
Southwest Florida Leadership Team
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Mason Maher
District Manager, Environmental Scientist
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Ean Sims
Aquatic Biologist, Operations Manager, Fountains & Aeration (SWFL)
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Leonard Susan
Operations Manager, Lakes
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Bryan Encarnacion Soto
Operations Manager, Wetlands
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Jeff Moding
Senior Business Development Consultant (Southwest FL)
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Bailey Hill
Business Development Consultant (Southwest Florida)

Mason Maher
District Manager, Environmental Scientist
Mason Maher is an Environmental Scientist and District Manager who helps lead SOLitude’s local team of aquatic management professionals. He enjoys educating clients about environmental protection practices and sparking people’s interest so they can strive to protect their water resources.
Mason grew up in Cuyahoga County in Cleveland, OH. He moved to Florida to attend Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies.

Ean Sims
Aquatic Biologist, Operations Manager, Fountains & Aeration (SWFL)
Ean is a Field Operations Manager and Aquatic Biologist based in Southwest Florida. Ean earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland and he has comprehensive knowledge of the impact that water quality has on the overall health of aquatic environments. During his time at SOLitude, Ean has matured into an effective team leader. His quality service and dependable follow-through have resulted in positive relationships with his peers, purveyors, and clients. He proudly represents SOLitude and has a passion for providing the best possible solutions and experiences for our clients.
Ean delivers high-level care with the services and solutions that he and his team provide to clients. Ean is committed to delivering environmentally-responsible solutions to the communities that he oversees. Ean’s dedication to excellence throughout the day-to-day operations has led to his expertise and continual growth. His service and leadership duties include client communication, performing and overseeing inspections, vegetative surveys, deficiency identification, treatment response, lake assessments, monitoring, research, laboratory testing and analysis interpretation, and bathymetry studies.
Ean enjoys serving his community and serves as the Volunteer Captain for his region. Completing over 140 volunteer hours while working at SOLitude, Ean is obliged to his sustainability pledge to environmental stewardship. He identifies community outreach opportunities, recruits, coordinates, and leads co-workers to partake in various volunteer initiatives. When Ean is not serving our clients, you will find him with his wife and two young sons performing volunteer work as a family, serving the community at a local beach cleanup, or just enjoying the magnificent Florida outdoors.

Leonard Susan
Operations Manager, Lakes

Bryan Encarnacion Soto
Operations Manager, Wetlands
Bryan is an experienced Operations Manager with a diverse background in managing a variety of outdoor and environmental services. Currently overseeing preserve operations at SOLitude Lake Management, Bryan brings a wealth of expertise in lake management, fountain installation, landscaping, and pest control. With a deep passion for preserving natural landscapes and enhancing outdoor spaces, they ensure that all projects meet high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Before joining SOLitude Lake Management, Bryan gained valuable experience in pest control and landscaping, developing a strong foundation in environmental care and customer service. This well-rounded background allows them to approach operations with a comprehensive understanding of how each service interacts within larger ecosystems.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering superior results, Bryan manages a variety of tasks from coordinating day-to-day operations to overseeing large-scale projects. Their leadership ensures that teams work effectively and clients receive tailored solutions that improve the health and aesthetic of lakes, preserves, fountains, and surrounding landscapes. Bryan’s dedication to excellence in outdoor and aquatic management has made them an invaluable part of the Solitude Lake Management team.

Jeff Moding
Senior Business Development Consultant (Southwest FL)
Jeff Moding is an Aquatic Specialist and Senior Business Development Consultant with more than 30 years of experience in the lake management industry. Jeff has an extensive background in the management of lakes, ponds and wetlands, and specializes in aeration solutions and invasive species eradication. Invaluable on-the-job experiences have allowed Jeff to play an integral role on thousands of aquatics projects. Jeff helps property managers identify aquatic plant and algae species found on their properties and helps them develop sustainable management plans that encourage a healthy ecosystem. Prior to joining the SOLitude team in 2009, Jeff worked in sales for a leading aquatics company where he grew the wetlands division from 2 to 30 employees and developed his expertise in fountain and aeration products.

Bailey Hill
Business Development Consultant (Southwest Florida)
Bailey Hill is a dedicated Aquatic Specialist and Business Development Consultant at SOLitude Lake Management in the Southwest Florida District. With two years of experience within the company, Bailey has transitioned from an Account Manager, where her primary responsibility was to establish and nurture relationships with top clients, to a business development role that leverages this expertise to drive growth and expand the company’s reach.
Bailey studied at Florida Gulf Coast University, which further deepened her understanding of the local environment and its unique challenges. Growing up in Southwest Florida has fostered a lifelong affinity for nature, informing Bailey’s approach to sustainable business practices and innovative client solutions.
Passionate about promoting environmental stewardship while delivering exceptional service, Bailey is making a significant impact on the region’s aquatic management.
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