As PVE’s COO, Chris manages the firm’s operations across all PVE locations. He implements organizational structure and develops strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies throughout all divisions. He earned his Master of Science degree in Geology at Binghamton University and his Bachelor of Arts in Geology at Colgate University.

Chris is also the Director of Environmental Services, a role he has held since the company’s 2011 merger with the former Hudson Valley-based Conrad Geoscience Corp. that he co-founded in 1996. He has conducted and supervised the investigation and remediation of state- and federally-listed hazardous waste sites, brownfields, petroleum spills, landfills, and a variety of contaminated residential, commercial, and industrial sites. He oversees the firm’s environmental due diligence services for real estate acquisitions and has participated in hundreds of transactions. Chris also has worked on geologic characterization projects for Class II, V and VI injection wells. His skills as a consultant on complex and sometimes contentious matters have earned him the trust and respect of clients, regulatory agencies and the PVE team.