Dan Oehler joined Nexterra Environmental on July 15th. As Nexterra’s CEO, Dan’s primary role is to set the strategic vision, culture, and growth roadmap focused on execution.

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Dan joins Nexterra with over 15 years running the family business and another 15 successful years in private equity. His passions are sales, marketing, M&A, and leading teams to accomplish their common goals.

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Dan is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with Executive Education complimented from Harvard and MIT.

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Dan and his wife (Devon) reside in West Chester, OH with their 3 children (Matt, Abby, and Josh).

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Dan is an avid sports fan who also enjoys fitness, golf, and boating

Andy serves as Nexterra's CFO, overseeing the company’s finance and accounting functions. As a key member of the leadership team, Andy plays a central role in driving strategic initiatives that enable growth and create value.

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He began his career at General Electric, where he held finance roles across several industrial businesses and completed GE’s highly regarded Financial Management Program.

Mike Ramy was born into the agricultural seed industry and grew up walking beans, roguing corn, and working in the family plant. He is the founder and President of Ramy Turf Products and is recognized as a leader in seed, soil, and erosion control across the Upper Midwest. Under his leadership, the company has become a key supplier of seed, sediment control, and erosion prevention materials for the construction industry. As a founding member of Nexterra, Mike also serves on its Board of Directors. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, and boating with his wife, family, and friends. His values are rooted in hard work, faith, family, and love of country.

Jennifer Hines is a founding board member of Nexterra Environmental and joined the leadership team in 2024 to support strategic growth across finance, culture, and operations. With over three decades of experience, she also serves as President of Jen-Hill Construction Materials, which she helped grow from a small family business into a multi-million dollar leader in stormwater solutions.

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Jennifer is known for her financial leadership, team development, and commitment to fostering a strong, values-driven workplace. She is a University of Kentucky alum and remains actively connected to her alma mater through her family.

Brian Dingels brings over two decades of leadership in erosion and sediment control to Ero-Guard. As the founder of Ero-Guard, he has built a national reputation for delivering reliable environmental compliance solutions to contractors, DOTs, and municipalities.

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Brian’s deep field experience, customer-focused approach, and commitment to innovation continue to drive industry best practices.

Trey Hightower joined Nexterra Environmental’s leadership team in 2024, bringing nearly 30 years of expertise in engineered product sales, stormwater innovation, and market development. As VP of Business Development, he focuses on strategic sales growth, client relationships, and technical training across Tennessee and Kentucky.

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Trey has led several industry firsts, including award-winning water treatment and porous pavement installations recognized by Engineering News-Record and Water & Wastes Digest. He is known for his collaborative work with engineers, municipalities, and contractors to advance sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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Trey is also an active community volunteer and proud University of Kentucky graduate.

Jason Painter is Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Jen-Hill, LLC, a founding member of the Nexterra Platform. Since joining Jen-Hill in 2002, he has helped expand the company’s footprint beyond Middle Tennessee, strengthening vendor partnerships, streamlining operations, and accelerating customer growth.

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Jason has received national recognition for his sales leadership, including being named North American Green’s Salesman of the Year. He holds a degree in Special Education from the University of Tennessee and remains active outside of work with his family, marathon running, and endurance events like the 29029 Everesting challenge.

Dan Horner works closely with select Goldner Hawn value-added distribution and specialty chemical companies in executing organic and acquisition growth strategies.

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Dan brings over 30 years of industry experience and currently serves as board chairman for Matrix Adhesives, a leading North American adhesive and sealant manufacturing and packaging platform. Previously, Dan was CEO of Applied Adhesives, a value-added distributor of adhesive products and thermal product solutions.

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Dan has worked in the specialty chemicals, adhesives and sealants industry for much of his professional career. He has a proven track record of success in launching and executing business growth initiatives as well as integrating add-on acquisitions.