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EC3 is currently staffed with a team of restoration ecologists, natural resources scientists, and dedicated land stewards who collectively possess more than 100 years of experience relating to ecology, wetlands, wildlife habitat, erosion control, and stormwater management.

EC3 Environmental Consulting Group Inc. (EC3) began operations on April 24, 2008. EC3 is located in Madison Wisconsin, servicing Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. The company is organized as a subchapter “S” corporation and is owned and operated by its founders, John Castro and Eric Schlender. The management staff of the company has over 50 years of combined ecological consulting and land management experience and has an established history of working with state and local regulators.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:
  • Providing a work environment that allows our employees the opportunity to grow professionally and in turn expand the company. Ongoing education and training are integral to this.
  • Compiling a diverse, well-respected team of professionals within and outside our organization.
  • Unsurpassed dedication to client service and project results.
  • Meeting and exceeding client expectations in all cases by listening to them, learning from them, and understanding their needs.
  • Completing all projects and services with a 100% customer satisfaction approach.

EC3 is committed to providing sustainable environmental solutions that meet specific customer needs and are consistent with the long-term interests of the environment. We will achieve this by employing or partnering with highly educated team members who will assist with in-depth research, proactive design, effective implementation, and long-term support for all of our clients’ land use needs. EC3 will always maintain high standards of professional conduct and will comply with local, state, and federal regulations. From initial site evaluations and environmental assessments to intrusive investigations and remedial operations, every aspect of environmental consulting and land management can be undertaken by EC3.

The founders of EC3 believe that in time this company will become one of the most well-respected environmental consulting firms in Wisconsin. EC3 will achieve this by utilizing the core principles that consist of timely client responsiveness, scientific technical expertise, land planning with an ecological and cost-effective approach, continuing education, and team-building programs. EC3 will develop a similar reputation in markets regionally, nationally, and internationally by launching satellite offices that will employ talented individuals that share EC3’s values.

EC3 will also be partnering with highly respected teams of internal and external natural resource professionals to meet diverse client needs. EC3 will always be at the forefront of industry trends, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the systems to comply with them. Our professional team will provide the most appropriate solutions to solve the challenges our clients face. We will foster environmental sustainability and create long-term success. Unsurpassed client service throughout this process will always remain our number one priority.

Driven by the vision of our founders, we are committed to viewing our clients as partners, not just big-dollar projects or high-profile science experiments. Our team is dedicated to investing the necessary time listening to our clients’ vision so that we completely understand their goals. We will do all we can to eliminate any challenges that will stand in the way of making a project a success.
It may be a cliché, but we really do focus on establishing solid relationships with our clients. We recognize that we work in an increasingly complex field where it’s important to be available, understanding, flexible, and responsive to the needs of our clients.

All organizations can benefit from the advice of a consultant, but most wrongly assume that they cannot afford their services. Our service packages are designed so that you have a clear understanding of our costs ahead of any work. As a small company, we look to keep our business overheads to a minimum, thus passing on the benefit to you.

We recognize the importance of a deadline and a budget when being involved in a project of any size. EC3 will never take your project on with limited resources. We will take on new projects only if we are completely dedicated to fulfilling our obligations to you within a respectable time and budget. We approach every project with a mindset of, “If you don’t succeed, we don’t succeed” — and our reputation depends on it.

Over the years we have prided ourselves on building very strong relationships and partnerships in our industry. Some of our partners consist of landscape architects, engineers, scientists, and other environmental experts. The relationships have grown into valuable resources which enable us to have a wide range of professionals at your disposal for projects at a minimal cost, keeping your budget manageable.

We truly believe that our people make the difference, so we are constantly striving to recruit and retain highly talented and versatile individuals. Our team fosters an environment where a college graduate can build a career, a seasoned veteran can enhance his or her skills, and a retired eco-enthusiast’s life work will be appreciated.

EC3 promotes constant research and continuous update of rules and regulations as well as continuous education and development of personal skills. We focus on the most innovative methods and significant cases within our field. We are constantly striving to expand our professional excellence. We put a great deal of work into training and coaching our employees so that the value that they bring to EC3 can be realized by you.

At EC3 we set the highest standards for our employees, and we expect them to produce high-quality projects. We are dedicated to exhausting all avenues available, so that all of the necessary research and information is available to your project. Our goal is to have a 100% success rate. When we start a project we are committed to the project until EC3 and the client are satisfied with the results. Higher expectations are necessary in our industry; we hope you feel the same.

Our Team is the Difference

A strong management team is vital to any organization. In most cases, the management team’s vision, talents, beliefs, and commitment determine the company’s success more than the experience and education of individuals. We believe our management team is dedicated, experienced, talented, and armed with the resources necessary to take on your project and guide it to success.

EC3 is committed to exhausting all avenues available for our clients so that the appropriate resources, scientists, expert researchers, and skilled technicians are available for each project. In order to achieve this goal, EC3 must recruit and hire only the most qualified and determined individuals that share our company’s passion and values. Below is a list of our talented support staff that has been obtained over the years.

MANAGEMENT TEAM:

John Castro — President

Eric Schlender — Vice President

Ryan Fischer — Biologist/Project Manager

Kevin Brecka — Biologist/Project Manager

Peter Ziegler — Biologist/Project Manager

Zachary Engelking – Arborist/Project Manager

 

SUPPORT STAFF:

Randy Brandt — Land Management Foreman

Matthew Klemm — Land Management Operator

Reid Wilson — Land Management Operator

Allan Laukant — Land Management Operator

Sam Goethel — Land Management Operator

Shelby Gerken — Land Management Technician

Jodi Guthrie — Land Management Technician

Zach Brekke — Land Management Technician

Vladyslav Streltsov — Land Management Technician

Hunter Bultema — Arbor Care Foreman

Daniel Revels – Tree Crew Member

Miko Harper — Arbor Care Technician

Juan Martinez – Landscape Foreman

Mitchell Thompson – Landscape Operator

Christian Martinez – Landscape Technician

Marcos Menez – Landscape Technician

Ruben Guillen – Landscape Technician

Agustin Montes – Landscape Technician

Jacinto Rojas – Landscape Technician

Luis Rios – Landscape Technician

Agustin Ponce – Landscape Technician

Edgar Ponce – Landscape Technician

Miguel Ponce – Landscape Technician

Florindo Villatoro – Landscape Technician

Daniel Garcia- Landscape Technician

Kevin Lopez- Landscape Technician

Pedro Jiminez – Landscape Technician

Javier Rios – Landscape Technician

Marcy Huffaker — Landscape Designer

Kara Naramore — Landscape Project Manager

Jennifer Gockman — Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant