BCONE operates through the interaction of its Executives, the Board of Directors and Committees. All BCONE members are encouraged to engage in this dynamic and energetic organization by joining a committee. BCONE committees provide opportunities for individual members to contribute to its growth and promote the redevelopment industry. Joining a committee also provides additional opportunities for members to network with other industry professionals, to build professional relationships, to get additional exposure for your business, and to build your resume.
In addition to our primary committees below, BCONE also has sub-committees for the governance of the organization, to promote regional expansion of the organization in New England, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware/Maryland, to organize specific events, to manage our scholarship program, and others. Please contact BCONE if you are interested in joining any of our committees.
Communications and Marketing - Jeffrey Campbell of Peak Environmental, Chair
The Communications and Marketing Committee provides consistent messaging to promote brand recognition and industry awareness of the organization and its mission, to promote its educational events and expand its membership. The committee meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00am.
Developing Leaders - Melina Ambrosino of Cherrytree Group, Chair and Co-Chairs Almariet Roberts, HRP Associates and Alexa Fiumarelli, Boswell Engineering
The Developing Leaders committee provides a structure and process to emerging professionals providing them with the resources to excel in the environmental industry and support the industry through participation in trade organizations.
Education and Scholarship, Maria Coler of Hydrotechnology Consultants, Inc., Chair
The mission of the Education and Scholarship (E+S) committee is to provide learning opportunities and financial support to the next generation of brownfield practitioners. The E+S committee has conceived of innovative, hands-on activities, such as the Brownfields, Books, and Brew Club; the Charlie Bartsch Hiking Club; and in-depth, expert tours of iconic brownfield sites. To synchronize the missions of the two committees, scholarship competition participants prepare essays and posters related to these and other activities. Plans for this year include an E+S stand-alone fundraiser and award ceremony for scholarship recipients.
Events - Chris Martell of ESA Environmental Consultants, Chair
The Events Committee manages BCONE events such that content is beneficial to its Members, supports the mission of the organization, and engages all stakeholders in the Brownfield process. The committee meets the last Tuesday of the month at 3:00pm.
Membership - Tim Mangold of Pennoni, Chair and Co-Chair Nancy Struzenski, Alpha Analytical
The membership Committee conducts outreach initiatives to identify topics and issues that are important to current potential members to improve benefits of membership and attract new members. The committee meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm.
Regulatory - John Gross of PADEP, Chair
The BCONE Regulatory Committee enhances connection and communication among state environmental regulatory agencies with the primary objective to promote the inter-state communication of brownfields-focused regulatory issues, concerns, and approaches to guidance. The committee supports brownfields redevelopment as a mechanism for positive societal impact. Sharing information about successful practices with stakeholders across the brownfields redevelopment community will maximize the benefits of local, State, and Federal brownfields resources.
Sponsorship - Jack Lennox of Renova Environmental Company, Chair and Co-Chair Joe Postorino, AWT Enviornmental
The Sponsorship Committee identifies initiatives and benefits to attract sponsors for the organization and its events, and conducts outreach initiatives to support current sponsors’ opportunities to interact with BCONE membership. The committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00am.