Kara Acri directs corporate development strategies and communications for HEPACO. Kara’s niche expertise is a unique blend of her previous 25+ years of experience as a nationally-recognized environmental consultant, a media relations coordinator for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and a former newspaper reporter. An expert in business and project development, state and federal environmental policy issues, reputation management, community outreach, media strategy, and crisis communications, Kara builds credibility with clients, employees, legislators, regulators and government officials, communities, and reporters by helping them understand the various environmental issues associated with projects.