Our people

The team behind every project

EMS brings together engineers, geologists, biologists, EH&S auditors, surveyors, technicians, and equipment operators — diverse talents and unique experience, available to every client.

Leadership

Key personnel

Clyde Woodward, Jr.

Clyde Woodward, Jr.

President & Founder

A mechanical engineer (LSU) with over 40 years managing environmental and engineering projects — and the associated liability, contractual, and financial affairs — throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Mr. Woodward has directed several hundred assessments and remediation projects spanning nearly every regulatory jurisdiction, including RCRA, CERCLA, UST, Air, Solid Waste, and Wetlands.

Chris Johnson, P.E., P.S.

Chris Johnson, P.E., P.S.

Engineering Manager & Project Director

A registered professional engineer in MS, AL, AR, and LA and a Mississippi land surveyor with over 20 years in engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting. Serves as Project Engineer for EMS' Response Action Contractor (RAC) programs in Mississippi and Louisiana and as lead engineer on a wide range of civil and environmental projects.

Kenneth Ruckstuhl, PRG

Kenneth Ruckstuhl, PRG

Senior Geologist & Project Manager

An environmental compliance and permitting manager with over 35 years of experience helping industrial and municipal clients with multimedia permitting, water supply, and enforcement negotiations. Project experience spans RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, CAA, NORM, NEPA, and OPA; a CHWMEG auditor and long-serving environmental ombudsman.

Lauren Marcella, RPG

Lauren Marcella, RPG

Senior Geologist

Extensive knowledge of Louisiana's Risk Evaluation Corrective Action Program (RECAP) and EPA risk assessment across soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment. Builds groundwater flow and transport models using MODFLOW, MT3D, and FEMWATER, with project experience in RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, and PHMSA.

Terri Miciello

Terri Miciello

Finance Director

Directs the financial operations that keep EMS projects running smoothly — from contracts and billing to reporting and compliance.

Our team

The people who get it done

Collin Creel

Collin Creel

Associate Project Geologist

JT Howell

JT Howell

Project Geologist

Micah Sheffield

Micah Sheffield

Staff Engineer Associate

Allen Russell, P.S., CFM

Allen Russell, P.S., CFM

Survey Manager

Kevin Kammerdeiner

Kevin Kammerdeiner

Staff Designer

Robby Hanry

Robby Hanry

Project Manager

Alan Niven

Alan Niven

Environmental Scientist

Robbie Gates

Robbie Gates

Senior Environmental Technician

James Davis

James Davis

Facility Manager

Jeff Gonsoulin

Jeff Gonsoulin

Facility Manager

Ben Andrus

Ben Andrus

Environmental Technician

Carrie Sanders

Carrie Sanders

HR & Office Coordinator

Sonia Rock

Sonia Rock

Administrative Assistant

Chris Woodward

Chris Woodward

Senior Environmental Technician

Mike Anderson

Mike Anderson

Senior Environmental Technician

Kevin Mullins

Kevin Mullins

Environmental Technician

Want to work with our team?

Reach out and tell us what your project needs — we'll bring the right people to the table.

Call (601) 544-3674