Our People

CEA's greatest strength is its people. Our staff hails from diverse backgrounds—corporate finance, environmental advocacy, management consulting, public service, scientific research, and journalism, to name a few. We share a passion for solving problems, a dedication to the environment, and a commitment to our clients.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christina Desser
Jill Kauffman Johnson
Bob Judd
Kirk Marckwald
Andreas Merkl

CEA STAFF
Kirk Marckwald, Founder & Principal
Andreas Merkl, Principal
Jill Kauffman Johnson, Principal
Winifred Hui, Comptroller/Financial Manager
Melissa Clack, Director of Recruiting Services
Matthew Elliott, Senior Associate
Darcy Wheeles, Senior Associate
Jason Winship, Senior Associate
Micah Day, Recruiting Associate
Amy Dickie, Associate
Jennifer Kao, Associate
Laura Keller, Associate
Mitch Tobin, Associate
Laura Viggiano, Associate
Sarah Weldon, Associate
Alden Woodrow, Associate
Aarthi Ananthanrayanan, Research Associate
Josian Heyerdahl, Research Associate
Caroline Ott, Research Associate
Amanda Pyle, Research Associate
Lucia Mendez, Financial/Administrative Assistant

AFFILIATED CONSULTANTS
John Claussen
Christina Desser
Robert Judd
Blair Mandell
Jamaica Maxwell
David Shearer