Barry Skoultchi, P.E. CEO / President

Mr. Skoultchi is an officer of the firm with over 23 years of experience in positions of authority in the environmental and engineering field; 22 years with Whitman. He has provided expert testimony on various matters and coordinated numerous environmental investigations, design and remedial action projects, including UST, indoor air quality, soil and ground water remediation and others. His current responsibilities include overall management of the firm and plotting out the firm’s future direction and vision. Mr. Skoultchi holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. He maintains memberships in the American Academy of Environmental Engineers; American Institute of Chemical Engineers; Air & Waste Management Association; Environmental Business Association of New Jersey; and Water Environment Federation. Click here for Mr. Skoultchi’s full resume.

Todd Gerber, P.G. COO / Executive Vice President

Mr. Gerber is an officer of the firm and has more than 21 years experience at Whitman in the environmental engineering field. He has managed numerous UST removals and other engineering projects, including those involving soils and civil engineering issues. As COO, he is responsible for contract negotiations and internal operation of the firm. Mr. Gerber holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Geology, is a licensed Professional Geologist in the states of Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and an NJDEP Certified Cleanup Star. He maintains memberships in the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and the Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers. In 2009, Mr. Gerber was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Gerber’s full resume.

Michael Sylvester Vice President Business Development and Marketing

Mr. Sylvester has over 19 years of public/private sector experience in the environmental industry and is recognized on both National and State levels as a leader in Brownfields. Mr. Sylvester provides technical, financial and strategic consultation on matters involving environmental investigations, remediation and redevelopment of commercial and industrial properties and has extensive experience in obtaining financing and grants for development projects, especially those with environmental issues. He is responsible for all corporate business development and marketing strategies, programs and efforts. He is also responsible for all budgets, forecasts and corporate goals as well as general business development and strategic planning. Mr. Sylvester holds a B.A. in business administration and marketing from Upsala College and is licensed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. He maintains membership in the National Brownfield Association (NBA). Click here for Mr. Sylvester’s full resume.

Environmental

Ira Whitman, Ph.D., P.E. Principal

Dr. Whitman is a recognized expert on site remediation and on compliance with ISRA, the New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act. He serves on the Site Remediation Advisory Committee, a group established to assist NJDEP in implementing its site remediation activities. Dr. Whitman has served in an expert capacity on numerous cases involving environmental compliance and litigation. He has prepared expert reports and testimony involving ground water and soil contamination, site redevelopment, and a wide variety of regulatory and legal matters. Dr. Whitman is an authority on Brownfield site redevelopment. He has prepared numerous articles and presentations on the subject, and has lectured extensively on the restoration of urban properties. Dr. Whitman received his B.C.E. in Civil Engineering from The Cooper Union; his MS from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn; and his Ph.D., in Environmental Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in seven (7) states, and is a Diplomate with the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.  In 2009, Dr. Whitman was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Dr. Whitman’s full resume.

Richard Britton, P.G. Vice President Site Investigation Services

Mr. Britton has more than 20 years of experience in the environmental engineering field. He provides expert testimony on a variety of matters including environmental issues. He is a recognized leader in the management, technical oversight, and performance of a broad variety of environmental compliance programs for public and private clients. Areas of expertise include design and implementation of soils and ground water remedial investigations, feasibility studies, corrective action initiatives and hydrogeologic site characterizations. Mr. Britton is known in the industry for his expertise in evaluating and understanding environmental contamination issues in complex geologic settings. He holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and a B.S. in Geology and Chemistry. In addition, he is a Registered Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Tennessee and an NJDEP Certified Cleanup Star. He maintains memberships in the Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers; Association of Engineering Geologists; Geological Association of New Jersey; American Chemical Society; and American Institute of Professional Geologists. In 2009, Mr. Britton was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Britton’s full resume.

David Robinson Senior Vice President

Mr. Robinson has more than 18 years of experience in the environmental and chemical fields, including implementation of in situ advanced technologies, due diligence in support of insurance/real estate development projects, program management, environmental laboratory management, chemical treatment of hazardous wastes, technology development, methods development, quality control/quality assurance, and sales and marketing. Mr. Robinson is a recognized leader in the environmental field and in the successful application of innovative technologies on complex contaminated sites. He holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Chemistry and maintains membership in the American Chemical Society and International Society of Environmental Forensic Chemistry. In 2009, Mr. Robinson was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Robinson’s full resume.

Michael Metlitz Director of Environmental Compliance

Mr. Metlitz has over 20 years of experience in the environmental engineering field, including air compliance and permitting projects for industrial facilities, environmental health and safety issues, and Right-to-know surveys. He is responsible for ensuring that all Whitman staff are current on environmental laws and policy changes. In addition, as a former NJDEP Case Manager he managed over 40 ECRA projects, several of which were multi-million dollar cleanup liability situations. He holds an M.S. in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He maintains membership in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers New Jersey Section. In 2009, Mr. Metlitz was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Metlitz’s full resume.

Edward Sullivan, P.G. Director of Hydrogeology

Mr. Sullivan has over 20 years of experience in the environmental industry. He manages complex remedial investigations, hydrogeologic investigations, and remedial actions. Mr. Sullivan is involved in many site cleanups where innovative in-situ remedial technologies are used to remediate contaminated soil and ground water projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region. He is also recognized as an expert witness and provides expert testimony on an assortment of environmental matters. He has completed Graduate Studies in Hydrogeology and Environmental Science and holds a B.A. in Geology. He is a Registered Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania and Tennessee and holds an Associate in Risk Management Certification. Mr. Sullivan maintains membership in the National Ground Water Association. In 2009, Mr. Metlitz was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Sullivan’s full resume.

Edward J. Huss, Jr., P.E. Program Manager

Mr. Huss has over 9 years experience in the environmental field, and extensive experience in site remediation. His responsibilities include technical design/strategy of Whitman’s ISRA, Brownfield and other related environmental engineering and remediation projects. He has prepared detailed remediation bid specifications and directs the implementation of a wide variety of advanced and conventional remedial technologies to meet client’s regulatory and redevelopment driven goals. Mr. Huss has a proven record of successful remedial system design, execution, enhancement and operation. Mr. Huss holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer. In 2009, Mr. Huss was among the first environmental professionals in New Jersey designated as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) by the NJDEP.  Click here for Mr. Huss’s full resume.

Michael Russo Director

Mr. Russo has more than 20 years experience in the environmental field. He is responsible for managing environmental investigation and remedial action projects. Mr. Russo acts as Whitman’s Project Manager for all residential UST insurance claims, which require claim investigation, site assessment, site remediation and oversight, and reporting. In addition, Mr. Russo acts as Whitman’s Project Manager for New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA) projects. His involvement ranges from overseeing preliminary assessments to site investigations to remedial actions. He works closely with clients in identifying remedial approaches and costs to achieve cleanup of sites in an efficient and expeditious manner. Mr. Russo holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Click here for Mr. Russo’s full resume.

Engineering

John W. Colagrande, Jr., P.E. Senior Vice President

Mr. Colagrande has over 18 years of experience in engineering design and construction quality control for a variety of assignments such as housing developments, roadways, bridges, institutional projects and telecommunications facilities. He is responsible for the direction and growth of the firm’s engineering group and for developing and managing multi-discipline engineering projects in both the private and public sectors. Mr. Colagrande holds an M.S. in Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in twelve states including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut. He maintains membership in the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Deep Foundations Institute and American Concrete Institute. Click here for Mr. Colagrande’s full resume.

Steve Mazurek, PLS, PP Director of Surveying

Mr. Mazurek has over 30 years of experience as a licensed professional working statewide performing surveys which include Superfund sites, large boundaries for government agencies and public utility companies, telecommunication sites, site surveys for site development, pre-fabrication steel measurements, municipal surveying and a host of other “out of the ordinary” surveys. He is responsible for coordinating the professional staff to provide Professional Surveying services to existing and developing clients; mentoring staff technicians in all aspects of the profession. Mr. Mazurek is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in New Jersey and a licensed Professional Planner in New Jersey. He maintains membership in the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NJSPLS), American Congress of Surveying and Mapping, and National Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He is past President of NJSPLS and NJSPLS Survcon Conference Chairman. Click here for Mr. Mazurek’s full resume.

Carey Ruetsch Director

Mr. Ruetsch has more than 22 years experience in engineering design. He is responsible for management of the civil engineering and geotechnical engineering components of the company service line. He is also the point person for the firm’s alternative energy practice. In this role, he has managed the mechanical, structural and electrical engineering components of multiple rooftop solar projects. Recent projects have included management of wireless project site development for several telecommunication service providers. Mr. Ruetsch holds a B.S. Engineering Technology. Click here for Mr. Ruetsch’s full resume.

John Cipollone Senior Project Manager

Mr. Cipollone has over 15 years of experience in commercial development.  Mr. Cipollone provides real estate, engineering, and construction consultation on matters involving site development of commercial and industrial properties and has extensive experience in working with municipal boards for real estate approvals and permitting. He is responsible for business development and marketing in sectors that involve engineering design and development. He is also responsible for project management on certain specialized development projects.  Mr. Cipollone holds a B.A. from LaSalle University and has continued studies in electrical engineering at Drexel University.  Click here for Mr. Cipollone’s full resume.

MEP

James H. Major Vice President

Mr. Major has more than 30 years of engineering experience in both industry and consulting. Mr. Major is responsible for the daily operations of the firm’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering groups. In this role, he is responsible for client relations, scope of work development, scheduling resources and project budgets and schedules. Mr. Major is also responsible for integrating resources and maintaining project efficiency to better serve client needs. He holds a B.S. in engineering. Click here for Mr. Major’s full resume.

Frederick Missel, P.E. Vice President

Mr. Missel has over 15 years experience in HVAC systems design, installation and service for both commercial and residential use. His clients have included several pharmaceutical companies in which he performed designing new control systems and HVAC systems. One of his engineering projects included a manufacturing plant in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mr. Missel holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey. Click here for Mr. Missel’s full resume.

Richard Fell, P.E. Director of Engineering

Mr. Fell has almost 50 years experience in the engineering industry. Mr. Fell has engineered and designed many successful HVAC systems for both new and existing projects, including building renovations. Some examples are major hospital expansions and renovations, colleges and universities including campus distribution systems, office buildings, libraries, schools and governmental buildings. Mr. Fell has also designed high and low pressure steam heating systems, and hot water heating systems with fan coil units, radiators, unit heaters, unit ventilators and similar types of terminal equipment. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey. Click here for Mr. Fell’s full resume.

Ray Colelli Director

Mr. Colelli has over 20 years of engineering experience designing mechanical systems for office spaces, schools, hospitals, medical offices and surgical centers, as well as stadiums, big box outlets, retail stores and restaurants. He is responsible for overseeing retail and tenant-fit projects for corporate and retail clients. His past clients include Target, Home Depot, Atlas Park Mall, Hilton Hotels, and Applebee’s restaurants. Mr. Colelli holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering, previously taught HVAC design at NYC Technical College and continues to be a mentor for young engineers. Click here for Mr. Colelli’s full resume.

Efstathios Kanterakis, P.E., RCDD Electrical Engineer

Mr. Kanterakis has more than 13 years experience in engineering consulting. He has been involved with numerous government, institutional and commercial projects and is responsible for designing and developing comprehensive contract documents for Electrical, Public Address, Process Control, Security, Fire Alarm and Telecommunication (Backbone/Distribution) systems in accordance with local, state and federal codes and standards. Mr. Kanterakis holds a B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering as well as an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey and New York and a Registered Communication Distribution Designer. Click here for Mr. Kanterakis’ full resume.

Russell A. Lipari Senior Account Executive

Mr. Lipari has more than 50 years of plumbing and fire protection design and engineering experience, with New York and New Jersey consulting engineering firms.  Mr. Lipari's specialties include the design of site drainage systems, laboratory services and prisons.  He also has comprehensive knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems.  Mr. Lipari’s past project experience includes having been selected as a consultant to the Port Authority of NY & NJ as a specialist in plumbing and fire protection design. Click here for Mr. Lipari’s full resume.