Meet Our Experts
Meet the dynamic leadership team at Altamira, a group of seasoned professionals dedicated to guiding clients towards success with their strategic expertise and innovative solutions.
Vance Fairchild
CEO and Executive Chairman
Vance Fairchild serves as Executive Chairman and CEO playing a pivotal role in developing Altamira strategy and entrepreneurial growth initiatives, expanding niche technical service lines, and helping to instill our overall client-centric corporate culture. He leads our management team that strives for continued profitable growth through the development of bold strategic goals, tactical quantifiable performance measurement, and the cultural emphasis of delivering novel value-add solutions to help Altamira’s clients succeed in their respective businesses. As a founding investor, Vance served on the Altamira Board of Directors from inception, and accepted the additional role as CEO in 2023. Vance has been a founder, several time CEO during rapid growth years both pre- and post- company sales and recapitalizations, and served in other top leadership positions in thriving engineering and consulting companies largely supporting the energy and sustainable land development industries for almost 30 years.
Trey Whitley, P.E.
President, C.O.O.
Trey Whitley is a collaborative, transparent leader with a history of building and developing diverse, interdisciplinary teams. A foundational leader at Altamira from the start, Trey’s extensive background spans over 25 years in consulting, starting as a field engineer and progressing through design, project management, and profit / loss management positions. He takes a balanced approach towards resource investment opportunities and assessing risk / reward tradeoffs and utilizes strong business acumen combined with a results-oriented approach to achieve long-term solutions.
Laura Worthen-Lodes, P.E.
Chief Engineering Officer
Laura oversees the technical and engineering operations in our company, driving our team towards the creation of groundbreaking solutions that enhance both the quality and efficiency of our processes. With a solid background of over 23 years in the environmental consulting field and holding professional licenses in over 20 states, her expertise is unparalleled. Additionally, Laura’s contributions have been recognized at a high level, evident in her prestigious appointment by the governor to the Oklahoma Air Quality Advisory Council.
Jason McGinn
V.P. Environmental
Jason McGinn plays a pivotal role in guiding our environmental team to navigate complex regulatory conditions and provide sustainable solutions for our clients. Having joined Altamira as our VP of Sales and Marketing in 2021, Jason has been a key figure in the company’s evolution, bringing with him a wealth of experience from over two decades in the field. His deep understanding of both key aspects of industry dynamics has been central to Altamira’s success in delivering exceptional value to its environmental clients.
TK Akins
Director, Engineering and Integrity
TK steers our engineering and asset integrity division, skillfully blending program management with technical acumen to safeguard our clients’ assets and catalyze growth across their initiatives. With over 15 years of industry experience, TK specializes in the strategic expansion of consulting services and the management of integrity, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation in every project undertaken.
Maria Sepulveda
Director, Human Resources
Maria, Altamira’s champion of people and culture, strategically leads the organization, influencing everything from results to well-being. Beyond administrative tasks, she shapes the backbone of Altamira by attracting top talent, fostering a positive culture, and driving alignment with proactive programming. Maria prioritizes a safe, ethical work environment, creating a sense of belonging for all. With decades of diverse HR experience across industries, including environmental consulting and healthcare, she advocates for those in need and actively engages in her local community. Maria’s passion for family, backyard grilling, and the visual arts adds depth to her dynamic profile.
Terry Strahan
Director of GIS
Terry Strahan serves as the Director of Digital Solutions for Altamira, where he manages a dynamic team that provides compelling GIS project solutions. He focuses his team in engaging with the ESRI GIS Portal Platform to ensure Altamira is providing cutting edge technology for data management. He is accountable for providing strategic generation of innovative business opportunities for new and existing clients while optimizing resource utilization. His role centers around advanced technical geospatial with over 30+ years consulting to pipeline integrity, engineering, regulatory compliance, and field services for clients.
