Laurie LaPat-Polasko

As the National Director of Remediation, I develop and implement a wide variety of remedial technologies, especially in situ approaches, to treat contaminated soil, groundwater and surface water. Prior to Matrix New World Engineering and Ramboll, I served as the Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Ciris Energy, a startup company, and several environmental consulting firms, where I led highly skilled teams in developing innovative solutions to complex environmental and microbiological challenges. I provided environmental and regulatory solutions to Fortune 500 and military clients in the USA and worldwide. Worked with state legislators to develop environmental laws and permits for new microbial mediated technologies. More than 75 published scientific articles and presentations. Expertise in: bioremediation, microbiology, innovative treatment technologies, groundwater and soil remediation, treatment and pilot study design/implementation, remediation strategy development, biostimulation and bioaugmentation, chlorinated solvents, petroleum, pesticides/herbicides and aromatic hydrocarbon biodegradation, coal bioconversion and environmental regulatory permitting, Extensive experience with office management responsibilities including P&L, business development, team building and reorganization.