Chad Sumner

Chad is a co-founder and Managing Principal of the company. Chad continuously defines and advances the firm’s ecological construction niche; has assembled and guides its complementary construction leadership team in addressing the diverse ecological, environmental, and infrastructure challenges posed by our changing climate; and collaborates with industry stakeholders to improve best practices in ecological construction.

Chad is a scientist by education and training, having received his Master’s degree in Conservation Biology and dual Bachelor’s degrees magna cum laude in Geology and Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked “in the field” at project sites for nearly 20 years and oversaw the development and installation of the firm’s ecological construction and revegetation projects for over 10 years.

Chad is an active member of and frequent presenter at the Society of Wetland Scientists, the Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists, and the Environmental Business Council of New England, for which he also serves as a member of the board of directors.