Last month, Epsilon gathered at our Maynard headquarters to celebrate one of our cherished traditions – celebrating our people! The event provided a chance to look back on our journey together, acknowledge the values that have guided us, and recognize employees reaching significant milestones in their careers.
This year, we honored 11 exceptional team members for their longstanding dedication and contributions to Epsilon. These individuals embody the commitment, expertise, and collaborative spirit fundamental to our culture. Service awards were given to those celebrating 5, 20, and an impressive 25 years with the company, illustrating both the rewarding career paths found here and their collective influence on our success.
John Zimmer – 5 years
John is a Principal in the Energy Services Practice with more than 25 years of experience licensing and permitting energy projects across the Northeast, including natural gas pipelines and electric transmission. He oversees federal, state, and local permit applications and manages field work such as wetland delineations, rare species surveys, regulatory consultations, and construction monitoring. John also leads the Energy Services Practice, a multidisciplinary team supporting energy project siting and permitting in Massachusetts and New York.
Alex Brooks – 5 years
Alex is a Senior Engineer in the Planning group with nearly 10 years of experience in real estate development permitting and mechanical engineering. A Certified Energy Manager, he supports energy efficiency and building systems, BERDO compliance, and local development and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review. He manages complex development projects, leads greenhouse gas analyses, and contributes to air quality initiatives.
Albert Good – 5 years
Albert is a Senior Planner in the Planning group with seven years of experience. He supports permitting for projects across Boston and Massachusetts, specializing in local development review and MEPA review. His work includes housing, mixed-use, institutional, commercial, coastal development, and energy projects. He is also a leader in Epsilon’s Ascending Professionals Working Group.
Laurie Morrill– 5 years
Laurie is a Lead Scientist in the Acoustic group with a background in physics and environmental science. She specializes in acoustical analysis for energy projects, including solar and wind farms, battery storage systems, and biogas facilities. Laurie leads acoustic evaluations from field measurements through predictive modeling, permitting support, compliance review, community impact assessment, and mitigation design for projects nationwide.
Nathan Rawding – 5 years
Nate is a Senior Scientist in the Ecological Sciences group with more than 17 years of experience in airport and public infrastructure projects, environmental planning, and regulatory work. At Epsilon, he manages environmental permitting for aviation and transportation projects. His expertise includes wetlands and stormwater permitting, climate change planning, greenhouse gas modeling, renewable energy strategies, and sustainability.
Nicole Perlot – 5 years
Nicole is a Senior Scientist in the Coastal & Offshore group. She joined the firm in 2021 after several years as a fisheries biologist with state and federal agencies and now focuses on regulatory permitting for coastal projects. She is also a leader in Epsilon’s Ascending Professionals Working Group.
Emma Marcou – 5 years
Emma is a Project Planner in the Planning group, supporting local development review and MEPA review for projects ranging from warehouses to housing. She is also a leader in Epsilon’s Ascending Professionals Working Group.
David Hewett – 20 years
Dave is a Principal in the Planning group with more than 35 years of experience in environmental impact analysis and permitting. At Epsilon, he specializes in MEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act, and local development review. He is also a trusted mentor to junior staff, offering career guidance and regulatory insight.
Geoff Starsiak – 20 years
Geoff is a Principal in the Planning group with more than 20 years of experience managing the environmental regulatory process for real estate projects. Geoff focuses on local development review and MEPA review for projects across Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on large complex projects, affordable housing, and institutional projects.
Richard Lampeter – 25 years
Rich, one of Epsilon’s three Managing Principals, joined the firm in 2001. He has been central to the growth of Epsilon’s noise practice, leading ambient sound measurements, sound modeling, mitigation evaluation, compliance assessments, and expert-witness support for projects nationwide. Rich’s expertise is in onshore wind and other renewable energy projects.
Corinne Snowdon – 25 years
Corinne is Epsilon’s Production Manager and has played a key role in delivering every project for the past 25 years. She oversees the production of Epsilon’s documents and helps maintain their consistent, recognizable presence.
