Posted on November 20, 2025 | In News
Natick, MA (November 20, 2025) – Mark and Mick sit down with Jim Stamatis, CEO of True Environmental (ENR #219) and one of our 2025 Excellence in Acquisitive Growth Award recipients, for a deep conversation about building a national environmental consulting platform and leading through rapid industry change. Jim shares how his unique career path—from professional soccer to industry CEO—has shaped his leadership philosophy, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and humility.
In this episode, Jim breaks down how True Environmental partners with founder- and employee-owned firms, scales through strategic acquisitions and creates meaningful opportunities for people in an increasingly consolidated AE and environmental market. He also discusses the critical role of culture, integration strategy, and technology adoption—including how firms can leverage AI to stay competitive.
The conversation explores the future of the environmental and infrastructure sectors, the expanding influence of private equity, and what it really takes to build aligned teams across multiple firms. Jim offers candid insights on leadership, growth, and preparing organizations for what’s ahead.
