Matthew Bono
Vice President
EnviroForensics
Indianapolis, IN USA
“The moment can be incredibly challenging, but the process is building towards something bigger.”
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Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I started my career uncertain and without clear direction, working as a lifeguard while exploring my future academic and professional options.
I pursued environmental science at Notre Dame, followed by dual master's degrees in environmental policy and environmental science at Indiana University.
I landed my first internship in environmental consulting during grad school, which solidified my career direction and passion for the field.
Transitioning from a field professional to project management, I dealt with complex environmental cleanup projects across the Midwest.
I became vice president of EnviroForensics, expanding my role to include operational management and strategic planning for environmental solutions.
I currently lead initiatives to convert environmental liabilities into assets while advocating for environmental justice.
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Education
High School
Graduate
Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management
Indiana University - Bloomington
Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management
Indiana University - Bloomington
Graduate
Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment
Indiana University - Bloomington
Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment
Indiana University - Bloomington
Certification/License
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certification
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certification
Career
Vice President
I guide efforts to assess and remediate environmental contamination.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Environment & Nature
Business
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I'm typically working with my team to help our clients deal with environmental contamination and liabilities. That could mean we're collecting samples, writing reports, or implementing a remediation work plan. No two days are alike and I'm constantly seeking creative ways to meet our client's needs.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
There are lots of different ways to get into environmental consulting. Many people major in geology or engineering in college. I didn't take that traditional path but have still been able to succeed.
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"What if I had picked a different path? Would that have been better?"
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