Meet the Partners

  • Eric Belfi

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Accounting & Administration

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    Eric started at Synertech as a part time administrative support person back in 1994. During that time, Eric received a crash course introduction into the world of environmental consulting, becoming familiar with the most common terms and issues surrounding asbestos and lead based paint. Eric was excited for the chance to eventually become a full time Synertech employee, and over the course of the next several years his role developed into an overall administrative manager position. He began taking on more responsibility by working directly with all of the client base by generating all invoices and assembling final reports, gradually assuming an active role in the day to day financial, regulatory licensing, and human resource activity.

    While Eric’s main role was always administrative, he does have some field experience. For several years he was Synertech’s Project Manager on the extensive lead in drinking water sampling project for the School District of Philadelphia. This was a hands on, in the field, assignment. He also acted as the liaison between the environmental consultants and city regulatory agencies during the culmination of the initial project.

    Eric is grateful to have had the chance to partner with his long-time colleagues and come together to purchase the company from the retiring owner, becoming one of the four Managing Partners. He not only has a deep respect for each of his partners, he considers them friends. They share the same vision, which is to continue and expand the thirty plus years of Synertech providing the Philadelphia Area with exemplary environmental consulting and testing services.

    On a personal side, Eric has been an advocate for animal welfare for many years, volunteering with many different non-profit dog rescue organizations. He was instrumental in starting two non-profit rescue organizations, one of which is still active, rescuing blind and visually impaired dogs nationwide. Since 2013 he has led a vegan lifestyle further expanding his animal advocacy. Eric’s stress release of choice is running. He has successfully completed fourteen half marathons and the 2015 full Philadelphia Marathon. Eric currently lives in Delaware County, PA with his wife, four blind dogs, and revolving door of senior foster dogs.

    Licenses:

    Philadelphia Asbestos Project Inspector API065-007

  • Bernard Bryson

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Asbestos, Design, CADD

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    Bernie earned his degree in Applied Science at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in 1999 and joined the Synertech Team in June of 2002. Bernie began his tenure at Synertech as an Asbestos Project Inspector performing air monitoring and project oversight during asbestos abatement and remediation.

    As his knowledge and skills developed, Bernie began performing Environmental Impact Evaluations and hazard assessments including computer-aided drafting and design. Bernie is now in a management-role position at Synertech and shares responsibility for the supervision of licensed technicians in addition to a key customer service and technical guidance representative, as a Managing Partner.

    In his free time, Bernie enjoys traveling with his wife, caring for his animals, masquerading as a weekend mechanic and home improvement weekend warrior.

    Licenses:

    • Philadelphia Asbestos Project Inspector API031-0006

    • Philadelphia Asbestos Investigator AIC-0437

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspector License 037636

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Management Planner License 037636

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Designer License 037636

    • Certified Dust Sampling Technician

    • Certified Lead RRP Renovator

  • Ryan Hutsell

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Asbestos, Lead, AHERA

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    Ryan is a Project Manager and Managing Partner at Synertech Environmental LLC. He joined the company in 2015 after working in the industry in New York City as an environmental laboratory manager, conducting PLM, PCM and TEM analysis. Ryan currently manages Synertech's PCM laboratory and maintains its QA/QC program. He holds a B.S. in Geology and a B.A. in Geography and Anthropology.

    In his free time, he enjoys cycling, kayaking and camping.

    Licenses:

    • Philadelphia Asbestos Project Inspector API15-000011

    • Philadelphia Asbestos Investigator AIC15-000019

    • Philadelphia Asbestos Laboratory Microscopist ALL16-000002

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspector License 056574

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Management Planner License 056574

    • Pennsylvania Asbestos Designer License 056574

    • Pennsylvania Lead Risk Assessor License 059512

    • New Jersey Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor License R001663

    • Certified Dust Sampling Technician

    • Certified Lead RRP Renovator

Meet the Administrators

  • Marina Gustafson

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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    Marina started with Synertech in the beginning of summer 2021. Apart from socializing with friends and family, Marina enjoys walking around the city to look at the extensive mural arts, kicking back to watch reality television, and attending live concerts and sporting events.

Meet the Field Team

  • Brian Berryman

    Brian was born in Philadelphia but grew up in Somers Point, New Jersey. Brian has been in the industry since 1986 and with Synertech since 1996.

    Brian’s hobbies are woodworking, going on cruises and going to the Outer Banks. In his spare time he loves sitting around the pool with his wife and grand babies.

  • Stephen Merlino

  • Harold Santiago

    Harold was born in Boston, MA but raised in Philadelphia, PA where he currently resides. Harold has been with Synertech since 2019 and plans to grow long term with the company. He is licensed as a Lead Risk Assessor, Asbestos Building Inspector/Investigator and Asbestos Project Inspector. He also holds several other accreditations in asbestos, lead and mold.

    Harold’s hobbies include kayaking, playing basketball and swimming- anything outdoor related. His favorite sport is boxing.

  • Bart McMahon

    Bart has been dedicated to the Environmental Consulting Field since 2019, serving as a Lead Risk Assessor, Asbestos Building Inspector & Asbestos Project Monitor, in addition to holding several other accreditations in asbestos, lead and mold.

    Bart looks forward to working with you on your next abatement project.

  • Stephen Croce

    Stephen is very happy to have found his tribe at Synertech. He has been with the company since 2021serving as an Asbestos Project Inspector and RRP Technician, he also holds several other environmental accreditations.

    Stephen’s hobbies include cooking & gardening.

  • Brandon Dunning

    Brandon was born in the Poconos in Northeast of PA. He attended Wallenpaupack High School and graduated in 2003. He started with Synertech in 2021 serving as an Asbestos Project Inspector and RRP Technician. He also holds several other environmental accreditations.

    Brandon enjoys video and tabletop games and disc golf/hiking. In his spare time Brandon likes being the master of mystery.

  • Shamia Brown

  • Shalone Callahan

    Shalone joined the Synertech team in the fall of 2022 after a career hiatus to be a full-time parent. Prior to that she worked as a Human Resources professional, specifically in Learning and Development. Shalone thoroughly enjoys her new role at Synertech and looks forward to gaining greater knowledge about the Environmental Health and Safety industry. In addition to cherishing time with her family and beloved house and foster cats Shalone is an avid gardener, hobby beekeeper and never passes up a good yard sale.