Discover the Expertise Behind Environmental Excellence
Our Team's Expertise
Sherry Chilcutt
President, Senior Environmental Chemist, Laboratory Manager
As Senior Environmental Chemist, Ms. Chilcutt has managed numerous on-site and off-site projects, including several multi-month projects, geographically ranging from Barrow, Alaska, to Brunswick, Georgia. Ms. Chilcutt is familiar with the full array of analytical capabilities offered by Libby Environmental. Her specialties include analytical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, project management, and safety issues.
As President of Libby Environmental Inc., she oversees and manages Libby Environmental’s laboratory, and is responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the mobile laboratories and the fixed-base laboratory.
Sherry is an avid hiker, singer, dancer, and adventurer. She loves to travel and has spanned the globe from India to Europe to South America. “I’ve been in the environmental industry for decades and what I appreciate most, is providing quality data for our clients. And, the friendships I’ve forged with so many of them. When you’re in a mobile lab for days on end, making lunches and reviewing data with people who share your passion for science, it’s an opportunity to find common ground and meet folks where they are. It makes “work’ a deeper and more meaningful experience.”
Paul Burke
Vice President, Co-Owner, Senior Environmental Chemist
Mr. Burke has performed and managed environmental sampling projects and leak detection projects for since 2002.
As a Field Chemist, Mr. Burke spent three years traveling the US and abroad in a mobile laboratory testing for volatile organic compounds and fuel systems for leaks.
As Project Manager and Operations Manager, Mr. Burke was responsible for leak testing fuel systems at over 30 military installations, keeping them in compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Management included budget development, scheduling of personnel, vehicles and equipment, performing quality assurance and control of field data, report writing and invoice preparation. Mr. Burke directly managed twelve employees and was responsible for completing safety inspections of field crews, job site, vehicles and equipment based on DOT, OSHA and corporate policies.
At Libby Environmental, Mr. Burke performs fixed base and on-site chemistry, analyzing VOC, fuels, and PCBs. He repairs and refurbishes equipment, manages lab personnel, and writes reports.
Paul has a great sense of humor and loves to play pranks. In his leisure time, Paul loves to hike, spend time with his family camping at Washington’s many lakes, and playing men’s soccer every Tuesday night. “I love working with co-workers, clients, and in an industry that cares as much about the environment as I do. There’s a lot of satisfaction in spending your working hours knowing that you and your fellow colleagues are making a difference to the health of the planet.”
Emily Bushlen
Office Manager, Co-Owner
Ms. Bushlen has managed Libby Environmental’s business office since 2009.
As the Business Administrator, Ms. Bushlen’s expertise includes: Creating and distributing final reports for our clients, accounts payable/accounts receivable management, payroll/taxes, mobile lab coordinator, record maintenance, and contract review.
As Co-Owner of Libby Environmental, Ms. Bushlen is committed to providing exceptional customer service to our clients. In her copious spare time, Emily loves to hike, go kayak fishing, cheer on the Seahawks, and spend time with her amazing family. “I’ve never been happier. I get to come into work every day to a staff that’s interesting, kind, intelligent, and brilliantly funny. Our clients are terrific and it’s a joy to spend time with them when I can, and to provide them with quality data.”