison graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies in 2017. His experience includes an emphasis on risk assessments and soil and groundwater sampling in association with contamination assessments at a broad range of sites throughout Florida. His responsibilities at ERMI include mid-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, client relations and training.
Certifications
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2017
Shayn Hinde
Project Engineer
Mr. Hinde graduated from the Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering in 2018. His experience includes quality control and assistance on risk assessments and soil and groundwater sampling in association with contamination assessments. His responsibilities at ERMI include mid-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, project assistance, client relations and training.
Certifications
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2018Olivia Hilfiker
Staff Scientist
Ms. Hilfiker graduated from the Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies in 2018. Her experience includes water quality research and assessments and soil and groundwater sampling in association with contamination assessments. Her responsibilities at ERMI include mid-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, project assistance, client relations and training.
Certifications
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, 2018
Chevelle Dilello
Staff Engineer
Ms. Dilello’s experience includes quality control and assistance on site assessment and remediation projects, evaluation of data and preparation of remediation documents such as pilot test (PT) plans, operation and maintenance (O&M) reports, and remedial action plans (RAP). Ms. Dilello’s field experience includes soil, air, and groundwater sampling, Remedial Action Construction (RAC) oversight, pilot testing, remedial systems startup, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Ms. Dilello provides project assistance, technical report writing, AutoCAD mapping, remedial evaluation and design support, and site sampling in accordance with Chapter 62-780, FAC.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
- FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector #53023
EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2023
Hans Alcerro
Senior Field Technician
Mr. Alcerro began his environmental career in 2005, and has extensive environmental experience throughout Georgia and Florida. Mr. Alcerro’s background includes multiple certifications in soil and groundwater sampling, maintenance of traffic and other work safe training systems. His experience includes a thorough understanding of environmental assessments and remediation at a broad range of sites. His responsibilities at ERMI include: upper-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, client relations and training.
Experience
Environmental Risk Management – Fort Myers- Site/Contamination Assessments
- Remediation Construction
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
- State-Funded Cleanup Program Sites
- Pilot Testing
- Source Removal/Large Scale Excavations
- Well Drilling oversight and testing
- Geoprobe / Direct-Push Technology (DPT) oversight
- Air, Water and Soil Sampling
- Site Mapping and Field Reconnaissance
- Subsurface Soil and Groundwater Investigations
- Remediation Construction and O&M
- Pilot Testing
- Miami River Dredging Project Oversight
- Auto Sampler Operator
- Surface Water and Sediment Sampling
- Localization and Soil Sampling using Global-Positioning System (GPS)
Certifications
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certified
- UFL TREEO Groundwater Sampling SOP Course
- NIOSH-582 Asbestos Sampling Certificate
- Certified Mold Inspector 11343
Education
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2018
Gavin Greco
Staff Scientist
Mr. Greco is a staff scientist with diverse experience across many different sites in Florida. His experience includes groundwater and soil sample collection, well installation and abandonment oversight, well installation and abandonment by hand, episodic remediation events, operation and maintenance of air sparge/soil vapor extraction systems, operation and maintenance of dual-phase extraction systems, operation and maintenance of biosparge systems, oversight of source removal activities, and oversight of remedial action construction.
Experience
Environmental Risk Management – Fort Myers- Phase I / II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Site/Contamination Assessments
- State-Funded Cleanup Program Sites
- Well Drilling oversight and testing
- Geoprobe / Direct-Push Technology (DPT) oversight
- Air, Water and Soil Sampling
- Site Mapping and Field Reconnaissance
Certifications
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certified & 8-hour refresher training.
- FSESCI Stormwater Certification
Education
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, 2021
Shannon Gaul
Staff Scientist
Shannon’s experience includes an emphasis on risk assessments and soil/groundwater sampling in association with contamination assessments at a broad range of sites throughout Florida. Her responsibilities at ERMI include mid-level field technician tasks, site sampling and oversight, and field lithology. She has been directly involved in multiple PRP cleanup-site projects.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified & 8-hour refresher training.
- FSESCI Stormwater Certification
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Environmental Science and Conservation / Emphasis in Natural and Physical Sciences
Erik Van Dyke
Staff Scientist
Prior to joining ERMI, Mr. Van Dyke gained experience in fishery and water parameter sampling with FWC. His experience at ERMI includes oversight of various subcontractors, soil and groundwater sampling, lithology classifications, system startups, operations and maintenance of systems, source removal, and maintaining clear and positive communications. Erik’s diverse responsibilities in the field have extended to tasks ranging from Phase II ESAs to the Operation and Maintenance of Biosparge Remediation Systems.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified & 8-hour refresher training
- AHERA Accredited Asbestos Inspector
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Joseph Neilsen
Staff Scientist
Mr. Neilsen is a Staff Scientist with an extensive background in Natural Hazards & Catastrophes —which brings a unique perspective to ERMI’s services within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP).
Mr. Neilsen’s remediation experience includes the following: soil and groundwater assessment, soil extraction, Air Sparge (AS), Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), biosparging, Multi-phase Extraction (MPE), bioremediation, chemical oxidation, hydraulic containment, free product recovery and treatment and Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM). Mr. Neilsen collects data on active remediation sites that are utilized to generate Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Reports.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified & 8-hour refresher training
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
- Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector #52407
EDUCATION
The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences
Masters of Professional Science in Natural Hazards & Catastrophes, Anthropogenic & Climatic
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers
Bachelors of Science in Marine Science
Charles Gray
Staff Scientist
Mr. Gray is a staff scientist with professional experience in Petroleum Restoration Project (PRP) site assessments and remediation investigations. His associated experience includes soil and groundwater assessment, soil excavation, Air Sparge (AS) and Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), multi-phase extraction (MPE), biosparge, and natural attenuation monitoring (NAM). Among other tasks, Charles compiles field observations and collects laboratory samples that not only help project managers monitor the progress of site cleanup, but also help optimize system operating parameters.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Stacey Summers
Accounting Supervisor
Chrisey Gala
Administrative Assistant
Breanna Gallagher
Staff Engineer
Ms. Gallagher’s experience includes quality control and assistance on site assessment and remediation projects, evaluation of data and preparation of remediation documents such as pilot test plans, operation and maintenance (O&M) reports, and remedial action plans (RAPs). Ms. Gallagher field experience includes soil, air, and groundwater sampling, Remedial Action Construction (RAC) oversight, pilot testing (PT), remedial systems startup, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). During her senior year of study, Ms. Gallagher worked as an engineering intern at ERMI, gaining valuable experience in petroleum assessment and remediation.
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuerswith First Aid
EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2023