We Are VERTEX

With over 20 years in the industry, Bryan is a seasoned construction professional with experience managing residential, commercial and public projects. Over the past 15 years, Bryan has been a leader in delivering Owner’s project Management (OPM) services for our owner-occupier clients, leading complex public projects including K-12 schools and public safety facilities. Bryan’s proactive management style and organizational skills, along with his collaborative, hands-on approach, enable him to strategically lead projects and foster positive team-oriented environments. He is an excellent communicator, facilitator, and creative problem solver which are invaluable attributes throughout the project lifecycle.

Jacob Warden is a Senior Consultant in VERTEX’s Industrial Hygiene & Building Sciences (IHBS) group, specializing in compliance and regulatory services for critical environments. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Jacob brings over a decade of hands-on experience in cleanroom testing, biosafety cabinet certification, and sterile compounding environments.

Before joining VERTEX, Jacob served as Director of Certifications at Ace Lab Systems and held a leadership role in the United States Marine Corps, where he completed two overseas deployments and earned multiple commendations, including two Navy Achievement Medals. He is an NSF49 Field Certified Professional and a CNBT Registered Certification Professional for Sterile Compounding, actively serving on a CETA CAG committee.

Jacob’s expertise spans biological safety cabinets, isolators, laminar airflow systems, HVAC systems, cleanroom design, and environmental compliance. He is also a certified instructor with a strong background in technician training, system performance verification, and regulatory guidance.

His dedication to precision and compliance makes him a trusted resource for VERTEX clients seeking high-quality consulting in sterile facility operations, cleanroom validation, and environmental health and safety.

Mr. Jacobson is an accomplished Project Manager at VERTEX, based in the Scottsdale, Arizona office. He has nearly ten years of specialized experience in environmental consulting, health and safety compliance, and engineering services. He has successfully led a wide range of projects across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii, as well as internationally in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, supporting clients in sectors including military/public facilities, multifamily housing, retail and office, manufacturing, hospitality, and undeveloped land.

Mr. Jacobson’s technical expertise spans Field Engineering, Construction and Workplace Safety Management, Property Condition Assessments, Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation Services, and Building Sciences. He has managed complex environmental investigations and remediation efforts, including Phase II Subsurface Investigations, hazardous materials assessments, UST removals, hydrogeologic studies, site characterization, and brownfield redevelopment. He is also highly experienced in identifying, designing, and implementing asbestos, lead, mold, and radon abatement strategies.

He holds an M.S. in Engineering Technology — Survey Engineering from the University of Maine and a B.S. in Environmental Science — Biology from Norwich University. As a Program Adviser, he is completing an Executive Education program in Strategic Artificial Intelligence at the University of Colorado — Colorado Springs, reflecting his commitment to integrating innovative technologies into environmental practice.

Mr. Jacobson maintains a wide range of professional certifications, including State of Nevada Certified Environmental Manager, Certified ScrumMaster, FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer; and EPA Lead Risk Assessor and Inspector. He is trained in OSHA and HAZWOPER protocols, including 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 30/10, and EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Awareness.

He is well-versed in federal and state regulatory frameworks. He ensures compliance with ASTM standards, EPA All Appropriate Inquiry, HUD, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, USACE, NAVFAC, OSHA, and project-specific client requirements. At VERTEX, Mr. Jacobson also leads business development initiatives, manages client relationships, and oversees project planning, execution, and quality control—contributing to the strategic expansion of the firm’s environmental operations in Arizona and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Joseph J. Egan is a Senior Managing Director at The Vertex Companies, LLC. Joe has over 35 years of consulting experience in economic damages and accounting issues in several litigation areas including breach of contract, lost profits, fraud investigations, construction disputes, class actions, intellectual property, environmental disputes, and insurance. His clients have included commercial property developers, hospitality industry, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, defense contractors, telecommunication companies, oil companies, electric utilities, insurance companies, construction contractors, architects, engineers, and municipalities, among others.

Joe previously co-founded and was senior partner at Breakwater Forensics, LLC and has worked for several national and international consulting firms including Navigant Consulting where he was the Chicago Office Managing Director, and Tucker Alan, Inc. where he was a Vice President. He has also lectured at the University of Illinois on forensic accounting. He has guest lectured on construction management at the University of Illinois, Purdue University, and Northwestern University’s Master of Project Management Program.

Mr. Wilson is a certified public accountant, certified in financial forensics, and certified fraud examiner, with over 35 years of experience as an auditor, consultant and corporate/governmental investigator covering many industries.

Randy frequently provides consultative and expert services to clients involved in matters related to allegations of improper financial conduct. His experience in accounting, financial reporting and investigations have enabled him to provide valuable insight on issues related to internal, corporate and government investigations, fraud analyses, risk management and forensic accounting investigations. 

Mr. Wilson has testified in depositions and trials as an expert witness and authored investigative reports for Boards of Directors and Governments. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and holds a law degree.  He received his B.S. in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and his Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Abby Niedert is a Director at VERTEX. Abby specializes in investigation and resolution of disputes, primarily related to the construction and utility industries. She also provides support for on-going construction projects such as change order review, project controls, project monitoring and analysis services related to on-going construction projects.

Abby performs schedule delay, acceleration, damages, and productivity analyses, including evaluating issues related to contract disputes, breach of contract, delay claims, terminations, cost overruns, and material and labor escalation. She has experience performing Critical Path Method (CPM) analyses to forensically determine the critical path, magnitude and sources of project delay.

Abby assists owners, general contractors, subcontractors, insurance companies, engineers, architects, and utilities. She performs schedule and cost analyses on several types of projects including retail buildings, residential buildings, hotels, transportation centers, power plants, academic buildings, and more. Abby has assisted in the preparation of expert and rebuttal reports, testimony, exhibits, and demonstratives, and has provided support during mediation, deposition, arbitration, and trial.

Recognized internationally as a leading quantum and delay expert, Simon has over 25 years of professional experience in the areas of construction consulting, construction and engineering claims, and disputes related to delay, disruption, productivity, and damages.

Regarding his extensive experience in the preparation of claims and expert evidence related to delay, disruption, productivity, and associated damages, he has also provided advice on these issues for live projects. He has provided these services on projects including water treatment, power generation, residential and commercial construction, government projects, stadiums, rail projects, bridges, and process facilities amongst other construction/engineering projects. In addition, Simon has prepared commercial risk analysis for clients on various forms of contract.

Simon has prepared expert submissions for both domestic and international dispute forums. He has presented at mediations on behalf of clients and assisted clients in several settlement negotiations. He has also prepared and reviewed change orders and performed delay analysis, cost estimates and productivity analysis. Additionally, Simon has provided advice to consultants and financiers on troubled construction and engineering projects, including bankruptcy matters, along with surety and insurance claims.

A frequent sought after speaker, Simon has presented at seminars and workshops on delay analysis, cost control, productivity analysis, claims prevention, commercial risk, and expert witness services among other relevant subjects to lawyers, companies, and educational institutions. In addition, Simon often presents to The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Society of Construction Law, Chartered Institute of Building, Global Arbitration Review, AACE International and Instituto Brasileiro de Direito da Construção (IBDiC) on relevant issues.

Mrs. Virgilio’s role as a Project Manager at VERTEX includes field, claim investigation, claims management, and loss control operations across the United States. Responsibilities in the field relate to Cause and Origin and Investigations, Petroleum and Mold remediation oversight, and Third-party Impact Subsurface Investigations. Claim Investigation services include information gathering and detailed reviews of claim and regulatory related documentation to determine the cause, origin, and timing of losses. Claims management responsibilities for projects include determining the reasonableness of scopes and the associated costs on projects to achieve regulatory closure, negotiating directly with consultants on behalf of clients, report writing, tracking remedial progress towards closure, and coordination with contractors/consultants. Mrs. Virgilio has completed Phase I Environmental Assessments at commercial facilities, radon sampling at residential properties, and portfolio and individual environmental underwriting review assessments for residential, manufacturing, and commercial facilities.

Keith Pitman is a Senior Forensic Electrical Engineer, bringing decades of diverse experience across forensic engineering, high-voltage power systems, telecommunications, consulting, and executive leadership. He holds an MSEE from Syracuse University and a BSEE from Cornell University.

Throughout his career, Keith has served in senior executive roles for three consumer-owned electric utilities, totaling 18 years of leadership. He also co-founded and led a large-scale renewable power plant development firm and spent time with a government utility regulatory agency. Licensed as a Professional Engineer since 1995, Keith has worked as a trusted consultant for governments, utilities, industrial clients, and investors.

Beyond engineering, Keith brings deep expertise in education, business management, public speaking, real estate valuation, and civic leadership. He is a sought-after guest speaker on topics spanning energy, sustainability, transportation, and local governance. His past leadership roles include Board Member for United Utility Supply (Louisville, KY) and President of the Northeast Association of Electric Cooperatives (NH).

Dr. Oladayo Komolafe is an experienced professional with over 10 years in Geotechnical Engineering. His expertise lies in geotechnical site characterization and foundation engineering. Dr. Komolafe started his graduate career as a Site Engineer monitoring the installation of helical piles in Lagos, Nigeria, and later served as a consultant for a number of geotechnical firms in Nigeria. Dr. Komolafe was an academic in Nigeria and later in the United States, where he received his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. His Ph.D. research delved into geotechnical engineering using centrifuge experiments and numerical modeling to study lateral soil-pile interactions in sands with varying degrees of saturation, resulting in the development of a p-y curve design theoretical framework in unsaturated cohesionless soils. Over the years, Dr. Komolafe has published a number of papers in geotechnical engineering and has served as a peer reviewer on conference papers for the Geo-Institute of the ASCE. Dr. Komolafe is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, USA, and a Registered Civil Engineer in Nigeria. Dr. Komolafe has affiliations and esteemed memberships with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), to mention a few. Dr. Komolafe is also a Technical Committee Member of Deep Foundations and Engineering Geology & Site Characterization of the Geo-Institute of the ASCE.

Paul King is a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer with Vertex, holding over 30 years’ international experience in Civil / Structural Engineering design. In recent years, Mr. King has completed several hundred forensic investigations and reports for claims that included design and/or construction errors, weather events, structural failures, construction impact damage assessment, water damage and catastrophic events. Mr. King has performed expert witness work on litigation cases including injury, property damage, design and construction defects.

Mr. King was a structural engineer based in New York City for 18 years, where his work included the structural engineering design of low, medium and high-rise new buildings in addition to the reuse of existing buildings. Mr. King performed analysis and design of building structural and foundation systems using building materials including reinforced and precast concrete, structural and light gauge steel, masonry and wood. Mr. King prepared and supervised the preparation of structural plans and specifications, including obtaining approvals from City and State Agencies, for projects in the residential, commercial, hospitality and healthcare sectors predominantly. Mr. King provided structural engineering support services during construction including construction document coordination, project meetings, review of contractor submittals, site inspections, review special inspection reports and non-conformance work, project completion and sign-off.

Mr. King has prior overseas experience, where he worked for over 10 years on infrastructure projects in Europe and Asia. Mr. King completed engineering analysis and design on large scale road and bridge construction, in addition to structural and foundation systems for buildings in several market sectors including healthcare, retail and commercial.

Tiffany W. Chang is a Project Manager working within VERTEX’s Litigation Support Group. She graduated from New York University in 2015 with a degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Environmental Biology. Continuing her education, she received her M.S. in Urban Systems Engineering and Management in 2017, also from New York University.

Ms. Chang has a strong background in civil and environmental engineering. Over the last 5 years with VERTEX, she has experienced a variety of litigation projects ranging from common issues such as home settlement to more catastrophic ones such fire and tornado damage. The projects have been located all over the continental US and included contract estimates of up to $100 million. Ms. Chang’s responsibilities have included construction estimation, report preparation, contract document composition, and litigation support.

Ms. Chang uses these skills and experiences as an integral member of the Litigation division within VERTEX to provide damage assessments, repair recommendations, and cost estimates for structural, building envelope, and civil components on residential and commercial applications.

David Magarici Nahon is a Consultant for the Surety team at VERTEX, specializing in structural engineering, construction analysis, and risk assessment. With a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, David brings a strong technical background to his work in the surety and forensic engineering space.

At VERTEX, David leverages his expertise in structural assessments, construction oversight, and project analysis to support surety investigations, claims evaluations, and forensic engineering services. His experience in bridge and infrastructure design, load modeling, and structural evaluations allows him to provide detailed insights into project performance, cost analysis, and dispute resolution.

Prior to joining VERTEX, David worked as a Bridge Structural Engineer at AECOM Canada Ltd., where he was responsible for detailed structural design calculations, engineering assessments, and load analysis for new and existing infrastructure. He also gained hands-on construction experience as a Project Coordinator Co-op at Turner Construction Company, contributing to a multimillion-dollar renovation project for the Bank of Montreal’s temporary trading floors. David is fluent in English, Spanish, Hebrew.

Ms. Miller has over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, specializing in mold, mold remediation, indoor air quality and petroleum loss investigation and management. She has worked with clients across federal, state, local, and private sectors, offering expertise in compliance, permitting, environmental due diligence, site assessments, and remediation. Her field experience includes mold and moisture assessments, indoor air quality sampling, soil and groundwater. With extensive knowledge of mold and water damage assessment, she utilizes industry-standard equipment and ensures compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards. Ms. Miller is dedicated to delivering thorough reporting and effective follow-up services to her clients.

Ms. Miller currently serves as a Senior Project Manager within the Claims, Disputes and Forensics department at VERTEX. Her role includes preparing detailed environmental reports, including claim investigation reports, cause and origin reports, invoice reviews, cost evaluations and mold remediation protocols.

Jeff is a focused and results-oriented project professional. With particular experience working in existing building environments, he is a proactive problem solver with a record of positive outcomes. Jeff excels at building successful relationships with the entire project team including owners, regulators, local officials, designers, and builders. He has managed complex Historic Restoration, K-12 Schools, Universities and Healthcare projects requiring a thorough understanding of the permitting and approval process.

Mr. Bator has over 22 years of experience in the environmental consulting and insurance services. He has provided consulting services on a variety of pollution sites, including: petroleum releases, dry-cleaning releases, chemical explosions, truck rollovers, oil and gas pipeline releases, site redevelopment impacts, sedimentation events, and bulk storage facility releases. Mr. Bator has technical experience with a broad range of claims, including multi-million remediations.

Currently, Mr. Bator serves as the Senior Managing Director of the Environmental Insurance Services group at VERTEX. In this position, Mr. Bator is responsible for managing clients, and files across the United States. Additionally, he is responsible for staffing and overseeing client management services to insurance and litigation clients for risk management, claim investigation, remedial investigations/actions, regulatory reporting, cost negotiation/allocation, and closure negotiation.

Mr. Hambrook has over thirteen years of experience in civil / structural engineering design and forensic investigations. Elliott has a strong background in commercial building enclosure systems and has completed dozens of condition assessments, forensic evaluations, and designs for new construction, restoration, and repair projects. He has also performed construction administration services including bid review and award recommendations, preconstruction meetings, submittal and shop drawing review, construction progress and coordination meetings, periodic on-site observations and reporting, and project closeout.

Elliott has performed evaluation and design services including composing technical reports and communications, drafting field sketches and plan information into AutoCAD, conducting peer reviews of building enclosure systems, preparing construction documents suitable for public bids, and performing building enclosure commissioning (BECx) services. He has project management experience and is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut.

Elliott has experience with the design and forensic evaluations of wood, concrete, stone, structural and non-structural masonry systems, steel and other metals, fenestration systems, flashings, coatings, and historic finishes. Elliott has an expertise with residential and commercial roofing and waterproofing systems and has knowledge of state and local building code requirements as they relate to the repair and rehabilitation of damaged structures and enclosure systems.

With over 16 years of combined experience, Asa Sullivan has built a solid reputation as a Senior Building Consultant, Licensed Insurance Adjuster, and Appraiser. His expertise encompasses a variety of loss types, including wind, water, and fire damage, showcasing his ability to tackle the multifaceted challenges inherent in the claims industry. Asa’s background includes both independent and staff adjusting roles, which have allowed him to hone his investigative skills and analytical thinking, which are crucial for making well-informed decisions when assessing property damage claims.

As a Senior Building Consultant, Asa’s role is pivotal in evaluating and inspecting claimed losses. His comprehensive approach to claims allows him to determine not only the cause of damage but the extent of the loss. Asa works diligently to navigate disputes and reach amicable resolutions with all parties. His collaborative nature shines through in his interactions with carriers, claimants, contractors, and public adjusters, exemplifying his commitment to fostering positive relationships in a field that often faces challenges and differing viewpoints.

Mr. Sullivan’s relevant experience in building consulting includes a range of projects primarily focused on water and fire damage assessments across various residential properties in the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area. Notable cases include a single-family dwelling in Port Chester, NY, where wind damage led to extensive water intrusion affecting three floors. Additionally, his expertise was applied to a plumbing leak in a condominium in New York as well as several incidents involving freeze damage to plumbing across multiple single-family dwellings. These projects highlighted his ability to navigate complex and disputed claims, with estimates ranging up to $250,000.

In the realm of fire damage, Asa handled detailed assessments for significant losses at both single-family and multi-family residences. A notable fire incident in Assonet, MA, resulted in damages estimated at approximately $265,000, while multiple cases in Brooklyn showcased his skills in assessing extensive smoke and fire damage, with one multi-family apartment project totaling in excess of $800,000 and another in New York City eclipsing the $1,000,000 mark for damages. Each of these claims demonstrated Asa’s proficiency in evaluating the impacts of fire and water damage, working alongside carriers and public adjusters to achieve fair resolutions amid disputed losses.

Jerry Boyd is a seasoned geologist with over 30 years of experience in the environmental industry. He has extensive experience conducting site assessments and the design and implementation of remedial systems to manage contamination in air, soil, stormwater, groundwater, and marine sediments.

Mr. Boyd’s experience includes environmental litigation support, hazardous waste characterization and disposal, and the evaluation of remediation technologies. He has conducted hydrogeologic investigations for landfill siting and expansion, as well as the assessment and remediation of oil and natural gas refineries, metering facilities, and compressor plants. He has also managed complex property evaluations, remediation efforts, and redevelopment projects within the energy sector.

In addition to his technical expertise, Mr. Boyd has played a key role in conflict resolution, working with property owners, activist groups, and regulatory authorities to navigate environmental challenges and achieve project objectives.

Mr. Chow is an award-winning Construction Executive and Forensic Architect with 15+ years of construction experience. Specialized international expertise in Surety, Construction Management, Project Management, Risk Management, and Building Design. He unites these skills to specialize in resolving complex construction defaults, insolvency, and disputes for high-value commercial construction projects across North America. He is the driving force behind the completion of high stress and high priority large scale construction projects. He has played a pivotal lead role in hundreds of claims investigations for projects valued up to $500 million. He has expertly remediated large loss claims and led claims teams to resolve some of North America’s largest commercial construction defaults. He has presented to industry in various forums, conferences, and publications in both the US and Canada as a subject matter expert and provides services across North America.

Mr. Chow is one of less than ten people in North America holding the Professional, Gold Seal Certification in Owner’s Construction Management (P.GSC-OCM) designation. He is a Registered Architect, is a Member of the American Institute of Architects, and Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. He is a licensed Professional Technologist, a PMP designation holder, and is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction. As a design professional, he has contributed to large-scale commercial buildings projects in healthcare, education, retail, office and corporate work, holding positions on design teams for projects valued up to $1 billion.

Ms. Tomchinsky serves as a Senior Project Manager within the Claims, Disputes, and Forensics team at VERTEX, handling environmental insurance matters. Her roles and responsibilities include: environmental pollution claim cause and origin investigations, reviewing cost proposals and invoices to evaluate both remedial feasibility and reasonable and necessary costs for remediation, reviewing historical site documents, evaluating laboratory data, environmental risk investigations, conducting site visits to oversee underground storage tank removal and pollution event sites and indoor air quality claims, and environmental underwriting review assessments.

Tony Pacifico is a Senior Manager in VERTEX’s contract claims practice with over 35 years of combined experience in claims and dispute resolution. construction management, design management and project controls. His background includes petrochemical, power, manufacturing, data center, environmental and building projects as well as public works at the federal, state, and local level including bridges, highways, light rail, and water resources. His experience includes projects in the US, Canada, and the Middle East.

Steve Mickelson brings more than 25 years of experience in professional engineering disciplines including forensic engineering explorations, management, construction observation, and building analysis and design. He has worked on low-rise and high-rise commercial buildings, custom residential buildings, and retaining walls. He is currently licensed in 32 states or territories as a professional, civil and/or structural engineer.

Steve previously served as a senior structural engineer, a principal engineer, and a forensic engineering manager performing forensic engineering explorations, expert witness consulting, neutral evaluations, and engineering analysis/design. His prior experience also includes employment as a building design department manager performing engineering analysis/design, drafting, contracts, marketing, spreadsheet programming, developing a typical detail library, specifications, job site observation, special inspections, and insurance claim investigations.

Steve provides excellent project management and communication skills. His extensive experience in the engineering industry has provided him with a unique ability to combine technical expertise and customer service to effectively serve clients.

Saday Rivera, Senior Consultant at VERTEX, is a construction professional with over 27 years of experience in the construction industry. Mrs. Rivera has held several positions within the industry some of which have been Program Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Estimator, and Senior Project Manager. She has been responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising company estimating, operations and construction field activities. Mrs. Rivera has provided technical and administrative direction to ensure estimates are on budget and projects are completed on time. Mrs. Rivera is a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida and has managed numerous construction projects within the State. She has provided construction management for hospitals, schools, multi-family and office buildings, and government facilities. She is a team player and has held leadership roles that guarantee and ensure work is completed appropriately, and objectives are met.

Mr. Johnsen has over eleven years of experience working on various construction and environmental remediation projects at residential, commercial, municipal, and government sites. With a broad clientele base ranging from individual homeowners to law firms, private contractors, and government agencies, Mr. Johnsen has worked extensively with a wide variety of environmental contaminants and cleanup procedures. Mr. Johnsen is an American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certified Industrial Hygienist and provides expertise in comprehensive industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance including OSHA and EPA program compliance, mold, asbestos, chemical exposure monitoring (e.g. formaldehyde, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, etc.) waterborne pathogens (e.g., Legionella, E.coli, etc.), wildfire residue sampling assessments (soot/ash/char), COVID-19 consulting, illicit drug testing and remediation, and hazardous waste. As an expert, Mr. Johnsen has provided deposition testimony, written expert reports, and assisted colleagues with written expert reports.

John Belbusti is a Senior Managing Director at VERTEX. With a proven track record of driving significant growth and operational excellence across global organizations, John specializes in creating commercial strategies and delivering results through data-driven decision-making. He excels in developing innovative yet practical solutions to complex challenges.

John has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, fostering engagement and collaboration at all levels. Known for his strategic thinking and adaptability, he thrives in dynamic environments, leveraging his skills in stakeholder engagement, organizational design, and change leadership.

John holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Honors from Pratt Institute, where he received the AIA Henry Adams Medal. His diverse career spans executive roles in global real estate, procurement, and architecture, with experience at CBRE, McKinsey & Company, and more.

Sandra Burga brings over 25 years of experience in architecture, construction, and project management, delivering transformative solutions across high-end residential, commercial, public works, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a Master of Architecture and an MBA, Sandra combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, consistently guiding complex, multimillion-dollar projects to success. Her expertise lies in bridging innovative design with cost-effective strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and lasting business relationships.

Sandra’s leadership has earned her recognition for her ability to streamline processes, optimize budgets, and foster high-performance teams, making her an invaluable asset to VERTEX’s continued growth and success. Fluent in English and Spanish, she leverages her global experience and diverse skill set to drive impactful results.

Mr. Waldenmyer is a Managing Director & Regional Lead at VERTEX with over 24 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. As a Managing Director & Regional Lead, he is tasked with the overall leadership, management, strategy, growth and success of VERTEX’s environmental operations in the Mountain, Midwest, West and Pacific Northwest regions. He is tasked with business development, client management, strategic growth initiatives, overseeing hiring practices, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, developing and coordinating project work plans and schedules, conducting site research, report generation, and technical review, ensuring product quality control, subcontractor oversight, interacting with regulators and clients. He is tasked with ensuring compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal regulations as well as compliance with company policy and risk management practices. Mr. Waldenmyer has working knowledge of environmental regulations throughout the Rocky Mountain, Great Lakes, Midwestern, West Coast and Pacific Northwest States as well as Florida, North Carolina, and Texas.