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President
Matt is responsible for all aspects of CIE’s strategy, team and operations, leading the firm in its mission to deliver superior client results.
With two decades of experience in the industry, Matt has served in a variety of leadership roles and developed a unique skillset spanning engineering, surveying and real estate development. He has leveraged his passion for business, creativity and first-principles thinking to position CIE as an unmatched choice for clients.
Matt has a long and successful record of helping clients with design, permitting strategy and other engineering, surveying and permitting challenges. He is particularly skilled in working with clients to maximize real estate assets and finding innovative solutions to meet their goals. His passion for engineering, surveying computer technology and business development, coupled with cross-industry experience in the wastewater technology, real estate development and finance fields, allow CIE to provide clients with complete project-development solutions.
Matt earned a BS degree in engineering technology from Northeastern University and is a registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Registered Sanitarian (RS), licensed Soil Evaluator, licensed Title 5 System Inspector and licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. He also has developed innovative strategies for nitrogen management and holds a U.S. patent for enhanced nitrogen-removal wastewater treatment technology.
Director of Engineering
Raúl is responsible for overseeing CIE’s engineering services program and fulfilling our mission to deliver high-value engineering services, creative solutions and an outstanding customer experience.
Over the past two decades, Raúl has served in various technical and leadership roles on a diverse range of projects on Cape Cod and throughout Massachusetts. Prior to joining CIE, he was vice president and sat on the board of directors at Holmes & McGrath, where he led projects and navigated complex permitting landscapes to meet clients’ needs.
Raúl has a long and successful record as a lead engineer, with particular depth in working with local boards and departments, the Cape Cod Commission and state and federal agencies to design and permit residential, commercial and institutional projects. His specialties include land use planning and stormwater and wastewater treatment design.
Raúl received a BS degree in civil engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and a licensed Soil Evaluator.
Director of Field Services
Ian oversees CIE’s land-surveying production strategy, including establishing standards and operational workflows for all our field personnel.
With two decades of industry experience, Ian has served in a variety of survey technician and leadership roles on projects spanning single-family lots, 100-acre land court surveys and commercial, industrial and institutional projects throughout southeastern Massachusetts. At CIE, he develops and refines our standards and methodologies for data collection, constantly improving the speed and accuracy of our field operation data. He also brings a breadth of technical expertise and the ability to leverage the newest technological advances on our client projects.
Ian received a BA degree in business management from Curry College and is a Trimble Access™, Trimble GNSS and Trimble Robotic Total Station technology expert.
Director of CAD Services
John is an Autodesk Civil 3D specialist. He is responsible for all aspects of CIE’s CAD technology and production strategy, maintaining company-wide standards and overseeing the continual development of operational workflows.
Over the past three decades, John has held a variety of leadership roles across land surveying, drafting and CAD technology management. He has a diverse and successful record in developing CAD technology programs while serving in integral roles with companies such as Tetra Tech and Daylor Consulting. In addition, he has a comprehensive understanding of CAD and survey technology along with deep experience in land surveying and enterprise standards management.
Permitting Specialist
Jean focuses on CIE’s environmental permitting services program, supporting our mission to streamline and simplify the permitting process for property owners. Her compassion and comprehensive knowledge base make her an exceptional client advocate who tirelessly protects her clients’ rights and interests.
With over 30 years in the industry, Jean brings experience in both the regulator and private sectors. She began her career working for municipal regulatory agencies before moving to the private sector to leverage her deep understanding of environmental permitting processes and expansive network of established relationships.
Jean excels in paying attention to details and interfacing between clients and regulators to provide the best possible experience and outstanding results. Her strengths also include motivating others with care, quickly grasping highly granular processes and building and maintaining long-standing relationships based on trust.
Controller
A member of the CIE team since the firm’s founding in 1986, Charlene is an administrative specialist and strategic project-management professional who helps oversee and coordinate projects. She is also responsible for managing the firm’s client relations and corporate finance activities, facilitating production goals and managing deliverables.
Charlene has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of providing engineering and land surveying services to clients on Cape Cod. She plays a crucial role in supporting our team members to fulfill our mission of delivering the best client-service experience in the industry.
Charlene is exceptionally talented at maintaining client relations, performing detailed title research and navigating the nuances of local regulations. Her high capacity for productivity and team coordination, together with her in-depth experience and ability to accurately allocate resources while simultaneously managing client accounts, make her an essential part of our team.
Survey Technician
Brian was at Holmes & McGrath for five years before becoming part of the CIE team in 2022. He is well-versed in the latest field-survey technology and known for collecting accurate data and working efficiently on behalf of our clients.
Project Coordinator
Cynthia came to CIE in 2021 with prior experience working in the Town of Mashpee’s Conservation and Zoning departments. An administrative and research specialist, she focuses on title research, preparing proposals and coordinating information across project stages.
Director of Surveying
Doug oversees land surveying activities at CIE, including making final property line determinations on surveys, while also providing general engineering support and helping guide projects to completion.
Prior to joining Holmes & McGrath in 2022, Doug ran a civil engineering and land surveying firm in Mattapoisett for about 25 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) — Civil as well as a registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Doug holds a BS degree in engineering along with a Certification of Professional Land Surveying from Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition, he is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers and a licensed Soil Evaluator and Septic System Inspector.
Survey Technician
Over just five years at Holmes & McGrath, Jake moved quickly through the ranks to become a partner. He is skilled, smart and has an outstanding work ethic and is currently pursuing his Professional Land Surveyor certification.
Director of Environmental Permitting
Jeff is a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) who joined Holmes & McGrath in 1985. After spending six years in land surveying, he assumed his current role in 1991.
At CIE, Jeff is responsible for the preparation, coordination and presentation of local, state and federal permit applications for residential, commercial and municipal purposes under the complex array of regulations. He also plays a project management role, working directly with clients and contractors to ensure follow-through on all permitting for each project.
Jeff holds a BS in natural resources from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists and the Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists.
Program Manager
Laura spent 10 years at Holmes & McGrath, where she was a familiar voice to the firm’s clients. At CIE, she handles administrative and strategic project-management duties, helping oversee and coordinate various projects from start to finish.
Among her wide-ranging responsibilities, Laura answers the phones, tracks projects, performs invoicing and handles client relations duties. In short, she’s one of the key cogs that makes CIE work.
An English major in college, Laura is also an excellent writer. She often puts her editorial skills to work in writing and reviewing proposals, letters and various other communications.
Survey Technician
Prior to joining CIE in 2022, Luke earned a reputation as a real workhorse over five years at Holmes & McGrath. He performs field survey work, applying his expertise in the latest technology to get things done for our clients efficiently and accurately.
Senior Civil Engineer
Mark is a civil engineer and project manager who oversees civil engineering projects. He has extensive experience with large-scale commercial projects and helps guide CIE’s commercial clients through the complex regulatory landscape.
In addition, Mark is involved in design, engineering, permitting and representation of environmental permitting projects. In the design realm, his work touches on site plans, grading and drainage, drainage calculations and utility coordination. During the permitting process, he coordinates the efforts of the client, architects, engineers, municipal staff and others. He is also adept at helping clients navigate approval from the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency.
Mark graduated from Clarkson University with a BS degree in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and a licensed Soil Evaluator.
Operations Coordinator
Stacy, who joined CIE in 2022, is a true jack of all trades. She handles bookkeeping duties, including accounts payable and receivable, while also helping oversee and coordinate various projects.
Clients appreciate Stacy’s intelligence, organizational skills and devotion to outstanding customer service. She often serves as the main point of contact on projects and helps funnel information to the right people.
Engineering Technician
Will was with Holmes & McGrath for a brief stint before becoming part of the CIE team in 2022. An intelligent, talented and hardworking individual, he provides engineering support on a variety of projects. He is an Engineer in Training (EIT).
Survey Technician
Mike spent four years at Holmes & McGrath before joining CIE in 2019. His duties primarily involve field survey work. In addition, as a technology expert, he leads the way in discovering, validating and implementing survey technology to optimize communications between our personnel in the field and in the office.