Environmental Business Review: Specials Magazine

Wilbanks Engineering & Environmental Solutions is a turnkey design-build environmental consultancy specializing in restoring waterways and landscapes into balanced, self-sustaining systems. Led by Zachary Wilbanks, the firm has evolved from a consulting practice into a full-service provider, managing every stage of ecological restoration. This evolution stemmed from years of field experience, where well-conceived designs often lost integrity once outside contractors executed them. By overseeing both design and implementation, Wilbanks maintains rigorous quality control, ensuring that what is engineered in planning performs reliably in the field. “With a single team responsible for outcomes, clients experience faster decisions and consistent accountability throughout each project,” says Wilbanks, principal owner. The firm’s focus extends to stream and wetland restoration, stream bank stabilization, and culvert and bridge replacements that enhance the passage of aquatic organisms. These projects help reduce erosion, reconnect fragmented habitats and strengthen the long-term resilience of natural waterways. Drawing on expertise in environmental, civil, mining and ecological engineering, Wilbanks approaches each project with both technical precision and ecological awareness. Its engineers and environmental scientists are trained through specialized workshops and certifications, combining field-tested experience with disciplined execution to deliver lasting results. Each assignment is delivered as a complete, start-to-finish solution that includes design, permitting, construction and post-restoration monitoring. The firm’s process is grounded in Natural Channel Design (NCD) principles and meets all requirements of the Clean Water Act’s Section 404. Every project is designed to restore natural form and function, allowing ecosystems to recover and sustain themselves over time.

For over two decades, Mayfield Environmental Solutions has established itself as a leader in the environmental and hazardous waste management sector. Known for its customer-centric approach, the company has built a remarkable legacy of serving Southern California by providing a full spectrum of services designed to address the toughest environmental challenges. From hazardous waste management to disaster cleanup, it delivers comprehensive solutions that go beyond industry standards, ensuring safety and compliance in the most complex situations. What makes Mayfield Environmental Solutions even more distinctive is its status as a 100-percent minority-owned Native American business. This provides invaluable leverage in federal, state, and local contracting, making it an indispensable partner for clients seeking a trusted and reliable service provider in environmental and hazardous waste management. President James Mayfield says, “Our goal has always been to provide real solutions, not just check boxes.” What truly sets Mayfield Environmental Solutions apart, however, is its engineering expertise, environmental stewardship, and hands-on experience, which enable the company to tackle the full scope of environmental challenges head-on. Its commitment to superior service is matched by a deep sense of responsibility to the communities it serves. This unique position allows Mayfield Environmental Solutions to approach each project with the care and attention that larger, more impersonal companies simply cannot offer. One of the defining moments in the company’s history was its involvement in the aftermath of the Palisades/Eaton Fire Disaster, where Mayfield Environmental Solutions played a crucial role as one of the largest private HAZMAT cleanup and demolition contractors. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led the initial cleanup, but their efforts were criticized for being rushed, unregulated, and inadequate..

People make sustainable choices every day. They support local businesses, recycle and seek products with a lower environmental impact. Investing, however, often becomes the exception, shaped by the assumption that sustainable portfolios offer weaker performance or require trade-offs. EGÉA SRI, a fee-only fiduciary investment advisory firm specializing in sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing, works to change that belief. The firm builds customized ESG portfolios that reflect each client’s values while adhering to established investment principles, providing transparent, conflict-free guidance. Its advisors hold the Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) designation from the College for Financial Planning, a credential held by fewer than 1 percent of financial advisors nationwide. This designation equips them with specialized training in sustainable investing, ensuring clients receive expert advice grounded in in-depth ESG knowledge rather than a general-market interpretation..