There’s always a lot going on at SynTerra.

This is where you’ll learn about our people, their professional accomplishments, and their community involvement. You’ll also find thought-provoking environmental insights, as well as some lighthearted information.

Check back soon to see how SynTerra is making news, view our calendar of events, and read the SynTerra blog.

Clean energy

Judd Mahan, SynTerra Director of Science Operations, examines research showing that home recharging of electric car batteries is more effective than other charging strategies. Learn about the findings and other facts related to costs and practicalities in the gas vs. electric conversation.

Press release

The South Carolina Aggregates Association named SynTerra’s Heather Smith as Chairperson of the SCAA’s Environmental Committee. Smith, Natural Resources Program Manager at SynTerra, manages projects for mining, transportation, utility, and municipal clients.

Press Release

SynTerra has appointed Andrew Rosenfeld to the firm’s Board of Directors. Rosenfeld has more than 35 years of experience in the industrial, chemical, and energy sectors specializing in financial and strategic initiatives.

25-Year Anniversary

Vice President Ruth Albright and SynTerra teammates reflect on her 25 years (so far) of determination, leadership, and compassion that have helped shape the organization.

Wetland Restoration

Meet the water-loving trees that are good fits for wetland restoration projects — and for planting in wet areas of your own backyard

Winter Safety

Winter weather and holiday travel bring new challenges to health and safety. This month’s health and safety blog provides winter weather tips related to the holiday season.

Press release

SynTerra has hired environmental consultant Scott Smith. His vast experience includes working with and for state and federal agencies. Smith will work out of SynTerra’s Lexington, KY, office.

Feast Wisely

It’s easy to overindulge on Thanksgiving. This month, SynTerra offers a few healthy-eating tips for getting your Turkey Day on.

Employee spotlight

SynTerra’s Maris Lawyer is the winner of the 2020 S.C. Novel Prize. Lawyer, an HR generalist, began shaping her story as an Anderson University student. Now, a few years later, she’s about to become a published novelist.

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Kathy Webb, P.G.

Senior Market Leader | Principal

Kathy, a founder of SynTerra (previously The Fletcher Group) in 1992, has completed remedial investigations and regulatory compliance projects associated with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities, state and federal Superfund sites, solid waste landfills, brownfield redevelopment, utility coal combustion residual (CCR) management units, and regulated industrial facilities. She has supported litigation as an expert witness related to chlorinated solvents, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Kathy is known for her practical assessment strategy with the perspective of the client’s business objectives. She routinely evaluates groundwater corrective action systems for effectiveness and progress toward achieving compliance objectives. She has also co-authored a trade journal paper with case studies of low-impact remedial strategies. Kathy is a licensed Professional Geologist in North and South Carolina.

Mark Taylor, P.G.

Principal

Mark has worked more than 40 years in natural-resource based industries. His expertise includes mine geology and mine engineering, hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations, solid and hazardous waste management, and regulatory negotiations. He has published peer-reviewed papers about coal geology, ore geochemistry, mineralogy, and solid waste management. He is a leading expert in mining and environmental permitting for litigation support.

Mark is licensed as a Professional Geologist in South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Washington. He serves on the boards of the Upstate Red Cross and Upstate Forever. He served on the South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists for six years. Mark holds a Master’s degree in Geological Sciences from The University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from Harvard University.

Andrea Kehn, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering | Principal

Andrea, leader of our Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Unit, has 28 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and environmental consulting. She leads and supervises staff professionals on multidisciplinary projects for a variety of industrial clients. Andrea’s vast experience and expertise includes: air quality construction and operating permitting; air quality modeling; air permit record-keeping and reporting; Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); NPDES Permitting; water quality modeling; process safety management; risk management compliance and auditing; and RCRA compliance.

Andrea is registered as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Ruth Albright, P.E.

Vice President | Principal

Ruth has led projects for major industrial facilities throughout the Southeast and beyond. She built her knowledge of environmental regulations and their application to manufacturing operations while working for the second largest chemical manufacturing company in the United States. At SynTerra, she has expanded both her knowledge and reputation working for chemical manufacturing operations of all sizes. She has also worked extensively with other manufacturing operations, including pulp and paper, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, food, and automotive parts and assembly. Her experience includes air and wastewater permit compliance, solid and hazardous waste management, solid waste construction permitting, hazardous materials transportation, wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control equipment operations and maintenance, and ambient air monitoring systems.

Ruth is a professional engineer registered in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, and Kentucky. She is an active member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Environmental Technical Committee and serves as the chair of the water subcommittee. She has previously served as the program and committee chair for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs committee. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.