Kate is a Client Solutions Manager focused on the Midwest region. She has proven experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, partner coordination, project development, planning, and technical document composition. She develops conservation plans, prescribed burn plans, contract development and execution, project oversight, safety coordination, community engagement, and volunteer management.

Prior to joining RES, Kate worked with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Indiana where she coordinated with landowners and partners to manage biodiverse nature preserves in northwest Indiana. Throughout her career, Kate has engaged with partners in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Department of Environmental Management to restore globally imperiled dune and swale communities in a larger effort to remove fish and wildlife habitat impairments in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern. She regularly networks with diverse groups, including community members, volunteers, and various stakeholders, to align conservation goals and priorities over a wide geographic area.

Kate earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrated Biology from the University of Illinois-Champaign. She is a certified National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 1, NWCG Incident Command 5 Trainee, NWCG Basic Faller Trainee, and Pesticide Applicator in Illinois and Indiana.

Erica joined RES in 2018 as a Solutions Analyst, delivering market research, assessing project impacts, and supporting client development across the Midwest.

Erica comes to RES with experience in green building certifications, corporate sustainability reporting, and utility data tracking for Commercial Real Estate. Erica is a LEED Accredited Professional and has successfully completed over 25 LEED projects across the United States.

Erica holds an MS in Sustainable Management from DePaul University and a BA in Environmental Analysis and Policy from Boston University.

Amy is a civil/environmental engineer based in Missouri. She has 20 years of experience supporting natural resources for the public sector. Before joining RES, she held key roles for the USDA Forest Service, the US Army, and the Missouri Water Resources Center.

Amy has unique and diverse capabilities. She prides herself on her collaborative, empathetic, and client-service-driven approach to problem solving and strives to bridge the gap between engineering and nature.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. She is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), a Federal Contracting Officer Representative 3 (COR3), and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP). During her career, she has received many awards, including the U.S. Army’s Achievement Medal for Civilian Service and multiple awards for safety, performance, and achievement with the Forest Service. Her most recent accomplishment was beating stage 2b breast cancer, which compelled her to align her career with her passion for nature-based solutions.

Jack is a Client Solutions Manager based in the Midwest, specializing in 404 permittee-responsible mitigation projects and credit banking.

With more than a decade of experience, Jack has a proven track record of connecting clients with the right partners to develop strategic, relationship-driven solutions. Before joining RES, he worked with utility companies and contractors to manage ROW and site access for large-scale transmission, distribution, and other infrastructure construction projects.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance from Augsburg University.

Evan is a dedicated Client Service Associate based in the Midwest, specializing in water quality trading, 404 mitigation, and water quantity and resiliency. He has contributed to major projects in renewable energy, flood resiliency, water quality, and 404 permitting.

As the lead of our internal land initiative and a key member of the water quantity and resiliency team, Evan helps drive sustainable solutions across various projects. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from initial design to on-the-ground implementation.

Before stepping into his current role, Evan served as the Midwest EHS&S Specialist, overseeing environmental, health, and safety operations across 10 Midwest states. He developed and implemented RES safety programs, led regional training initiatives, and fostered a strong safety culture throughout the region.

Chuck is a seasoned Project Estimator and Restoration Ecologist with experience in ecological restoration and project management. He has provided cost estimates and bids for a wide range of projects, from large-scale remediation efforts to small residential projects.

As a Project Estimator, Chuck manages proposals, tracks budgets, procures materials, and provides contract administration for RES projects nationwide. His previous role as a project manager allowed him to lead field crews and oversee contracts for restoration and stormwater infrastructure projects, further honing his expertise in the field.

With more than 20 years of experience in restoration ecology, Chuck is also a Certified Arborist, bringing specialized knowledge in mitigation banking, wetlands, streambanks, and conservation developments. His expertise in vegetation monitoring, erosion control, and invasive species management enables him to drive sustainable, high-impact restoration solutions, ensuring long-term ecological resilience and project success.

Matt has more than 17 years of ecological restoration and management experience, working on small and large-scale restoration, streams and lakeshores, ravine stabilizations, and conservation corridors across the Upper Midwest.

He has worked on all aspects of projects, including conceptual design, proposal writing, estimating, implementation, project management, crew coordination, material procurement, and client management. His expertise covers a wide range of wetland and upland ecosystems with knowledge in invasive species management and native vegetation establishment.

Lucas is the General Manager, Midwest working out of the Chicago, Illinois office. He joined RES in 2017 as a Land Representative for the Midwest Region. Lucas is a native of Altamont, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois earning a BS in Recreation Management while completing an Environmental Fellowship. Lucas also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from Portland State University and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans. Lucas has over nine years of land acquisition experience having successfully acquired right-of-way and land rights for public infrastructure projects throughout southeast Louisiana with construction values totaling more than $450 million. His experience includes ArcGIS analysis, site selection, feasibility, due diligence, community outreach, regulatory permitting, title research, property acquisition, negotiation, curative title, and utility coordination.