Amy Ryan, Co-Founder

Ms. Amy Ryan graduated from University at Albany in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Science and earned a Master’s degree in Business Management from Harvard University in 2020. Ms. Ryan began her nearly 20-year career in Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) through Risk Management and Environmental Health & Safety compliance roles. From 2004-2018, Ms. Ryan held various environmental management positions within large consultancy firms such as ERM and WSP (formerly The Louis Berger Group) in addition to Corporate EHS and Operational Excellence roles at Aramark Corporation. For over a decade, Ms. Ryan led industry agnostic operational risk assessments and audits gaining valuable hands-on experience as well as operational insight within a diverse range of industries including Mining & Extractives, Industrial Manufacturing, and Government. She is a Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) and Registered Environmental Manager (REM) and from 2018-2020, supported facilities compliance roles within the pharmaceutical and research industries. Ms. Ryan currently is Co-Founder and CEO of ESG Strategies, a business consultancy dedicated to the creation of Business growth strategies and development of Operational frameworks to implementing ESG solutions from within. ESG Strategies partners with academic institutions to create and deliver ESG Professional Development curriculum.      

Ms. Ryan’s civic duties include serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation, a publicly traded company (NASDAQ:ODC), LifeWorks Community Action of Saratoga County, Council Member for Camp Chingachgook of the Capital District YMCA, formerly, the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board. She actively supports several local economic development efforts and is sought after for speakerships on Environmental Social & Governance within Business and Academia, including Harvard and Hult International Business Schools. Ms. Ryan brings to the Board strong qualifications on ESG expertise including experience within compliance, operational, and community engagement committees. 

Dwight Kill, ESGS Advisory

I have been interested for much of my career in environmental conservation and the practical application of socially-conscious processes that work synergistically with the successful function of various machines and equipment. With more than 15 years working within the facilities, maintenance and operations sectors, my experience provides insight unique to regulatory compliance and functionality from the position of the end user.

Initially starting out in residential HVAC, my affinity for renewable energy began while helping customers understand their home's heating and cooling impact on our climate. Once NATE, NORA and EPA 608 certified, I focused on implementing methods for minimizing air pollutants while still maximizing unit efficiency. Transitioning into facilities, I operated three process steam plants and over the next decade was involved in managing several environmental programs, including SWPP, SPCC and Universal Waste.

When my career shifted into combined-cycle electric power generation, I saw first-hand how our necessary resources rely upon and impact air and water conditions. I truly believe that in order for our ecosystem to flourish, we must respect our climate and encourage a shift towards a more sustainable way of life that is beneficial for both technological growth and environmental protection.

As an ESGS advisor, I offer my technical expertise to help assist clients accomplish their ESG goals.