Mark Wood, PE
President

Mark is the founder of PPS and has used his extensive experience to build a team of engineers and designers capable of handling the complex needs of our clients in the Natural Gas utility sector. A purposeful problem solver with a "big picture" perspective and over 30 years' experience, Mark uses his strong analytical skills and engineering background to ensure PPS clients receive the very best solutions on a diverse spectrum of challenges.

 Mark’s steady and focused leadership at PPS has enabled considerable growth since inception 13 years ago without sacrificing a commitment to quality and excellence, continuously serving clients through planning, engineering, designing, permitting and project execution. With customer service at the forefront of all work, Mark has persistently modeled this ethos for PPS staff as the foundation for setting PPS apart from other engineering and design firms.

-  MBA, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
-  M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University
-  B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University

-  P.E. Registered Engineer: MA
-  OSHA 10 Certified

Wendy Foster
Head of Operations

As Head of Operations, Wendy handles everything from routine business, compliance, safety, and human resources activities, to discovery, implementation, and oversight of new business solutions, such as productivity and project management software. She is also responsible for identifying and developing sustainable and cost-effective process improvements that support the business.

Wendy brings broad and extensive organizational performance, risk mitigation and project management experience to her role at PPS. Multi-faceted and deeply experienced in business operations, strategic planning and customer experience, Wendy held key roles in a variety of industries, including healthcare, insurance, and financial services, before making a career change to counsel small start-up organizations for fast growth. With a focus on operational and financial efficiency models, team development and marketing communications, Wendy’s adaptable and resourceful approach ensures that high priority initiatives deliver results.

- Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Double B.A., Neuroscience and Health Studies, Wellesley College

Steve Reade, PE
Principal Engineer

Steve is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of mechanical infrastructures in the Natural Gas and Electrical Utility industries. Steve’s service-centric mind set underpins his leadership of cross-functional teams, collaboration with clients and focus on monitoring progress that regularly culminates with the delivery of high-quality results on time and within budget.

A senior member of the team, Steve constantly leverages his comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate standards to resolve issues and enhance operational efficiencies on behalf of PPS’ clients throughout New England.

-  B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

-  P.E. Registered Engineer: MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

 -  OSHA 10 Certified
-  CPR Certified

Matt Pelletier, EIT, PPD I
Senior Engineer

Matt joined the PPS team early in his career and has since risen through the ranks, amassing considerable Natural Gas experience, and delivering numerous client successes. He has worked on a wide array of distribution and transition projects, including meter and regulator stations, launcher and receiver stations, pipe alignments, specialty crossings and numerous unique projects.

Matt's responsibilities include project management, project engineering, and CAD design. Matt’s responsibilities also include Town, State, and Federal permitting. The diversity of Matt’s management, engineering, and design experiences  has enabled him to develop a vast understanding of all aspects of Natural Gas projects.

-  B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst

 -  EIT - NCEES Engineer-in-Training
-  Level I Professional Piping Designer, PPD #1613338

- Certificate, Engineering Project Management, Rice University
- Certified 3D Scanner, Faro Academy

Bob Gilbert, PPD III
Director of Resources and Technology

Bob is a certified Senior Professional Piping Designer, with nearly 20 years’ experience in engineering and CADD-based work, with proficiencies in the most current versions of AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD Civil 3D. His background includes Natural Gas piping, civil engineering, landfill design, and land development.

As Director of Resources and Technology, Bob oversees the efforts that keep PPS competitive and at the cutting edge, ensuring that the business is routinely leveraging state-of-the-art tools and tactics that deliver high quality outcomes and evolve PPS’ service offerings. A senior member of the team, Bob is additionally responsible for managing the Design team, leading, preparing, designing, and developing overall site layouts, piping layouts and general arrangements for piping design work.

 -  B.A., General Studies - Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University
-  A.S., Civil Engineering, New Hampshire Technology Institute
-  A.S., Architectural Engineering, New Hampshire Technology Institute

- Level III Professional Piping Designer, PPD #1633272