Steve Nichols

Steve’s career with Newkirk Environmental spans more than 35 years. Steve serves as Senior Consultant and Director of Business Development. In this role, he assists clients and the Newkirk team […]

Ryan Clarey

Soon after graduating from Clemson with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Ryan started with Newkirk Environmental, Inc. as a field biologist in 2003. Now as a principal and senior biologist, […]

Asher Howell

Asher has worked with wetland delineations, environmental planning, permitting, resource management, Phase I and II Environmental Assessments and coastal zone management issues since 1997. Prior to joining Newkirk Environmental Inc., […]

Derrick Myers

Senior Biologist/Principal Derrick joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in December 1999. His primary responsibilities are conducting and coordinating wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, Phase I Environmental Assessments, […]

Mac Baughman

Newkirk Forestry and Land Management, LLC/Principal TWS Certified Wildlife Biologist® ISA Certified Arborist® SO-10085A ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification SC Registered Forester #1392 GA Registered Forester #3016 SAF Certified Forester® Mac [...]

Nelson Mills

Nelson Mills is the Director of Newkirk Soil Advisors. He began his career with Newkirk Environmental in 2015 and has served in various roles since. Nelson is a professional soil [...]

Luke Bozich

Luke Joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2016 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and reporting, and GIS [...]

Thornton Gentry

Thornton joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. In the spring of 2025 after completing 4 years of collegiate football both at North Carolina State University and Appalachian State University. As a field [...]

Ken Hance

Ken has been in the industry since 1981 with a focus on environmental planning, permitting, resource management and coastal zone management issues. Prior to joining Newkirk Environmental Inc., Ken was [...]

Jim Knox

ISA Certified Arborist® SO-10992A Jim joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2019 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineations, endangered species assessments, conducting mitigation monitoring and [...]

Kristy Lewis

Kristy has more than 30-years of experience in public and private accounting and her primary responsibilities include managing the accounting and human resources functions of Newkirk Environmental, Inc. When she […]

Angie Libhart

Angie joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2005. She provides comprehensive administrative support to the managing partners and acts as the primary contact for billing coordination, internal reporting, and assisting with […]

Greg Lynch

Newkirk Forestry and Land Management, LLC. Certified Wildlife Biologist Newkirk Forestry and Land Management, LLC. TWS Certified Wildlife Biologist® ISA Certified Arborist® SO-11444A ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Licensed South Carolina [...]

Duncan Newkirk

Founder and Senior Consultant Duncan founded Newkirk Environmental Consultants Inc. in June 1984. Through his experience as Deputy Director of the South Carolina Coastal Council, the Council’s original Permit Administrator, […]

Sara Bohnstengel

Sara joined Newkirk Environmental, Inc. in 2023 and serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations and administrative needs. From managing sensitive communications to coordinating office and staff […]

Connor Breedlove

Connor joined Newkirk Environmental Inc. in 2020 as a field biologist. His primary responsibilities with the firm include wetland delineation and coordination of wetland delineation verification with the USACE, endangered […]

Bonnie

Bonnie joined Newkirk Environmental, Inc. in 2023 as an ambassador and front office greeter. She spends most of her days greeting visitors, begging for treats, watching lizards and skinks from [...]