NERIS' Culture

Throughout her career spanning nearly two decades, Kristine has been a trusted partner to numerous public and private sector organizations in providing program management, environmental compliance, permit expediting, and grants management services through highly complex, large-scale projects that have transformed communities. In her role as founder and president of NERIS, she leads a diverse and rapidly growing team of experts working throughout the U.S. to deliver similar solutions to clients in sectors like affordable housing, water and wastewater, transportation, entertainment, disaster recovery, and long-term resilience, among others. Prior to founding NERIS in 2015, she managed programs and projects for one of the world’s largest engineering firms and lent her background in environmental science toward addressing some of the nation’s most impactful and important public-sector challenges. 

Kristine earned her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and her Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from American Public University. A native of the Washington DC area and current New York City resident where NERIS is based, Kristine enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and playing soccer in her free time while she manages NERIS’ continued growth and success.

Chief Operating Officer

Maria Iacovone recently joined Neris as Chief Operations Officer, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in the A/E and construction industries. Throughout her career, she has held key senior management roles.

At Neris, Maria is responsible for shaping the firm’s long-term strategic direction. Maria’s extensive background in operations management enables her to be deeply involved in the day-to-day activities of the firm, including finance, project billing, human resource management, benefits administration, business development and marketing.

Her goal is to implement forward-thinking policies and procedures that elevate operational excellence across all functions. A strong communicator and relationship builder, Maria will work closely with Neris’ Founder and employees, fostering lasting connections that strengthen the firm’s network and culture.n looks forward to guiding NERIS to the next levels of growth, utilizing his experience in supporting the United States Government and military. He seeks to take advantage of development opportunities in coordination with current operations to best position NERIS for efficient, sustainable performance.

Florida Operations / Senior Project Manager

Senior environmental compliance and risk management specialist with over 30 years of experience in environmental land use and environmental risk management consulting. Kelly is a recognized expert in the field of environmental due diligence, having assisted clients in the creation of environmental policies and procedures for acquisition activities, and delivered presentations and authored articles on effective environmental risk management practices associated with commercial real estate transactions.

Project Manager

Charito is a Project Manager and Disaster Recovery Specialist and has worked for NERIS over the past three years. Her primary focus is in the Tier II environmental review process. Charito has prior experience in the Engineering and Architecture disciplines supporting Professional Engineers and NYC DOB Class 1 Filing Representatives.

Engineer/Senior Project Manager

Maria is an experienced civil engineer, senior project manager, and code compliance consultant with a passion for sustainability. Experienced in data gathering, reporting, strategy development, and compliance, Maria is dedicated to assisting organizations in understanding their carbon footprint and effectively mitigating climate change impacts. With a proactive approach, Maria aims to streamline data gathering and reporting in compliance with Local Law 97 and other environmental regulations, delivering efficient and sustainable solutions for a better future.

Project Manager 

Experienced in solar project management and environmental advocacy work, Ryan provides NERIS with expert skills in design, project management, and oversight. He earned his MS in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management from The New School in NYC. Outside of work, he likes theatre productions, trivia night, and soccer.

Environmental Scientist/GIS Analyst

Nicholas Moctezuma has extensive experience in Environmental compliance and due diligence. His previous work involved conducting Subsurface Investigations, overseeing environmental, health, & safety (EH&S) programs, routine environmental-media sampling, preparing project Safety Plans, performing Hazardous Material assessments, and leading Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments just to name a few. Nicholas is NERIS' head GIS specialist, working on projects such as Newark International Airport and Rebuild Florida’s Housing Repair and Replacement Program, while also supporting due diligence projects when needed.

Environmental Scientist & GIS Technician

Nicholas graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, concentrating on energy and environment. His experience includes GIS agricultural mapping, technical writing, and data management. Nicholas has a passion for environmental responsibility and aims to protect our ecosystems. He also enjoys snowboarding, fitness, and hiking.