RETTEW is pleased to announce Jason Wert, National Market Leader, has joined the Board of Directors of RETTEW Holding Company. Mr. Wert is replacing Tim Falkenstein, a RETTEW Vice President, who completed his three-year term at the end of 2020.

“Jason’s in-depth understanding of our business and proven ability to drive growth in our focus markets will be a valuable addition to our Board of Directors,” said Mark Lauriello, RETTEW Chairman and CEO.

With more than 20 years in the engineering industry, Mr. Wert brings a unique depth of experience to RETTEW’s board. His practical knowledge in the financing, development, and structuring of public and private renewable energy projects has helped put RETTEW on the national stage in the renewables industry. He continues to provide expertise in water/wastewater design and construction, including the operation of membrane treatment and anaerobic digestion projects.

“RETTEW is an outstanding employee-owned company with many opportunities for success ahead of it,” Wert said. “I look forward to serving on the board to help our company capitalize on these opportunities as we continue to evolve and expand into new markets.”

Mr. Wert’s involvement in numerous industry associations provides him with a broad perspective, which will serve him well in this role. He continues to speak nationally at various conferences related to renewable energy initiatives, including finance and structuring for solar/PV and battery projects. Mr. Wert joined RETTEW in 2012 and has served in a variety of roles in the firm’s energy and environmental engineering group. He has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. A licensed Professional Engineer in 17 states, Mr. Wert is also a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer through the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and an Envision Sustainability Professional through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.