MEET THE TEAM / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION – MANAGEMENT TEAM
Zack Frankian
Division Manager
ABOUT ZACK
Career professional with a passion for preserving and reestablishing natural ecosystems. Zack is accomplished in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Construction while specializing in reforestation, wetland restoration, stabilization, erosion and sediment controls, and Green Infrastructure practices.
Zack joined the Empire team full-time in 2017 after obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from UMBC.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- ISA Certified Arborist MA-6522A
- MD Tree Expert License # 002189
- Pesticide Applicator Certified MD-83920 (2,5,6), VA-149642-C (2,5-A,6), DC-25935 (3-A,5,6)
- MD Professional Fertilizer Applicator PFA #1973
- NALP/LCA Certified Landscape Technician (CLT)
- National Green Infrastructure Certified (NGICP) #00189
- SHA/MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Certified Yellow Card #25441441 / RPC 011873
- DEP LID Stormwater Facility Maintenance Contractor
- CPR, AED and First Aid
John Pettey
Project Manager
ABOUT JOHN
John is a career professional in the stream restoration construction business. His misfortune in a position not being renewed, soon became Empire’s fortunate hire! John has the demeanor, skills and experience that we could not pass on and he soon became a much-needed addition to our superintendent crew. Since then, he has gained valuable knowledge in how Empire runs as well as horticulturally which rounds out his experience to become a valued member of our project management team. We are excited to have him on the Empire team!
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- ROSGEN Applied Fluvial Geomorphology and River Morphology and Applications Training
- MOT TTCMTC, Temporary Traffic Control Manager Training Certified
- MOT ATSSA Flagger Certified
- SHA/MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Certified Yellow Card # 57175462 / RPC 011667
- OSHA 30
Steven McCauley
Project Superintendent
ABOUT STEVEN
Steven has been working in the Environmental Restoration industry for 10 years. He joined the Empire team in 2015 as a laborer and has worked his way up to Foreman and now Project Superintendent. His love for the outdoors and passion for the environment make him an excellent fit for Empire. Steven is a friendly, knowledgeable, and honest person who knows how to communicate with crews, clients, and contractors to make sure the job is done safely and per the specifications. With his positive, hardworking attitude, Steven continues to grow and develop his skills every day.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- MD Tree Expert License #2270
- DEP LID Stormwater Facility Maintenance Contractor
- SHA/MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Certified Yellow Card #25441450 / RPC 004459
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- OSHA 30
Phil Ponta
Project/Natural Resources Superintendent
ABOUT PHIL
Phil found an opportunity at Empire and sold himself as a leader who brings people together for a common goal. A trait that has helped him tremendously in his transition to Empire. He is well versed in the aspects of many environmental restoration projects with a specialty in non-native invasive species removal and has proven to be a detail oriented and driven employee. We are looking forward to his continued success and growth with Empire.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Pesticide Applicator Certified MD-93502 (3-A), VA-158695-C (3-A)
- SHA/MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Certified RPC 021749
- OSHA 10
MEET THE TEAM / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Edwin Solano
Foreman
Hector Solano
Foreman
Ernesto Iraheta
Foreman
Moris Cruz
Foreman
Carlos Hernandez
Foreman
William Dimas
Foreman
Delmer Romero-Mejia
Foreman