The MAP Environmental Team
The MAP Environmental Team is made up of environmental and administrative professionals who strive to provide quality, timely, and personalized environmental service for all of our clients. Our experienced and dedicated staff place a high standard on client relationships throughout the life of our projects all while ensuring environmental compliance, fostering community partnerships, and serving and supporting our region and local communities.
Collectively, our staff members serve on boards and committees such as the Virginia Beach Commission on Beaches and Waterways, the Virginia Beach Enhancement Committee, the VB Board of Zoning Appeals, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the VB Board of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, the Elizabeth River Project, and Lynnhaven River Now. In addition, MAP employees volunteer with the Missioners of Christ, VBCPS Booster Clubs, PTSA’s and Partners in Education collaborations.
With over 40 years of combined environmental experience, our team is poised and ready to complete your project with the highest quality, and in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Myles Pocta
Since establishing MAP Environmental Inc. in 1998, Myles has effectively served clients on many high profile, large scale infrastructure projects throughout Hampton Roads. Under Myles’ leadership, the company has proudly and successfully served clients on such regionally important projects as the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, Midtown Tunnel, Yorktown Power Station, Hampton Roads Crossing and the Virginia Beach/Elizabeth River Wetlands & Floodplain project. Energized by the company’s success over the past 25 years, Myles is genuinely excited about MAP Environmental Inc.’s role in the future growth of Hampton Roads and the State of Virginia.
Andrew Pocta
Assistant Project Manager
As Assistant Project Manager, Andrew Pocta coordinates and provides environmental expertise. He has over 10 years of experience in the environmental consulting profession on projects throughout Hampton Roads, but specifically in the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk. His expertise includes preparing NEPA documents, Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), wetlands delineation reports and evaluations, and securing wetlands and water quality permits. Additionally, Andrew is a FAA-certified Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Remote Pilot and provides aerial photography/videography on a wide-range of projects in Hampton Roads. Coincidentally, all of the aerial photos and videos on this website were captured by MAP !
Fran Williams
Office Manager
As the Office Manager for MAP Environmental, Fran Williams manages the business side of the office, to ensure MAP provides excellent environmental services to our clients. Fran has over 20 years of combined office management and customer service experience and contributes overall assistance to the company president and office team. Her goal is to establish professional and caring relationships with clients for a positive working experience with MAP Environmental.
Molly Bertsch
Environmental Scientist
As Senior Environmental Scientist, Molly Bertsch has over 14 years of experience in the environmental field in Hampton Roads in both the private and public sector. Molly provides a multitude of services including the preparation of NEPA documents, wetlands delineations and water quality permitting, mitigation banking, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) determinations, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). Molly also provides expertise on Federal and State permitting and compliance requirements for Department of Defense projects and initiatives. Molly is a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), certified Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), and Virginia State Waters Delineator (VSWD).