About Us

Leadership

Chad Cristina, Ph.D., P.E.
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Tre' Wharton
Chief Operating Officer
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James Smith
Air Quality Program Manager
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George Holder, P.E.
Incoming Air Quality Program Manager
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Gordon Moore
Air Quality Area Manager (Shreveport)
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Andrew Knight
Ecological Program Manager
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Hollis Millard, P.G.
Risk/Remediation/Waste Program Manager
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Alex Sheffield, P.E.
Water Quality Program Manager
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Locations

Baton Rouge, LA

Phone: (225) 755-1000
Address: 8591 United Plaza Blvd STE 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Lake Charles, LA

Phone: (337) 625-6577
Address: 700 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Shreveport, LA

Phone: (318) 797-8636
Address: 2001 E 70th St #503, Shreveport, LA 71105

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The Woodlands, TX

Phone: (281) 397-9016
Address: 9303 New Trails Dr #375, The Woodlands, TX 77381

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Our History

Founded in 1981, CK Associates is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm with a mission to provide superior service and technical expertise. Our approach is guided by two principles: acting in the best interests of our clients and investing in our employees.

1981
Company Established

CK Associates founded by Lamy J. Chopin, Jr, PE and William G (Pete) Kennedy.

1990
New Branch

CK Associates opened Shreveport location.

1995
New Branch

CK Associates opened Lake Charles location.

1999
CK Associates was sold

CK Associates sold to shareholders.

2001
New Branch

CK Associates opened Houston location.

2004
CK Associates was bought

CK bought by employees; CK LLC formed.

2018
Relocated Baton Rouge Office

Moved to current Baton Rouge location.

2020
Relocated Houston Office

Houston office relocated to The Woodlands.

2024
New President/CEO

Chad Cristina named CK’s current President/CEO.

Frequently Asked Questions, About CK Associates

When was CK Associates founded and by whom?

CK Associates was founded in 1981 by Lamy J. Chopin, Jr., P.E., and William G. (Pete) Kennedy. It now has more than 45 years of environmental consulting experience.

Who owns CK Associates?

CK is employee-owned. Employees bought the firm in 2004, when CK LLC was formed.

Who leads CK Associates today?

Chad Cristina was named President and CEO in 2024.

What makes CK Associates different from other environmental consultants?

CK offers air, water, waste, remediation and ecological services through one firm. It also has strong Gulf Coast regulatory and agency knowledge, 45+ years of experience, and practical, defensible solutions tailored to each client.

Why does Gulf Coast regulatory knowledge matter?

Each Gulf state has its own agencies, permit programs and expectations. Knowing how LDEQ, TCEQ and neighboring state agencies operate helps CK anticipate issues and keep projects moving.

What is CK Associates' mission and approach?

CK's mission is to provide superior service and technical expertise. It acts in clients' best interests and invests in its employees.

How has CK Associates grown?

CK opened its Shreveport office in 1990 and Lake Charles in 1995. It opened Houston in 2001, which moved to The Woodlands in 2020. The Baton Rouge headquarters moved in 2018.

Which states and industries does CK Associates serve?

CK serves clients in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama, across oil and gas, manufacturing and power.

What practical, defensible solutions does CK Associates offer?

CK tailors recommendations to each client's facility, risk and regulatory position, so permits, compliance plans and remediation approaches hold up with regulators.

How can I connect with the CK Associates team?

Call (225) 755-1000 or visit the Contact page to reach the office nearest you.