KEY PERSONNEL
The ELM Group, Inc. (ELM) maintains a high quality, professional staff with demonstrated expertise to assist you in the management of multimedia environmental concerns. ELM‘s staff contributes to our holistic approach (e.g., technical, regulatory, financial and schedule considerations) to understanding your environmental challenges, developing management solutions and successfully implementing the selected approach that meets your objectives. Click on the names of individuals to see their biographical sketches and contact information.
Partners
Mark Fisher
Mr. Fisher holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Richard Stockton State College and is a Managing Partner at The ELM Group, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience managing and developing cost-effective solutions for complex multi-media contaminated site investigation/remediation projects involving impacted soil, ground water, subsurface vapor, surface water and sediment. Mr. Fisher has extensive expertise with the redevelopment of contaminated sites by utilizing integrated approaches to accomplish business-oriented objectives in a timely manner that satisfy regulatory requirements. He also has experience in regulatory compliance/facility permitting and has provided litigation support/expert testimony on numerous matters.
Mr. Fisher is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey LSRP Association (LSRPA) since its inception, and is currently serving as the President of the LSRPA. He actively participates in numerous LSRP-related regulatory and technical guidance committees, working directly with the NJDEP and other stakeholders, including the Immediate Environmental Concern and the Co-Mingled Plume Guidance Document Committees. Mr. Fisher’s regulatory experience also includes ten years as a project and program manager with the NJDEP’s Site Remediation Program.
Email: MFisher@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Mark Fisher
Mr. Fisher holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Richard Stockton State College and is a Managing Partner at The ELM Group, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience managing and developing cost-effective solutions for complex multi-media contaminated site investigation/remediation projects involving impacted soil, ground water, subsurface vapor, surface water and sediment. Mr. Fisher has extensive expertise with the redevelopment of contaminated sites by utilizing integrated approaches to accomplish business-oriented objectives in a timely manner that satisfy regulatory requirements. He also has experience in regulatory compliance/facility permitting and has provided litigation support/expert testimony on numerous matters.
Mr. Fisher is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey LSRP Association (LSRPA) since its inception, and is currently serving as the President of the LSRPA. He actively participates in numerous LSRP-related regulatory and technical guidance committees, working directly with the NJDEP and other stakeholders, including the Immediate Environmental Concern and the Co-Mingled Plume Guidance Document Committees. Mr. Fisher’s regulatory experience also includes ten years as a project and program manager with the NJDEP’s Site Remediation Program.
Email: MFisher@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Peter P. Brussock
Dr. Brussock holds a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology and water resources management including advanced coursework in engineering and planning. He has over 27 years’ experience at The ELM Group, Inc. and is a Managing Partner.
He specializes in the integrated analysis of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of environmental problems and framing that analysis in a site-specific regulatory and planning context. Through comparative analysis of risks, engineering alternatives, benefits and costs, management options are developed to support sound business decisions. In addition, he embraces and has successfully implemented adaptive management strategies as a means of optimizing environmental solutions while managing uncertainties.
Dr. Brussock has directed a large number of environmental assessments and remedial projects involving water resources. Many of these projects have been successfully directed to redevelopment of land to new uses. During the last 20 years, Dr. Brussock has focused on geographically large environmental contamination projects involving complex groundwater and estuary settings. He coordinates the technical, contractor, regulatory/permitting, administrative, planning and risk communication elements of these projects.
He holds several certifications and registrations, such as certified planner, groundwater professional and professional wetland scientist. He has participated on and chaired numerous committees on environmental matters, including appointments to planning commissions and zoning boards. Other experience includes teaching risk assessment for over 10 years, developing and directing environmental compliance programs and testifying expert.
Email: PPBrussock@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Peter Brussock
Dr. Brussock holds a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology and water resources management including advanced coursework in engineering and planning. He has over 27 years’ experience at The ELM Group, Inc. and is a Managing Partner.
He specializes in the integrated analysis of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of environmental problems and framing that analysis in a site-specific regulatory and planning context. Through comparative analysis of risks, engineering alternatives, benefits and costs, management options are developed to support sound business decisions. In addition, he embraces and has successfully implemented adaptive management strategies as a means of optimizing environmental solutions while managing uncertainties.
Dr. Brussock has directed a large number of environmental assessments and remedial projects involving water resources. Many of these projects have been successfully directed to redevelopment of land to new uses. During the last 20 years, Dr. Brussock has focused on geographically large environmental contamination projects involving complex groundwater and estuary settings. He coordinates the technical, contractor, regulatory/permitting, administrative, planning and risk communication elements of these projects.
He holds several certifications and registrations, such as certified planner, groundwater professional and professional wetland scientist. He has participated on and chaired numerous committees on environmental matters, including appointments to planning commissions and zoning boards. Other experience includes teaching risk assessment for over 10 years, developing and directing environmental compliance programs and testifying expert.
Email: PPBrussock@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Hank Martin
Mr. Martin has over 37 years’ experience with complex environmental compliance and remediation projects, and has expertise with the characterization, fate and transport and natural attenuation mechanisms of chlorinated alkenes, chlorinated aromatics and inorganic compounds, including arsenic and nickel. He has designed and developed air quality modeling, risk assessment and permitting programs, and conducted process safety management evaluations. He is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Email: HMartin@elminc.com
Phone: 973.263.5820
Hank Martin
Mr. Martin has over 37 years’ experience with complex environmental compliance and remediation projects, and has expertise with the characterization, fate and transport and natural attenuation mechanisms of chlorinated alkenes, chlorinated aromatics and inorganic compounds, including arsenic and nickel. He has designed and developed air quality modeling, risk assessment and permitting programs, and conducted process safety management evaluations. He is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Email: HMartin@elminc.com
Phone: 973.263.5820
Kenneth Hart
Mr. Hart holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Davis and Elkins College and a M.A. in Public Administration from Rider Unniversity and is a Principal at the ELM Group, Inc. (ELM). He has over 39 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He spent over 9 years with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, preparing and supervising environmental studies for various highway projects in New Jersey. At the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where he worked for over 9 years, he managed the ECRA/ISRA and UST remediation programs and was the Director of the Solid and Hazardous Waste program.
Mr. Hart has been with ELM for over 20 years, and provides clients with project and program management for the investigation, remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties of varying complexity, including landfill investigation, closure and redevelopment. He also provides services that assist clients with addressing solid waste and recycling issues including facility permitting, waste classification and reuse options for various waste materials. He also oversees the monitoring and oversight of various construction projects. A major focus of his work is cost effective options for redevelopment and proper handling of waste materials.
Mr. Hart is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). He is also a New Jersey-registered Legislative Agent, and provides governmental, regulatory and legislative services to clients. He was a member of the technical guidance committee working with the NJDEP and stakeholders on the preparation of the Capping Guidance Document. He has volunteered for numerous environmental committees for various NJ Associations and is Chairman of the Board of Health and a member of the Recycling/Solid Waste committee for his local municipality.
Email: KHart@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Kenneth Hart
Mr. Hart holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Davis and Elkins College and a M.A. in Public Administration from Rider Unniversity and is a Principal at the ELM Group, Inc. (ELM). He has over 39 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He spent over 9 years with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, preparing and supervising environmental studies for various highway projects in New Jersey. At the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where he worked for over 9 years, he managed the ECRA/ISRA and UST remediation programs and was the Director of the Solid and Hazardous Waste program.
Mr. Hart has been with ELM for over 20 years, and provides clients with project and program management for the investigation, remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties of varying complexity, including landfill investigation, closure and redevelopment. He also provides services that assist clients with addressing solid waste and recycling issues including facility permitting, waste classification and reuse options for various waste materials. He also oversees the monitoring and oversight of various construction projects. A major focus of his work is cost effective options for redevelopment and proper handling of waste materials.
Mr. Hart is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). He is also a New Jersey-registered Legislative Agent, and provides governmental, regulatory and legislative services to clients. He was a member of the technical guidance committee working with the NJDEP and stakeholders on the preparation of the Capping Guidance Document. He has volunteered for numerous environmental committees for various NJ Associations and is Chairman of the Board of Health and a member of the Recycling/Solid Waste committee for his local municipality.
Email: KHart@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Principals
Jeffrey Moore
Mr. Moore is an environmental risk manager who draws on a diverse background of environmental and facilities engineering experience. He has managed numerous projects including those involving: site investigation and remediation, chemical and industrial hygiene, environmental compliance and auditing, waste management, and health and safety.
Mr. Moore has served as a consultant to public and private sector clients including those within the construction and demolition industries; universities; school boards; private and public administered hospitals; housing authorities; the chemical manufacturing industry; national lending/brokerage firms; and Fortune 100 corporations.
email: JMoore@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Jeffrey Moore
Mr. Moore is an environmental risk manager who draws on a diverse background of environmental and facilities engineering experience. He has managed numerous projects including those involving: site investigation and remediation, chemical and industrial hygiene, environmental compliance and auditing, waste management, and health and safety.
Mr. Moore has served as a consultant to public and private sector clients including those within the construction and demolition industries; universities; school boards; private and public administered hospitals; housing authorities; the chemical manufacturing industry; national lending/brokerage firms; and Fortune 100 corporations.
email: JMoore@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Michael McNally
Mr. McNally brings a practical eye to large scale complex projects that can only be developed through unique experience that combines over 26 years managing a wide range large environmental investigation and engineering projects with experience gained through helping to found a construction services group performing turn-key remedial design/construction projects as the general contractor. In addition to traditional consulting services, Mr. McNally spent approximately 6 years managing large turn-key design and remediation projects that allow him to evaluate projects with the technical outlook of an environmental manager integrated with the practical implementation perspective of a contractor. This integrated perspective facilitates development of practical and cost-efficient site-specific investigation, remediation, restoration, and management strategies in planning remedial projects. Throughout his career, Mr. McNally has specifically worked to develop a diverse practical knowledge of site specific challenges posed by complex sites and the implementation, cost and technical considerations associated with these challenges.
Mr. McNally has managed complex projects involving multiple contaminated media including, soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. He has conducted work under CERCLA/SARA, ECRA/ISRA, PA ACT 2, RCRA, and multiple state regulatory programs.
email: MMcNally@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Michael McNally
Mr. McNally brings a practical eye to large scale complex projects that can only be developed through unique experience that combines over 26 years managing a wide range large environmental investigation and engineering projects with experience gained through helping to found a construction services group performing turn-key remedial design/construction projects as the general contractor. In addition to traditional consulting services, Mr. McNally spent approximately 6 years managing large turn-key design and remediation projects that allow him to evaluate projects with the technical outlook of an environmental manager integrated with the practical implementation perspective of a contractor. This integrated perspective facilitates development of practical and cost-efficient site-specific investigation, remediation, restoration, and management strategies in planning remedial projects. Throughout his career, Mr. McNally has specifically worked to develop a diverse practical knowledge of site specific challenges posed by complex sites and the implementation, cost and technical considerations associated with these challenges.
Mr. McNally has managed complex projects involving multiple contaminated media including, soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. He has conducted work under CERCLA/SARA, ECRA/ISRA, PA ACT 2, RCRA, and multiple state regulatory programs.
email: MMcNally@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Directors and Senior Managers
JEFFERY FEHR
Mr. Fehr, a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) in New Jersey and a Licensed Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania, is an Associate at the ELM Group Inc. (ELM). Mr. Fehr holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Eastern Connecticut State University and attended graduate school in Geology at Miami University in Ohio. Mr. Fehr has 30 years of environmental experience in the private and public sectors, including 11 years with ELM and 5 years with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Mr. Fehr’s expertise in environmental assessment and remediation, and knowledge of key environmental regulations assists ELM’s clients in the timely investigation, remediation and regulatory closure of their impacted properties. Mr. Fehr currently serves as ELM’s LSRP of Record on numerous projects. He has conducted and managed all facets of many large, complex sites from the initial assessment phase and development of Site Conceptual Models, through Remedial Investigation phases, the Remedial Alternatives Selection process, and Remedial Action Implementation. Mr. Fehr is currently managing several in-situ anaerobic biodegradation projects involving chlorinated solvents, as well as aerobic biodegradation sites involving petroleum fuels. Mr. Fehr is a member of the Technical Guidance Committee working with the NJDEP on the preparation of the Performance Monitoring on In-Situ Remedial Actions Guidance Document.
Email: JFehr@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
JEFFERY FEHR
Mr. Fehr, a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) in New Jersey and a Licensed Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania, is an Associate at the ELM Group Inc. (ELM). Mr. Fehr holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Eastern Connecticut State University and attended graduate school in Geology at Miami University in Ohio. Mr. Fehr has 30 years of environmental experience in the private and public sectors, including 11 years with ELM and 5 years with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Mr. Fehr’s expertise in environmental assessment and remediation, and knowledge of key environmental regulations assists ELM’s clients in the timely investigation, remediation and regulatory closure of their impacted properties. Mr. Fehr currently serves as ELM’s LSRP of Record on numerous projects. He has conducted and managed all facets of many large, complex sites from the initial assessment phase and development of Site Conceptual Models, through Remedial Investigation phases, the Remedial Alternatives Selection process, and Remedial Action Implementation. Mr. Fehr is currently managing several in-situ anaerobic biodegradation projects involving chlorinated solvents, as well as aerobic biodegradation sites involving petroleum fuels. Mr. Fehr is a member of the Technical Guidance Committee working with the NJDEP on the preparation of the Performance Monitoring on In-Situ Remedial Actions Guidance Document.
Email: JFehr@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Lauren LaPort
Ms. LaPort has over twenty years of consulting experience in environmental engineering, with a background in remedial investigation and design for soil, water, and sediment, water resources engineering, and environmental permitting and planning. Her expertise includes developing and implementing site investigation and remediation projects regulated by the U.S. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program in Regions II and III, and New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act in New Jersey. Facility environmental compliance work includes air, wastewater and storm water permitting and preparation of spill prevention and storm water plans for industrial sites in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
Ms. LaPort is a Licensed Professional Engineer and licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. She earned her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and completed graduate work in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Email: LLaPort@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Lauren LaPort
Ms. LaPort has over twenty years of consulting experience in environmental engineering, with a background in remedial investigation and design for soil, water, and sediment, water resources engineering, and environmental permitting and planning. Her expertise includes developing and implementing site investigation and remediation projects regulated by the U.S. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program in Regions II and III, and New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act in New Jersey. Facility environmental compliance work includes air, wastewater and storm water permitting and preparation of spill prevention and storm water plans for industrial sites in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
Ms. LaPort is a Licensed Professional Engineer and licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. She earned her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and completed graduate work in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Email: LLaPort@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Mike Firth
Mr. Firth has technical experience in toxicology and risk assessment in both industry and consulting. Specific experience includes human and environmental toxicology and risk assessment support for numerous contaminated sites under RCRA, CERCLA, and state regulations. Risk assessment experience includes numerous detailed multi-pathway human health risk assessments using traditional EPA and Monte Carlo methodologies; sensitivity analyses for complex multi-pathway risk assessments and developing scientifically-defensible, health-based human health and ecological toxicity criteria.
Mr. Firth has experience with a variety of different contaminants including arsenic, lead, mercury, chlorobenzenes, and petroleum-related compounds. Other experience includes serving as lead for science, research, and technical advocacy related to contaminated sediments and providing technical support during multiple emergency response actions related to spills into residential and aquatic environments.
Email: MFirth@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Mike Firth
Mr. Firth has technical experience in toxicology and risk assessment in both industry and consulting. Specific experience includes human and environmental toxicology and risk assessment support for numerous contaminated sites under RCRA, CERCLA, and state regulations. Risk assessment experience includes numerous detailed multi-pathway human health risk assessments using traditional EPA and Monte Carlo methodologies; sensitivity analyses for complex multi-pathway risk assessments and developing scientifically-defensible, health-based human health and ecological toxicity criteria.
Mr. Firth has experience with a variety of different contaminants including arsenic, lead, mercury, chlorobenzenes, and petroleum-related compounds. Other experience includes serving as lead for science, research, and technical advocacy related to contaminated sediments and providing technical support during multiple emergency response actions related to spills into residential and aquatic environments.
Email: MFirth@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Alexa Marshall
Alexa servers as Controller of ELM and has been with ELM for over 14 years. She holds degrees in both business management and leadership, and accounting. Alexa’s core responsibilities encompass the supervision of ELM’s financial & accounting operations, ESOP bookkeeping, financial reporting, and ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards. Alexa actively collaborates with the Senior Management team, offering valuable financial insights to facilitate well-informed decision-making that harmonizes with the company’s strategic objectives. Beyond her financial duties, Alexa contributes significantly to the creation of a financially stable and sustainable environment, thus playing an instrumental role in ELM’s overall success and growth.
Alexa Marshall
Alexa servers as Controller of ELM and has been with ELM for over 14 years. She holds degrees in both business management and leadership, and accounting. Alexa’s core responsibilities encompass the supervision of ELM’s financial & accounting operations, ESOP bookkeeping, financial reporting, and ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards. Alexa actively collaborates with the Senior Management team, offering valuable financial insights to facilitate well-informed decision-making that harmonizes with the company’s strategic objectives. Beyond her financial duties, Alexa contributes significantly to the creation of a financially stable and sustainable environment, thus playing an instrumental role in ELM’s overall success and growth.
Jeffrey Moore
Mr. Moore is an environmental risk manager who draws on a diverse background of environmental and facilities engineering experience. He has managed numerous projects including those involving: site investigation and remediation, chemical and industrial hygiene, environmental compliance and auditing, waste management, and health and safety.
Mr. Moore has served as a consultant to public and private sector clients including those within the construction and demolition industries; universities; school boards; private and public administered hospitals; housing authorities; the chemical manufacturing industry; national lending/brokerage firms; and Fortune 100 corporations.
email: JMoore@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Jeffrey Moore
Mr. Moore is an environmental risk manager who draws on a diverse background of environmental and facilities engineering experience. He has managed numerous projects including those involving: site investigation and remediation, chemical and industrial hygiene, environmental compliance and auditing, waste management, and health and safety.
Mr. Moore has served as a consultant to public and private sector clients including those within the construction and demolition industries; universities; school boards; private and public administered hospitals; housing authorities; the chemical manufacturing industry; national lending/brokerage firms; and Fortune 100 corporations.
email: JMoore@elminc.com
Phone: 609.683.4848
Office: Princeton, New Jersey
Michael McNally
Mr. McNally brings a practical eye to large scale complex projects that can only be developed through unique experience that combines over 26 years managing a wide range large environmental investigation and engineering projects with experience gained through helping to found a construction services group performing turn-key remedial design/construction projects as the general contractor. In addition to traditional consulting services, Mr. McNally spent approximately 6 years managing large turn-key design and remediation projects that allow him to evaluate projects with the technical outlook of an environmental manager integrated with the practical implementation perspective of a contractor. This integrated perspective facilitates development of practical and cost-efficient site-specific investigation, remediation, restoration, and management strategies in planning remedial projects. Throughout his career, Mr. McNally has specifically worked to develop a diverse practical knowledge of site specific challenges posed by complex sites and the implementation, cost and technical considerations associated with these challenges.
Mr. McNally has managed complex projects involving multiple contaminated media including, soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. He has conducted work under CERCLA/SARA, ECRA/ISRA, PA ACT 2, RCRA, and multiple state regulatory programs.
email: MMcNally@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania
Michael McNally
Mr. McNally brings a practical eye to large scale complex projects that can only be developed through unique experience that combines over 26 years managing a wide range large environmental investigation and engineering projects with experience gained through helping to found a construction services group performing turn-key remedial design/construction projects as the general contractor. In addition to traditional consulting services, Mr. McNally spent approximately 6 years managing large turn-key design and remediation projects that allow him to evaluate projects with the technical outlook of an environmental manager integrated with the practical implementation perspective of a contractor. This integrated perspective facilitates development of practical and cost-efficient site-specific investigation, remediation, restoration, and management strategies in planning remedial projects. Throughout his career, Mr. McNally has specifically worked to develop a diverse practical knowledge of site specific challenges posed by complex sites and the implementation, cost and technical considerations associated with these challenges.
Mr. McNally has managed complex projects involving multiple contaminated media including, soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey. He has conducted work under CERCLA/SARA, ECRA/ISRA, PA ACT 2, RCRA, and multiple state regulatory programs.
email: MMcNally@elminc.com
Phone: 215.794.6920
Office: Holicong, Pennsylvania