Committee/Task Force Details


Emerging Issues and Trends Committee

Committee Description

The EIT Mission statement is to Empower member firms to excel in a dynamic business setting and facilitate a culture of innovation and thought leadership.

Our vision is to transform the geoprofessional industry. Create a dynamic network to identify, adapt, and influence emerging trends and set new expectations for resilient, sustainable, and adaptable business practices.

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Committee Leadership
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Helen C. Pappas
Helen C. Pappas, CHMM ENV SP
(Chair)
Northeast Area Manager
BEM Systems
Madison, NJ
United States

Andy Abrams
Andy Abrams

Engineering Services Manager
GeoProfessional Innovation Corporation (dba GPI)
Pullman, WA
United States

Thomas Ali
Thomas Ali, P.E.

COO /President
MC Squared, LLC
Kennesaw, GA
United States

Joel G. Carson
Joel G. Carson

Executive Director
Geoprofessional Business Association
Donnelly, ID
United States

Benjamin Crawford
Benjamin Crawford, P.E., G.E.

President
Crawford & Associates, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
United States

Mr. John Doehring
Mr. John Doehring, P.E.

Senior Vice President
J. Doehring & Co.
Pepperell, MA
United States

Kurt R. Fraese
Kurt R. Fraese, L.G., F.GBA

President
Fraese and Associates, LLC
Duncan, BC
Canada

Mr. Chuck A. Gemayel
Mr. Chuck A. Gemayel, P.E.

COO / Senior Vice President
SME
Plymouth, MI
United States

Mr. Daniel L. Harpstead
Mr. Daniel L. Harpstead, P.E., F.GBA

Technical and Quality Director
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Franklin, TN
United States

Mr. Robert Michael Hernandez
Mr. Robert Michael Hernandez, P.E.

Senior Associate
Terracon
Colorado Springs, CO
United States

Mr. Craig S. Hill
Mr. Craig S. Hill, P.E.

Earth Systems
San Luis Obispo, CA
United States

Mr. Jeffrey Paul Jaros
Mr. Jeffrey Paul Jaros

Executive Vice President | COO
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Northville, MI
United States

Mr. Brian R Jones
Mr. Brian R Jones

Director of Business Development & Marketing
Geocomp, Inc.
Acton, MA
United States

Mr. Thomas Charles Kettler, Jr.
Mr. Thomas Charles Kettler, Jr. , P.E.

Technical Leader
Olsson
Lincoln, NE
United States

Jay W. Martin
Jay W. Martin, P.E., F.GBA

Old Hickory, TN
United States

Bradley M. Melocik
Bradley M. Melocik, P.E., P.H.
(BOD Coordinator)
Senior Water Resource Engineer
DOWL
Anchorage, AK
United States

Sarah Morgan
Sarah Morgan, P.E.

Senior Project Engineer
Golder Associates Inc., a WSP Company
Redmond, WA
United States

Mr. Timothy Rodriguez
Mr. Timothy Rodriguez

VP/Northern Regional Manager
BSK Associates
Livermore, CA
United States

Mr. Gerry Salontai
Mr. Gerry Salontai, P.E., F.GBA

CEO
Verdantas LLC
Truckee, CA
United States

Rebecca L. Smith-Zakowicz
Rebecca L. Smith-Zakowicz, P.G., P.E.

Principal Regional Manager
Terracon
Ashburn, VA
United States