Maynard, MA – Epsilon Associates, Inc. announced that Jill Rowe in the Offshore Wind Group and Brian Lever in the Historic Preservation Group have been promoted to principals of the firm.
Jill Rowe
Rowe joined Epsilon in March 2023, bringing over two decades of experience in marine biology and environmental consulting. Before officially joining Epsilon, she collaborated with the firm for years as a subcontractor, contributing to numerous offshore wind and coastal projects. Rowe specializes in offshore wind and oil and gas development, providing expertise in National Environmental Policy Act compliance; modeling the fate and exposure of biota to oil and other chemical releases; conducting fish, benthic, and Essential Fish Habitat analyses; and evaluating spatial abundance and recruitment patterns. She has led major projects, managing teams of academic experts and consultant subcontractors, and has played a key role in facilitating working groups and expert committees for the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Relative Environmental Sensitivity Analysis.
Brian Lever
Lever joined Epsilon in January 2014 as a preservation planner, and has over two decades of experience in historic preservation and a diverse background spanning both the private and public sectors. His expertise spans a wide range of project types, including transportation, real estate, and offshore wind and land-based energy developments. Representative of Epsilon say Lever has built a reputation as the go-to consultant for complex projects requiring historic regulatory approvals at the local, state, and federal levels, and that he is a recognized authority in historic tax credits, having successfully secured state and federal tax credits for dozens of projects across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Lever is particularly sought after for projects that create new affordable housing opportunities in New England’s underserved communities.
Representative of the company say Rowe and Lever exemplify the expertise, dedication, and leadership that define Epsilon, and that their promotions to principal not only recognize their individual achievements but also reflect Epsilon’s commitment to fostering talent and maintaining excellence in environmental consulting.
