Charles J. Natale, Jr.      President & CEO

Charles Natale, Jr. has been a principal owner of ESS Group, Inc. since 1997. With more than 27 years of national and international consulting experience, Mr. Natale is a recognized expert in his field. His diverse project experience and unique combination of public and private sector expertise allow him to provide clients with realistic and balanced perspectives on project designs, environmental issues, and regulatory compliance.

As President and CEO, Mr. Natale anticipates market trends to position ESS on the cutting edge of industry needs in the environmental consulting and engineering industry. He routinely serves as Principal-in-Charge for complex, multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining a senior management liaison with the client, participating in technical and regulatory strategy development, and ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of ESS consulting services. Recent ESS projects in the Caribbean basin, and our numerous submarine electric transmission projects, have benefited from his expertise and decades of practical experience in coastal geology, oceanographic processes, installation methodologies, and cross-discipline permitting.

Mr. Natale is serving a second term as member of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Council and Foundation, associated with the College of William and Mary - School of Marine Science, which promotes marine science education and research activities at VIMS and internationally. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) and is a frequent speaker and moderator at EBC events.