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Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Rohrer, who will serve as the Manager of Environmental Services at Back Roads Solutions

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Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Rohrer, who will serve as the Manager of Environmental Services at Back Roads Solutions.

Prior to joining Back Roads, Rohrer served as an environmental inspector where he was responsible for communicating inspection and remediation related information with project managers and contractors in an effort to keep projects safe, compliant and on schedule.

Having spent a significant amount of time in the field, Rohrer brings first-hand knowledge and experience associated with compliance, permitting, inspection, remediation and environmental processes and procedures.

Rohrer is a certified erosion, sediment and stormwater inspector (CESSWI). This certification ensures that the inspector is proficient in all aspects of erosion and sediment control and stormwater compliance. The certification signifies his training, testing and proficiency in regulations, permitting, enforcement and penalties, safety, communication, documentation, compliance, inspection, planning and best management practices as they relate to local, state and federal regulations. Rohrer holds one of 38 CESSWI certificates in the state of Pennsylvania.

His knowledge and experience with the Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) across several Appalachian states will allow Back Roads Solutions the ability to prioritize a proactive approach to compliance, resolve issues for clients in a timely manner and provide a more streamlined approach from planning to implementation to inspection, in an effort to keep projects on schedule, without notices of violation and their accompanying fines.

“Bryan’s addition to our team is huge in so many ways. Back Roads is consistently looking for ways to not only add services to our offerings, which will provide value to our clients and provide growth, but also intertwine with the services that we already provide. We know that Bryan’s expertise and experience fit in seamlessly with the construction and maintenance services that we already provide, as well as our unmanned aerial vehicle inspections.” said Marc Acree Back Roads Solutions Partner.

Specifically, Rohrer will lead Back Roads Solutions’ efforts in these areas: 

  • Collaborate with our team members to better serve our clients
  • Lead our environmental group to ensure the environmental compliance of clients
  • Train our environmental staff on the use of industry best management practices
  • Work with our construction services group to remediate environmental issues quickly
  • Educate current and prospective clients on environmental capabilities
  • Focus on providing cost effective solutions for clients 
  • The development of strategic relationships
  • Meeting and exceeding client needs and expectations
  • The commitment to a client-centered, professional experience 
  • The focus on long-term company goals 

For more information, or questions related to Back Roads Solutions’ environmental services, Rohrer can be reached at brohrer@backroadssolutions.com

Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Hunter Vines, who will serve as the Manager of LiDAR Services at Back Roads Solutions

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Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Hunter Vines, who will serve as the Manager of LiDAR Services at Back Roads Solutions.

Vines comes to Back Roads from LiDARUSA where he served as a training manager and support team lead teaching and training on equipment and software associated with 3D mapping technology for a variety of corporate, academic and government organizations.

Essentially the front man of problem solving and trouble shooting in his previous role, Vines brings a wealth of knowledge having worked through, and ultimately tasked with solving, both software- and hardware-related issues.

His experience with processing LiDAR data using a variety of products will allow Back Roads to further expand its abilities and services across the country. Vines’ addition will strategically optimize Back Roads aerial offerings by adding to the existing strengths of Director of Aerial Dan Hruska.

“Back Roads Solutions is committed to a remote working atmosphere, a practice we utilized prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. With Hunter located in Alabama, we are confident that as we continue to see growth, his location in the southeast can provide a strategic proximity to additional opportunities, and his proximity will also allow us to provide a more cost-effective solution to our clients and prospective clients in that area,” said Perry Cunningham, Back Roads Solutions Partner.

In addition to his aerial experience, Vines is well versed in training, planning, leadership and management. 

 “I am confident that Hunter will help further develop this segment of our business, adding additional capabilities – specifically mobile and backpack mounted LiDAR collection. We are excited to watch him and Dan collaborate and work together to offer our clients a high-quality, affordable end product that is beyond their expectations.”

Specifically, Vines will lead Back Roads Solutions’ efforts in these areas: 

  • Collaborate with our team to better serve our clients
  • Direct addition and expansion of LiDAR services, specifically mobile and backpack mounted LiDAR collection
  • Lead the LiDAR processing efforts after LiDAR is collected, ensuring quick turnarounds for our clients
  • Educate current and prospective clients on LiDAR capabilities
  • Focus on providing cost effective solutions for clients 
  • The development of strategic relationships
  • Meeting and exceeding client needs and expectations
  • The commitment to a client-centered, professional experience 
  • The focus on long-term company goals 

For more information, or questions related to Back Roads Solutions’ aerial services, Vines can be reached at hvines@backroadssolutions.com

Back Roads Solutions adds aerial services, names Hruska Director of Aerial Services

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Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Hruska, CPL, who will serve as the Director of Aerial Services at Back Roads Solutions.

Hruska is an FAA Certified UAV Pilot with flying experience in varied landscapes, habitats and weather conditions. His UAV experience also spans a number of industries, creating a diversified flying portfolio, and ultimately a multifaceted knowledge base.

Hruska’s hiring will afford Back Roads the ability to add aerial services to its existing land services, project management and small construction offerings.

“Back Roads Solutions is continuously evaluating our business offerings in order to meet the ever-evolving demand for services. We are always evaluating potential opportunities that can separate us as a company and also align with our history of providing contract land services,” said Perry Cunningham, Back Roads Solutions Partner. 

Hruska comes to Back Roads Solutions with 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, where he served as a contract landman, in-house landman, crew chief and project manager. 

Hruska is an active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and the Northern Appalachian Landman’s Association (NALA).

In addition to his land experience, Hruska is the co-owner of HP Outdoors, the number one Waterfowl Podcast in the world.

“As we began our planning and preparation, Dan Hruska, because of our familiarity with him, became the natural choice to develop and lead this segment of our business,” Cunningham said. “I know that Dan will elevate our new program, as his vision is aligned with ours. We are excited to see where Dan can take things.”

Specifically, Hruska will lead Back Roads Solutions’s efforts in these areas: 

  • Direct addition and expansion of aerial services
  • Educate current and prospective clients on aerial capabilities
  • Focus on providing cost effective solutions for clients 
  • The development of strategic relationships
  • Meeting and exceeding client needs and expectations
  • The commitment to a client-centered, professional experience 
  • The focus on long-term company goals 

For more information, or questions related to Back Roads Solutions’s aerial services, Hruska can be reached at dhruska@backroadsenergy.com.

Jordan promoted, tasked with assisting short- and long-term company goals

Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Bev Jordan, RPL, who will serve as the VP of Strategic Growth & Recruitment.

Bev will be responsible for staffing, training, leading and managing Back Roads Solutions teams as they perform the job responsibilities and expectations set forth by both the client and the established practices of Back Roads Solutions.

Bev will also assist Back Roads Solutions with its overall short- and long-term strategic goals as they relate to business development, client satisfaction, the production of high-quality work, the hiring of highly-skilled and qualified individuals, and the emphasis of upholding a People First business.

With more than 13 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Bev has proficiency in a number of professional roles including, but not limited to, acquisitions, genealogy, title abstracting, project management, quality control, interviewing and hiring. She joined Back Roads Solutions in January of 2014, and has been an essential part of the company’s growth. Through her planning, organizing and involvement with Back Roads sponsored events, Bev has helped to educate clients about the services provided, while also creating brand awareness.

“Bev’s promotion was a very natural step for Back Roads,” said Perry Cunningham, partner at Back Roads Solutions. “She is invested in the success of the company and has worked hard to help establish and grow our positive reputation. She does not cut corners. Her work ethic and attention to detail made her the textbook candidate for this position.”

Bev is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC),  Northern Appalachian Landman’s Association (NALA) and the  National Association of Land Title Examiners and Abstractors (NALTEA).

Bev can be reached at bevjordan@BackRoadsEnergy.com

Back Roads Solutions hires Littlecott, prioritizes enhancing client relationships

Back Roads Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Randy Littlecott, CPL, who will serve as Vice President of Land and Business Development.

Randy will be responsible for business acquisition, relationship development and the management of a variety of projects at Back Roads Solutions.

Randy started in Oil & Gas Industry in 2005 and has worked much of the Appalachian Basin. He is heavily involved with the Northern Appalachian Landman’s Association (NALA), where he currently serves as the President and Chair of the Education Committee. He is also a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of AAPL (MLBC-AAPL).

No stranger to the industry, Randy has worked as a Crew Chief, Project Manager and Land Manager for 13 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in many facets of the industry. 

The importance he places on professional client relationships and client satisfaction align seamlessly with Back Roads Solutions’s commitment to the same, and will allow Back Roads Solutions to further extend its commitment to provide quality products using professional, knowledgeable people.

“Randy shares in the people first mentality of Back Roads Solutions and understands the importance of delivering on a promise of a high-quality product, driven by the best professionals in the industry,” said Perry Cunningham, partner at Back Roads Solutions.

Specifically, Randy will lead Back Roads Solutions’s efforts in these areas:

  • The creation of new business opportunities
  • The development of strategic relationships
  • The management of high-quality products 
  • The commitment to a client-centered, professional experience that meet and exceed client expectations
  • The focus on long-term company goals 

“With some of the changes that have been implemented within our niche of the oil and gas industry, Back Roads Solutions has welcomed and embraced the shift. We felt that it was a necessary and important decision for us to welcome Randy to our team, as we know that he will be a valuable asset as Back Roads Solutions continues to focus on the future. I have no doubt that his hiring means many exciting new things for Back Roads Solutions,” Cunningham said.