VerdAero Consulting LLC is led by Chris Romanchak, the principal environmental consultant with a strong foundation in Florida’s ecology, the regulatory processes, and environmental assessment.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology and Environmental Assessment from Florida Gulf Coast University. Chris has lived in Florida since 2019, he has worked across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, gaining a well-rounded perspective on environmental regulation and resource management.

His professional experience includes permitting work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, invasive species control with the Department of Parks and Recreation, private environmental consulting work, and working for a nonprofit focused on litter prevention and public education related to Florida’s waste management and recycling process as well as protecting natural environment.

Through this diverse background, Chris brings practical regulatory insight, field-informed understanding, and clear communication to projects involving environmental permitting coordination, protected species considerations, and compliance support. VerdAero Consulting was founded to provide reliable, efficient environmental guidance grounded in Florida-specific knowledge and responsible stewardship.

Credentials & Professional Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

FWC Certificate of Completion: Gopher Tortoise Release

FWC Certificate of Completion: Transport, Holding, and Handling of Gopher Tortoises

FWC Certificate of Completion: Gopher Tortoise Burrow or Structure Protection Permit

FWC Certificate of Completion: Excavation of an Inactive Burrowing Owl Burrow

FWC Certificate of Completion: Video Scoping Burrowing Owl Burrow