Kevin Miller

President and Chief Executive Officer

G. Kevin Miller joined PROGRESS ENVIRONMENTAL in 1981 as the firm's first full time inside sales person. Under the direction of Don Hicks, Kevin dedicated all his time to learning the business and quickly assumed the responsibilities of application engineer, service manager, and outside sales engineer. In 1985, after becoming general manager of the company, Kevin expanded the engineering staff and diversified the product lines to include Biosolids Processing and Advanced Water/Wastewater Treatment Systems. Over the years, the company continued its fast paced growth under Kevin's direction as Vice-President, President, and Chief Operating Officer. In 2002, Kevin purchased the remaining stock from the Blackmore & Glunt Organization and became the sole owner and CEO.

Kevin's academic background includes a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, an A.A. Degree in Engineering Science, a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and post graduate studies in Environmental Engineering, Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery Design. Kevin is a Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and Illinois and long time member of WEF, AWWA, AICHE, IAWPCO, MSPE, and the Engineer's Club.

Originally from Vandalia, Missouri, Kevin resides in Chesterfield with his wife and daughter where he is active in the MICDS, Windsor Crossing Church, Washington University, and the Greater St. Louis Archeological Society.

Wayne Grooms

Sales Engineer

Wayne joined us in September 2005 as a new Sales Engineer covering the Illinois territory. Wayne, formerly with Goodwin Brothers Construction Company in Crystal City, Missouri, is a graduate of William Jewell College with a BA Degree in Physics.

While with Goodwin Brothers, Wayne served as a Project Engineer and Quality Control Manager on many major projects including a large pump station for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to his construction experience, Wayne has over twenty years experience as field sales engineer, field service manager, and business development manager in the oil field services industry. Wayne is a native of Jefferson County, Missouri where he resides with his wife Kimberly and children Morgan, Melissa, and Daniel. His daughter Megan attends the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Michael S. McKee

Outside Sales Engineer

Mike joined the company in June 2010 after a long and successful history in the water & wastewater business in the St. Louis area where he helped create and build EMC-Environmental Management Corporation, a well-known contract operations firm recently acquired by American Water. Over a twenty year career at EMC Mike held positions of Operations Specialist, Director of Sales/Operations, and President.

Mike also founded the St. Louis office of Donohue & Associates and spent three years there as Vice President in charge of the St. Louis region. In 2006, Mike founded MI2 Operating Systems, a wastewater operations consulting company where he focused on helping wastewater clients operate more efficiently and effectively.