Key Personnel

Will Ditzler - President

Will has served as President of Cardno JFNew since 2001 after joining the company in 1992 and serving in Business Development and Business Management roles. With over 23 years of experience in environmental consulting, Will provides strategic leadership to support the continued growth of Cardno JFNew’s reputation as a leader in the industry.

Outside of his business management and leadership background, areas of professional interest and experience include wetland restoration and mitigation, wildlife habitat management and conservation easements. Will is active in various wildlife habitat conservation organizations and serves on the board of 3 non-profit organizations including the Jimmy F. New Foundation, the Indiana Heritage Trust and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation.

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Mike Lancioni - Director of Operations

Mike Lancioni leads Cardno JFNew's Business Operations. Mike joined the company in 2002 and moved into his current role in 2009. He brings more than 20 years of sales, marketing, management, and operations experience to the Cardno team.

Mike is a Vice President on the Cardno JFNew Board of Directors and sits on the Board of the Jimmy F. New Foundation. Mike is also active on the LaPorte City Historic Preservation Commission and currently sits as Treasurer. He is an avid outdoorsman; particularly enjoying hiking and back-country backpacking.

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Andrew Bender - Director of Services

Drew joined Cardno JFNew in the summer of 1996 as an engineer in support of restoration efforts and natural treatment systems. Drew currently oversees all of Cardno JFNew's offices and is a Vice President on the Cardno JFNew Board of Directors.

Drew is an active member of the Association of Conservation Engineers and the Ohio River Basin consortium for Research and Education. Additionally, Drew has a passion for teaching and working with students through guest lecturing at various Universities; including his alma mater Purdue University. Outside of work, Drew is dedicated to his church, his family, and whatever sport is in season for his two boys.

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Steve Rice - Business Unit Manager

Steve is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with more than 20 years of experience in natural resource and ecological consulting services. He currently manages multiple offices for Cardno JFNew. Since joining the company in 2003, Steve has been involved with the development and leadership of a high performing team of ecologists and water resource engineers working at project sites across the nation.

Steve is the President of the Michigan Wetland Association, is an active member of the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative Steering Committee, and actively participates on the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Siting Committee.

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Anngie Richter - Business Unit Manager

Since joining Cardno JFNew in 2000, Anngie has been directly involved in the company's growth. Anngie currently manages a team of ecological consulting and restoration professionals based in offices throughout the Midwest.

Anngie is actively engaged in the Chicago environmental market. She not only serves on the board of the Chicago Post Society of American Military Engineers, but is an active member of the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council, National Association of Environmental Professionals, Illinois Wind Working Group, and the National Brownfields Association. She stays involved with local non-profit groups, including The Conservation Foundation and Openlands to support their efforts to improve our natural areas.

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Mark O'Brien - Nursery Operations Manager

Mark O'Brien joined the company in 1999, and leads the Cardno JFNew Native Plant Nursery, which consists of a team of full-time and seasonal employees and more than 175 acres of production fields and infrastructure. Mark brings more than 30 years of sales, business, and management experience to the Cardno JFNew team.

Mark leads the development and implementation of the nursery team's strategic plan and daily operations. In addition to his role at the nursery, Mark is involved with the native plant industry, serving on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the Center for a Sustainable Future Advisory Board at Indiana University South Bend. Mark also serves as the President of the Walkerton Parks Foundation.

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