Sarah has been with Empire since 2018 when she took on an internship to learn more about the business of environmental restoration. It did not take too long before her talents became apparent, she was offered a full-time position, which has quickly led to her running the Natural Resources Division.  Sarah continues to bring her love of nature and wildlife into fruition by working closely with local county schools and parks to establish environments for the community to admire and enjoy. She has gained critical experience and knowledge in green infrastructure, non-native/invasive species management along with native forest and meadow re-establishments to ensure a prosperous and self-sustaining indigenous environment.

Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Towson University.

• Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional #3-00046
• Pesticide Applicator License MD: #91452 (2, 5, 6) VA: #150084-C (2, 5A, 6) DC: #26153 (5,6)
• DEP LID Stormwater Facility Maintenance Contractor
• OSHA 10
• CPR, AED and First Aid

Steve’s love of plants and the environment stems back to the years of his youth. After obtaining a BS in Ethnobotany from Frostburg State University, Steve followed this passion and turned it into a career. He is extremely knowledgeable in plant ID and preservation and has worked in the invasive plant removal field for nearly a decade. Steve brings a unique blend of education and experience to the Empire team.

• Pesticide Applicator License
  • MD: #78559 (1-A,2,4,3-A,3-C,5,6)
  • VA: #131146-C (2, 3-A)
  • DC: #25961 (3-A,3-B,3-C,5) PA: 907039 (01,05,06,07,08,09,10)
• DEP LID Stormwater Facility Maintenance Contractor
• SHA/MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Certified RPC 015055
• MD Licensed Tree Expert LTE # 2262
• Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional #3-00042
• OSHA 10
• CPR, AED and First Aid