Jessica Ross
Head Director
I am an air quality professional at Landau Associates, Inc. in Houston, Texas, where I lead and support projects focused on air permitting and compliance. I became involved with A&WMA in college, then in 2015, I got involved in the Gulf Coast Chapter board as the Vice Chair. Through A&WMA, I have expanded my professional network, strengthened my technical knowledge, and stayed current on evolving air regulations and industry best practices. Membership has provided valuable opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and professional development, supporting my growth as an environmental engineer and enhancing the quality of work I deliver.
Paul Algu
Director
Paul Algu is the Corporate Environmental Affairs Manager for Riviana Foods and has over 20 years of environmental compliance and sustainability experience. In his current role, Mr. Algu leads corporate development and implementation of an advanced environmental
compliance posture for the organization and serves as leader of end-to-end processes for CSRD-aligned sustainability reporting. Mr. Algu graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management Systems and a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
Sally Perry
Director
I am currently an environmental engineer tasked with environmental compliance and permitting for Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Americas, a chemical tank storage company. We help the world flow forward.
I have been involved with A&WMA since 2012. Over the years this professional organization has increased my expertise on environmental solutions and knowledge on hot topics. My membership and board involvement additionally has dramatically enhanced my professional development through networking opportunities.
Rachel Carlton
Secretary/Webmaster
I have worked for Terracon Consultants since graduating in 2018 and am currently a Senior Staff Environmental Engineer. I first became involved with A&WMA during college, where I served as Vice President of my student chapter. I joined the Gulf Coast Chapter shortly after moving to Houston in 2021. I served as the Young Professional Chair (2023-2024) and currently serve as Secretary. Through my membership and leadership roles, I’ve gained valuable learning and networking opportunities and grown in my confidence as a professional.
Zachary Van Deusen
Sponsorship Chair
I am the CMO of LDARtools, a role I began in July of last year. Having spent 11+ years in chemical plant operations, I was looking to expand my industry perspective. After attending the A&WMA winter event, I was immediately compelled to jump in and help this organization succeed. The most significant benefit of my membership has been the continuous education. A&WMA events teach me how to leverage my operational experience to develop our LDAR software and hardware to positively impact the broader environmental and emissions compliance world.
Glenda Newman
YP Chair
I have worked for A&B Labs since 2023 and am currently a Business Development Manager. I joined AWMA the Gulf Coast Chapter shortly after joining A&B Labs, where I currently serve as the Young Professional Chair.
My involvement and leadership within the chapter have been incredibly rewarding. These roles have provided me with significant learning and networking opportunities that have been instrumental in my growth and confidence as a professional. I am grateful for the support I have received and look forward to continuing my contributions to both A&B Labs and the AWMA community.
Meredith Gregory
Membership Chair
I work at Alliance Technical Group, where I focus on compliance needs from on-site testing and monitoring to laboratory testing and regulatory strategy all across Texas. I became involved with A&WMA after seeking opportunities to connect with likeminded professionals in the environmental management field and stay informed on industry developments with changing environmental regulations. Through my membership, I’ve benefited from valuable networking, access to technical resources, and professional development opportunities that have strengthened my expertise and broadened my perspective on environmental challenges.
Kim Martinez
Social Media Chair
I am a Compliance and Permitting Project Manager at Braun Intertec. I first became involved with A&WMA in 2023 when I served as the Vice Chair for the Gulf Coast Chapter and I currently serve as the Social Media Chair. Through my A&WMA membership, I have been able to stay informed on key topics within the environmental field while also building connections with environmental professionals. These events and interactions have strengthened my technical and interpersonal skills while broadening my perspective of what the environmental field entails.