MEET OUR EXPERTS

OFFICERS

Michael Gibson, Chair
Ondra-Huyett

• Design and build energy solutions for new buildings or additions.
• Procure any and all rebates or funding relating to energy efficiency for building construction. 

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​Paul Anthony 
​IBEW Local Union 375​

John Beaupre  
​Whitman

Holly Shoup-Bruch
ARM Group LLC

• Ms. Holly L. Shoup-Bruch, Esq, QEP is a Senior Project Manager and Director of Air Quality and Regulatory Compliance Services with ARM Group LLC. 
• Ms. Shoup-Bruch has more than 17 years professional experience in the environmental field along with several years of legal practice experience as a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
• Ms. Shoup-Bruch specializes in environmental permitting and compliance including air quality, stormwater NPDES, pollution prevention plans, chemical reporting, and hazardous waste management.

Elisabeth Cichonski
D'Huy Engineering​

Bernadette Comfort
Novak Strategic Advisors

Shannon Crooker
The Sustainable Energy Fund

Mark Emswiler
Wilmer R. Schultz, Inc.
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Frank Facchiano
The Chamber

Amir Famili
Allentown West Rotary Club

Kevin Frederick
Lehigh County Conservation District

• Erosion and sediment control practices for earth moving activities associated with construction sites
• Stormwater management solutions for existing and proposed developments
• Stormwater management solutions for municipalities
• Stormwater regulations associated with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits

Lou Fromm
Fromm Electric

• Understanding about/resources for analyses of energy efficiencies for electrical, power, lighting and lighting control applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge base of utility rebate programs and opportunities.
• Broad experience in assistance with energy-savings solutions, all contributing towards sustainability objectives.

Liesel Gross
Lehigh County Authority

• Regional approaches to water and sewer system management.
• Watershed protection & water resource management.
• Infrastructure management.

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John Hayes 
New Tripoli Bank

Brian Hillard
Bethlehem’s Environmental Advisory Council​
Technical specialist for the Sustainable Energy Fund, specializing in energy auditing, emissions calculations, and energy efficiency and renewable energy.

• In addition, Brian is a member of the Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council, actively contributing to their climate action planning and other environmental issues. Brian is also active in many other organizations.
• Co-Chairs the Lehigh Valley Sierra Club group and serving as president of S.T.A.R. – Serving To Aid & Restore, and non-profit dedicated to providing basic needs for homeless and low-income persons.

Tinku Khanwalkar
AVK Counsel, PLLC

Bill McGee
Insulators and Asbestos Local 23
 
Brett Milburn
Langan

​Christine Mildner
Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

Raymond Minarovic Jr
Comstock Environmental​

Andy Montero, Sr.
Constellation Energy

​Jey Newswanger
​Elk Environmental Services

Julie O'Brien
Air Products

Steve Ohrwaschel
Coventry Environmental, Inc.

• Mr. Ohrwaschel has been working in the environmental construction industry for over 35 years, most of that time dedicated to the management of environmental remediation projects.
• Received a Bachelor of Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1983. In addition to his degree, he is a Registered Environmental Manager, Registered Environmental Property Assessor and possesses various industry certifications, including state tank handling licenses in PA , DE, MD and NJ.
• Has published an article with Columbia University on the management of underground storage tanks.

James Policelli
James M. Policelli, P.E.

Kalyna Procyk ​
​Muhlenberg College

James Rouland
PPL Corporation

• Jim is the Regulatory Policy Manager for PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, managing communications and filings with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, development of company strategy, and interacting with internal and external stakeholders concerning a bevy of topics.
• He’s worked for PPL since 2005 in various capacities including Environmental Auditor, Climate Change Professional, and Supervisor of Energy Procurement.
• Jim graduated from Albright College in 2005 with a B.A. in Environmental Policy, B.S. in Environmental Science, and a Minor in Pre-law. He also earned an MBA from University of Phoenix in 2008.

Robert Sax
PA Department of Environmental Protection

Dieter Scheel
Sustainable Waste Solutions

Neil Schroder
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Ray Scuderi
Crayola

Tom Whildin
SpruceIT
 
Charles Winslow
GHD Inc.

Brink Young
Synergy Environmental

• Mr. Young manages all of the Marketing, Sales, Risk Management and Health & Safety for Synergy Environmental.
• Mr. Young has over 29 years’ experience selling products and services to business owners and high-level executives. He previously served as Risk Manager for several large Environmental Companies and has provided oversite and guidance for various general liability, property & pollution claims. He has created and managed long term relationships with Fortune 1000 companies, providing pollution cleanup, emergency response, remediation, risk management and environmental consulting services.
• Mr. Young is a Member of the Association of Corporate Growth, New York Chapter (ACG – NY); the International Council of Shopping Centers – Philadelphia Chapter (ICSC); National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP – Philadelphia Chapter) & the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).