Our Team
As a whole, Impact7G staff have the skills needed to complete any environmental service you may need. Individually, our team members seek to advance their careers in their respective professions through exceptional work ethic and attention to detail.
Senior Leadership
Ryan Peterson
President
Mike Fisher
Vice President
Jeromy Pribil
Principal
Judith Joyce
Principal
Our Team
Aaron Heuss
Environmental Specialist I

Aaron Heuss
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Aaron graduated from Grandview University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and from DMACC with an AOS in Environmental Science. He has over 20 years’ experience in construction and contracting and has a variety of asbestos-related licenses. Aaron has volunteered all over the state with tallgrass prairie restoration, native planting, seed collection, and invasive species removal. He also volunteered for IOWATER doing water sampling.
Off the Clock
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his two puppies and being outdoors. He lives for foraging and mushroom hunting in the springtime and enjoys gardening. He has four large gardens where he wages war against the never-ending barrage of weeds. He likes to lead by example with respect to living a plastic free life, where small wins are big wins.
Andrea McCool
Environmental Specialist I

Andrea McCool
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Andrea provides support to Impact7G’s telecommunications team. She comes to Impact7G with over a decade of experience coordinating tower compliance projects in the telecommunications, railroad, and utility industries. Her project experience includes National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessments, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) assessments, Nationwide Programmatic Agreement reviews and informal biological assessments. Andrea has managed numerous architectural and archaeological contractors and successfully completed Section 106 submittals for thousands of site locations in over 30 states.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Andrea is a devoted Boston terrier dog mom and avid shoe shopper. Although she loves to travel, she is the happiest curled up on the couch with a dog in her lap, a glass of chardonnay in her hand and binge watching something on TV with her husband, Chad.
Angela Nesselroad
Senior Environmental Specialist

Angela Nesselroad
Senior Environmental Specialist
Bio
Angela is an adaptive Environmental Specialist on the Telecommunications team. Specializing in regulatory project analysis, she is proficient in surveys, topographic maps, AM screening, TOWAIR studies, Airspace analyses, ASRs and FAA determinations. Her projects include conducting NEPA assessments and Phase I Environmental Assessments. Having been in the industry since 2012, she brings experience in project management for pre and post construction with multiple carriers, vendors, and markets.
Off the Clock
Angela’s time off is spent enjoying time with family and serving the community. She has a love for nature, zeal for outdoor activities, passion for fitness and nutrition, and a heart for animals.
Bailey Lampe, PE
Water Resource Engineer II

Bailey Lampe, PE
Water Resource Engineer II
Bio
Bailey graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has obtained her professional engineering license in Water Resources Engineering. Her project experience includes water treatment, water storage and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, streets and paving, and trail design. As a Water Resource Engineer, she focuses on sustainable watershed planning and design. Bailey is also currently the president of the Iowa Professional Chapter of Engineers without Borders, and she has traveled to El Salvador multiple times to work on water-related projects.
Off the Clock
Between running, cycling, hiking, kayaking, camping, traveling, creating art, practicing music, and caring for her plants, Bailey has no problem keeping herself, her husband Jacob, and their australian shepherd Ruby busy. She is always in search of the next adventure, whether it is trying a new food or exploring a new place.
Ben Curtis
Director of Marketing & Communications

Ben Curtis
Director of Marketing & Communications
Bio
Ben manages the company’s digital footprint, including the company’s brand, website, and social media. He provides graphic design, photography, and videography services to clients and staff. Ben obtained his master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from The University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy from Drake University. He is an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot.
Off the Clock
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle, son Ethan, and their golden retriever Reese. He’s an aficionado of space opera novels and overly complex board games.
Bonita Schaeffer
Senior Accountant

Bonita Schaeffer
Senior Accountant
Bio
Bonita brings over 20 years of financial experience to Impact7G. As Senior Accountant, her role is to ensure the vendor invoices are entered accurately and paid timely as well as managing the receivables. Bonita’s AP/AR background ensures that not only are our clients taken care of but our Vendors as well.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Bonita enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, traveling, ATV trail riding, golfing, bowling, and socializing.
Bradford Cerbin
Environmental Specialist II

Bradford Cerbin
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Bradford graduated from Iowa State University in 2003 and has over 11 years’ experience asbestos training, AHERA compliance, ACM inspections, and asbestos building management. They have various asbestos-related certifications in Missouri and Iowa, including Licensed Supervisor, Project Designer, Management Planner, and Inspector.
Off the Clock
Bradford is an avid softball player, starting every season in March and ending in late October or November. They clean waterways of plastic debris and other assorted garbage and recycling items with their daughter. They also love to “go to shows” – or – attend rock concerts when they’re able.
Bradley Davison
Environmental Specialist II

Bradley Davison
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Bradley works within the Asbestos Department where he is involved with all aspects of process including client communications, field sampling and collection, report writing, abatement oversite, air testing, visual inspection, and AHERA school compliance. Bradley continues to help with other departments whenever it is needed.
Off the Clock
While not on the job Bradley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, baking, camping, and home remodels.
Brandon Neilson
Certified Industrial Hygienist

Brandon Neilson
Certified Industrial Hygienist
Bio
Brandon graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies. He as almost 20 years of experience in the environmental industry and in 2016 received his Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification. In 2018 he started working at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and has been focusing on industrial hygiene for the past four years.
Off the Clock
Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife, Nichole, 2 kids, Griffin and Blakely, and their recently adopted puppy, Lulu. Living in Florida they have spent quite a bit a time at the beach and exploring the nearby theme parks like Disney World. Brandon also has a personal bucket list goal of backcountry camping in all of the National Parks within the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began learning how to build wooden boats and converted his garage to a boat yard, much to his wife’s enjoyment.
Brandy Weaver
Office Manager

Brandy Weaver
Office Manager
Bio
Brandy assists in project set-up, answering the phone and greeting clients at the front desk. She has a strong background in customer service and day-to-day office operations.
Off the Clock
Brandy enjoys spending time with her family. Her favorite place is her parent’s farm where her two boys can be carefree and explore nature. Riding bikes with her husband and boys that includes a stop for a picnic lunch is a weekend treat.
Brody Smith
Drilling Technician

Brody Smith
Drilling Technician
Bio
Brody is a drilling technician with Impact7G having joined in October of 2022. He’s done everything from running heavy equipment, building water treatment and storage facilities, sales, to managing a sod farm. Brody is also a highly skilled mechanic.
Off the Clock
During his off time, Brody spends his time overlanding, rock crawling and camping throughout the United States in his built 4Runner. His girlfriend, son (Swayze) and himself intend on visiting all the National Parks in their lifetimes.
Casey Radke
Project Manager

Casey Radke
Project Manager
Bio
Casey has a Bachelor of Science in History from Georgia Tech and a Master of Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University. She has five years of experience working in cultural resource management. Her primary responsibilities include managing telecommunications projects for NEPA compliance.
Off the Clock
Casey enjoys seeing live music with her husband, hiking, and tending to her house plants. She also loves spending time with her golden retriever, Jojo.
Chant Eicke
Senior Project Manager

Chant Eicke
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Chant is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist with diverse and in-depth experience in natural resource identification, management, analysis, and regulation. He brings over fifteen years of professional experience working in collaboration with private stakeholders, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Chant employs an array of collaborative and technical expertise in team and project management, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Architecture (IA) toolsets, while focusing on assessment and communication of environmental concepts. Chant leads restoration and prescribed fire services and is passionate about restoration of natural areas and native habitats in the Midwest. He provides evaluation of forest, riparian, wetland, and prairie habitats, backed up with the experience to restore and manage those areas with a focus on promoting habitat and sustainability. A Prescribed Fire Manager and Burn Boss, Chant executes powerful restoration tools to the benefit and progress of our clients, natural areas, and communities.
Off the Clock
When outside, Chant and his family can be found overturning rocks and logs in search for new and interesting critters, or planting vegetables and prairie plants in their backyard. When inside, Chant keeps his hands busy with clay and glazes in the pottery studio.
Cindy Quast
Senior Environmental Engineer

Cindy Quast
Senior Environmental Engineer
Bio
Cynthia has more than 40 years environmental consulting and industrial experience. Her area of expertise is soil and groundwater contamination assessment, risk assessment and remediation. Cynthia enrolled the first site in Iowa to proceed through the Land Recycling Program, Iowa’s voluntary cleanup program. A large portion of Cynthia’s assessment and remediation experience involved brownfields sites. For the last several years she has been involved with all stages of the EPA Brownfields process from grant writing, through assessment and cleanup. Cynthia also has experience in groundwater issues concerning large animal confinements, underground storage tank removal, Risk Based Corrective Action (RBCA) Analysis, sanitary landfill monitoring and reporting, brownfields sites, and expert witness assistance on environmental issues. Cynthia has authored several publications and made numerous presentations on environmental due diligence and brownfields redevelopment.
Claire Bruce
Natural Resources Intern

Claire Bruce
Natural Resources Intern
Bio
Claire is a student at the University of Iowa heading into her senior year. She is double majoring in Environmental Science on the Chemical Science track and Ethics & Public Policy on the Sociology track. She is also seeking a certificate in sustainability. Her research experience includes atmospheric chemistry and species population monitoring. As an Intern in the Natural and Cultural Resources group at Impact7G, Claire will assist with habitat restoration projects.
Off the Clock
Outside of work and school, most days she enjoys trail running or hiking and spending time with friends and family. When she’s not doing an outdoor activity, you can find her typically reading or crocheting. She also enjoys thrifting and up-cycling used clothes.
Colton Page
Environmental Specialist I

Colton Page
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
As an Environmental Specialist on the Environmental Compliance Team at Impact7G, Colton spends time both in the field and in the office reporting in the areas of waste management, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, state and federal environmental compliance and cleanup projects. His role as Environmental Specialist and diverse background will allow him to assist and work on a multitude of projects at Impact7G. Colton has a background in Geology and Hydrology and Sustainability and Resilience receiving two Bachelor’s Degrees from Drake University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Waste Management from the University of Maryland.
Off the Clock
Colton enjoys playing and watching soccer with friends, running, spending time with his family, and is constantly searching for the next best restaurant to try.
Colton Schwenke
Environmental Specialist I

Colton Schwenke
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Colton works in the Asbestos Department as an Environmental Specialist. He has previous construction experience and is licensed inspector and Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor, and 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified. Additionally, he also has a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State and an Associates degree from Kirkwood Community College.
Off the Clock
When Colton is not on the job, he enjoys spending time with friends and family. He can also be found watching sports, exploring different parks, working out in the gym, and finding new restaurants.
Corrie Metz
Environmental Specialist I

Corrie Metz
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Mrs. Corrie Metz is an Environmental Specialist with experience performing, managing, and coordinating Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessments.
Off the Clock
Corrie enjoys snowboarding, hiking, rafting, and camping. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, and two dogs.
Dan Keltner
Senior Project Manager

Dan Keltner
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Dan graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science degree and has over 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting field. Dan specialized in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and is a subject matter expert in the ASTM Standard for Phase I ESAs, having prepared, managed, or reviewed several hundred reports across more than 30 U.S. states. As a Senior Project Manager, Mr. Keltner supports Impact7G’s due diligence program and a variety of other projects across the Environmental Compliance, Community Development, and Telecommunications departments.
Off the Clock
Dan resides in Batavia, IL with his wife, two daughters, and Husky-lab mix dog. He enjoys sports and has been a long-time Chicago Cubs fan. In the warmer months you’ll find him traveling and supporting or coaching his daughters’ softball teams.
Emily McGrath
Sustainability Manager

Emily McGrath
Sustainability Manager
Bio
As Impact 7G’s first Sustainability Manager, Emily will aid ESG and sustainability focused efforts. Emily’s past experiences include environmental due diligence, compliance, project management, business development, and education work in a variety of sectors including governmental, non-profit, industrial and consulting.
Off the Clock
Off the clock, Emily enjoys traveling the world with her husband and daughter, vegetable gardening and participating in any sort of workout activity from running and paddleboarding to cross-country skiing and hiking.
Geoff Mouming
Project Manager

Geoff Mouming
Project Manager
Bio
Geoff worked for over 30 years in commercial landscape management for a large lawn and landscape maintenance firm in eastern Iowa. In this role, he oversaw prairie and pollinator installation, establishment and maintenance on corporate and institutional properties, and worked with area service clubs and municipalities in multiple Earth Day/Arbor Day tree planting projects. He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, past president of the Rotary Club of Coralville/North Corridor, and is vice president of the board of directors of Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development. Geoff is a Project Manager in our Natural and Cultural Resources division.
Off the Clock
Geoff is an unapologetic tree hugger, and spends as much time as possible with his wife Joanna enjoying and improving their southeast Iowa farmstead. They have installed and maintain 50 acres of tallgrass prairie, a small orchard, and a bigger garden than they can manage. They enjoy architecture tours, live music in big and small cities, good food, and catching up on classic movies with their cat Peanut and a fire in the wood stove. Summertime finds them biking, hiking, and camping in the Rocky Mountains.
Gina Munson
Principal Archaeologist

Gina Munson
Principal Archaeologist
Bio
Gina graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology emphasizing prehistoric archaeology and human behavior. She has over 10 years of experience in Cultural Resources Management with the USDI Bureau of Land Management focused on archaeology, National Historic Preservation Act compliance, and Native American Tribal Relations. Her primary responsibility is in the cultural resources compliance aspect of projects company wide.
Off the Clock
Gina enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, 3 kids, Melody, Jeremiah, and Ollie, and their dog Daisy. As a family, they enjoy numerous outdoor activities throughout the year including camping, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and skiing. In her spare time, she likes to sew, knit, read novels, and play music.
Izzie Yates
Intern, Shared Resources

Izzie Yates
Intern, Shared Resources
Bio
Izzie is a student at Iowa State University heading into her junior year. She is studying Marketing on the Marketing Analytics track and Sustainability. As an intern at Impact7G, Izzie will assist the Shared Resources Department with various Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Accounting, and IT projects.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Izzie enjoys going on walks and hammocking. She loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and meeting animals. She also enjoys trying new foods and is always down for an ice cream run.
Jackson Axley
Conservation Field Technician

Jackson Axley
Conservation Field Technician
Bio
Jackson graduated from Knox College in 2015 with degrees in environmental science and political science. He spent several years working for the Washington State Department of Agriculture and has experience restoring Pacific Northwestern and Midwestern ecosystems. His primary responsibility at Impact7G is restorative conservation field work.
Off the Clock
Jackson enjoys spending his time exercising, gardening, home brewing, cooking, and keeping company with his dog Flappy and partner Nikki.
Jacob Demsky
Environmental Specialist II

Jacob Demsky
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Jacob is an environmental specialist in the Environmental Compliance department at Impact7G. Prior to joining the firm, Jacob was a habitat restoration specialist with a professional and academic background in conservation.
Off the Clock
Jacob enjoys disc golfing and hiking with his dog Ellie. He has a passion for nature and conservation, and loves all things related to bats!
Jacob Schnur
Environmental Specialist I

Jacob Schnur
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Jacob is an Environmental Specialist with Impact7G assisting with mold inspections and Phase 1 environmental site assessments. He also helps with Brownfield eligibility reviews, asbestos inspections, Phase One Environmental Reports, and Phase 2 Environmental reports. His professional background is in safety and risk mitigation and is certified in OSHA 30 and HAZWOPER 40.
Off the Clock
Jacob enjoys playing with my dogs, fishing, hiking, and photography. I also enjoy working on the family farm and planting trees/native plants.
Jacqui Castrichini
Environmental Specialist II

Jacqui Castrichini
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Jacqui graduated from Susquehanna University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth & Environmental Science. She has 11 years of experience in the telecommunications business with an emphasis in site acquisition and regulatory compliance. Her primary responsibility is to manage National Environmental Policy Acy (NEPA) compliance for telecommunication projects.
Off the Clock
Jacqui enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew, 3 kids, Laura, Morgan and Frankie, and their rescue dog, Brady. They move around quite a bit due to her husband’s job (4 states in 5 years- Alabama, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California) and she enjoys discovering new places to visit and explore wherever they may be headed. In her spare time, she is an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy novels.
Jade Allen
GIS Analyst

Jade Allen
GIS Analyst
Bio
Jade graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography in 2020, where she grew a passion for GIS analysis. She then moved westward to Iowa State University to pursue a master’s degree in Environmental Science and work as a research assistant in the Applied Geomorphology Lab. Her graduate research combined GIS, Python scripting, and remote sensing methods to analyze streambank erosion in Iowa over time and space. At Impact7G, Jade performs GIS duties for cultural and natural resource projects, though her work spans all departments.
Off the Clock
When away from the computer screen, Jade enjoys taking road trips in her campervan with her fiancé, Logan, and their cat, Geronimo. She also enjoys canoeing, reading, and helping with prairie restoration projects.
Jade Flansburg
Water Resource Engineer I

Jade Flansburg
Water Resource Engineer I
Bio
Jade facilitates in work ranging from preliminary field data collection to final design implementation for the Watershed Planning and Design department. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Iowa and is an Engineer in Training (EIT).
Off the Clock
Jade enjoys road and trail biking with friends. She also spends a great deal of time training and playing with her German Shepard dog, Layla.
Jaime Destefano
Senior Architectural Historian

Jaime Destefano
Senior Architectural Historian
Bio
Jaime holds a B.S. in Anthropology and a Masters of Historic Preservation. She has more than 15 years’ experience in CRM and historic preservation consulting. She has completed thousands of Section 106 Reviews and Cultural Resource studies. Jaime has served as a National Register reviewer in the public sector, and for five years operated a small consulting business where she conducted numerous large-scale architectural surveys and National Register nominations, and rehabilitation tax credit guidance. As part of the Telecom Team at Impact7G, Jaime is a project manager for telecommunications NEPA compliance. As Architectural Historian, she provides historic preservation services for a variety of projects and clients.
Off the Clock
In my spare time, I love hiking, spoiling my dog, Henry Tudor, and spending time with my family and friends. Traveling and experiencing new adventures and cultures are very important and I hope to one day explore all seven continents .
Jake Huxford
Project Manager

Jake Huxford
Project Manager
Bio
As an Industrial Hygienist at Impact7G, Jacob Huxford spends much of his time in the field and reporting in the areas of industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety, mold, indoor air quality, state and federal environmental compliance and cleanup projects. His diverse background allows him to assist on a variety of projects at Impact7G. He’s 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified, holds an Iowa Asbestos Inspector’s License, and an Iowa Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor License. Jacob has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Iowa State University.
Off the Clock
If Jacob is fishing and camping in northern Minnesota, he’s happy because it provides an escape from the real world, allowing him to truly relax. Plus, he likes spending time with his friends there. Sometime in the future, he’d also love to learn how to surf.
James Goodrich
Project Manager

James Goodrich
Project Manager
Bio
James is a Project Manager at Impact7G with over 20 years of experience. James has experience working on a variety of environmental projects including U.S. and State Brownfield Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), wetland delineation and mitigation planning; threatened and endangered species assessments; contaminant risk based corrective action assessments; soil and groundwater remediation system design, construction, maintenance, and monitoring; environmental reconnaissance and permitting and petroleum spill mitigation management services. In addition, he has completed numerous leaking underground storage tank investigations and closures in Iowa and throughout the Midwest.
Off the Clock
One of James’ favorite outdoor activities is walking his dog in the woods. “It gives me an opportunity to exercise, observe the seasonal flora and enjoy the spectacle of my dog trying to make friends with unreceptive local wildlife.” He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons and is an avid electric bass player.
Jeremy Moore
Environmental Specialist I

Jeremy Moore
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Jeremy is an Environmental Specialist with experience on Phase I environmental site assessments in accordance with ASTM 1527-13 standards. He has experience completing site inspection; local, state, and federal environmental database review; historical information review; and conducting interviews. Jeremy is 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Drake University.
Off the Clock
Jeremy enjoys camping, hiking, water sports and watching sporting events. Jeremy loves being in the mountains and spending time with family and friends.
Jim Edgmond, P.E.
Senior Environmental Engineer

Jim Edgmond, P.E.
Senior Environmental Engineer
Bio
James is an experienced and effective Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in the engineering field, including ten years of experience working in the public sector as a city engineer, in addition to leading his own firm for several years. James has demonstrated proficiency in Construction Program Management and Design Project Management, and he possesses diverse engineering experience from managing large international construction projects to small town street design projects. James graduated from Montana State University and is a registered professional engineer in Iowa. With hundreds of projects under his belt, James has saved his clients thousands of dollars and has been sought to turn behind-schedule projects around with his expertise. James has provided managerial guidance in road, sewer, airport, and dam project execution and design. He works to ensure that his clients needs are met and exceeded.
John Coons
Drilling Manager

John Coons
Drilling Manager
Bio
With over 30 years of environmental drilling experience, John oversees the operations for the CME 55 drill rig and the Geoprobe 6712DT at Impact7G. His role includes overseeing field tasks, rig maintenance, and managing personnel. John has a significant amount of experience in project coordination, cost control, and project scoping to ensure versatile and effective solutions are developed to meet clients’ regulatory needs and budgets. He is licensed to offer drilling services in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Off the Clock
John loves being in and around water, whether he’s boating, playing water sports, or SCUBA diving. He believes that diving is the perfect opportunity to experience new adventures. When he’s back on land, his dream is to own a 1947 hotrod and travel the country in it.
Jon Reis
Senior Project Manager

Jon Reis
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Jon has over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting and leads the Community Development team at Impact7G. He completed his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in geology from Iowa State University and has a diverse background having worked with many of the service lines Impact7G offers. Jon finds great satisfaction working with and helping communities redevelop underutilized areas whether that’s through community planning, environmental investigations, or environmental cleanup.
Off the Clock
Jon is a big fan of spending time outdoors with his wife, son and two daughters. Favorites include camping and hiking in the mountains, hunting, and fishing. It makes Jon smile to watch his kids get excited about catching “a big one!” In the future, he hopes to get the chance to travel to Norway where his ancestors lived.
Karl Wilt
Chief Financial Officer

Karl Wilt
Chief Financial Officer
Bio
Karl earned a B.A. in Economics from The University of Chicago and a Masters of Accountancy from DePaul University. He passed the Certified Public Accountant exam in May of 1995 and joined a privately held Chicago healthcare company with $20m in revenue, where he was quickly promoted to Chief Financial Officer. He has held senior management positions with several companies in the technology, media, advertising, and healthcare sectors. In these full-time roles, Karl led finance, human resources, IT and accounting teams and served as an important strategic advisor to the business’ owners. Karl now serves as a permanent part-time CFO at Impact7G and other select businesses in Iowa and is an essential member of their executive teams.
Off the Clock
At home, Karl will be found outside with his wife on their acreage, building and maintaining fences, chicken coops, horse & goat shelters, trimming trees, raising guineas, painting, re-plumbing, re-wiring, and the like. He’s an avid sailor and certified sailing instructor. Travelling, find Karl and his wife exploring national parks, botanical gardens, and bird watching. Someday, Galapagos!
Katie Goff
Environmental Specialist II

Katie Goff
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Katie is an environmental professional with over 5 years of experience conducting wetland and waters of the US delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, NEPA compliance activities, and environmental compliance including stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plan development. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Iowa in Geosciences where she specialized in soil and water chemistry.
Off the Clock
In her free time she enjoys biking, playing pickleball, and reading. She is an avid gardener, and forager who recently made her first batch of sauerkraut. You can find her at the downtown farmers market getting delicious pupusas.
Kevin Marble
Environmental Specialist I

Kevin Marble
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Kevin is an Environmental Specialist for Impact7G and works in the Compliance and Asbestos Departments as a certified Iowa licensed inspector and Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor. Kevin has a background working in various types of field work including Phase I site assessments and Phase II soil and groundwater sampling. Kevin has a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Policy degree, along with his OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification he is also a certified Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor and Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector.
Off the Clock
Kevin enjoys time with his family and playing with his daughter. He also enjoys spending time outdoors out on the water boating and fishing. Kevin loves to travel and hopes to one day make it out to Australia and SCUBA dive the Great Barrier Reef.
Kim Crosser
Senior Project Manager

Kim Crosser
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Kim has extensive experience working in Asbestos Project Management, including areas of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) inspections, Project Oversite/Air Monitoring, AHERA Reinspection, Training, and Mold. She spearheads asbestos abatement projects from concept to completion, including project specifications, contracts, and AHERA compliance where applicable. Additionally, she performs field work, such as supervising asbestos removal projects, collecting bulk samples, and providing mold consultations and testing. Kim is an Accredited Asbestos Instructor for the State of Missouri and is a State of Iowa certified Asbestos Inspector and Contractor/Supervisor. She also holds a NIOSH 582 certification and an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification.
Off the Clock
In her spare time, Kim likes to bike ride and spend time at her cabin.
Kirstyn McElroy
Environmental Specialist I

Kirstyn McElroy
Environmental Specialist I
Bio
Kirstyn graduated Western Washington University with a degree in environmental policy. She is an environmental specialist who works primarily with the telecommunications team working on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for the southwest region of the country. Kirstyn also does site reconnaissance visits for Impact7G for all sorts of projects.
Off the Clock
In her spare time, Kirstyn enjoys Baking and playing with her dogs. She also loves anything to do outdoors.
Kristina Poston
Architectural Historian

Kristina Poston
Architectural Historian
Bio
Kristina graduated with her undergraduate degree in Anthropology in 2010 from College of Charleston. She obtained her M.S. in Historic Preservation from Clemson University in 2018. She has 10 years of experience in cultural resource management and has worked on several Section 106 projects throughout the southeast. She currently serves as an Architectural Historian for telecommunication projects and aids other departments as needed.
Off the Clock
Kristina loves kayaking, exploring historic sites, and traveling with her husband and son. She loves to read and knit in her spare time. She and her family are currently working on visiting every National Park when they can.
Leon Johnson
Environmental Specialist II

Leon Johnson
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Leon is an environmental specialist and primarily works in Lead Hazard Reduction Program in the Community Development group as a certified Lead Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor, certified Lead Abatement Contactor, and certified Lead Base Paint Sampling Technician. Leon is a certified Asbestos Inspector, certified Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, and certified HAZWOPER professional. Leon has experience with environmental drilling and sampling, Phase I ESA reporting and common workplace noise hazard reduction. Leon has a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree with specialization in biology.
Off the Clock
You can find Leon spend his free time with his family outdoors, preferably near a body of water. Leon is certified SCUBA diver and enjoys kayaking. Leon enjoys cooking and food and wine focused travel.
Lori Knuth
Finance Manager

Lori Knuth
Finance Manager
Bio
Lori brings over 30 years of financial experience and wears a lot of hats at Impact7G. As the financial accountant, completing all monthly financial information to ensure accuracy of the financial statements is her focus. As project accountant, Lori oversees information necessary to confirm the client and project data is correct in our database. She also works closely with employees to confirm client billing is completed precisely.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Lori loves working on photo albums and looks forward to completing online photo books to include her family history. She’d also like to complete a series of children’s books in the future. When she’s not working on albums or writing, Lori can be found enjoying the great outdoors while hiking. One of her favorite trips was a two-week drive to the west coast to view the beauty of Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone Park.
Madeline Sarcone
Project Manager

Madeline Sarcone
Project Manager
Bio
Madeline (Maddi) has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Drake University and has over 7 years of experience in the environmental compliance industry. Maddi has completed over 1,000 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) telecommunication projects. She is 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained, a certified Asbestos Inspector and Lead Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor for the State of Iowa.
Off the Clock
In her downtime, Maddi loves spending quality time with her dog, a Corgi named Barbra Streisand.
Manda Dailey
Human Resources Generalist

Manda Dailey
Human Resources Generalist
Bio
Manda stepped into her role as Director of Human Resources in 2021. She helps assist new employees with on onboarding documentation, benefits, and employee relations. She enjoys working closely with the employees and keeping up on the latest research and industry trends.
Off the Clock
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and exploring new things with her two boys. With that she has taking her children to Disney World as the pinnacle of her bucket list.
Matt Deutsch
Senior Project Manager

Matt Deutsch
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Matt leads the Environmental Compliance team at Impact7G with extensive safety, environmental and transportation experience, and strong emphases in the areas of training, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, spill response (HAZWOPER) and waste characterization, transportation, and disposal. As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), he is also responsible for managing the internal safety and environmental programs.
Off the Clock
You can find Matt boating or kayaking with his family in Northeast Iowa along the Mississippi River. He and his wife, Sarah, have three children who keep them busy attending baseball, basketball, and trap shooting events, since Matt is also the Head Coach for the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars Trap Shooting Team.
Matthew Russell
Director of Human Resources

Matthew Russell
Director of Human Resources
Bio
Matt supports the human resource function, ensuring a solid employee experience is in place for all the awesome team members at Impact7G. He has 15 years of experience in all things HR but has a particularly a strong passion for employee engagement, learning and development, and streamlining processes. Matt obtained his MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Upper Iowa University and a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management from Purdue University Global.
Off the Clock
In his free time, Matt enjoys bounding around the many trails in the Des Moines metro area and beyond. An avid trail runner, he’s always excited to explore and find someplace new. When he’s not running or traveling somewhere new, he enjoys supporting his community through Kiwanis and as a board member with the Friends of West Des Moines Park and Recreation He’s also an aviation buff, having earned his private pilot’s license in college.
Megan Down
Project Manager

Megan Down
Project Manager
Bio
Megan manages our portfolio of leaking storage tank sites as well as several miscellaneous Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, limited subsurface investigations, contaminated sites, land recycling program sites, and drilling jobs. Megan has completed ASTM 1527-13 compliant site reconnaissance field visits and reviewed state and federal environmental databases. Her management has assisted in several projects, including risk-based Corrective Action Design Reporting (CADR), Risk-Based Corrective Action Investigations, chemical oxidation injection remediation, and more. She’s 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified and is an Iowa Certified Groundwater Professional.
Off the Clock
One of Megan’s bucket list items is to visit Italy and drink great wine. In the meantime, she’s happy spending time in her garden. She says there’s nothing better than growing your own food and flowers, plus gardening instantly lowers her blood pressure after a long day!
Melissa Campbell
Senior Project Manager

Melissa Campbell
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Melissa is involved in watershed assessments and planning, stream assessment and restoration design, soil and hydrology studies, stormwater planning, and mitigation banking. Melissa graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science while also working as a Research Assistant on projects that involved education and outreach, water quality, and habitat on the Missouri National Recreational River – an area she spent a lot of time at growing up.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Melissa’s favorite activities are paddle boarding and hiking with her two golden retrievers.
Michael Buchhop
Director of IT

Michael Buchhop
Director of IT
Bio
Michael has been fascinated with technology from a young age. After studying Computer Sciences at Iowa State, he spent several years in the telecommunications industry installing and troubleshooting internet services across Iowa. From there he served over ten years as the IT Administrator for the US division of a multinational company before joining Impact7G.
Off the Clock
Michael lives with his wife and 3 daughters on 30 acres outside of Winterset. He enjoys working on the property as well as fishing with his kids on their pond. Spending time with his wife on a Jamaican beach is a favorite destination, if only he can figure out a way to make that his permanent office!
Michelle Taylor
Senior Project Manager

Michelle Taylor
Senior Project Manager
Bio
In 2000, Michelle received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and began her career in Cultural Resource Management (CRM). Upon receipt of her Master of Science in Landscape Architecture in 2006, Michelle returned to CRM as a project manager. Michelle brings over 17 years of experience to Impact7G. Her knowledge of regulatory compliance enables her to manage National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Environmental Assessment (EA) compliance projects as well as prepare all associated documentation. Michelle has directly authored or managed thousands of Section 106 Review/Archaeological Assessment compliance documents including all Native American consultations.
Off the Clock
Michelle is a huge fan of being on the water, spending time with friends, and live music. Michelle one day hopes to go to the Newport Folk Festival.
Morgan Drew
Environmental Specialist II

Morgan Drew
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Morgan is a member of the Environmental Compliance team and spends much of his time conducting environmental site assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring. He holds an Iowa asbestos inspector license, an asbestos abatement supervisor/contractor certification, and an Iowa lead-based paint inspector license. Morgan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Spanish from Loras College.
Off the Clock
When Morgan is off the clock, he loves to fly fish, especially with his brothers in the trout streams of northeast Iowa. When he isn’t fishing, he’s usually in the kitchen, cooking anything and everything. He always looks forward to spending time with his family and friends.
Naida Flores
Senior Environmental Specialist

Naida Flores
Senior Environmental Specialist
Bio
Naida is an Environmental Specialist specializing in NEPA. She’s been in the telecom industry for approximately 22 years. Naida has worked with many different carriers directly in a variety of roles, from group coordinator to regulatory compliance specialist. She has worked on construction close-out projects, site acquisition, and employee training. Naida helps the telecom group at Impact7G with compliance primarily in the western half of the United States.
Off the Clock
Outside of work, Naida loves spending time with family. Naida has three sons, and one granddaughter. She enjoys hiking, riding bikes, and playing board games. Naida also loves fishing. Whenever she travels to the Pacific Northwest to visit family, they hit the local river and lakes to fish for trout and salmon.
Nicole Turpin
Project Manager

Nicole Turpin
Project Manager
Bio
As a Project Manager, Nicole specializes in finding, securing, and managing funding programs to meet the individual needs of our clients. With nearly 20 years of experience obtaining grant funding from foundations, trusts, government, and private sector resources, she can effectively tell your story to successfully obtain much needed project dollars. Nicole is well versed in funding, policy, and programmatic trends to effectively position client’s to be responsive to funding trends.
Off the Clock
In her free time, Nicole can be found hiking, kayaking, and going on walks with her husband, son and two aussie-doodles. In addition, Nicole enjoys volunteering at her son’s school and helping where needed.
Owen Baldwin
Environmental Scientist I

Owen Baldwin
Environmental Scientist I
Bio
Owen is an Environmental Scientist with the Watershed Planning and Design department at Impact7G. Owen graduated from the University of Iowa in 2021 with degrees in Environmental Science and Geoscience, and a minor in Spanish. Owen specializes in GIS, fluvial geomorphology, and ecology.
Off the Clock
Owen is happiest when he is traveling and doing any activity outside, ranging from a walk around a park to camping in the backcountry. He enjoys hiking along with other activities like skiing, snowshoeing, surfing, and any other sport his friends recommend to him. A unique skill Owen has that very few people know about is his ability to walk and flip on a slackline. One day, Owen hopes to visit the Great Barrier Reef, see a glacier in Iceland, and skydive from a plane.
Reid Stamer
Stream Restoration Ecologist

Reid Stamer
Stream Restoration Ecologist
Bio
Reid grew up in Eastern Iowa and attained a B.S. in Geography with a minor in environmental science from the University of Iowa. He is a Professional Wetland Scientist with experience in wetland delineations, policy, and management. He also has experience in stream assessment and design. Specializing in restoration ecology, Reid’s professional focus on invasive species management, habitat restoration, woodland management, and conservation practices bring continuity and a solid foundation to restoration projects.
Off the Clock
Outside of work, Reid enjoys hanging out with his wife and dog doing outdoorsy things, like hiking, camping, cycling, and running.
Sarah Urtnowski
Environmental Specialist II

Sarah Urtnowski
Environmental Specialist II
Bio
Sarah is an Environmental Specialist at Impact7G with 4 years of experience. She works in the Telecommunications department specializing in NEPA and Section 106 compliance reviews and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Sarah graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and a minor in Natural Resource Economics. She also holds a Geographic Information Systems professional certificate from Itasca Community College.
Off the Clock
Off the clock, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors hiking with her dogs, swimming, boating, and a variety of water sports. She also enjoys reading, puzzles, and restoring her antique motorcycle.
Stacy Ray
Project Manager

Stacy Ray
Project Manager
Bio
Stacy earned a Master of Science in Environmental Studies in 2009 and has since applied her environmental policy background in the telecommunications industry. Stacy has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, engaging with multiple telecom carriers in various regions of the U.S. She excels at expediting regulatory clearance for telecommunication carriers and finding simple solutions to complex problems. Stacy enjoys collaborating with clients, vendors, and government agencies to ensure all FCC rules are appropriately applied.
Off the Clock
Stacy lives and works in Kentucky and is happiest when RV-ing with her husband and three kids. Having lived in rural South Africa for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Stacy learned to speak the indigenous African language Setswana. Stacy wants to run a trail marathon one day.
Tyler Dursky
Environmental Scientist II

Tyler Dursky
Environmental Scientist II
Bio
Mr. Tyler Dursky is a certified Minnesota Wetland Delineator in Training and is working towards becoming a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS). Mr. Dursky has strong interests in plant identification, natural, areas restoration, and utilizes his knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and conservation practices to assist on a variety of projects dealing with wetlands, prairies, woodlands, streams, and threatened and endangered species. Mr. Dursky earned bachelor’s degrees in Environmental and Earth Science from the University of Northern Iowa, as well as minors in Geology and Geography. Mr. Dursky also supports several additional service lines at Impact7G, including Soil and Groundwater Sampling, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Indoor Air Quality Monitoring, Archeological Surveys, and Asbestos Inspections and Abatements.
Off the Clock
During his free time, Mr. Dursky is happiest spending time with friends and family, camping, hiking, hunting, traveling, and generally spending time outdoors. Mr. Dursky has currently been to 37 of 50 states and aspires to travel to all of them in addition to all the nation’s national parks.
Tyler Silverthorn
Project Manager

Tyler Silverthorn
Project Manager
Bio
Tyler received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, with a focus in Ecosystem Management, from Iowa State University in 2015. Since joining Impact7G in 2015, Tyler has worked on various projects including Phase I and II ESAs, Limited Sub-Surface Investigations, Industrial Air Quality monitoring, Free Product Recovery, Asbestos Inspections, and Lead-Based Paint Inspections. Tyler is a subject matter expert in Lead-Based Paint and is an accredited Lead Training Provider through IDPH. Tyler teaches State of Iowa certification courses for Lead Abatement Workers/Contractors, Lead Safe Renovators, Sampling Technicians, and Inspector/Risk Assessors. Tyler is licensed as an Iowa Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, and Lead Abatement Contractor. Tyler opened the Sioux City office in 2016 and provides a presence and assistance to our clients on the west side of the state.
Off the Clock
Outside of Impact7G, Tyler enjoys spending time with family and working as a volunteer firefighter/emergency medical technician for Le Mars Fire-Rescue.
Will Downey
Project Manager

Will Downey
Project Manager
Bio
Will is a University of Iowa Environmental Science graduate with over 10 years of professional natural resource and environmental survey experience. He provides expertise in wetland and aquatic resource delineation, threatened or endangered species survey and habitat analysis, and natural resources permitting and regulatory coordination. Additionally, Will has extensive experience with plant identification and vegetation survey as well as services pertaining to invasive species management and herbicide application, prescribed fire and natural areas restoration, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and survey, and Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring Program.
Off the Clock
Will balances an extensive love of the outdoors with a seasonal love of staying in and doing nothing. When the weather is nice, he is out long-distance cycling, camping, or playing ultimate frisbee. In the cold winter months, off hours transition to reading books, playing video games, and running his dog around in the snow.
William Martin
Senior Project Manager

William Martin
Senior Project Manager
Bio
Bill has worked as an environmental professional for over 40 years, specializing in cultural, visual, and natural resources. He has been involved in a wide range of project scopes ranging from environmental reviews for small bridge replacement projects to international pipeline corridors; NEPA reviews of community solar gardens and utility-scale solar facilities; wetland, prairie, and savanna restorations; and zoning and planning initiatives. He is a Certified Environmental Professional and is on the Register of Professional Archeologists. He holds elected office as the long-serving chairman of the Worth Township Board of Trustees. Bill is a Senior Project Manager in our Community Development division.
Off the Clock
Bill and his wife – Kris – live on Kris’s historic family farm, where they have a large kitchen garden, orchard, and extensive prairie borders. They both enjoy biking on the hundreds of miles of gravel roads in rural Boone County; hiking in nearby Ledges State Park; and kayaking at area lakes and rivers.