Michael Plainte has over 27 years of experience in the environmental industry and currently serves as a Vice President and General Manager for VERTEX in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Mr. Plainte is responsible for business development and technical oversight for VERTEX’s more complex environmental work, specializing in industrial hygiene and building sciences.

Mr. Plainte is currently spearheading VERTEX’s Water Management Program for CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Mr. Plainte is working with real estate owners and facility managers to reduce the risk of Legionella growth and other waterborne pathogens (WBP) in buildings as mandated in current guidelines.