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Our Nova family is the most important investment we have.

Meet The Team

At Nova Group, our talented engineers, environmental experts, and thought leaders are shaping the future with innovative solutions for the global real estate industry. 

We do things the 'Nova Way’, we strive to exceed not only our own expectations, but also those of our valued clients and communities. Our dedication extends beyond delivering exceptional service. With a corporate culture rooted in giving back, we encourage volunteerism so our people can support the organizations they care about the most.

Meet The Team

Nova's leadership is pivotal in shaping and sustaining our culture – establishing trust and cooperation, enhancing employee engagement, and strengthening morale. Our culture instills a profound sense of belonging to the organization and fosters a shared understanding of its core values and priorities among employees.

Executive Leadership

Steve Cummings

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Bohline

President & Chief Financial Officer

Jack Cummings

Chief Revenue Officer

Nova's leadership is pivotal in shaping and sustaining our culture – establishing trust and cooperation, enhancing employee engagement, and strengthening morale. Our culture instills a profound sense of belonging to the organization and fosters a shared understanding of its core values and priorities among employees.

Corporate Leadership

Maegan Dunn

Chief Operating Officer

Joannie Hennen

Chief People Officer

Keely Felton, CEA, CMVP

Chief Sustainability Officer

Ray Hutchison

Senior Vice President, Capital Markets Group Leader

Sarah Pirrie

Managing Director, Nova Ambiente

Corporate Advisory

Paul Johnson

Principal Consultant

Jill Simons

Corporate Controller

Lou Raiola

Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG

Tim Doolittle

Vice President, Acquisitions & Talent

For over a decade, Nova's Capital Markets Group (CMG) has been a premier provider of environmental and engineering due diligence services. CMG consistently surpasses client expectations by catering to a diverse clientele, including banks, agency lenders, life insurance companies, CMBS lenders, REITs, pension funds, and developers.

 

Our accomplished team of National Account Managers, boasting an average of over twenty years of industry experience, ensures a wealth of expertise in evaluating each unique project and interpreting the latest industry standards.

Capital Markets

Ray Hutchison

Senior Vice President, Capital Markets Group Leader

Greg Murphy

Senior Vice President, Account Manager

Hitesh Patel

Vice President, Account Manager

Angela Scott

National Account Manager

Sarah Ohlmeier

National Account Manager

Margaret Silva, PG

Account Manager

Kevin Pexa

Account Manager

Matt Giangreco

Account Manager

Nova's Carlson division helps our clients to achieve their environmental due diligence business goals, whether it is closing a real estate deal, addressing an environmental regulatory issue, or assisting in site redevelopment. Carlson has a consistent track record of success.

 

Our Carlson division provides innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for clients faced with increasingly complex regulatory systems and more challenging financial demands. Our management team has the pleasure of working with a dedicated staff of engineers, geologists, and scientists, many of whom have been with Carlson for over ten years.

Carlson Environmental

Edward E. Garske, CHMM

Senior Vice President, President of Carlson Environmental Division

Paul Micari

Principal - Carlson Operations, Vice President, Nova

Assessor Services

Casie Permenter, PE

Director of Assessor Services

Strategic Advisory

Chuck Easley

Vice President, Director of Technology, Data & Training

Neil Archibald

Senior Vice President, Director of Account Management

Nova's business development team is committed to fully understanding our client's needs to provide the most optimal products, services, and technical expertise to achieve their goals.

 

Our team collaborates closely with the operations group to integrate valuable client feedback. This iterative process enables us to continually develop the tools and technology essential for enhancing internal communication and improving our interactions with clients.

Business Development

Jack Cummings

Chief Revenue Officer

Neil Archibald

Senior Vice President, Director of Account Management

Tom Warn

Senior Vice President, Client Relationships

Daniel Fas

Vice President, Business Development, West Coast

Tanner Johnson

Business Development Associate

Caroline Bach

Vice President, Marketing & Branding

Nova minimizes risk to major construction lenders, developers, and building owners by providing third-party comprehensive reviews, monitoring, and reporting during the construction process.

 

For almost a decade our team has performed these services on hundreds of construction projects throughout the United States. We maintain a staff of experienced engineers, architects, and construction managers who are equipped to support our clients in reviewing specific building systems. From conceptual schematics to final installations and commissioning, we ensure comprehensive assistance at every process stage.

Construction

Joseph DiBernardo

Vice President, Construction Services Group Leader

Bryan Graham

Account Manager

Environmental Assessment & Remediation

Mark Perry

Corporate Vice President, Environmental Assessment & Remediation Group Leader

Nova provides environmental compliance services to ensure requirements are met with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Our Environmental Compliance Group provides cost-effective solutions that promote sustainable compliance tailored to the specific needs of each client. Our goal is to exceed client expectations through our knowledge and unwavering dedication to service.

Environmental Compliance

Wesley Glowitz

Environmental Compliance Group Leader

The Nova Energy Group provides real estate investors, developers, and managers with insight into the effects of energy on the financial performance of real estate portfolios. Drawing on extensive experience in energy advising, the Nova team specializes in translating the energy performance of buildings into financial terms. We assist our clients with developing energy expense reduction strategies to increase the value of real estate assets.

We have key personnel on staff with more than ten years of experience in the energy efficiency field. Nova Energy Group provides custom energy audit reports that include site-specific solutions based on client dialogue and actual historical performance. We can meet tight delivery timelines that fit within the due diligence period for lenders.

Energy

Keely Felton, CEA, CMVP

Chief Sustainability Officer

Erik Eichenlaub, CEM, WELL AP, LEED GA

Climate Services Director

Nova has developed a reputation for national leadership in providing due diligence services. Acknowledging that there is no 'one size fits all', our group is committed to delivering Nova clients with customized solutions at all points in the real estate life cycle.

Our approach begins with a thorough understanding of each project's scope. We advise in acquisition, disposition, pre-/mid-/post-lease, and capital planning. By focusing on our clients' needs, Nova's Equity Group can determine the appropriate scope and deliver value and cost-effective solutions to address various real estate challenges.

Equity Markets

Russell (Rusty) Gordon, PE

Vice President, Equity Group Leader

Nova's HUD division conducts on-site inspections to evaluate the general condition, overall design, and structural elements of buildings. 

Our Property Condition Needs Assessment complies with the HUD MAP and Lean guidelines, offering a complete narrative on the condition and adequacy of the site and building improvements. 

Nova's Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) also comply with HUD MAP and Lean guidelines. The ESAs are conducted to identify potential environmental concerns for on-site activities, off-site activities, and compliance with federal, state, and local agencies. 

HUD

Kristin Tate

Vice President, HUD Group Leader

Dan Frink

Senior Vice President, Director of HUD Services

Nova's Industrial Hygiene & Hazardous Material Group offers a comprehensive suite of services. Our team's combined expertise spans decades, covering industrial hygiene, environmental health, and occupant safety. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement sets us apart from other service providers; we strive to be partners in creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments. 

We are dedicated to outstanding customer service and actively support and consult with our clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Industrial Hygiene & Hazardous Materials

Thomas Fiorentino

Vice President, Industrial Hygiene Services Group Leader

Ben Jungers

Vice President, Industrial Hygiene Services

Madeline Wroblewski

Senior Project Manager, Radon Coordinator

Nova Ambiente

Sarah Pirrie

Managing Director, Nova Ambiente

Inga Kooij

Head of EDD Services

James McCague

Head of TDD Services

Julie Carter

Head of ESG Services

Rik Stikker

Managing Director, The Netherlands

Patric Hecker

Managing Director, Germany

Almudena Thomas-Vela

Managing Director, Spain

Nova's Peak division leadership team partners with our clients to efficiently manage the environmental aspects of their business. 

Peak is committed to maintaining a safe and innovative work culture with strong company values and selecting sound business strategies that support a consistently high level of company performance. Further, we are dedicated to creating a deliverable-focused company through a sustainable business plan that includes continuous staff training, efficient use of information technologies, effective communication platforms, and implementation of consistent administrative and technical procedures.

 

Peak's people – hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental scientists, engineers, administrators, technicians, and subcontractors – are our greatest strength and asset. The continuing investment in them and their available resources are the primary basis for Peak's success.

Peak Environmental

Ken Nieuwenhuis, LSRP

Senior Managing Principal, Peak Environmental Division

Eric R. Schlauch, CPG, LSRP

Senior Managing Principal,
Peak Environmental Division

Robert M. Edgar, LSRP

Managing Principal,
Peak Environmental Division

Jeffrey S. Campbell, LSRP, PG

President & Chief Financial Officer

Southern Regional

Vanessa Chambers

Senior Vice President, Southern Region

Seismic & Structural Engineering Services

Saeed Fathali, PhD, SE, PE, LEED AP

Vice President, Structural Risk & Resilience

The Nova Zoning Group was developed in response to the increasing demand for clients to receive quick and reliable property zoning analysis that outlines zoning conformance. This analysis assures Nova clients of the property's overall compliance with local zoning laws. Without a comprehensive zoning report conducted in advance of a transaction, the potential for unidentified zoning violations poses a significant risk, potentially leading to substantial delays in the closing process or unexpected costs.

Zoning

Alicia Taylor

Vice President, Zoning Group

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