Emission monitoring is a critical function for industries aiming to minimize their environmental footprint while adhering to regulatory standards. The task, however, is laden with challenges — from ensuring accurate data collection to maintaining compliance with ever-evolving environmental laws. The advent of specialized: software and modern technology has emerged as a beacon of resolution to these challenges. By harmonizing the capabilities of both, industries can now navigate the intricacies of emission monitoring with improved accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Let's unravel the essential roles of software and technology in enhancing emission monitoring systems, revealing how they can collectively contribute to better environmental management. Accuracy and Real-Time Analysis Accurate emission data is a top priority. Incorporating software solutions can help enhance the precision of data capture and analysis. For instance, real-time monitoring systems are capable of instant data processing, enabling immediate insights into emission levels. This immediacy not only fulfills regulatory mandates but also empowers industries to take prompt corrective actions. Real-time data processing for immediate insights. Reduced manual errors through automated data collection and analysis. Automation and Efficiency Automation stands as a cornerstone in elevating the efficiency of emission monitoring systems. By automating data collection and analysis, industries can reallocate resources to other critical areas. For example, an automated system can schedule regular equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and accurate data capture without human intervention. Streamlined operations through automated data collection and analysis. Regular, automated equipment checks for maintained accuracy. Compliance and Reporting Navigating through the maze of environmental compliance is less daunting with the aid of specialized software. These software solutions ease the generation of comprehensive compliance reports, a task that traditionally demanded substantial manual effort. Moreover, electronic reporting has become a standard in many regions, further underscoring the importance of software in emission monitoring. Simplified compliance reporting for adherence to environmental regulations. Effortless generation and sharing of comprehensive reports with regulatory bodies. Data Management and Decision Making Effective data management is fundamental for a robust emission monitoring strategy. Software platforms offer organized storage, easy retrieval, and insightful analysis of historical emission data. This reservoir of data becomes a powerful tool in strategizing for lower emissions, demonstrating a clear trajectory of improvement to stakeholders, and making informed decisions. Organized storage and easy retrieval of historical data. Informed decision-making derived from insightful data analysis. The integration of software and technology in emission monitoring is a significant stride toward sustainable industrial operations. It encapsulates a forward-thinking approach, where automated, accurate, and efficient emission monitoring lays the foundation for environmental stewardship. As this area continues to advance, it requires closer examination and engagement from industry leaders who want to harness its full potential for a cleaner and more compliant industrial landscape.

Decatur, AL – July 9, 2024  – Alliance Technical Group , a leader in on-site testing and monitoring, laboratory testing and analysis, and environmental compliance, is pleased to announce several strategic appointments to bolster client services, accelerate ongoing growth initiatives, and continue the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to its clients.   “These new hires mark a significant milestone in our company’s growth, allowing us to not only support every business unit but also expand our service offerings and market presence,” said Chris LeMay, Alliance CEO. “Together, they bring a wealth of expertise to Alliance and enable us to provide best-in-class capabilities to our existing and future clients. We’re excited to welcome each of these professionals to our team.”   These individuals, contributing to the company’s Strategy, Commercial, and Environmental Consulting units, exemplify Alliance’s dedication to expanding its capabilities and positioning its clients to reach their environmental goals by minimizing risk and maximizing results. Strategy Erick Mirabella, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth  An accomplished operations and business development professional, Erick brings more than two decades of experience in driving strategic growth, including serving as VP of Operations for SGS North America and SVP of Operations at Montrose. With experience across all of Alliance’s key offerings, from stack testing to emissions monitoring to labs, he has proven expertise in growing emerging service offerings into top achievers and spearheading major acquisitions. At Alliance, Erick is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to grow ascending areas of the business, such as OGI, emerging technologies, and ambient air monitoring. Hafsa Munshi, Director of Strategic Initiatives  Hafsa recently joined Alliance as the leader of its post-merger integration program, where she works with the company’s integration teams to identify and resolve integration challenges and support newly onboarded colleagues joining from acquisitions. To guide her in this role, Hafsa leans on her experience working for several well-known management consulting firms, including Alvarez and Marsal and McKinsey & Company, where she spent 10+ years leading successful integrations of public and private equity-backed companies. In addition to integrations, Hafsa contributes to the execution of value creation and other strategic initiatives. Ivan Roslak, Director of Operational Excellence  Ivan recently returned to Alliance to lead operational process improvements in the company’s on-site testing and monitoring businesses. Drawing from a robust background in manufacturing and operations, Ivan excels in leading large teams and driving process improvements. He began his career with Alliance as an engineering co-op student in 2009. Having served in engineering and operations leadership roles in the secondary aluminum, automotive, and biotech industries, Ivan specializes in optimizing internal business processes and building reliable, efficient operational practices, aligning with Alliance’s near- and long-term growth strategies.  Commercial Vickie McCormick, Vice President of Marketing  Joining Alliance as a seasoned marketing leader with a demonstrated track record in communications and brand development, Vickie thrives at developing winning strategies for marketing campaigns. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration among content teams and driving successful go-to-market approaches and messaging for global companies. Vickie’s career includes 21+ years with infrastructure firm AECOM, where she most recently served as an AVP for Strategic Communications. Carly Johnson, Strategic Account Manager, Environmental Labs & Analytical Services  An accomplished strategic account executive with 10 years of business development experience in the environmental laboratory testing industry, Carly flourishes in sales leadership roles, leaning on her in-depth understanding of the sales process and its impact on client experiences. Carly excels at fostering and maintaining meaningful client relationships, enhancing and improving processes, and analyzing and interpreting data. In her role as Alliance’s strategic account manager for labs, Carly is instrumental in driving new business growth and fostering strong relationships with key engineering consultants.  Environmental Consulting Kristine Davies, Project Director, Air Quality Kristine is a seasoned project director with nearly 20 years of expertise in environmental consulting, complemented by a decade of experience in manufacturing and environmental engineering. She excels in air quality permitting and compliance, specializing in Title V, PSD, NNSR, and minor source permitting. Kristine’s proficiencies include NSPS, NESHAPs, RACT regulations, emissions quantification, and emissions inventory submittals, making her a versatile leader in the field and an invaluable asset to Alliance’s environmental consulting services team. Tim Sperfslage, Project Director, Air Quality Tim brings 15 years of expertise in the environmental field. Specializing in air pollution control equipment design and environmental consulting, he is skilled at collaborating with clients across the renewable fuels, petroleum refining, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries. Tim’s role at Alliance is to ensure successful air quality projects for the company’s clients, which includes providing air quality permitting, regulatory applicability, modeling, monitoring, and reporting services at both the state and federal level for new and existing facilities. About Alliance Technical Group:     Alliance Technical Group (Alliance) , headquartered in Decatur, AL, is a premier environmental services and solutions company dedicated to helping our clients achieve their environmental goals and mitigate the risks associated with regulatory changes. With more than 1,600 employees located in 45-plus offices in the U.S. and Canada, Alliance specializes in On-Site Testing & Monitoring, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, and Environmental Compliance. Powered by innovation, focused on service, and committed to our clients’ success, Alliance delivers on the promise of reliability, results, and responsiveness. See how we offer our clients a better way to maximize their environmental opportunities at www.alliancetg.com .