Executive Leadership

Scott R. Rogers

Chief Technology Officer

Scott provides executive level consulting services to assist customers as they develop strategies to deploy advanced technologies including remote sensing for vegetation and asset management, geospatial software applications, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and others. 

Scott has over 30 years of experience in operations and technology sectors, specifically within the utilities industry. Mr. Rogers is a hands-on leader, providing leadership and support to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Corporate Development. Mr. Rogers has a successful track record of applying his deep utility experience to establish creative, risk-balanced strategies for process optimization that result in strong financial returns and improved customer satisfaction.

Prior to joining ECI, Scott was Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at GeoDigital, a leader in 3D services and geospatial intelligence software. Prior to GeoDigital, Scott was CEO of Powel Incorporated, a developer of mobile work management software for engineering and vegetation management. Prior to Powel, Scott was a 20-year veteran of Allegheny Energy, where he held roles in Engineering and IT.

Scott graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Scott is a 13-year member of the DistribuTECH advisory committee. 

Douglas J. LeRoy

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Douglas LeRoy – Chief Operating Officer responsibilities include the design and implementation of business plans and procedures, establishing comprehensive goals for performance and growth, establishing policies that promote the company culture and vision, and overseeing a team providing the daily operations of the company and the work.

The COO is a member of the executive leadership team reporting to the President. In addition to the above this position provides oversight of the companies Fleet Services Team.

Mr. Douglas LeRoy has a BS degree in Accounting from Clarkson University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Monmouth University. Mr. LeRoy has over 28 years of experience with ECI with previous roles as Controller, Treasurer, Vice President Administration with ECI before assuming his current responsibilities.

Chris Cullen

Vice President Financial Operations and Business Performance

In his role as Vice President of Financial Operations and Business Performance, Chris is responsible for the overall financial strategy of the firm as well managing multiple support functions including Finance, Client Billing, Payroll, Data Analytics, and Accounts Payable. Chris is also responsible for developing and managing ECI’s cross-functional initiatives designed to scale the overall operations of the company and allow ECI to function at a world class level.

Prior to joining ECI, Chris held several senior financial roles with Fidelity Investments, a leading worldwide brokerage and mutual fund company. As part of these roles, Chris provided financial support to multiple large operational business units with key focuses being business planning, financial management, cost benefit analyses, KPI management, financial modeling, and data analytics to help drive business decisions. Before Fidelity, Chris was a Management Consultant with Ernst & Young with a focus on large scale revenue cycle projects within the Healthcare sector.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Duquesne University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Atley Deer

Vice President Business Development

Atley has over 10 years of utility industry experience as a former lineman and transmission control center operator at Indianapolis Power and Light prior to Joining ECI in 2015. While with ECI, Atley has led Project Management efforts, and his current role is leading ECI’s team of Business Development Managers that are bringing innovation and collaborative relationships to our utility partners. With experience in both Transmission and Distribution, Atley brings experience in Line Construction and Maintenance, which has provided a unique insight into the impact of vegetation on utilities and the ability to safely operate its electrical systems. Atley received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from IU’s Kelley School of Business and has graduate degrees in Accounting and Human Resources from Indiana Wesleyan University. 

Mitchell Eversole

Vice President Talent and Safety

Mitchell is responsible for the oversight of all Talent and Safety aspects across ECI as well as contributing to ECI’s culture in which the employees can thrive. Mitchell, who specializes in running the Talent function for highly regulated industries, began his career in New York City, where he worked for a high-performing network of charter schools. In 2013 he moved into the healthcare industry when he took a position with Genesis Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company and the largest healthcare provider in the country. 

The scope of his roles allowed him to gain extensive knowledge in all aspects of Human Resources, notably technology integration and strategic talent management. Additionally, he provides high-level expertise in the areas of employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, and government compliance.

He brings with him a passion for putting employees first and living the values that makeup ECI’s strong culture. It is his goal to continue the pursuit of advancement, leveraging innovative solutions that have a company-wide impact and contribute to ECI being a premier employer in the Vegetation Management industry.

Mitchell graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resources Management and obtained his Senior Certified Professional via Society of Human Resource Management.