Key Personnel

Founder and president of Environmental Risk Management, Inc. 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.

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Experience

President, Environmental Risk Management, Inc.

• 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.

Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc. – Naples, Florida

• 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.

University of Florida, Graduate Program, Teacher’s Assistant

• Taught Physical Geography, Aerial Photographic Interpretation and Remote Sensing courses. Developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) tutorial package for the University of Florida.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

• Bureaus of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Regulatory Affairs.

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Certifications

• Licensed Environmental Professional

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Education

State University Of New York, Geneseo, NYB.A. Physical Geography & Environmental Science, 1988 University of Florida, Gainesville, FLM.S. Climatology, Environmental Science, & Hydrology, 1990 CONTACT STEVE 

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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Licenses

• State of Florida Licensed Professional Geologist #2664

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Education

University of Mississippi, Oxford, MSBachelor of Science in Geology, 2004

CONTACT

 

Throughout his professional career, Mr. Terwilliger has been involved with all aspects of various projects, from performing various sampling protocols to planning, budgeting, reporting and project management.  Mr. Terwilliger’s experience includes model development, regulatory compliance, due diligence, assessment and remediation of contaminated sites. He has managed the regulatory compliance of more than 15 sites in South Carolina and currently manages approximately 20 projects in Florida.

With hundreds of signed and sealed documents under Mr. Terwilliger’s direct supervision as a Florida-licensed professional engineer since 2001, his design and oversight experience has included the full spectrum of assessment and remediation requirements, including remedial action plans, modification designs, excavation and system construction oversight, natural attenuation monitoring plans and no further action (NFA) requests.  With this breadth of experience, he has achieved NFA status for more than 130 contamination releases.

His responsibilities at ERMI include: Project management, upper-level technical report writing, remedial design, report review, data interpretation, client communications, scheduling and management of personnel, contracting and training.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc.- Tampa

• Phase I / II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Site Assessments
• Tank Closure Assessments
• Fuel System Closure Assessments
• State-Funded Cleanup Program Sites
• Pilot Testing & Remediation Design and Implementation
• Well Drilling and Design
• Natural Attenuation Monitoring
• Brownfields Sites Assessment & Remediation

ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

• Southwest Florida Water Management District Project Manager
• Principal Engineer
• Portfolio Manager and Engineer-of-Record - Petroleum and Agriculture Sites, Florida Petroleum Cleanup Program Sites
• Client Development Manager
• Location Leader
• Maintain office programs, Health & Safety, Sustainability

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Erosion, & Sedimentation Control Inspector
• Hazardous Waste Permit Writers' Certification
• Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Training

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Licenses

• Professional Engineer, State of Florida, 2001

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Education

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SCB.S. Engineering Chemical Engineering, 1996

University of South Florida, Tampa, FLM.S. Environmental Engineering, 2006 

CONTACT TIM

As a graduate from the Florida Gulf Coast University in 2007, Mrs. Campbell started her professional career with Environmental Risk Management, Inc.  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.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc. - 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

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Certifications

• Licensed Environmental Professional

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Minor in Environmental Education, 2007 

CONTACT AMY

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’s 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.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc. – Fort Myers

• Phase I and Phase II ESAs
• 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

Laurel Environmental Associates

• 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

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Certifications

• Licensed Environmental Professional
• OSHA 40-Hour Certified
• NYSDOL Certified Air Monitor Technician

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Education

SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
B.S. Environmental Sciences Planning, 2013  

CONTACT JON

Mr. Kramer is a graduate from the Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2016. Since his time at Environmental Risk Management, Inc., Mr. Kramer has integrated his education and knowledge in ERMI’s risk management and due diligence consulting. His responsibilities at ERMI include: Understanding and abiding by Florida Department of Environmental Protections (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to field operations (i.e., groundwater and soil sample collection); American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements, technical report writing, data interpretation and project support.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Biology concentrated in Ecological and Organismal Sciences, 2016 

As an Environmental Scientist, Mr. Lawson has extensive experience in providing environmental due diligence consulting and industrial hygiene services since 2010. Mr. Lawson specializes in Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), asbestos-containing material (ACM) surveys, asbestos abatement planning and reporting, indoor air quality/mold assessments, lead paint surveys, mold remediation, contaminated site assessment, employee exposure monitoring and health and safety focused facility audits. His consulting experience includes: conducting environmental assessments, groundwater and soil sampling, air quality and mold investigations, moisture mapping, mold remediation oversight, health and safety facility audits, project management and technical report compositions.

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Certifications

• Licensed Environmental Professional
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• AHERA Asbestos: Inspector, Certificate No. 120033-2295
• AHERA Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Certificate No. RTS020918SI-01
• Florida Licensed Mold Assessor: MRSA2597

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Education

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science, 2010 

CONTACT JAMES

Mr. Reece graduated from the Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies in 2015.  His experience includes an emphasis on contamination assessments and remediation Operation and Maintenance (O&M). His responsibilities at ERMI include upper-level field technician, site sampling and oversight, field lithology, client relations and training.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc. – Fort Myers

• Site/Contamination Assessments
• Remediation Construction and 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

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University. Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2015 

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.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc. – 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

Pangean- CMD - Woodstock, GA

• Subsurface Soil and Groundwater Investigations
• Remediation Construction and O&M
• Pilot Testing

IAG – Hollywood, FL

• Miami River Dredging Project Oversight
• Auto Sampler Operator
• Surface Water and Sediment Sampling
• Localization and Soil Sampling using Global-Positioning System (GPS)

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Certifications

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certified
• UFL TREEO Groundwater Sampling SOP Course
• NIOSH-582 Asbestos Sampling Certificate
• Certified Mold Inspector 11343

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Education

Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2018 

Mr. Kohler graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies in 2016. 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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2016 

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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2017

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.

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Experience

Environmental Risk Management, Inc. – 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

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Certifications

• Engineer Intern Certificate
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate Certified (#47982)
• Stormwater Management Inspector (#31225)

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Education

 2018 Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 20182018 Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 20182004 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 2004 

Mr. Wise is an Environmental Engineering student at Florida Gulf Coast University, with an anticipated graduation date in 2020. His experiences include data analysis, site surveying and groundwater sampling related to contamination assessment. His responsibilities at ERMI include drafting figures for reports, site sampling, internal research, hydraulic analysis and training.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 

anticipated graduation 2020

 

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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, 2018

Mr. Roux graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology in 2016. 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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Geology, 2016

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.

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Certifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified

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Education

Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, 2018

Mrs. Cioban joined Environmental Risk Management, Inc. in 2005 and has over 30 years of experience in all areas of finance and administration with increasing levels of responsibility during her career. Her current duties include all aspects of daily operations. Overseeing revenue policies and procedures which include accounts payable and receivable, payroll, as well as a variety of human resource duties, workers compensation and insurances. Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data and identifying solutions. She assists with client relations, qualifying subcontractors, report editing and publishing, project support and analysis. Mrs. Cioban develops administrative staff by providing information and experiential growth opportunities.

Mrs. Richardson-Rude joined Environmental Risk Management, Inc. in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience in administration and finance related fields in addition to I.T. support services. Her current duties include accounts payable and receivable, computer installation, software, hardware, maintenance and repair. She assists with report editing and publishing, along with project support, as well as other aspects of daily operations.

Mrs. Pearce joined Environmental Risk Management, Inc. in 2018 with over 30 years of experience in various administrative roles. Her duties include providing administrative, executive and personal support to the President. She also assists with a variety of human resource and marketing duties. Mrs. Pearce works with the Administrative Team as it relates to all other aspects of daily operations.