K2’s staff has a broad range of experience, including regulatory compliance, right-of-way procedures, erosion control implementation, permit and plan preparation, and biological resource surveys. Below are some qualities that make us a valuable resource for our clients:

• Senior Right-of-Way candidate on staff
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) on staff
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permitted biologist on staff

MARIA BRITTON - OPERATING MANAGER
Contact Maria at (541) 385-6028 (office) or (541)788-3468 (cell)
Email: maria @ k2-env . com

Maria Britton has over 20 years of experience as an environmental professional with substantial experience in biological resource protection and regulatory planning, as well as in-field compliance inspection and management. Maria’s prior work as a Lead Environmental Inspector or Environmental Supervisor on several large construction projects, allows her to effectively manage and direct complex environmental programs. Maria has also developed and facilitated numerous environmental training programs and key industry seminars related to permitting and compliance management. She has been a key trainer for the Bureau of Land Management Pipeline Systems Course and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Post-Certificate Environmental Compliance Seminar.

Maria provides management and technical expertise to all K2’s project. She provides direction and strategic planning for environmental management, biological survey, and permitting issues. She is also the key environmental trainer for the company.

JOHN BRITTON - MEMBER
Contact John at (541) 385-6028 (office) or (541)788-0602 (cell)
Email:  john @ k2-env . com

John has over 17 years of experience as an environmental professional. He combines over a decade of experience in environmental compliance for large-scale utility construction projects with a technical background in fisheries and water quality. John has inspected oil and natural gas pipeline, electric, water utility, and fiber optic construction across a diverse range of habitats, with a special focus on wetland and stream crossings. His extensive field experience has also enabled him to successfully develop and negotiate permit issues with state and federal agencies.

John is the managing member of K2 Environmental LLC and provides oversight and management for the operations of the company. In addition, he provides field support on projects and technical expertise to clients. John never strays too far away from the field, helping to ensure he stays current on projects and industry standards.

JEFF MONTGOMERY - PROJECT MANAGER
Contact Jeff at (541) 385-6028 (office) or (541)788-0331 (cell)
Email: jeff @ k2-env . com

Jeff Montgomery has extensive experience in environmental compliance, environmental analysis, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, surveying and mapping, and inspection for various utility projects. He has participated in the location/construction of over 1000 miles of transmission line. For over 23 years, Jeff has provided environmental support on a variety of projects across the United States and has a strong understanding of the environmental regulations for federal and state agencies. Jeff has worked on some of the largest transmission line projects built in the U.S. as an environmental field manager and right-of-way representative. Jeff’s diverse background in right-of-way acquisition, environmental permitting, and field inspection makes him an extremely knowledgeable and versatile person in the field.

Jeff is a key project manager for K2 Environmental and is responsible for managing staff and projects, client coordination, project scoping and budgeting, and strategic planning. Jeff provides expertise in mapping and survey and supports many of our right-of-way and permitting projects in this capacity.