Our Team
Jessi Runyan, Principal
Jessi Runyan
As founder of Wildwood Environmental, Jessi Runyan has always loved the outdoors. After earning her degree in Environmental Science from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, Jessi began her career as a Water Quality Specialist for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Her time sampling the rivers and streams of western Montana solidified her commitment to environmental management.
With experience working for small consulting firms, a Washington port, and a large electric utility line contractor, Jessi saw the need for a more personalized, client-focused approach to environmental compliance. In 2015, she took the plunge and started Wildwood Environmental, bringing her expertise and passion for environmental protection to projects across Oregon and Washington.
Francesca Shackleford, Environmental Specialist
Francesca Shackleford
Francesca’s passion for protecting natural resources began in high school when wildfires struck her hometown, sparking a desire to help communities prepare for and mitigate environmental challenges. Early in her career, Francesca worked extensively in environmental research, focusing on air quality, water quality, and industrial emissions. She is a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) and OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified and supports Wildwood Environmental’s clients by crafting erosion and stormwater control plans, performing stormwater inspections, and serving as onsite Environmental Lead on several civil and linear construction projects.
Maria Ortega Gowdy, Environmental Specialist
Maria Ortega Gowdy
Maria came to Wildwood Environmental with a strong background in environmental compliance monitoring and biological surveying from her work throughout California’s Central Valley. Her experience includes construction oversight, pre-construction and protocol-level surveys for state and federally listed species, verification of onsite mitigation measures, and collaboration with construction crews to ensure regulatory compliance. Maria is CESCL-certified and brings a proactive approach to environmental compliance on variety of projects for Wildwood Environmental, including sensitive area site assessments, nesting bird surveys, and construction and industrial stormwater projects.
What Our Clients Say:
Success Stories from the Field
Join the ranks of satisfied clients who have successfully navigated environmental compliance with Wildwood Environmental by their side.
“Wildwood Environmental is a great business to work with. They have provided permit services for Aquatic Contracting on several projects and always come through on time and efficiently. I highly recommend Wildwood for all your environmental service needs”
“We have worked with Wildwood Environmental since 2020 and I am continually impressed by their professionalism and great customer service. Wildwood is extremely helpful when we have had any 1200-Z Stormwater issues or DEQ inspections ”
“I can’t say enough about the excellent service provided by Wildwood Environmental. They did a great job creating an erosion control plan for our complicated site and have been the most responsive of all the professionals I’ve worked with through the construction permit process. Thank you!”
