South Region Leadership Team
West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee
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Hunter Poland
District Manager (VA)
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Trent Batson
Operations Manager, Environmental Scientist
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Tyler Meighan
Fisheries Project Manager, Fisheries Scientist
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Peyton Woods
Fisheries Project Manager, Aquatic Scientist
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Collin Brown
District Manager (NC, SC, and GA)
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Jay Griffin
Operations Manager
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Kim Niesel, CMCA
Senior Business Development Consultant (Eastern VA & Eastern NC)
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Brendon Donnelly
Business Development Consultant (GA, AL, MS, FL Panhandle)
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Sianne Verde
Business Development Consultant (Northern VA)
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Colton Parker
Business Development Consultant (SC)
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Grace McCormick
Business Development Consultant (NC)
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Gabby Uviles
District Support Specialist
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Charisse Irvin
District Support Specialist
Hunter Poland
District Manager (VA)
Hunter Poland is an Environmental Scientist and Operations Manager at SOLitude. In addition to developing effective lake and pond management solutions for clients, Hunter works to incorporate ecological sustainability and natural resource preservation in to each of his projects. Hunter has professionally installed numerous fountains and submersed aeration systems of varying styles and sizes and has successfully treated several undesired aquatic, upland, and invasive plant species.
Hunter earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Ferrum College in southwestern Virginia. While at Ferrum, he participated in water quality testing and the Vessel Pump-Out program on Smith Mountain Lake and Save Our Streams monitoring in Franklin County, VA. Hunter also held an officer position in the Ferrum College Agriculture Club.
Before joining SOLitude Lake Management, Hunter worked in a nursery as well as in the construction and excavating fields. He also worked on his family’s farm in Fauquier County, Virginia. These experiences along with his life-long interest in aquatic environments on the Rappahannock River led him to join the SOLitude team.
In his spare time you will likely find Hunter fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, or doing one of many other outdoor activities that he enjoys. His favorite activities include smallmouth bass fishing, waterfowl hunting, and bow hunting whitetails.
Trent Batson
Operations Manager, Environmental Scientist
Trent Batson is an Operations Manager and Environmental Scientist in the Hampton Roads area, stretching from Williamsburg, Virginia, to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. He is passionate about helping our clients receive efficient and effective service. Trent has several years of experience helping lake and pond owners and managers reach their goals of beautiful, healthy water.
Trent is originally from Lewes, Delaware, and graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a degree in Environmental Science. In his free time, Trent likes to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoys spending time outside where he likes to hunt, fish, kayak, and hike.
Tyler Meighan
Fisheries Project Manager, Fisheries Scientist
Peyton Woods
Fisheries Project Manager, Aquatic Scientist
Collin Brown
District Manager (NC, SC, and GA)
Collin Brown is the District Manager for the southeast region. Collin has been in the lake and pond management industry for several years and enjoys inspecting waterbodies, conducting water quality tests, and managing water quality issues like algal blooms and invasive plant growth. He is passionate about providing our clients with the best lake and pond management solutions including aeration, algae and weed control, erosion repair, and nutrient management to help them reach their goals for their lake or pond.
Jay Griffin
Operations Manager
Jay Griffin is an Aquatic Specialist and Operations Manager for the southeast region. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in Fisheries Science in 2003, Jay immediately got into the lake and pond management industry. He now has over 20 years of experience helping lake and pond owners or managers achieve their goals for their waterbody. Jay enjoys working on new bodies of water and improving their health and appearance.
In his free time, Jay is an avid tournament bass fisherman and competes in events across the state throughout the year. Jay also loves just spending time at home with his partner, Katrina, and their three boys. working in the yard, his garden, and playing with their dog, Brandy.
Kim Niesel, CMCA
Senior Business Development Consultant (Eastern VA & Eastern NC)
Kimberly Niesel is an Aquatic Specialist and Senior Business Development Consultant with more than a decade of experience in the freshwater management industry. She is responsible for educating communities and stakeholders about environmentally-friendly tools to sustainably manage community lakes and stormwater ponds. Kim maintains several certifications and memberships with organizations across the country, and has a unique expertise in her field; the early part of Kim’s career was spent in property management, working first with a property developer and then transitioning to the management team of a large-scale community. She has worked closely with property managers since 2008.
Brendon Donnelly
Business Development Consultant (GA, AL, MS, FL Panhandle)
Brendon Donnelly is an Aquatic Specialist and Business Development Consultant responsible for educating stakeholders and helping the team build relationships with property managers and communities. Brendon earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University and has more than a decade of experience helping property managers enhance their communities with sustainable lake and pond management strategies. Before joining SOLitude, Brendon worked for a leading lawn management company, where he learned about the connection between landscaping, shoreline management, and aquatic health.
Sianne Verde
Business Development Consultant (Northern VA)
Sianne Verde is a Business Development Consultant for our Northern Virginia area. Her diverse background, coupled with a deep-rooted commitment to wellness and environmental stewardship, fuels her dedication to making a positive impact in the aquatic management sphere. She is driven by a passion for environmental sustainability and is committed to staying informed on the latest industry trends and best practices to deliver exceptional results for her clients.
Colton Parker
Business Development Consultant (SC)
Colton Parker is an Aquatic Specialists and Business Development Consultant for the South Carolina region. He is responsible for educating stakeholders and building relationships with property managers and communities throughout South Carolina. In addition to providing clientele with lake and pond management solutions, Colton takes pride in truly understanding which solution will be best for the environment.
Colton has been involved in the outdoors for a multitude of years including in the Boy Scouts of America where he ultimately earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He has had a multitude of sales positions spanning from vehicle sales to telecommunication. SOLitude combines both passions, being able to build long-standing relationships and then protecting the environment with the best-known resources SOLitude can provide.
Grace McCormick
Business Development Consultant (NC)
Grace is an Aquatic Specialist and Business Development Consultant for the North Carolina region. She graduated from Auburn University with a major in Marketing and Sales and has spent the last four years working in recruiting and business development. Prior to attending Auburn, she lived in Nashville, TN, and now resides in Charlotte, NC.
Grace has a passion for the outdoors, especially being on the water, as well as for sales. She enjoys working with clients to help them build a sustainable management plan to help them achieve their goals for their waterbody.
In her free time, Grace enjoys running, playing tennis, walking her dog, and gardening.
Gabby Uviles
District Support Specialist
Gabby is a District Support Specialist for our clients along the east coast. She has been with SOLitude for several years and enjoys serving our clients with efficient and effective service.
Charisse Irvin
District Support Specialist
Charisse Irvin is the District Support Specialist for SOLitude’s fisheries management line of business. Charisse specializes in streamlining the coordination of fish stocking and electrofishing projects to ensure quick turnaround times and excellent communication. Charisse is a cheerful team member who works hard and enjoys setting up systems to ensure the team’s success.
Charisse is encouraged by her husband and daughter. In her free time, Charisse likes hiking, making earrings, and gardening.
