NEWKIRK ENVIRONMENTAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator Angie joined Newkirk Environmental, Inc. in 2005. Her primary responsibilities include administrative support for the managing partners, serving as the primary point of operational and administrative contact on complex…
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Senior Biologist / Principal
Asher has worked with wetland delineations, environmental planning, permitting, resource management, Phase I and II Environmental Assessments and coastal zone management issues since 1997. Prior to joining with Newkirk Environmental Inc., Asher was co-founder of Eastern Environmental Consultants.
In his spare time, Asher enjoys taking orders from his beautiful wife Lori and cheering on their two sons at football and baseball games. He also enjoys gardening, collecting shells and adding specimens to his extensive beetle collection.
Senior Biologist/Principal Asher has worked with wetland delineations, environmental planning, permitting, resource management, Phase I and II Environmental Assessments and coastal zone management issues since 1997. Prior to joining with Newkirk…
Field Biologist - Beaufort Connor joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2020 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring
Connor joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2020 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, GIS mapping, and state and federal wetlands permitting and mitigation.
When he is not working, Connor enjoys spending time on the water with his wife Charlotte and chasing upland game with his French Brittany, Sprig.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Senior Biologist / Principal
Derrick joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in December 1999. His primary responsibilities are conducting and coordinating wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, Phase I Environmental Assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting and wetland permitting.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Senior Consultant
- Newkirk / Founder and Senior Consultant
Duncan founded Newkirk Environmental Consultants Inc. in June 1984. Through his experience as Deputy Director of the South Carolina Coastal Council, the Council's original Permit Administrator, and as the past President of Newkirk Environmental Inc., Duncan has gained recognition as one of the foremost authorities in the southeast on environmental regulations and policies.
Job Titles:
- Newkirk / Director of Stormwater Services
Jim joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2017 as Director of Stormwater Services. His primary responsibilities with the firm include stormwater inspections, supervision of stormwater inspections, business management and development related to stormwater services, use and maintenance of eSWPPP. Jim is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer (SC) with eighteen years' experience in all aspects of site identification; masterplan development; schematic design; proforma development; due diligence; regulatory approvals; construction document preparation; contract bid, negotiation and award processes; construction management and contract administration; budget development and management; and, project closeout.
In his spare time, Jim and his wife Terri can be found walking the dogs on the beach or on the sideline of a field or the edge of a pool cheering on the boys. Jim also enjoys coaching, boating, hunting, fishing and yes, even a good DIY project.
Director of Stormwater Services Jim joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2017 as Director of Stormwater Services. His primary responsibilities with the firm include stormwater inspections, supervision of stormwater inspections, business
Jim joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2019 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, GIS mapping. Aside from wetland work, Jim is also a ISA Certified Arborist (SO-10992A) and conducts tree survey and tree risk assessments for Newkirk Forestry and Land Management.
When he is not working, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife Carmen and their two dogs Zeke and Sophie. He loves hanging out with friends and family, along with anything to do with the outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Newkirk / Senior Consultant
Ken has been in the industry since 1981 with a focus on environmental planning, permitting, resource management and coastal zone management issues. Prior to joining Newkirk Environmental Inc., Ken was employed as Regional Permit Administrator of the Myrtle Beach Office of the SC Coastal Council for eight years. He has dealt extensively with state and federal regulatory agencies on a wide variety of permitting projects and issues and also has extensive experience developing, permitting, implementing and operating mitigation banks in South Carolina and Georgia.
When he isn't working, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife Jayne, their two sons Bradley and David, and their daughter-in-law Sara. Spending most of his free time outdoors, Ken is an avid boater, hiker, hunter and fisherman.
Senior Consultant Ken has been in the industry since 1981 with a focus on environmental planning, permitting, resource management and coastal zone management issues. Prior to joining Newkirk Environmental Inc., Ken was employed as Regional Permit…
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Newkirk / Accountant
Kristy has more than 20 years of experience in public and private accounting. Her primary responsibilities include managing the accounting and human resources functions of Newkirk Environmental, Inc. She brings invaluable knowledge that helps make Newkirk operate successfully.
When she is not working, Kristy and her husband Paul spend their days at the tennis court cheering on their son Ben. They also enjoy spending football season at Clemson with their family and friends.
Accountant Kristy has more than 20 years of experience in public and private accounting. Her primary responsibilities include managing the accounting and human resources functions of Newkirk Environmental, Inc. She brings invaluable knowledge…
Luke Joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2016 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, and GIS mapping.
When he is not working you will find Luke and his wife Chelsey spending time with their two dogs, enjoying the low country on the water, and traveling to new destinations.
Mac brings 28 years of forest management experience to Newkirk. During his industrial forest management career, he held a variety of positions. As a District Forester, Mac was directly responsible for the day to day activities on 80,000 acres of forest land. As the Timber Sales Manager, he was responsible for marketing all products sold to outside mills from both fee and non-fee lands in South Carolina. The annual timber sales budget was 10,000 acres and over 1,000,000 tons. As the Manager of Land Acquisition and Sales, Mac was responsible for the sale of over 300,000 acres generating proceeds of over $500,000,000. As the Regional Wildlife Biologist, he was responsible for the wildlife management research program. Mac oversaw the research of more than 10 graduate students who were conducting research on neotropical song birds, herps, small mammals, bats, deer, and wild turkey. He also managed the harvest data from over 350 hunt clubs. Mac managed the endangered species program and helped write the first state wide Safe Harbor Program in the nation for the management of red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Newkirk Forestry and Land Management, LLC Certified Forester/Principal Mac brings 28 years of forest management experience to Newkirk. During his industrial forest management career, he held a variety of positions. As a District Forester, Mac was…
Nelson joined Newkirk Environmental, Inc. in 2015. His primary responsibilities include conducting and coordinating wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, conducting GPS surveys and Stormwater Inspections.
Outside of work, Nelson spends his spare time hiking the western mountains of North Carolina in search of trout, or wading the salt marsh flats of the Lowcountry, casting for redfish.
Field Biologist Nelson joined Newkirk Environmental, Inc. in 2015. His primary responsibilities include conducting and coordinating wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, conducting GPS surveys and…
Patten joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2023 as a field biologist after graduating from Clemson with a degree in Biology. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, and GIS mapping.
When he is not working, you will find Patten enjoying him hunting and fishing or cheering on the Clemson Tigers and Atlanta Braves.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Senior Biologist / Principal
Ryan's primary responsibilities at Newkirk Environmental, Inc include wetland permitting, freshwater and critical area dock permitting, coordination of wetland delineation verification with the USACE, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, and Phase I environmental assessments.
When he isn't chasing around his three children, Ryan and his wife Katie enjoy relaxing with their friends and family either on a boat or in the mountains. In rare instances, he can be found in the marsh chasing reds, sleeping against a tree waiting on a turkey or cheering on his Clemson Tigers.
Senior Biologist/Principal Ryan's primary responsibilities at Newkirk Environmental, Inc include wetland permitting, freshwater and critical area dock permitting, coordination of wetland delineation verification with the USACE, threatened and...
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Newkirk / Managing Partner
Steve joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 1990 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm now include project and business management along with senior supervision of wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, state and federal wetlands permitting and mitigation. Steve has dealt extensively with Corps of Engineers staff regarding verification of boundaries and wetland permitting procedures, as well as successfully permitting and operating seven mitigation banks.
In his spare time, Steve and his wife Erin can be found on the sideline of a field or the edge of a pool cheering on their two boys. In the very little time after that, Steve enjoys boating, hunting, fishing and a good glass of red wine.
Managing Partner Steve joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 1990 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm now include project and business management along with senior supervision of wetland delineations, endangered…