Who We Are

We are a New England-based team of experts who specialize in shoreline stabilization and ecological restoration to protect and restore the integrity and biodiversity of the unique natural ecosystems throughout the region. 

 

Leadership Team

Seth Wilkinson
Founder &
Restoration Ecologist, MALD
 

Caitrin Higgins
Director of Operations,
LEED AP BD+C, MLA

Ian Peach
Director of Design, BFA, MLA

Jay Putnam
Technical Director, BAED

Dan Sammartano
Director of Land Management,
LEED AP, MSB

Sandra Crowell
Controller, BSBA

 

Design & Permitting Team

Jeremy Schaub
Technical Restoration Designer, BSLA

Tabitha Kaigle
Associate Restoration Designer, MALD

Makenna Palzkill 
Associate Restoration Designer

Gina Lee
Associate Restoration Designer

Emma Hoser
Permitting Administrator

Build Team

Steve LaBranche
Senior Project Manager, BFA

Deniz Bertuna
Senior Project Manager, MSES, CERP

Dylan Brown
Field Manager, BSES

Mathew Lautenberger
Project Manager, MS

Stephen Lee
Project Manager

Andrew Davidsohn
Project Manager

Afilliations

 

Association of MA Wetland Scientists

American Society of Landscape Architects

Ecological Society of America

Grow Native Massachusetts

Northeast Organic Farming Association

MA Land Trust Coalition

International Society of Arboriculture

MA Association Conservation Commissions

MA Association of Landscape Professionals

Society For Ecological Restoration

MA Nursery & Landscape Association

US Green Building Council