WHITE BUFFALO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Environmental Consulting
MEET OUR TEAM
At White Buffalo Environmental, we help clients navigate complex environmental requirements with clarity, accuracy, and confidence. Our work is grounded in the understanding that environmental decisions carry real regulatory, financial, and operational risk—and that careful planning matters.
We partner with organizations that need experienced guidance, defensible documentation, and practical solutions tailored to their specific sites and obligations. Whether addressing a single project or managing compliance across multiple locations, our focus is always the same: clear communication, sound judgment, and proactive risk management.
If you’re facing an environmental challenge that requires professional attention, we’re here to help you move forward—knowledgeably and responsibly.
WBE LEADERSHIP TEAM
PRESIDENT
Steve founded White Buffalo Environmental, Inc. in 1998, bringing with him twelve years of leadership experience from the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Harrier pilot and pilot instructor. His military background shaped a disciplined, mission-focused approach that continues to guide the firm’s work today.
As President, Steve emphasizes clarity, accountability, and operational efficiency—principles that translate directly into defensible environmental work and reliable outcomes for clients. He remains closely involved in maintaining high professional standards, supporting his team, and ensuring that each project is executed with precision and care.
Steve’s leadership is grounded in the belief that sound judgment, experienced oversight, and efficient execution are essential to managing environmental risk and delivering results clients can trust.
STEVE MCFARLIN
Kristi serves as Vice President of Infrastructure and Regulatory Markets at White Buffalo Environmental, where she leads client engagement and growth initiatives within the wireless and infrastructure sectors. She works closely with executive leadership and technical teams to ensure services are clearly positioned, accurately scoped, and aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and project risk considerations across complex projects.
Her work spans NEPA compliance for wireless infrastructure, tower owners, and utility assets, as well as environmental regulatory services supporting the oil and gas industry, including SPCC planning, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and GHG reporting. She provides structured oversight across complex, multi-jurisdictional projects, including coordination with Tribal Nations and engagement with SHPO, THPO, and LHPO authorities.
With a background in leadership, corporate development, and education, Kristi brings a people-centered, solutions-focused approach - helping clients navigate multi-jurisdictional processes, including SHPO and LHPO coordination, while reducing risk, protecting timelines, and strengthening White Buffalo Environmental’s presence as a trusted consulting partner nationwide.
INFRASTRUCTURE & REGULATORY MARKETS
KRISTI BASS
VICE PRESIDENT
Madison serves as the Director of Operations at White Buffalo Environmental, where she oversees project execution and the delivery of environmental compliance services across wireless, infrastructure, energy, and development markets. She works closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and technical teams to coordinate project workflows, maintain quality standards, and keep projects on schedule and in compliance.
Her experience includes NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory documentation supporting federally funded and privately developed infrastructure projects. She helps manage multi-jurisdictional reviews and coordinates with federal, state, local, and Tribal entities to keep projects moving efficiently.
Madison is committed to responsive project management, clear communication, and operational excellence—helping clients reduce risk, maintain compliance, and successfully advance projects from planning through completion.
MADISON NASSAR
Director of Operations
