SCS Engineers is excited to announce the appointment of two new National Market Leaders for the firm, set to take effect at the beginning of 2025. This strategic move follows the announcement of its new Executive Leadership Team in January 2024, marking another step in SCS’s ongoing commitment to growth. One SCS is how the firm works proactively as one team to leverage talent across the company, applying systems and processes locally that deliver the highest quality and value to clients.
Mike Miller will take the reins from Mike McLaughlin to lead the Environmental Services (ES) practice. Mike Miller has been with SCS for nearly 20 years, serving in various roles across the company. While most of his responsibilities have been with the Central Business Unit, where he served as the ES Leader and grew and led the Omaha and Des Moines offices, he has also served SCS as one of the National Experts for Environmental Due Diligence. Mike is a Project Director and was appointed as a Senior Vice President in November of 2023. Mike Miller will oversee the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the company’s ES market. Undoubtedly, he will continue to be fueled by his passion for engaging SCSers across the company with his One SCS spirit to provide exceptional service for clients.
Dan Cooper will lead SCS’s Solid Waste practice, taking over from Bob Gardner. Dan joined SCS in 2005 and has been an integral part of the Southeast Business Unit, most recently serving as their Solid Waste Leader. Under Dan’s leadership, the Southeast solid waste practice has grown by over 70% since 2019, when he took on his current position. Dan is a professional engineer in several states and serves SCS as a Project Director and Vice President. Dan, newly elected to SWANA’s Board of Directors, is the Region 5 Director for Florida and the Caribbean. Similarly to Mike, Dan will focus his efforts on the strategy, growth, and performance of the solid waste market for SCS with a heavy focus on enhancing our One SCS approach to serving clients.
SCS’s employee-owners and clients are deeply grateful to Mike McLaughlin and Bob Gardner, who have been instrumental in guiding the firm to its current success. Their dedication and leadership have left an indelible mark on the organization, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their years of service.
Mike McLaughlin was appointed the firm’s first corporate ES Leader in 1993, following SCS’s adoption of a new strategic plan. He previously served as the Director of the Mid-Atlantic business unit. As ES Leader, he helped business units find needed resources from across the company to solve client challenges, and in 1997, was instrumental in establishing SCS’s National Partner/National Expert subject matter expert roles. Mike sought to identify industrial trends and position SCS to be successful as the firm’s services evolved over the years. He has been a key technical resource and a valued member of the SCS executive team, serving in numerous capacities, including Senior Vice President, Board member, and Corporate Secretary, among many others.
Mike McLaughlin is working closely with Mike Miller for the remainder of 2024 to transition the ES corporate role effective January 1, 2025. He will continue to serve SCS in various capacities beyond 2024 as he plans to continue working full-time after the transition.
In the Solid Waste practice, Bob Gardner 2024 will be his last year as a full-time employee and, as such, will transition the Solid Waste Leader role to Dan Cooper. Bob assumed the position from Jim Walsh when Jim was named SCS’s President in 2002, and he has provided tremendous leadership and guidance for the past 22 years. Before being named SW Leader, Bob established and led the Southeast Business Unit. Under Bob’s direction, SCS continues to be viewed as the world’s premier solid waste management services provider. Like Mike McLaughlin, Bob has mentored many people over the years and has served in many capacities, including Senior Vice President and Board Member.
Bob will work with Dan for the remainder of 2024 to transition his role. Beginning in 2025, Bob will transition to a part-time role but continue to be an asset for SCS, especially within the solid waste due diligence practice he is passionate about and one that brings tremendous value to clients.
Please join SCS in thanking Mike McLaughlin and Bob Gardner for their passion, commitment, and accomplishments to the environmental and waste industries that span decades, and congratulate Mike Miller and Dan Cooper as they move toward their new roles in 2025.
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SCS Engineers’ consultants, scientists, engineers, and contractors provide expertise in designing and implementing solid and hazardous waste management, biogas, RNG, carbon capture – reduction, measurement, air quality, greenhouse gas verification solutions, and land recycling, each compliant with the most rigorous regulations and standards. Our award-winning teams work with industries, manufacturers, developers, and municipalities to prevent, mitigate, and remediate environmental challenges while applying our knowledge of environmental regulatory systems and technologies. SCS professionals work effectively to shorten project timelines, stay on budget, and close gaps between sustainability goals and achievements so our clients can produce and deliver products and services more efficiently.
