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AQUALIS Executive Team

The AQUALIS team is made up of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about innovative water resource management solutions that protect businesses and the environment. That starts with our executive team, who all embody the enthusiasm and dedication to ensure our water stays clean and our planet remains beautiful. Meet the leaders in sustainable water - stormwater, wastewater and drinking water - compliance here.

Richard Matero

Richard Matero

Chief Executive Officer

Richard Matero is the Chief Executive Officer of AQUALIS. With extensive experience in executive leadership and business growth, Matero oversees the company’s strategic direction, ensuring sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. His background includes key roles in finance and operations, where he developed a strong track record of driving innovation and achieving corporate objectives. Under his leadership, AQUALIS continues to expand its impact on water resource management.

Erin Grenz

Erin Grenz

Chief Development Officer

Erin Grenz is the Chief Development Officer and leads AQUALIS’ strategic growth initiatives and revenue generation efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals. With a proven track record of driving transformative business outcomes, Grenz oversees sales, marketing, business development, strategic planning and M&A strategy to optimize performance and foster sustainable growth. She is also responsible for the Stormwater Repair and Rehabilitation and Drinking Water operations.

Allen Blackhurst

Allen Blackhurst

Chief Financial Officer

Allen Blackhurst is the Chief Financial Officer for AQUALIS. Blackhurst is responsible for the financial affairs of our organization. He also manages and continually improves internal practices in support of our mission to inspire change by preserving and protecting our nation’s most precious resource: water.

Carrie Bristoll-Groll, PE, ENV SP

Carrie Bristoll-Groll, PE, ENV SP

Executive Vice President, Engineering Services

Carrie Bristoll-Groll is the Executive Vice President of Engineering at AQUALIS. Bristoll-Groll began her career as a Stormwater Engineer for the Cities of Milwaukee and Brookfield, prior to founding Stormwater Solutions Engineering (SSE) in 2002. SSE was acquired by AQUALIS in April 2023. AQUALIS’ Engineering Division (formerly SSE) has a team of professionals designing stormwater, green infrastructure, water quality and flood control practices for municipal, transportation, water agency and private clients.

Josh Holecko

Josh Holecko

Executive Vice President, Sales

Josh Holecko is the Executive Vice President of Sales at AQUALIS. As EVP, Sales, Holecko supports our national accounts growth as well as our complex projects. Holecko has over 20 years of experience in business development within the B2B service industry. His experience and strategic insight have significantly contributed to enhancing AQUALIS’s market presence and service offerings.

Wade Stafford

Wade Stafford

Executive Vice President, Field Services

Wade Stafford is the Executive Vice President of Field Services at AQUALIS. He is responsible for the execution of quality services within our Vactor, Stormwater Maintenance and Lift Station teams. With over 30 years of experience in the sustainable water industry, he is a pivotal voice in daily functions.

Jason D. Abert

Jason D. Abert

VP, Program Development & Partnerships

Jason Abert is the Vice President of Stormwater Estimating and Program Development & Partnerships at AQUALIS. Abert creates and implements best practices for learning and drives the AQUALIS team toward the highest standards for all programs through training and development.

Jeff Urban

Jeff Urban

VP, Enterprise Account Management

Jeff Urban is the Vice President of Enterprise Accounts at AQUALIS. Urban oversees the operations and account management of our exclusive national brands, ensuring customers remain compliant through routine stormwater maintenance and corrective repairs over thousands of sites across the country.

Jessica Costello

Jessica Costello

VP, Procurement

Jessica Costello is the vice President of Procurement at AQUALIS. As VP of Procurement, Costello manages external relations and supplier networks. She has developed a reliable network to support business operations and our core values of personal accountability & integrity, exceptional customer experience and sustainable & innovative sustainable water management.