John Gilbert brings three decades of experience as an environmental engineering practitioner, business leader and consultant. His background includes 15 years of developmental growth experience in senior level business management as founder/CEO of a $10MM environmental engineering firm with three offices, serving clients in the northeastern United States and nationally.

As CEO, John was responsible for oversight of accounting and financial management, benchmarking and reporting procedures; legal and risk management; human resources management; information technology systems; health and safety processes; and quality assurance practices. He led business development efforts, successfully implemented an internal ownership transfer from founder to senior management team and implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan as a key element in ownership transfer.

John earned a BA with honors from Williams College and an MS degree in Civil Engineering from Tufts University. He is a 1998 graduate of Leadership New Hampshire and served as a facilitator and presenter of the Environment Day in that program for several years. John has business management training in Pathways to Principal, Balanced Scorecard, Predictive Index, Lean Manufacturing and Vested for Growth best management practices.

As a leader in the nonprofit sector, John has served on a number of boards supporting diverse areas of interest including conservation, affordable housing, religious and youth sports organizations. His contribution has included serving as board chair; chair of finance and audit, development, coaching and executive search committees; and member of finance, asset management, development, project and policy committees.

John has partnered with for-profit and non-profit businesses to improve sales, profitability performance, financial stability, sustainability and critical operational issues. He has extensive experience and expertise in board leadership, governance, organizational and financial management issues in difficult economic environments.