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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Carol Le Noury
President, ERIS

We couldn’t let the fall season pass without expressing our gratitude to all our clients and partners across North America for their tremendous support of ERIS’ 25 years in business. Yes, ERIS has served the due diligence market with environmental and property risk data and products in Canada since October 1999, and last year, we celebrated 10 years serving the U.S. market!

Much has changed since we rolled data reports, aerials, and other materials into tubes and mailed them out! Technology has transformed all businesses in ways we only read about at the time. Still, ERIS has kept its focus, grown steadily, evolved products, created and innovated other new products, and adopted state-of-the-art software solutions – taking a digital approach supporting our primary mission – to make our clients’ work life easier. None of this was possible without the trust, loyalty, advice, and support of you, our clients.

As we look forward, we will continue to provide leading-edge products and imaginative software solutions to serve our clients for their North American due diligence work.

From start to finish you can take advantage of ERIS applications and platforms to assess the tried and trusted data and historical products for which we are renowned.

We are grateful. Here’s to the next 25 years!

CRE MARKET UPDATE

The Latest Market Updates in the U.S. Commercial Real Estate Industry

Commercial Debt & Equity Fundamentals Improve

According to CBRE Research, commercial real estate investment increased by 14% in Q2 compared to the previous quarter, reaching $86 billion. However, this still represents a 3% decline from the same period last year (Fig. 1). This growth followed a 15% drop in quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year investment in Q1. The total volume for the trailing four quarters fell 32% year-over-year, amounting to $341 billion, the lowest since Q2 2013. Entity-level investment rose sharply to $10 billion in Q2, primarily driven by Blackstone’s acquisition of Apartment Income REIT. In contrast, single-asset investment volume fell 11% year-over-year to $61 billion, and portfolio volume declined by 24% to $15 billion. Alternative lenders contributed 33% of Q2 loan volume, with banks and life insurance companies accounting for 30%.

The multifamily sector led Q2 investment activity, with $38 billion in volume, a 19% increase year-over-year. In contrast, industrial and logistics investment volume dropped 18% year-over-year to $19 billion. Office investment declined by 21% to $11 billion, and retail investment saw a 14% drop to $10 billion (Fig. 2).

Over the four quarters ending in Q2 2024, New York ranked as the top market, attracting $29 billion in investments, with Los Angeles close behind at $28 billion, and Dallas-Fort Worth following at $17 billion. All top 20 markets experienced year-over-year declines in investment volume. Seattle recorded the steepest drop, decreasing by 46%, while Tampa saw the smallest decline at just 2.7%. In Q2 alone, Los Angeles led the market with $7.5 billion in investments, followed by New York with $6.8 billion, and South Florida with $4.9 billion (Fig. 3).

Private investors were the largest contributors to Q2 investments, making up 52% or $44 billion of the total, although this declined from $56 billion in Q2 2023. Private, institutional, and cross-border investors were net buyers during the quarter, while REITs acted as net sellers. After nine consecutive quarters of decline, institutional investment surged 55% year-over-year in Q2, reaching $26 billion. In contrast, REIT/public company investment dropped 26% year-over-year to $4.5 billion. Cross-border inbound investment fell 34% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, influenced by high interest rates, global economic uncertainty, and a strong U.S. dollar (Fig. 4).

Source: CBRE Research, Q2 2024

Figure 1 - Commercial real estate investment volume

Figure 2 - Investment volume by sector, Q2 2024 vs. Q2 2023

Figure 3 - Top 20 markets for trailing-four-quarter investment volume

Figure 4 - Investment volume by buyer type, Q2 2024 vs. Q2 2023

To view larger images and dive deeper into the data, click on the images above.

IN FOCUS

Leveraging EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Financing Opportunities for Sustainable Redevelopment and Clean Energy Projects

The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) offers an unprecedented opportunity to finance clean energy projects, including sustainable redevelopment of brownfields and other underutilized sites. Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, the GGRF allocates $20 billion in low-interest loans to be distributed through a network of “green banks” focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). Developers and environmental consultants should be familiar with this resource for projects integrating renewable energy, clean transportation, and green building practices. These affordable financing programs are hitting the streets this fall.

GGRF Loan Programs

The GGRF includes two loan programs that offer significant funding opportunities available to a wide range of public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities, including small businesses and companies.

National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF): With a $14 billion allocation, the NCIF provides low-interest loans to support large-scale clean energy projects, including net-zero emissions buildings and distributed energy generation. Managed by three nonprofit entities selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a competitive application process, this program prioritizes projects that serve LIDACs, aligned with the Biden administration’s Justice40 Initiative, which ensures that at least 40% of NCIF funds must go to projects in LIDACs. The three NCIF entities and their respective funding allocations are:

NCIF recipients have started offering accessible financing for clean technology projects nationwide. On October 1, Climate United announced that it funded its first GGRF project, allocating $31.8 million in pre-construction financing for 18 commercial solar development projects in Arkansas. The Coalition for Green Capital also recently launched operations, calling for proposals to fund public and private sector projects. Power Forward Communities is also expected to launch its program this fall.

Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA): A $6 billion program aimed at increasing the capacity of community-based lenders, the CCIA supports projects at a smaller scale but with a sharp focus on benefiting LIDAC communities. The CCIA provides public and nonprofit lenders the resources to finance redevelopment efforts aligned with GGRF priorities, such as energy efficiency upgrades, clean energy solutions, and environmental remediation. CCIA recipients are beginning to provide funding and technical assistance to community lenders working in LIDACs, who will then fund specific projects, likely in early 2025.

The five nonprofit recipients managing the CCIA funding are:

100% of CCIA funds must go toward projects that benefit LIDACs and support local redevelopment and community-led initiatives. These funds also are earmarked solely for the three priority project categories noted below.

Project Focus Areas

The NCIF and CCIA programs focus on three priority project categories, including:

  • Net-Zero Emissions Buildings
  • Distributed Energy Generation and Storage
  • Zero-Emissions Transportation

Under the NCIF, funding can also go to various projects that meet the fund’s overall criteria, including those that tackle legacy pollution.

Eligibility and Application

To be eligible for NCIF and CCIA funding, the project, activity, or technology must also meet the following six requirements:

  • reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions,
  • reduce or avoid emissions of other air pollutants,
  • deliver additional benefits in one or more of the following categories: climate change mitigation, clean energy and energy efficiency, clean transportation, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, remediation and reduction of legacy pollution, or development of critical clean water infrastructure,
  • mobilize private capital,
  • support only commercial technologies, and
  • may not have otherwise been financed.

Traditional brownfield redevelopment projects, for example, must go beyond addressing contamination by incorporating sustainable practices and technologies that align with the GGRF’s climate and clean energy goals. This could include projects such as transforming contaminated sites into solar energy hubs or energy-efficient commercial developments supporting LIDACs, among others.

LIDACs can be identified through screening tools such as the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) and the EPA's EJScreen. However, the LIDAC definition is broad and also includes geographically dispersed low-income households and properties providing affordable housing that meet certain thresholds.

Next Steps

For environmental consultants and developers working on brownfield sites or new developments, incorporating renewable energy, green building elements, and environmental remediation can enhance eligibility for GGRF funding. Leveraging these funding programs provides the critical financing needed to transform underutilized sites, address environmental hazards, and bring clean energy to underserved communities.

Interested parties should contact the green bank organizations directly for more information.

Latest Developments

PFAS and CERCLA: Strategies to Keep Deals Moving Forward

Given the impact that EPA’s designation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) will have on real estate transactions, environmental professionals must develop risk management strategies to keep deals moving forward. In a recent ERIS webinar, panelists discussed critical due diligence considerations for real estate transactions that potentially involve PFAS contamination.

ASTM’s E1527-21 Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) should now include PFOS and PFOA, particularly for properties with a history of PFAS use or near known contamination sites. Compliance with this standard is critical, said Meaghan Colligan, a partner at Holland & Knight. CERCLA liability lawsuits will likely include more PFOA and PFOS claims, and failure to comply with the ASTM standard could mean the prospective purchaser – who became the current owner – now has CERCLA liability, Colligan said.

Site reconnaissance is always a part of the ASTM evaluation, said Dana Wagner, director of environmental due diligence services, senior principal, and vice president of Terracon. However, understanding baseline conditions and the property’s risk profile is crucial for moving deals forward. For that reason, Wagner advises using experienced consultants with standard operating procedures to analyze site conditions and ask key questions.

Utilizing Environmental Insurance

Another due diligence consideration is environmental insurance. “One of the misconceptions with environmental insurance policies is that they only cover remediation,” said Jared Dubrowsky, senior vice president of NFP. “The reality is that remediation is the tip of the iceberg.” Environmental insurance policies can also cover issues like third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, legal defense, natural defense damages, and disposal of construction debris in offsite landfills.

For example, a contractor pollution liability policy will cover any contractor, Dubrowsky said. If a contractor drills a hole in a wall and spreads dust throughout the property, causing PFAS contamination, that would trigger the policy. Site pollution policies can be customized to fit the client’s needs. They will cover unknown property conditions, including PFAS contamination (unless the policy specifically excludes it).

To learn more about PFAS site management and risk management strategies, listen to the full webinar recording, New CERCLA PFAS Designations: Strategies for Managing Risks and Moving Deals Forward, here.

EPA’s New Adaptation Toolbox Supports Climate Resilient Projects and Communities

Common strategies to address climate change typically focus on mitigation, which involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions or removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, even if all GHG emissions ceased today, significant changes to the climate have already been set in motion due to past emissions. That’s why climate adaptation, the process of adjusting or adapting to current and future climate conditions, is a crucial component of the federal government’s response to climate change.

Climate adaptation is also imperative for businesses, said Dr. Joel Scheraga, a senior adviser for climate change adaptation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during an Environmental Bankers Association presentation at its recent annual virtual meeting. Since 1980, the U.S. has sustained 395 weather and climate disasters, with costs exceeding $2.77 trillion. These events highlight the vulnerability of businesses and infrastructure to climate-related disruptions but also present an opportunity. If businesses collaborate with their communities, they can develop effective adaptation plans to reduce that risk, increase profits, and improve the economy while building overall resilience. A new federal climate adaptation website can help various stakeholders, including environmental consultants and developers, do just that.

Federal Efforts, New Resources to Promote Climate Resilience

The Biden administration’s focus on mitigation and adaptation is part of its National Climate Resilience Framework, which identifies opportunities to build a more resilient nation and discusses the need for tools and technical assistance to help communities and businesses develop adaptation plans at the local level.

In support of that effort, EPA recently launched a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT), which provides simple resources to help users consider climate adaptation and resilience when applying for EPA funding opportunities. “CRAFT also supports the development of projects that advance multiple policy goals, such as achieving local flood resilience, adopting nature-based infrastructure solutions, and protecting the people and places most vulnerable to climate change,” EPA said in its press release.

Climate-Resilient Solutions

Climate-resilient solutions include flood control systems, weatherizing multifamily housing, and relocating data centers from flood-prone areas. Environmental professionals and developers can enhance community resilience by integrating smart infrastructure such as green spaces, community solar, microgrids, and battery storage. Additional measures include early warning systems for extreme weather, coastal barriers, and improved building cooling and insulation. These adaptation strategies make projects and the built environment more sustainable, cost-effective, and disaster-resistant while enhancing long-term community resilience.

If you are looking for additional resources to assist with climate risk evaluations, ERIS offers Climate Risk Assessment Reports, powered by ClimateCheck®, to help users instantly understand the physical climate risks for their properties.

State Developments

New Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks in Illinois

The Office of the State Fire Marshall of Illinois promulgated new requirements across its underground storage tank (UST) program, effective August 7, 2024. The updates include more stringent technical requirements for UST systems. UST removal permits now require a site assessment as part of the removal work and an agency inspection to be considered complete. Installations of a spill containment device with or without a riser replacement are now categorized as UST-permitted work that must be scheduled but does not require a representative of the contractor to be present at the scheduled inspection time. Replacing half or over 20 feet of a total piping run is now the regulatory equivalent of removing an entire UST system, which triggers an Operational Safety Inspection (OSI). Other amendments include more stringent financial responsibility thresholds requiring assurance for an out-of-service UST until it is removed or abandoned in place, and new provisions requiring licensed inspectors and testers to be tested and trained on the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

Washington State’s New Financial Assurance Program

The Washington State Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) has established a new state Financial Assurance Program for owners and operators of USTs, effective September 27, 2024. It provides direct coverage for remediation costs incurred by UST owners and operators enrolled in the program and replaces the Commercial Underground Storage Tank Reinsurance Program, under which PLIA served as a reinsurer only for UST owners or operators’ private insurance policies. The main differences are that the private insurance companies are no longer involved in coverage decisions and the claim cap per site increased to $2 million from a $1 million limit under the old program. PLIA states in the regulation’s preamble that it “may honor and continue management of any existing, unsettled reinsurance claims” while transitioning out of the reinsurance program through treaty negotiations with the private insurers. UST owners and operators still have the option to purchase private liability insurance.

Vermont Law Aims to Reduce Flood Damage in Future Developments

The Vermont legislature passed the Flood Safety Act (S. 213) on May 30 in response to recent flood-related damage across the state. The act implements several programs that will impact future development projects beginning in 2026. Notable requirements relevant to commercial real estate transactions include directing the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to update the State River Corridor Base Map to identify suitable areas for development in river corridors. Beginning January 1, 2028, a DEC permit will be required to commence development in a river corridor based on the revised mapping. Additionally, the Agency of Natural Resources will adopt rules to establish flood hazard areas for purposes of enrollment in the National Flood Insurance Program. Municipalities must upgrade their bylaws to conform to the revised minimum state standards. The act also establishes a net gain policy for wetlands acreage. The act requires an updated wetlands inventory by January 1, 2026, and future developments must restore, enhance, or create twice as much area of wetlands as the proposed development will adversely impact.

Thank you to STP ComplianceEHS for contributing the articles under State Developments in this edition.

LENDERS' CORNER

2025 Outlook Promising for Investors

In a widely anticipated move, on September 18, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates; the half-percentage-point cut was larger than many expected. This was the first rate cut since early 2020, signaling that inflation is starting to fade and exemplifying the Fed’s desire to engineer a soft landing. The cut brings the key federal funds rate to a new target range of 4.75-5%, with additional cuts forecasted as we look towards Q4 and into 2025.

According to Forbes, this move will have broad implications across the economy. We have already seen mortgage rates hit a 19-month low of 6.2% on 30-year fixed loans in mid-September. Consumer loans such as auto loans, credit card interest, and student loans should also decrease as the Fed prepares for more easing. Employers will have greater access to credit, making it easier to hire new staff, and they will get a boost to their bottom line as a result of decreased borrowing costs. Additionally, the stock market may rise as investors pull away from lower-yield bonds and money market accounts and look for higher returns.

While this is all positive news, the question remains: How will this impact the commercial real estate market? With investors still pricing in at least two additional cuts coming in November and December, the short-term results could be minimal. However, the outlook for 2025 looks more promising. The beginning of any easing cycle tends to offer psychological relief rather than tangible benefits. CRE transactions remain muted, but this decision could translate to an uptick in sentiment for those investors sitting on the sidelines as we move into next year.

At a recent Environmental Bankers Association-sponsored webinar, ERIS’ Dave Colonna spoke with John H. Wright, Jr., Senior Managing Director, BBG, about the dynamics of recent trends, including this rate cut, and what they mean for commercial real estate. According to John, “While future rate cuts will be somewhat less than originally thought due to the strength of the economy, the Fed is still anticipated to continue its path of rate cuts into next year. This will result in a steady increase in transaction activity into 2025.” Watch the full presentation here.

PRACTICE TIP

PFAS Considerations for Redevelopment Projects

This edition’s Practice Tip presented by 

Contributing Author: Kathryn Peacock, Principal

In April 2024, the EPA classified two PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) as hazardous substances under CERCLA, meaning that PFOA and PFOS are now addressed in the same manner as other hazardous substances during environmental due diligence and through redevelopment. Consequently, this classification has significant implications for the commercial and industrial real estate sectors.

The primary media impacted by PFOS and PFOA at redevelopment projects are soil, groundwater pathways, and potentially building materials from historical structures. Considerations for redevelopment projects should include worker exposure during demolition/earthwork activities, regulatory requirements, impacts to groundwater as a drinking water/operations source, obligations for investigation and/or remediation, and integrating those factors into development logistics, cost, and project timelines.

Redevelopment exposure risk can be mitigated through the implementation of proper Hazardous Waste Management, Health and Safety, and Soil/Groundwater Management Plans. To address remedial objectives, it is important to understand that while EPA has established maximum contaminant levels for drinking water, and regional screening levels for soil, the more stringent state soil regulations, if developed for PFAS, are the driver for assessing and profiling groundwater and/or soil for potential cleanup and disposal. Regarding disposal, it is important to note that many landfills do not accept PFAS-containing waste, so treatment of PFAS may be necessary prior to transport/disposal, which is an additional cost consideration.

Lastly, addressing the regulatory implications of PFAS requires an environmental consultant knowledgeable in local and federal regulatory requirements who is also skilled at minimizing environmental costs and liabilities through innovative remedial and mitigation strategies.

ASTM DEVELOPMENTS

Changing of the Guard for E1527

ASTM transitioned the leadership of Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management for E1527 (Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process) from Julie Kilgore to Jim Bartlett and Tim McGahey, who will serve as co-chairs for the next revision effort. Jim and Tim bring significant experience in the environmental industry and ASTM standards.

Jim Bartlett, Senior Vice President at Bureau Veritas, brings over 30 years of experience guiding clients and colleagues about complex real estate challenges. Jim has a breadth of experience with ASTM, including as a member of the ASTM E50 Executive Committee, Chair of Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management, and as Task Group Recording Secretary during the last E1527 revision cycle.

Tim McGahey, Senior Vice President of Due Diligence at AKT Peerless, brings more than 25 years of environmental sector experience. He has been instrumental in conducting environmental due diligence assessments, supporting brownfield redevelopment, and overseeing environmental grant management. His leadership at AKT Peerless is well-recognized, and he actively participates in key industry organizations, such as the ASTM E50.02 Subcommittee, where he helps shape environmental standards and is a certified ASTM instructor.

If you have any inquiries regarding E1527, please feel free to reach out to Molly Lynyak at [email protected].

ASTM Proposes New Standard Guide for Evaluating Aging USTs

There are approximately 500,000 petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs) in the U.S., many of which are over 30 years old, according to EPA. Aging USTs face challenges such as corrosion, climate-related impacts, and new regulatory requirements. Current federal regulations allow for the continued operation of USTs as long as they meet performance standards, regardless of age, although some states may have more stringent rules.

It is important for owners to be aware of the potential risks associated with these older systems and how to evaluate them. As such, ASTM’s Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action E50 Committee has proposed a new standard guide, WK90823, to address this issue.

While voluntary, the standard guide would assist owners and stakeholders in evaluating these aging petroleum tanks for continued operation after the manufacturer’s warranty, according to ASTM. While the title and scope of the proposed standard are in draft form and under development, the working group is seeking the participation of all stakeholders to “contribute their expertise in the development of the standard."

For more information or to get involved, please contact Molly Lynyak at [email protected].

Revisions to ASTM’s Standard Guide for Continuing Obligations Underway

ASTM’s Committee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management is working diligently on updates to E2790: Standard Guide for Identifying and Complying With Continuing Obligations. According to task group chair Michael Sowinski, along with EPA’s Common Elements Guidance, E2790 provides the only comprehensive overview and best practice framework for identifying and complying with continuing obligations. The standard was last updated in 2020.

Continuing obligations involve responsibly managing site contamination during cleanup and redevelopment, as well as monitoring and assuring compliance with land activity and use limitations and institutional controls. In addition to performing an ASTM Phase I to meet EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries requirements, continuing obligations are necessary to satisfy CERCLA’s bona fide prospective purchaser, contiguous property owner, and innocent landowner defenses – a point not always recognized, Sowinski explained. Many state voluntary cleanup programs and state liability protections also require continuing obligations, as do sound risk management practices.

The forthcoming updates to E2790, expected to be finalized by the end of 2025, focus on real-world examples to demonstrate the role of continuing obligations in different regulatory oversight, self-directed, and varying technical and future use settings. These examples, Sowinski explains, will “help breathe life into the guidance already offered under the standard, by stepping through common situations from pre-purchase to end use and beyond, and describing the appropriate and common continuing obligations along the redevelopment and stewardship timeline.”

For more information on continuing obligations, listen to our Risk E-Business podcast on this topic, featuring Michael Sowinski.

ASTM Approves New Guide for Property Resilience Assessments

ASTM’s Guide for Property Resilience Assessment (WK62996) is now published and available on the ASTM website . This standard provides a detailed framework for assessing natural hazards, including those intensified by climate change. It outlines best practices for evaluating property vulnerabilities and resilience, offering tools to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. The guide is already gaining traction, with various sectors, such as property insurance and lending institutions, incorporating its principles into risk assessments, due diligence, and climate risk modeling. By doing so, the standard helps stakeholders better manage physical risks and enhance property resilience against future hazards.

FEATURED ERIS PRODUCT

ERIS Mobile App: Your Fieldwork Power Tool

Environmental professionals use the ERIS Mobile App to directly access their ERIS projects, data, notes, and photos from anywhere to allow comprehensive and time-saving onsite visits. Recent enhancements to the application have added features and increased its efficiency and indispensability as a field-to-office workflow tool.

ERIS Mobile can now be used for any type of project – any project that you need to collect data, take notes, enter checklists and take photos from the field.

Other enhancements include a more streamlined photo collection. Easily upload multiple photos from the photo gallery, all at once. And photo navigational directions are now detected and assigned to photos taken through the mobile phone’s camera. You can also add multiple checklists for your project – choose the ERIS standard checklist as well as any custom checklists you have set up, even for the same project. Another significant upgrade is how you can manage contractors with ease by assigning them to specific projects. Contractors will be able to access projects assigned to them in both mobile and desktop Xplorer and Scriva applications

The functionality for professionals using Scriva, ERIS’ report writing platform, has expanded. Scriva users now have seamless integration from field to office with the addition of all the same functions and features in our standard Mobile App. Select “Scriva Mobile” at the App’s login and save time on your photo log creation and onsite documentation within Scriva.

Work in a connected system – all ERIS platforms sync together including the Mobile App, ERIS Xplorer, Figure Creator, Scriva, and the ‘My Orders’ dashboard. Learn more and download the latest Mobile App version here.

Spotlight On

Jenny Hoppe,
Director, City Directories

Special Profile: Jenny Hoppe, Director, City Directories

Jenny Hoppe joined ERIS in 2018, working part-time as a researcher in our city directory department when love struck twice. She fell in love with her work, and what started as a side gig to earn extra money to help pay for her wedding turned into a full-time job. Today, she is happily married and the director of our city directory department.

Jenny enjoys collaborating with a talented team to solve research issues that lead to “Aha!” moments, particularly when street names or numbers have changed over time and were never documented anywhere. While conducting research, she has uncovered a few unique and clever business names in city directories over various cities and years. Two favorites include Barkingham Palace and Fabracadabrics.

About a particular colleague, Mike Nagy, VP of Research Projects, North America, Jenny says, “Always ready with good advice, Mike has been a wonderful mentor to me at ERIS. My favorite interactions are when we are throwing ideas back and forth, sparking even more ideas and leaving us both inspired. Mike is certainly a part of the reason for my success.”

When not supporting her team and fielding research questions from clients, Jenny spends time walking with her two rescue dogs, Pepper Potts and Bruce, and playing video games with her husband. She also plays on a wallyball (volleyball but played on a racquetball court) team in her local league with friends.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Oct 29, Denver, CO: Join Melissa Perkins-Nelson at RMAEP's Envirofest 2024.

Nov 7, Scottsdale, AZ: Join Melissa Perkins-Nelson at EPIC RemFest.

Dec 4-5/11-12, Virtual: Join MSECA at their annual Environmental Conference.

Dec 10-11, Portland, OR: Join Maggie Losoya at the Business and the Environment Conference.

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