PPM Simplifies

In this episode, returning guest Annie McIlwain, Principal and District Manager at PPM Consultants, Inc., delves into the intricate process of due diligence, focusing on the crucial Phase One assessment. Listeners will learn about the distinct challenges posed by older facilities compared to newer construction and how commercial sites like dry cleaners that handle chemicals…

Today Todd welcomes Annie McIlwain back to the podcast. Annie is Principal and District Manager at PPM Consultants, Inc., and is here to discuss ESG (Environmental/Social/Governance) policies. The discussion explores the concept of ESG investing, considering environmental, social, and governance factors alongside financial ones. Younger generations – Millennials and Gen Z – are strong advocates…

On this episode, host Todd Perry speaks with Zane Hood from the PPM Birmingham AL office, about the process and steps required during the purchase of a multiple property portfolio of service/gas stations or convenience stores. You’ll hear about the bank’s requirements, Phase I & II REC analysis, and calculating your risk tolerance for the…

Today, host Todd Perry speaks with Isaac Smith, Leader of the PPM Mobile AL office, about the EPA’s “Multi-Scale Monitoring Project” initiated by Michael Regan in 2021. The conversation delves into the program’s history and goals, including the impressive capabilities of the EPA’s rapid-deployment detection plane and the GMAP mobile air monitoring vehicle. You’ll also…

“Sustainability” – you hear it everywhere, all the time. It’s one of the top goals of businesses around the globe. Today, host Todd Perry speaks with Forest Stroud, Staff Geologist at PPM, about how and where sustainability is being implemented in our industry. Key Topics and Takeaways Forest Stroud and path to geology Sustainability –…

We’re back on the air after a short hiatus and excited to debut a series called “Environmental Consulting Stories.” Our first episode in the series addresses the importance of due diligence. Host Todd Perry and special guest Mike McCown discuss environmental due diligence in property transactions, sharing stories and insights on assessing environmental risks, the…

In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes Michael Ellison, Principal/Senior Engineer and District Manager for the PPM Consultants office in Birmingham, Alabama. Michael has three decades of experience in the environmental field ranging from general environmental compliance to soil and groundwater contamination assessments and remedial actions.  Tune in to hear Michael explain how and why…

In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes Isaac Smith, a PPM Principal, District Manager, and Environmental Compliance Manager in the Spanish Fort office. Isaac has over 20 years of experience in the environmental field, specializing in air permitting and compliance, but his technical experience includes water and waste permitting and compliance, risk management plans, and…

In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes one of PPM’s knowledgeable District Managers, Jared Saterfiel. Jared shares his expertise and tips around soil and groundwater remediation, including a discussion of the different types of contaminants, which types of remediation to use in each situation, and we finish with “Jared’s Pick” for his favorite remediation combination. …

Our listeners have expressed an interest in hearing more about emissions modeling, and we heard you. In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes PPM’s Environmental Compliance Manager Corey Gautreaux, from Baton Rouge. Corey explains many of the complexities involved in air modeling for emissions. From permitting to collecting your design data, to modeling worst-case scenarios,…