Board of Directors Candidates

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2026 Candidates

Aleta Finney, MS, REP, CEA, CHMM

Aleta Finney is a veteran environmental professional with nearly 30 years of experience in environmental compliance. She currently serves as a Senior Environmental Program Manager supporting Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Delmarva Power (DPL), and Pepco, where she leads strategic environmental initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Her compliance expertise spans federal and state regulations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois, and covers a wide range of environmental media including air and water quality, waste management, underground storage tanks (USTs), spill response, and site remediation.

Aleta holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science in Environmental Protection and Safety Management from St. Joseph’s University, where she garnered the Environmental Protection and Safety Management Award for outstanding academic performance.

Aleta is certified as a Registered Environmental Professional (REP), a Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA), and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). She is an active member of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP), currently serving on the National Board of Directors, and is also involved with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey chapters of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) and the New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) Environmental Committee.

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Statement of Interest: 

I am committed to advancing the mission of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals and am honored to apply for a position on the national Board of Directors. With almost three decades of experience in environmental program management, I have led initiatives that have significantly improved environmental compliance, mitigated risk, and improved sustainable practices across complex operational environments. Notably, I have led cross-functional teams to maintain ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating my ability to drive strategic environmental performance. My participation on the Board will bring a results-oriented perspective, an inclusive and collaborative leadership style, and a strong commitment to mentoring emerging professionals. I aim to help AHMP expand its influence, strengthen member engagement, and promote excellence in hazardous materials management nationwide.

Dr. Hameed Malik, CHMM, PE

Dr. Hameed Malik is an accomplished civil and environmental engineer with over three decades of experience spanning government, consulting, and academic sectors. As Director of Engineering and Environmental Services for Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, he oversees a staff of more than 200 and manages an annual operational and infrastructure budget exceeding $140 million. His leadership encompasses transportation, stormwater, construction, and environmental programs that shape critical public infrastructure across the region.

Prior to his tenure in Augusta, Dr. Malik held engineering leadership roles with Columbia County and the City of Griffin, Georgia, and managed complex environmental and geotechnical consulting projects in Hawaii. His expertise includes infrastructure planning, public works management, regulatory compliance, and program delivery for large-scale municipal systems.

A licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, Hawaii, and Washington State, Dr. Malik holds a Ph.D. in Geo-Engineering from the University of Hawaii. He has been recognized with multiple professional honors, including Government Civil Engineer of the Year from the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Augusta Metro Chamber’s TIA Infrastructure Leadership Award.

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Statement of Interest: 

It should be part of any professional civil and professional responsibility to contribute time towards advancement of practicing field of specialized services, betterment of the community at large, and management of natural resources in a balance manner. I in the past severed leadership role in ASCE state, Augusta Brownfield Program, Neighborhood boards, religious organization board. My diversified skills and experience working in private, public and government sector will be contributing factor in advancement of AHMP vision.

Jerry V. DeRosa, CHMM

Jerry V. DeRosa is the owner of DeRosa Environmental Management LLC, bringing more than 40 years of diverse experience in environmental, health and safety (EH&S) management, risk mitigation, and sustainability. His career spans multiple sectors—including oil and natural gas, environmental consulting, commercial banking, and property development—where he has built a reputation for transforming organizational culture, improving compliance, and driving measurable results.

Jerry has served in senior leadership roles such as Director of EH&S Affairs for Tug Hill Operating, XcL Midstream, and Vantage Energy, where his programs significantly reduced risk exposure and improved regulatory standing with agencies such as OSHA and the EPA. His leadership contributed to major corporate successes, including multibillion-dollar acquisitions by Rice Energy and EQT. Prior roles include Vice President of Environmental Services at PNC Bank, Office Principal at Pennoni Associates, and Supervisor of Compliance for EQT.

A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, Jerry remains active in professional organizations including PIOGA, AIHA, ASSP, and the National Safety Council. He has served in numerous leadership capacities for the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) and was recognized as Hazardous Materials Manager of the Year (2001) and one of Pittsburgh’s Top 40 Under 40 (2003). 

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