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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

    Favorite Sports Team: UCONN Women’s Basketball Team

    Erin Grenz

    Erin Grenz

    Chief Development Officer

    Hobby: Travel and Golf

    Favorite Book: The Boys in the Boat by James Brown

    Favorite Quote: “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” — Vidal Sassoon

    Allen Blackhurst

    Allen Blackhurst

    Chief Financial Officer

    Favorite Song: “I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)” – Alabama

    Favorite Book: Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove

    Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears

    Favorite Quote: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” – C. Northcote Parkinson

    Carrie Bristoll-Groll, PE, ENV SP

    Carrie Bristoll-Groll, PE, ENV SP

    Executive Vice President, Engineering Services

    University: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Pandemic Activity: Carrie and family completed a two-year long renovation of a former restaurant/bar into their forever home!

    Hobbies: Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, running, kayaking, and gardening with her husband Tony, and their two German Shepherd dogs.

     

    Josh Holecko

    Josh Holecko

    Executive Vice President, Sales

    Hobby: Golf

    Favorite Quote: “Success at anything will always come down to this: Focus & Effort. And we control both.”

    Favorite Band: Judah and the Lion

    Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes

     

    Wade Stafford

    Wade Stafford

    Executive Vice President, Wastewater Services

    Favorite Movie: Warrior

    Favorite Part of the Job: Developing employees to help them grow in their careers.

    Favorite Quote: “Spend your energy searching for solutions, not excuses.” – David Cottrell

    Sarah Bohlin

    Sarah Bohlin

    VP, Human Resources

    Hobby: Horse Riding

    University: Appalachian State University

    Favorite Band: Duran Duran

    Favorite Quote: “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Zig Ziglar

    Jason D. Abert

    Jason D. Abert

    VP, Program Development & Partnerships

    Hobby: Drums and percussion

    Originally From: Upstate New York

    Favorite Movie: Garden State

    Favorite Part of the Job: Employee development

    University: North Carolina State University

    Adam Farrell

    Adam Farrell

    VP, Finance

    Hobby: Golf, Snowboarding and Cooking

    University: Arizona State University

    Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky

    Jeff Urban

    Jeff Urban

    VP, Enterprise Account Management

    Hobby: Fishing

    Favorite Part of the Job: Supporting our customers with their environmental compliance needs and corporate goals

    Jessica Costello

    Jessica Costello

    Procurement Manager

    Hobbies: Swimming, Golf, and Reading

    Originally From: Born in California, raised in Northern Kentucky

    Favorite Book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

    Favorite Team: Cincinnati Bengals