James O’BrienLSP
Vice Chairman of the Board, Corporate Secretary
James O’Brien is a co-founder of VERTEX. He is a licensed site professional in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has significant experience related to environmental matters. Mr. O’Brien has managed complex technical projects globally, for a diverse worldwide clientele.
Mr. O’Brien serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board and Corporate Secretary. Within these roles, Mr. O’Brien works with the Board of Directors guiding company strategy, overseeing company compliance matters and working with the Corporate Development Team on due diligence and integration processes for all acquisitions.
As the President of VERTEX from 1995 to 2014, Mr. O’Brien guided the company as it grew organically, expanding in both technical service areas and geographical reach. He guided the organization when it was acquired and then led a leveraged management buyback between 2001 and 2005 and continues to guide the current acquisitive growth strategy for VERTEX.
Education & Certification
B.S., Environmental Science and Biology, St. Michael’s College
Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #9092