SCE - Key Persons


Brian K. Strout

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Vice President of Operations
  • Vice President View Bio
Mr. Brian Strout currently serves as Vice President of Operations and recently joined SCE's leadership team as Vice President in March of 2021. Mr. Strout brings over thirty-two years of experience in various technical, project control, and operational roles providing critical leadership and guidance to SCE in support of the company's continued growth. Mr. Strout works directly alongside SCE's President and Chief Operations Officer to ensure the successful development, implementation and maintenance of companywide policies, processes, and procedures which support the company's vision statement, mission statement, and core values. Additionally, Mr. Strout is responsible for facilitating effective methods and strategies to ensure and improve the organizational structure, performance, productivity, efficiency, risk management, and profitability of the company. Education Master of Science, Engineering Management from New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from University of Rhode Island, RI, 1989.

Dorina F. Fainis

Job Titles:
  • Associate / Sr. Project Coordinator
  • Associate / Sr. Project Coordinator View Bio
Ms. Dorina Fainis joined SCE in August 2000, and is currently an Associate and Senior Project Coordinator at the firm. Ms. Fainis works within SCE's Gas Utility Department where she coordinates and manages a variety of gas utility projects involving gas main route feasibility studies, layout design, railroad crossings, bridge crossings, utility relocation, directional drilling; she directs identifying and securing all related required permits, closely coordinating with the State, Counties, and Municipalities throughout the State of New Jersey during the permitting process. She provides professional expertise and knowledge on all relevant subjects and is a key member in ensuring projects maintain their required schedules. Her extensive engineering and managing experience qualify Ms. Fainis to deliver project approvals which meet and exceed the Clients' expectations. Education BS, Civil/Hydrotechnical Engineering, Politechnica University of Timisoara, Romania, 1991

Joseph D. Perello

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
Mr. Joseph Perello joined SCE in December 2010 and serves as a Principal and Vice President of the firm. Mr. Perello has expertise that lies in the master planning, site design, and construction documentation and administration of public and private facilities. He is responsible for managing and providing services on projects including master plans, parks, and recreation facilities, athletic facilities, green infrastructure, streetscapes, urban plazas, and site plans for commercial, corporate, residential, and institutional facilities. Mr. Perello has nearly thirty-five years of experience with both public and private sector Clients and is fully versed in management and design of projects including site analysis, conceptual and final design, design development, graphic renderings, public presentations, construction document preparation, and construction site supervision/administration. Mr. Perello is driven to ensure that Client satisfaction and project expectations are exceeded by the firm's professionals in all sectors of business. Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Planning and Design, Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University, New Jersey 1987

Joseph D. Phil

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • PP Principal / Land Survey Department Manager View Bio

Leann E. Fetcho

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Principal / Marketing & Proposal Department Manager
  • Principal / Marketing & Proposal Department Manager View Bio
Ms. Leann Fetcho has been with the company for over eleven years and currently serves as a Principal and Marketing/Proposal Department Manager. Ms. Fetcho is responsible for the management of the company's marketing brand and strategies, proposals and contract documents, and several key business aspects. Ms. Fetcho has become a valued resource across every Department as well as to many Clients throughout her career at SCE. Some of Ms. Fetcho's accomplishments during her time at SCE include the development of a fully functioning Marketing & Proposal Department, implementation of many standardized procedures and systems that are utilized by our employees today, organization, and facilitation of the Sales & Business Development Committee and advancing to a power-user and developer of our Deltek software platform. In addition to these accomplishments, Ms. Fetcho consistently provides exemplary representation of SCE's vision statement, mission statement, and core values in all areas of her position. Education Bachelor of Arts, Multi-Disciplinary Studies, Communication, Psychology and Sociology West Virginia University, 2011

Matthew J. Beksel

Job Titles:
  • Associate / Gas Utility Department Manager
  • Associate / Gas Utility Department Manager View Bio
  • Professional Engineer
Mr. Matthew Beksel joined SCE in May of 2017 and is currently the Gas Utility Department Manager. Mr. Beksel is a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New Jersey and has a wide-range of engineering experience including the design and layout of transmission, high pressure and distribution main piping, as well as meter and regulator facilities. As the Gas Utility Department Manager, Mr. Beksel pursues new engineering projects and coordinates the scheduling and technical assignments of the Department engineering staff. In addition to the engineering staff, he oversees our natural gas inspection team which provides services on transmission, station, and distribution system projects. Mr. Beksel has also provided resident engineering on-site for transmission and high-pressure distribution gas line construction. He is responsible for preparing and reviewing transmission and high-pressure distribution gas line plans and procedures for modification of facilities, as well as system pressure increase plans and procedures (pressure upgradings). Mr. Beksel's previous experience in the field of Civil Engineering consists of evaluations and analyses and the design, permitting, bid and construction phases of various civil engineering projects. His responsibilities included performing structural stability analyses and filter design criteria calculations, as well as developing conceptual design for interim dam repairs, final design details, and stormwater systems design layout. He also has experience overseeing subsurface investigation programs of soil borings, test pits, and the installation of observation wells and piezometers. Mr. Beksel is a strategic and creative thinker and possesses skills in Client relations allowing him to fully understand the needs of each individual Client. He adds great value to the SCE team with his fifteen (15) years of experience in the engineering field. Education Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, DE 2008 Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) - New Jersey

Mr. Andrew S. Holt - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • PP, CME Executive Vice President
Extremely motivated in his role as a principal member of SCE's corporate leadership team, our Executive Vice President, Mr. Andrew S. Holt, oversees much of the company's financial and strategic plan development and implementation, creating exciting growth, and professional development opportunities within SCE. Compliment the above with three decades of engineering consulting in the public and private sector, Mr. Holt understands the critical role consulting engineers play in successfully advancing Client projects. It is his personal goal to see that his skills, experience, and endless pursuit of education are transferred to all of SCE's professional resources, allowing even greater progress for our Clients. Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University 1989 Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology 1995 Master's Degree in Business Administration from Centenary University 2019

Mr. Daren J. Phil - VP

Job Titles:
  • Director of Engineering
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Vice President
  • PP, CME Vice President / Director of Engineering
As a leader in the SCE corporate structure, our Vice President/Director of Engineering, Mr. Daren J. Phil, has the responsibility to oversee the operations of SCE, empowered to establish process flows that not only create efficiencies in day-to-day productivity, but reflects these economic solutions direct to all of our valued Clients. Assisting in corporate strategic growth opportunities, advancement of technology, implementation of management systems, and facilities upgrades, Mr. Phil also services a large portion of SCE's private and public section Clients as the Principal-in-Charge. A vast understanding of municipal, state, and federal regulatory requirements, coupled with his prior experience in construction management and land development, Mr. Phil continually provides Clients with innovative solutions and expert representation in public forums. Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University, New Jersey 1986

Mr. David A. Chanda

Job Titles:
  • CME Associate / Project Manager View Bio
Mr. David A. Chanda joined SCE in July 2015 and has extensive experience in the engineering industry. Mr. Chanda is responsible for utility design and permitting for the Water/Wastewater Department, managing and directing junior designers, and has an excellent understanding of relevant New Jersey Regulations and permitting requirements both at the local and State level. Mr. Chanda assists SCE's Water/Wastewater Department on a variety of projects for private, public, and municipal Clients including water main installation, production well facilities improvement projects, sanitary sewer system studies, environmental site studies, water storage tanks improvements, water/sewer treatment improvements, and pump stations upgrades. Mr. Chanda has worked on Corrosion Control Treatment Recommendation Reports and full scale Demonstration Studies, PFAS Treatment Evaluation Reports, Asset Management Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Lead and Copper Plans, Water Quality Parameter Plans, Revised Total Coliform Sampling Plans, Public Supply Improvement Plans, Cyber Security Programs, and NJDEP permitting for SCE's municipal and private Clients. Mr. Chanda is an instrumental asset to the SCE Team and continues to diligently work with Principals and other Managers at the firm to meet and exceed all project requirements and deliverables. Education Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Engineering, Rutgers University, NJ 2011 Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) - New Jersey Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) - New Jersey

Mr. Kevin P. Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Client Development Manager
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Principal
  • Principal / Client Development Manager View Bio
Mr. Kevin P. Campbell is a Principal and Client Development Manager at SCE and previously served as the firm's Natural Gas Utility Department for several years. Mr. Campbell is an influential leader where he continually engages in creative business opportunities and is dedicated to strengthening industry relationships that offer our Clients solutions, results, and intelligence on their projects. Through teamwork and collaboration, Mr. Campbell was instrumental in developing our Enhanced GIS Field Data Collection Program, which is used on various utility infrastructure projects throughout the country today. Implementing strategic operational procedures, Mr. Campbell has expanded our Natural Gas Utility division offering design, permitting, and GIS data collection to utility companies nationwide. Mr. Campbell takes ownership, exhibiting exceptional direction, execution, and vital support in providing professional services to all Clients. Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from The College of New Jersey, NJ 2008. Currently planning to pursue his Masters degree in Business Administration.

Mr. Michael K. McAloon

Job Titles:
  • DBIA Sr. Associate / Water - Wastewater Department Manager View Bio
Mr. Michael K. McAloon joined SCE in January 2014 and currently serves as an Associate and the Water/Wastewater Department Manager. He has extensive experience in the discipline of utility infrastructure and design projects that include sanitary sewer collections and treatment, water distribution and treatment, and gas utility transmission and distribution. Additionally, he leads his team of engineers to provide outstanding, award-winning design solutions on various projects. Mr. McAloon is experienced and skilled in a variety of environmental and engineering related services, and is currently assisting several public and private sector Clients on utility infrastructure related projects. Mr. McAloon is a key team member in ensuring projects maintain their required schedules and is an excellent communicator with staff members and Clients. Education Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering, Wilkes University, PA, 2010 Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) - New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee

Mr. Robert C. Gregoria

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Branch Manager
  • Associate / Branch Manager View Bio
  • Branch Manager of Our Central NJ Office
Mr. Robert C. Gregoria joined SCE in July 2018 as Branch Manager of our Central NJ Office. Mr. Gregoria has close to 40 years of experience in the field of civil engineering with providing management and design services on various parks, athletic facilities, roadways, transportation and commercial site projects throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Gregoria's years of experience and acquired knowledge gained from working on projects involving unique design aspects and overcoming challenging project complexities, is the foundation that supports him in his management and leadership role at the firm. To ensure our Clients' needs are met while also complying with our firms customized standards, Mr. Gregoria is working alongside the Principals and Managers on each project. Mr. Gregoria has successfully completed a variety of projects which exceeded the Clients' goals and objectives. He has managed numerous turf sports fields projects throughout New Jersey, including one of the largest synthetic turf installations in New Jersey at the Central Park of Morris County as well as the synthetic turf fields at The College of New Jersey, Montclair State University, Rutgers University, Rowan University, and many other facilities for Counties and municipalities statewide. As the Project and Client Manager of various award-winning park development projects for many counties and municipalities throughout the State of New Jersey offering educational, passive, and active recreational facilities, Mr. Gregoria has the ability to assist our Clients with bringing their project visions to life. Education Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Manhattan College, NY 1987 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Manhattan College, NY 1984 Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) - New Jersey & New York LEED Green Associate

Ms. Diana L. Coker - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Vice President
  • Vice President View Bio
Ms. Diana L. Coker joined SCE in August 2005 and currently serves as the company's Vice President and Accounting Department Manager. Ms. Coker has over thirty years of experience within the accounting field and is responsible for all of SCE's daily accounting operations and maintains critical relationships with our Clients, proving to be a valuable asset to SCE. Ms. Coker works directly alongside with SCE's Department Managers and Project Leads to ensure the best possible service to our Clients. Ms. Coker supports the Department Managers and Project Managers with all aspects of project accounting. She efficiently coordinates and processes all monthly invoices for each SCE Office and is responsible for accounts receivable. Ms. Coker reviews employee expense reports, timesheets, mileage logs, project schedules, and assignments. Additionally, her daily workload consists of ensuring projects are set-up in accordance with company standards and that they adhere to the billing terms in the project contract. She efficiently and effectively reviews contract terms and conditions and work break down of engineering projects to ensure overall compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures. Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Montclair State University, NJ 1989

Ms. Eleni Giannikopoulos

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Associate / Client Development Department Manager
  • Associate / Client Development Department Manager View Bio
  • Client Development Department Manager
Ms. Eleni Giannikopoulos is an Associate and the Client Development Department Manager at SCE. She has nearly twenty years of experience working as an engineering consultant in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms. Giannikopoulos joined SCE in May 2013 and brings an exemplary history of professional work experience in the fields of research and development, environmental, water and wastewater engineering, and project management to the firm. At SCE, Ms. Giannikopoulos' project responsibilities include Water/Wastewater, Stormwater, and drainage improvement projects where she contributes her State and Local Funding and project coordination expertise tailored to each Client's needs. Ms. Giannikopoulos Client liaison responsibilities involve continuous interaction and communication, discussing Capital Improvement needs, proper project planning, and due diligence for available funding project pre-qualification, and budgeting. Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Drexel University, PA, 2000

Ms. Erin B. Abline

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Principal
  • CME Principal / Land Development Department Manager
  • Land Development Department Manager
Ms. Erin B. Abline is currently a Principal and the Land Development Department Manager at SCE and manages a variety of engineering projects within both the private and public sectors. Ms. Abline is committed to maintaining a thorough knowledge of the latest industry regulations, latest funding opportunities, and best engineering practices, which enables her to fully support her Clients and Project Teams. Ms. Abline is skilled in implementing a multitude of project management tools, such as SCE's resource allocation and financial management systems, to bring each project effectively and efficiently to a successful and timely completion. She is a key member in ensuring projects maintain their required schedules and budgets, and is in constant communication with her Clients to deliver the best possible project results. Additionally, Ms. Abline has significant experience in local and state permitting and has successfully led design teams in obtaining substantial grant and project financing for our Clients' projects. Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Lehigh University, PA 2007

Ms. Reyna M. Burger - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • President
  • President View Bio
As a Principal member of the SCE Corporate Leadership Team, our President, Ms. Reyna M. Burger, has over 17 years of experience in both technical and administrative functions. Ms. Burger progressively establishes and implements departmental and organizational policy, procedure, process, workflow, and regulation. Formulating annual business plans, budgets, company goals, and directly managing the project managers, accounting, operations, and human resources, Ms. Burger's strategic performance is directly responsible for the company's financial well-being and corporate responsibilities. Additionally, Ms. Burger ensures the daily business plans and company procedures are successfully maintained and functioning, allowing our firm to meet our Clients' unique project expectations. Education Bachelors of Science, Engineering Arts Minor in Supply Chain Management from College of Engineering of Michigan State University, Michigan 2001. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Centenary University, New Jersey