Hillis-Carnes Welcomes David Berry, P.G., as Director of Environmental Services

Hillis-Carnes is pleased to announce that David Berry, P.G., has joined our firm as Director of Environmental Services. David brings more than 30 years of experience in environmental consulting and construction services, significantly strengthening our environmental practice and leadership team.

David holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a Professional Geologist with a broad and diverse technical background. His experience includes environmental assessment and site characterization; soil and groundwater remediation; brownfields redevelopment and voluntary cleanup programs; litigation support and insurance claim consulting; industrial hygiene services (asbestos, lead, and mold); emergency spill response; and environmental health and safety oversight. He has also led projects involving petroleum fueling facility construction and decommissioning, storage tank system design and compliance, stormwater management system rehabilitation, water resource exploration, unexploded ordnance investigation and remediation, geophysical surveys, geotechnical investigations, and risk-based closures.

Throughout his career, David has partnered with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as industrial, retail, and commercial real estate clients across the United States, with depth in the Mid-Atlantic region. He has provided trusted leadership on complex environmental challenges, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements, manage risk, and advance projects from planning through execution. Prior to joining Hillis-Carnes, David held senior leadership roles at two other AEC firms where he led multidisciplinary environmental and construction services teams on high-profile projects.

In his new role, David will lead Hillis-Carnes’ Environmental Services practice, providing strategic direction and operational leadership across the group. He will mentor and develop environmental professionals, guide technical strategies, support business growth initiatives, and oversee complex, high-profile environmental projects—delivering responsive, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions for clients.

We are excited to welcome David to the team and look forward to the technical expertise, leadership, and vision he will bring to Hillis-Carnes’ Environmental Services group.