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Environment2025ROI-NJ present the ROI Influencers: Environment 2025

ROI-NJ present the ROI Influencers: Environment 2025

New Jersey has long been a leader in environmental innovation and sustainability, making meaningful progress in addressing climate change, conserving natural resources, and promoting green development. Recent initiatives such as the revitalization of urban green spaces, the implementation of sustainable land use policies, and innovative efforts to reduce industrial emissions exemplify the state’s ongoing commitment to ecological stewardship. The state’s diverse landscapes, from coastal beaches to forests and urban centers, continue to require thoughtful, proactive management to preserve their beauty and functionality for future generations.

This year, we are proud to recognize the top influencers in New Jersey’s environmental sector. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact through efforts like advancing clean energy solutions, promoting eco-friendly real estate development, and championing ecological justice initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in access to clean air and water.

Their work on recent projects, including the integration of green infrastructure in urban redevelopment and the expansion of environmentally conscious real estate practices, has helped shape the future of environmental policy and practice across the state. These leaders are not only champions of ecological preservation but also pioneers committed to building a more sustainable, resilient New Jersey.

By honoring these distinguished influencers, we celebrate their significant contributions to a healthier environment and inspire ongoing efforts to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Their leadership is vital as New Jersey moves toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

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ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Christopher Alviggi

Christopher Alviggi Environmental Practice Group Leader NFP A leader in environmental insurance, Alviggi specializes in remediation and redevelopment of complex, environmentally challenged assets, helping clients manage risk while advancing sustainable property solutions.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Agnes Antonian

Agnes Antonian Partner Fox Rothschild As chair of Connell Foley’s Environmental Law Practice, Antonian guides clients through complex litigation and land use matters, offering strategic counsel across the full spectrum of environmental law.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Kevin Boswell

Kevin Boswell President and CEO Boswell Inc. President of Boswell Engineering, Boswell oversees multidisciplinary projects in transportation, water and wastewater systems, and environmental design, continuing his firm’s legacy of innovation and technical excellence.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — John Brennan

John Brennan Senior Vice President J.S. Held Brennan directs multidisciplinary teams on complex remediation projects governed by RCRA, ISRA, CERCLA, Brownfields, and UST regulations, providing strategic oversight, technical execution, and regulatory guidance for challenging soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion cases.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Philip Brilliant

Philip Brilliant Owner Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC Brilliant, a Rutgers graduate and founding member of the NJ Site Remediation Licensing Board, is recognized for advancing environmental excellence, sustainable solutions, and the restoration of New Jersey’s natural resources.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dr. Barbara Brummer

Dr. Barbara Brummer New Jersey State Director The Nature Conservatory As state director of The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, Brummer champions conservation efforts that protect natural lands, safeguard waterways, and strengthen climate resilience across the state.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Ray Cantor

Ray Cantor Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) As deputy chief governmental affairs officer at NJBIA, Cantor leads advocacy on environmental and energy issues. A seasoned attorney, he brings decades of legislative and executive experience to advancing policies...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Robert Carvalho

Robert Carvalho President and CEO EAI, Inc. Carvalho, a Certified Professional Geologist, oversees EAI’s operations and technical projects, managing teams to ensure quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction. He brings over 30 years of experience directing environmental projects across diverse sectors.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Lahbib Chibani, Ph.D., P.E.

Lahbib Chibani, Ph.D., P.E. President Sadat Associates, Inc. President of Sadat Associates, Chibani is a veteran environmental engineer with expertise spanning solid and hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and site planning. He has led numerous complex infrastructure and environmental management projects across New Jersey.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Jennifer Coffey

Jennifer Coffey Executive Director Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) As executive director of ANJEC, Coffey has been a driving force for New Jersey’s clean energy transition and sustainability initiatives, leading landmark efforts like the state’s 2020 ban on single-use plastics to combat...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Gary Dahms, PE, PP

Gary Dahms, PE, PP Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board T&M Associates Chair and CEO of T&M Associates, Dahms is a respected leader in engineering, environmental, and technical services. Dedicated to advancing business and education, he also serves as president of the...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Steven M. Dalton

Steven M. Dalton Shareholder, Attorney Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Shareholders at Giordano Halleran & Ciesla, Gross and Dalton lead a premier environmental law practice, guiding clients through complex permitting, litigation, and remediation matters with a deep understanding of state and federal environmental regulations.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Martha N. Donovan

Martha N. Donovan Member, Co-Chair of the Environmental Law Group Norris McLaughlin & Marcus Co-chairs of Norris McLaughlin’s Environmental Law Group, Donovan and Hogan bring decades of experience in remediation, litigation, and regulatory compliance, representing clients across sectors in complex environmental property, toxic tort,...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Craig Durand, CHMM, LSRP

Craig Durand, CHMM, LSRP President TTI Environmental, Inc. President of TTI Environmental, Durand is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager known for expertise in remediation, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. A Rutgers graduate, he’s an active industry leader and frequent panelist on environmental best practices.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — David B. Farer

David B. Farer Partner / Co-Chair, Environmental Department Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP Farer, a nationally recognized environmental lawyer and past President of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, specializes in the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties and advises on the environmental...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Rodger Ferguson, LSRP

Rodger Ferguson, LSRP President PennJersey Environmental Consulting As president of PennJersey Environmental Consulting, Ferguson applies deep regulatory knowledge and technical expertise to high-profile remediation projects, delivering innovative solutions grounded in science and guided by decades of hands-on environmental consulting experience.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — David Glass

David Glass Partner CLB Partners, LLC Partner at CLB Partners and former DEP deputy commissioner, Glass brings extensive experience in environmental policy and regulatory strategy, having overseen major projects including $380 million in post-Sandy resiliency and infrastructure initiatives.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — David Gockel

David Gockel President and CEO Langan Engineering & Environmental Services As president and CEO of Langan, Gockel has driven remarkable growth, expanding the firm from 250 to over 1,500 employees and from seven offices to more than 35, positioning Langan among the nation’s top...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez Director of Climate Action + Innovation / Chief Sustainability Officer City of Hoboken As Hoboken’s chief sustainability officer, Gonzalez leads the city’s Department of Climate Action & Innovation, developing forward-looking strategies to address flooding, resiliency, and climate change in one of New...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Michael J. Gross

MichaelJ. Gross Shareholder, Chair of the Environmental Law Practice Area Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Shareholders at Giordano Halleran & Ciesla, Gross and Dalton lead a premier environmental law practice, guiding clients through complex permitting, litigation, and remediation matters with a deep understanding of state...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Christine Guhl-Sadovy

Christine Guhl-Sadovy President NJ Board of Public Utilities As president of the N.J. Board of Public Utilities, Guhl-Sadovy has shown steady leadership, balancing the needs of ratepayers and businesses while advancing the state’s clean energy and utility modernization goals.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dennis Hart

Dennis Hart Executive Director Chemistry Council of New Jersey Executive director of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey, Hart brings over 40 years of experience in environmental policy and infrastructure, including senior roles at the DEP and the N.J. Environmental Infrastructure Trust.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Edd Hogan

Edd Hogan Member and Attorney Norris McLaughlin & Marcus Co-chairs of Norris McLaughlin’s Environmental Law Group, Donovan and Hogan bring decades of experience in remediation, litigation, and regulatory compliance, representing clients across sectors in complex environmental property, toxic tort, and redevelopment matters.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson Executive Vice President Dewberry As president of Dewberry’s Northeast division, Johnson oversees operations across seven regional business units, applying more than four decades of engineering and management expertise to drive growth and excellence across the firm.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Peter Kasabach

Peter Kasabach Executive Director New Jersey Future Executive director of New Jersey Future, Kasabach leads statewide efforts to promote equitable growth, redevelopment, and sustainable infrastructure that strengthen communities and protect natural resources.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dan Kennedy

Dan Kennedy CEO New Jersey Chapter NAIOP CEO of NAIOP New Jersey, Kennedy champions smart, sustainable development across the state, helping the commercial real estate industry integrate environmental responsibility and forward-thinking design into every project.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Lanny S. Kurzweil

Lanny S. Kurzweil Partner McCarter & English, LLP A partner at McCarter & English, Kurzweil is an experienced environmental litigator handling complex Superfund, Spill Act, and groundwater contamination cases across multiple jurisdictions and large-scale remediation sites.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dr. Lauren Madden

Dr. Lauren Madden Professor The College of New Jersey A professor at The College of New Jersey, Madden advances environmental literacy through education, preparing future teachers to integrate sustainability and climate change into science curricula statewide.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Bob Martin

Bob Martin Managing Director Christie 55 Solutions LLC Managing director at Christie 55 Solutions and former DEP commissioner, Martin is widely regarded for his expertise in environmental and land use policy, advising organizations on complex regulatory and sustainability challenges.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Mark McDonough

Mark McDonough President New Jersey American Water President of New Jersey American Water, McDonough leads the state’s largest water utility, overseeing infrastructure modernization while ensuring environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management across communities.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Eric Miller

Eric Miller Executive Director New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy As executive director of the Governor’s Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, Miller drives state climate and sustainability initiatives, building on his leadership in clean...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Heidi Minuskin

Heidi Minuskin Partner and Co-Chair Environmental Practice Group at Schenck Price Smith & King LLP Co-chair of Schenck, Price, Smith & King’s Environmental Law Practice, Minuskin advises on Superfund, brownfields, and regulatory compliance matters, guiding clients through complex remediation, permitting, and redevelopment challenges.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Azeez Mohammed

Azeez Mohammed President and CEO Reworld Waste Mohammed brings extensive experience in technology, finance, and operations across 27 industry segments, including solar, wind, hydrogen, and electric vehicle infrastructure, positioning him to lead innovative, sustainable solutions at the intersection of business and clean energy.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Valerie Montecalvo

Valerie Montecalvo President Bayshore Recycling Montecalvo leads New Jersey’s largest and most diversified recycling facility, processing materials from concrete to electronics. She drives the company’s goal of 100% green operations powered entirely by renewable energy, advancing sustainability across the state.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Michael J. Novak, LSRP

Michael J. Novak, LSRP Senior Vice President J.S. Held Novak has over 35 years of experience overseeing environmental due diligence and remediation projects for industrial, commercial, and mixed-use properties, ensuring compliance and sustainable environmental outcomes.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Doug O’Malley

Doug O'Malley State Director Environment America O’Malley is a recognized thought leader advancing New Jersey’s clean energy economy through offshore wind, solar, and efficiency programs, advocating for electric vehicles, fossil fuel opposition, and state participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Rob Pollock

Rob Pollock Senior Director - Environmental Projects PSE&G Pollock spearheads numerous initiatives at PSEG and serves as chair of the New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Project, leading efforts in environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainable energy across the state.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — PeterJ. Postorino

PeterJ. Postorino President AWT Environmental Services, Inc. Postorino co-leads AWT Environmental Services, a regional site remediation firm acquired from his father in 1993, overseeing operations and projects that provide innovative environmental solutions throughout New Jersey.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Ed Postosnak

Ed Postosnak Executive Director League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Potosnak guides the League of Conservation Voters in building political power to protect people and the planet, leveraging detailed research to shape environmental policy and advocacy initiatives across New Jersey.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Anjuli Ramos-Busot

Anjuli Ramos-Busot Director Sierra Club, New Jersey Chapter Ramos-Busot leads New Jersey’s Sierra Club chapter of over 20,000 members, promoting responsible ecosystem use and educating the public on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Laure Resplandy

Laure Resplandy Associate Professor of Geosciences and the High Meadows Environmental Institute Princeton University Resplandy is a climate scientist and ocean modeler whose research on carbon fate, ocean oxygen response, and heat storage informs fundamental understanding of climate change and the ocean’s role in...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Donald W. Richardson

Donald W. Richardson President EWMA Richardson is a veteran environmental consultant specializing in risk management, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment, with over 25 years of experience in soil, vapor, ecological, and groundwater projects.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Andrew B. Robins

Andrew B. Robins Chair, Environmental Law Practice Group Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Robins advises clients on environmental and brownfield matters, including compliance, redevelopment, litigation, and risk analysis, leveraging extensive expertise in solid and hazardous waste regulations.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — David Robinson

David Robinson Professor Department of Environmental Sciences, Rutgers University Robinson, a distinguished Rutgers professor, researches applied climate science focused on New Jersey, including climate dynamics, change, and the impacts of global snow cover on regional environments

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Mark Roman

Mark Roman President Envision Environmental, Inc. Roman brings nearly four decades of environmental consulting experience, guiding due diligence, liability assessments, site investigations, and remedial actions for acquisitions, mergers, and complex environmental projects.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Anthony Russo

Anthony Russo President Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) Russo leads CIANJ, ensuring New Jersey businesses prioritize sustainability while supporting initiatives that integrate environmental responsibility across industries and community programs.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dibs Sarkar

Dibs Sarkar Professor Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology Sarkar leads Stevens’ new Center for Sustainability, fostering interdisciplinary research and solutions to environmental challenges through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — John Sartor, PE

John Sartor, PE President and CEO Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor (PS&S) Sartor brings 30+ years of experience in environmental, site/civil, and geotechnical engineering, integrating real estate and construction management expertise to deliver high-profile, large-scale mixed-use and development projects across the Northeast.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Mindy Sayres, PG, LSRP

Mindy Sayres, PG, LSRP Principal GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Sayres leads GZA’s Northern New Jersey office, managing multidisciplinary teams on complex planning, environmental, engineering, and water resources projects, delivering innovative solutions for clients across varied sectors.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Joseph Seebode

Joseph Seebode Deputy District Engineer and Chief of Programs and Project Management US Army Corps of Engineers Seebode manages major civil works and military construction programs across New Jersey, New York, and Greenland, drawing on a nearly 40-year career in engineering, environmental restoration, water...

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Steven T. Senior

Steven T. Senior Partner Riker Danzig LLP Senior is an expert in regulatory and transactional environmental matters, including brownfields redevelopment, site remediation, permitting, due diligence, and enforcement defense, advising a diverse range of industries and businesses on complex compliance and legal issues.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Kenneth J. Sheehan

Kenneth J. Sheehan Partner Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP Ken Sheehan provides strategic guidance in energy, water, clean energy, and solid waste matters, offering deep expertise across legislative, regulatory, and litigation issues in both public and private sectors.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Bill Sheehan

Bill Sheehan Captain Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. Sheehan has led Hackensack Riverkeeper since 1997 and is a founding member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, an international network of over 300 clean water advocates protecting waterways worldwide.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Matthew Skidmore

Matthew Skidmore CEO CS Energy Skidmore has led Edison-based CS Energy since 2010, combining management experience with hands-on oversight of construction, design consultants, subcontractors, and complex projects across multiple industries and geographies.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — State Senator Bob Smith

State Senator Bob Smith State Senator NJ Legislature Senator Smith leads New Jersey’s Senate Environment Committee, wielding significant influence on state environmental policy and legislation.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Michael St. Pierre

Michael St. Pierre President SESI Consulting Engineers St. Pierre has worked in the civil engineering field for more than 35 years, specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering – while leading a company that is leader in brownfield redevelopment projects and stormwater management issues.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Tracy Straka

Tracy Straka Executive Vice President CREAMER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Straka serves as an environmental advisor to business and construction trade groups and chairs the Environmental Business Council, New Jersey’s largest environmental trade association, shaping policy and sustainability practices across the industry.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Brian Sudler

Brian Sudler Principal Sudler Companies Sudler and his company are pioneers in sustainable concrete solutions, addressing the environmental impact of concrete, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas contributors.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Bill Sullivan

Bill Sullivan Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s environmental group Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Sullivan represents private developers on major land use, redevelopment, energy infrastructure, permitting, and site remediation projects across northern New Jersey, combining legal expertise with strategic environmental guidance.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Preethy Thangaraj

Preethy Thangaraj Deputy Director New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy Thangaraj advises the governor on clean energy and sustainability initiatives, advancing New Jersey’s transition toward a greener economy through policy, strategy, and inter-agency collaboration.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Dennis Toft

Dennis Toft Chair Environmental Department Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi Toft is a leading New Jersey brownfields redevelopment expert, instrumental in developing the Site Remediation Reform Act and serving on numerous state environmental workgroups and agencies.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Amy Tuininga

Amy Tuininga Associate Dean for Research and Partnerships, College of Science and Mathematics Montclair State University Tuininga builds partnerships across academia, government, corporations, and communities to tackle sustainability challenges and foster collaborative solutions.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Thomas Uzzo

Thomas Uzzo President Whitestone Associates, Inc. Uzzo leads Whitestone Associates, providing integrated environmental, geotechnical, construction, and building evaluation services to a diverse client base, including corporations, law firms, developers, and government agencies.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — John G. Valeri Jr.

John G. Valeri Jr. MEMBER, CHAIR, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Valeri brings 30+ years of experience navigating state and federal environmental laws, permitting, and approvals for complex projects, and has served nearly a decade on the DEP Clean Air Council.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Joris Veldhoven

Joris Veldhoven CEO Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Veldhoven leads Atlantic Shores, New Jersey’s premier offshore wind energy company, ensuring sustainable green energy development with careful attention to environmental stewardship.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Jim Waltman

Jim Waltman Executive Director The Watershed Institute Waltman heads The Watershed Institute, advancing clean, safe, and healthy waterways in central New Jersey through conservation, advocacy, scientific research, and education.

ROI Influencers: Environment 2025 — Jayne Warne

Jayne Warne President Matrix New World Engineering, Inc Warne co-founded Matrix New World Engineering in 1990, growing it into a leading engineering and environmental services firm while advocating for greater inclusion of women in the technical engineering industry.

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