ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND ABATEMENT - Key Persons


Jay Llewellyn

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager - Waterloo, IA
Jay started with Advanced Environmental from its very beginning in 1989. Jay has over 29 years of environmental experience, having started as a Project Manager in 1989, and he has brought this experience to his current Branch Manager position. Jay is also a licensed asbestos inspector, which gives him the ability to conduct surveys, bid projects, and manage all field employees in our Waterloo office.

Michael Poe - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Michael was actively involved with his family business from 1988 through 2000, and he purchased Advanced Environmental in January 2001. Drawing upon his prior management experience, he has helped expand Advanced Environmental from one state to currently covering six states throughout the Midwest. Michael works with all employees to ensure safety and a great customer experience.

Mike Massey

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager - Kansas City Metro Area
Mike started in the environmental business after graduating from the University of Kansas in 1991, and he has held various positions throughout his career that have given him experience in all types of environmental areas. He joined Advanced Environmental in 2011 and has quickly expanded our service area throughout Missouri and Kansas. Mike always stresses safety and quality customer service to give our customers the best possible experience.

Phyllis Katcher

Job Titles:
  • Financial Manager
Phyllis joined Advanced Environmental in 2013 with over 25 years of experience in business accounting and management. This has given her the experience to oversee all financial and human resource areas. This includes all accounts payables, account receivables and invoicing.

Steve Goebel

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager - Davenport, IA
Steve started with Advanced Environmental as a General Manager in October 2018. Steve's management background in safety, services, sales and quality are a great fit with Advanced Environmental. His leadership and experience has brought a great team environment with a heavy focus on culture, customer service and growth. Steve is also a licensed asbestos inspector which gives him the ability to conduct surveys, bid projects and manage all field employees and projects. He has quickly expanded Advanced Environmental's footprint in the Quad Cities, building relationships with contractors and businesses alike. Steve is actively pursuing additional growth opportunities and revenue sources.

Travis Haas

Job Titles:
  • Safety Director
Travis graduated from the University of Dubuque in 2004. During his college years and beyond, he worked for his family's environmental business as a project supervisor. This gave Travis experience that he brought to Advanced Environmental in 2006 as our Safety Director. Travis also takes an active role in our mold and lead paint programs and all areas of asbestos work. His experience has helped Advanced Environmental to expand and maintain our safety program, making this a top priority for all of our employees.