Vernon interviews Andrew Garte, the Chief Executive Officer at Community CleanWater Management Group, Inc. (CCMG). Vernon and Andrew discuss how CCMG has used co-op principals to create wealth building opportunities for the worker owners of their company. Andrew Garte is the Chief Executive Officer at Community CleanWater Management Group, Inc. Mr. Garte has over 30-years of experience in sustainability programs, pollution prevention,stormwater management, environmental management, site assessment and environmental consulting. Prior to joining CCMG Mr. Garte served as a Senior Environmental Scientist and Project Director at a number of large area environmental science and engineering firms. He holds a BS in Marine Biology from Southeastern Massachusetts University, is proficient in environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, and State and Local National Pollution Discharge Elimination Service requirements and Watershed Implementation Plans. He is experienced in water and land conservation planning and programs, natural resources management, sustainable development and renewable energy issues.
