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. 

Raymond Minarovic, Vice Chair
RMS Environmental LLC
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BOARD
​Paul Anthony 
​IBEW Local 375​

John Beaupre  
​Whitman

Rose Chapello
Carbon Engineering 

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​

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

Hazem Hijazi
Synergy Environmental 

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. ​

​Kaitlyn Howells
Knoll

Murtaza Jaffer
EBC Printing

​Nate Kline
Infradapt & GEMMLV

Tori Morgan
Entech Engineering 

Julie O'Brien
Air Products

• Ms. O'Brien is the Sustainability Director at Air Products where she develops and implements programs aligned with the company's sustainability objectives to grow responsibly; conserve resources and reduce environmental footprints; and care for employees, customers and communities. She also leads the review and reporting of the company’s sustainability performance and responds to key stakeholders on sustainability matters.
• Ms. O'Brien has over 30 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry including work in operations; process engineering; environmental, health and safety; and sustainability.
• Ms. O’Brien holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an M.S. in civil and environmental engineering from Lehigh University.

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.

Michael Pauzano
CleanEarth

James Policelli
James M. Policelli, P.E.

• James is a professional engineer who has specialized in energy and environmental engineering including compliance, permit applications, emission calculations, remedial design and climate considerations

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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.

Charles Winslow
GHD Inc.