Jack Shaner is a consultant for EnviroScience, Inc., and a veteran policy and government affairs professional with deep experience building winning legislative and communications efforts for high-profile clients and elected officials.  Jack is a former deputy director for a leading environmental advocacy network and a policy director for a state legislative caucus. He has experience in all facets of government affairs and NGO management, including strategizing and executing policy, communications and fundraising plans, and advising executives/leaders.

Dr. Michael Liptak is a member of the ecological survey team at EnviroScience, where he specializes in rare plant surveys, wetlands ecology, wetland restoration, and mitigation wetland design.

Dr. Liptak earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State University under the noted wetland ecologist Dr. William Mitsch and completed his graduate research on the created wetlands at the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in Columbus. He has decades of experience in wetlands research and ecological consulting and is a Certified Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America). 

Michael’s main responsibilities at EnviroScience include rare plant surveys, wetland restoration planning, wetland assessments and delineations, technical report preparation, and permitting. His experience includes preparing mitigation plans for many different projects—including wetland creation, restoration, and enhancement—as well as preparing upland restoration and prairie planting plans. 

Dr. Liptak has extensive experience with terrestrial, aquatic, and wetland surveys for projects of all sizes. He is a pre-qualified consultant certified to complete aquatic and terrestrial ecological surveys, wetland delineations, waterways permitting, and wetland mitigation design for Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects. Michael is a member of the Society of Wetlands Scientists and the Ecological Society of America, and he regularly gives seminars on ecological issues and regulations within the state of Ohio.

Contact Dr. Liptak at: MLiptak @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

A member of the EnviroScience team since 2017, Elise Bartelme performs wetland assessments and delineations, and the associated report preparation for submission to federal and state agencies.

Elise is trained and experienced in a wide variety of ecological and functional surveys including ORAM, VIBI, QHEI, HHEI, and Endangered Species habitat and coordination. She is also an experienced botanist—conducting rare plant surveys in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

While studying at John Carroll University, Elise received the Huntington-Codrington Foundation Summer Research Fellowship to investigate photosynthetic differences in native and invasive understory shrubs. She further pursued her passion at the University of Georgia, receiving her M.S. in plant biology. Her research focused on assessing drought resistance of the rare sunflower species, Helianthus porteri, an endemic to granite outcrops located in the Piedmont region of the Southeastern U.S. 

Elise also worked at the Cleveland Metroparks, where she supported key programs in several capacities: by identifying both woody and herbaceous plants across 400 plots, helping establish long-term monitoring for wetland plots, and assisting with herbicide applications.  

Contact Elise at: EBartelme @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today, as our scientists explore the latest in environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to: aquatic survey (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Kyle Lawrence is an accomplished and versatile environmental expert with cross‐functional skills and over 20 years of experience in key technical, management, and client support roles. He has a demonstrated record of success in managing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and projects for clients in the petroleum, chemical, manufacturing, utility, and rail transportation sectors.

Kyle has effectively planned and implemented EHS projects of diverse scope and complexity, including extensive multi‐million‐dollar emergency response, site characterization, and remediation projects. His expertise with state, local, and federal regulations ensures compliance for clients while developing creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. 

Kyle has leveraged his outstanding communication skills and knowledge to cultivate effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. He serves as a subject matter expert (SME), the primary point of contact, and a strategic advisor to clients. Kyle has effectively collaborated with clients, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop and implement action plans.

Contact Kyle at: KLawrence @ EnviroScienceinc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Dominic Nardis brings over 40 years of work experience in bearing and steel & manufacturing to the team — including nearly 25 years in environmental affairs. As a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, he has inspected and corrected environmental concerns at facilities in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. With a strong foundation in Solid Waste, Water Treatment, Permitting, and Auditing, he has delivered cost-effective solutions to some of the most difficult regulatory problems.

Contact DNardis @ EnviroScienceInc.com

A dedicated member of the EnviroScience team since 2005, Tim Willaman currently serves as Health and Safety Officer. 

As a recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University, Tim has a well-rounded education focusing on health and safety issues. He is an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, an American Red Cross Adult CPR/First-Aid/AED Instructor, and has completed the OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and 30-hour Construction / General Industry training.

Throughout the years, Tim has also served as a valued member of the ecological survey team, where he specializes in wetlands delineation, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife surveys, invasive species management, and emergency response. 

A certified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) wetland delineator with OEPA wetland quality training, Tim provides full delineation services for wetlands, streams, and aquatic/terrestrial habitats in accordance with USACE and EPA/DEP requirements.

Additionally, as an ADCI-certified member of EnviroScience’s commercial dive team, Tim provides support as a diver/tender on underwater surveys and construction projects. 

Tim is a pivotal component of the company’s field-based services with his extensive field experience in all realms of scientific research and proficiency with global positioning systems (GPS).

Contact Tim at: TWillaman @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Joe has been with EnviroScience since 2001 and currently serves as Manager of the Stow, OH-based Emergency Response and Environmental Assessment team.  In addition to managing the team and mentoring junior staff, he provides senior-level project management and technical leadership for environmental assessment projects of all sizes, including litigation and negotiation support for legacy site closure and other complex regulatory matters.   The diverse nature of his work demands proficiency with issues related to surface water, sediment, wetlands, aquatic life, contaminants, sensitive receptors, permitting, spatial analysis, and all things related.  Joe’s ability to recognize and assess problems, then formulate and implement cost-effective solutions under pressure makes him an integral part of the EnviroScience team.  Joe holds a B.S. in Biology from Mount Union College and an M.S. in Geography from the University of Akron.

Contact JPapineau @ EnviroScienceInc.com

A valued member of EnviroScience’s leadership team, Dave Czayka has been with the company since 2005.  He currently serves as Director Regional Operations—including EnviroScience’s regional offices in Brentwood, TN, Richmond, VA, and Morgantown, WV—and Senior Aquatic Biologist.

Dave brings a wide breadth of knowledge to the team.  His experience includes freshwater and coastal fisheries, mussel, and vegetation surveys. Additionally, he is well-versed in stream assessment, wetland delineation, invasive species management, terrestrial mammal surveys, ichthyoplankton identification, environmental sampling, and emergency response. 

Dave plays a key role in the efficient implementation of the firm’s field-based services with each of the practice areas. In addition to his formal scientific training and consulting experience, he is a PADI-certified open water diver and has completed OSHA construction 10-hour training, HAZWOPER 40-hour training, and 8-hour Stormwater Management training.

Contact Dave at: DCzayka @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment,” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today as our scientists explore the latest environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to aquatic surveys (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

An integral member of the EnviroScience staff since 2012, Jim Sargiovanni, II, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology from Kent State University. He is a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) and holds an Inspection and Maintenance Certification for Storm Water Control Measures in the State of Ohio. 

As Practice Area Lead of Compliance Services at EnviroScience, Jim oversees the Environmental Stormwater Inspection Group—managing projects and professionals for environmental inspections that follow Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) guidelines for proper management of stormwater during and post-construction. A consummate professional, he ensures that Best Management Practices (BMPs) for land conservation are always employed during all SWPPP environmental inspections. 

Prior to joining the EnviroScience team, Jim worked for The Nature Conservancy controlling invasive plants throughout the preserve. In addition to Jim’s extensive experience with invasive control methods and applications, his expertise extends to Ohio flora and tree identification—including planting, care, and maintenance.

Contact Jim at: JSargiovanni @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results.

Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today, as our scientists explore the latest in environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to: aquatic survey (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.

Israel Merkle earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and has been with ES since 2013.  Prior to joining the EnviroScience team full-time, Israel interned with ES in the summers of 2010 and 2011 with the Lake Management division.  He manages the Environmental Inspection group, which follows the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implements recommendations found in the ODNR Rainwater and Land Development Manual guiding compliance for construction sites throughout the state. 

Israel’s experience includes the implementation of best management practices for sediment and erosion control devices on pipeline construction sites, flagging, and report writing at EnviroScience.

Contact Israel at: IMerkle @ EnviroScienceInc.com

Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results. Our client guarantee is to provide “Excellence in Any Environment” meaning no matter what we do, we will deliver on our Core Values of respect, client advocacy, quality work, accountability, teamwork, and safety. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today, as our scientists explore the latest in environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.

EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to: aquatic survey (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring);  emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.