Environmental Committee

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Balancing Growth, Sustainability, and Smart Policy

The MBIA Environmental Committee serves as a critical voice on environmental and regulatory issues impacting Maryland’s building industry. This committee brings together industry professionals to address challenges, share expertise, and advocate for balanced policies that support both responsible development and environmental stewardship.


What We Do

The Environmental Committee focuses on:

  • Regulatory Insight – Monitoring and analyzing environmental regulations affecting land development and homebuilding
  • Advocacy Support – Providing guidance and feedback on legislation and policy impacting the industry
  • Education – Sharing best practices, resources, and updates on environmental compliance and sustainability
  • Collaboration – Connecting members with peers, agencies, and stakeholders to address environmental challenges

Why It Matters

Environmental policies play a major role in shaping how, where, and when housing can be built. The Environmental Committee helps ensure:

  • The industry has a strong, informed voice in regulatory discussions
  • Policies are practical, balanced, and support housing growth
  • Members stay ahead of changing requirements and expectations

Get Involved

Whether you’re navigating environmental regulations, involved in land development, or interested in shaping policy, the Environmental Committee offers a platform to stay informed and make an impact.

Interested in joining the conversation?
Connect with MBIA to learn how you can get involved.

Environmental Committee

  • Jeff Barba
    Richmond American Homes
    Member
  • Stuart Barr
    Lerch Early & Brewer, Chtd
    Member
  • Chanda Beaufort
    VIKA Maryland, LLC
    Member
  • Ed Carroll
    Soltesz
    Member
  • Eric Chodnicki
    Daft McCune Walker Inc.
    Member
  • Casey Cirner
    Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
    Member
  • Guy Curley
    Liberty Home Builder, Inc.
    Member
  • Amy DiPietro
    Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.
    Member
  • Jason Dubin
    Ambition Custom Homes, LLC
    Member
  • Timothy Dugan
    Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC
    Member
  • Ian Duke
    VIKA Maryland, LLC
    Member
  • Chuck Ellison
    Miller and Smith LLC - Chuck Ellison
    Member
  • Jim Fetchu
    Charles P Johnson & Associates
    Member
  • Cathy Flerlage
    Soltesz
    Member
  • Kevin Foster
    Gutschick, Little & Weber, P. A.
    Member
  • Michael Goodman
    VIKA Maryland, LLC
    Member
  • Lori Graf
    Lori Graf
    Chief Executive Officer Maryland Building Industry Association
    Member
  • Phil Hughes
    Charles P Johnson & Associates
    Member
  • Frank Johnson
    Macris Hendricks & Glascock, PA
    Member
  • Aaron Keel
    EnviroProjects
    Member
  • Mike Klebasko, PWS, QP
    Manager - MD Environmental Science Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
    Member
  • Sylke Knuppel
    Kimley-Horn
    Member
  • Chris Kozimor
    ADU
    Member
  • Hunter Michael
    Atwell, LLC
    Member
  • Tom Miner
    Frederick Ward Associates, Inc.
    Member
  • Marty Mitchell
    Owner Hometown Collection Limited Liability Company
    Member
  • David Mowatt
    Potomac Valley Surveys
    Member
  • Andie Murtha
    Soltesz
    Member
  • Sonya Paliath
    LIXIL Americas, Encompassing American Standard, DXV, and Grohe Brands
    Member
  • Michael Petrakis
    Atwell, LLC
    Member
  • Will Pippen
    Security Development Group
    Member
  • David M Plott
    YVS Law, LLC
    Member
  • Mark Ricker
    Caruso Homes Inc
    Member
  • Steven Robins
    Lerch Early & Brewer, Chtd
    Member
  • Dusty Rood
    Rodgers Consulting Inc.
    Member
  • Jeremy Rutter
    Rutter Project Management
    Member
  • Carly Schrader
    Kimley-Horn
    Member
  • Ryan Schultze
    Stanley Martin Homes, LLC
    Member
  • Nancy Slepicka
    O'Malley Miles Nylen & Gilmore
    Member
  • Ted Smart
    MDC Services LLC
    Member
  • Dan Snyder
    Pleasants Development, LLC
    Member
  • Samuel Spiritos
    Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
    Member
  • Scott Wallace
    Principal Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
    Member
  • Matthew Wessel
    Matthew Wessel
    Principal Rodgers Consulting Inc.
    Member
  • Lauren Wirth
    Straughan Environmental, Inc.
    Member
  • Maggie Witherup
    Maggie Witherup
    Witherup Allen Law
    Member