Management and Advisory Services

Asset Management and Environmental Services that Add Value and Sustainability

Integrated Solutions for Asset and Environmental Management 

Akana is a full-service A/E firm offering cradle-to-grave services that help clients achieve their mission—whether community improvement projects or large-scale government programs. Our integrated service lines include specialists in grants and funding, visioning and planning, architecture and design, engineering, and construction administration.

Our Management and Advisory Services team combines two essential practice areas—Asset Management and Environmental Management—into one cohesive offering. From life-cycle capital asset planning to natural resource management, environmental compliance and sustainability leadership, brownfield redevelopment, and portfolio-level program and project management, our engineers, scientists, and project management professionals deliver strategic solutions that support our clients’ mission and business objectives.

At a time when doing more with less is critical, Akana is redefining the traditional role of planning, environmental, and architecture-engineering firms by helping clients manage their total relationship with the natural and built environment. We offer an integrated suite of environmental, architectural, engineering, planning, and infrastructure management services designed to keep pace with our clients’ evolving needs.

A Holistic Approach to Infrastructure Stewardship

Our advisory team integrates asset performance with environmental stewardship to help clients make smarter, more sustainable decisions. Whether extending the life of physical assets through data-driven maintenance strategies or ensuring compliance with complex environmental regulations, our focus remains on maximizing long-term value.

Key Services at a Glance

Environmental Management Services
  • Regulatory compliance and policy advisement
  • Site and contamination assessments and remediation planning
  • Environmental planning and permitting
Energy efficiency and sustainability planning 
  • Capital planning and investment prioritization
  • Integrated lifecycle cost analysis

 

Training
  • GIS mapping and data visualization
  • Federal and Tribal facility support
Natural resource management
  • Cultural and ecological resource management
Asset Management Services
  • Multi-metric assessments 

Clients We Serve

Our team works nationwide with clients managing large infrastructure portfolios or seeking support to navigate complex environmental regulations. Our reach spans urban, rural, and remote regions alike. We provide expertise in:

  • Federal agencies (e.g., DOE, EPA, USACE, BIA, IHS)
  • Native American Tribal communities and organizations
  • State and local governments
  • Utilities and transportation authorities
  • Private industry and nonprofit organizations

Positioned for Impact

Our advisory work is grounded in trust and technical excellence, ensuring that all environmental responsibilities are fully addressed. We build long-term partnerships to protect infrastructure investments and preserve environmental integrity. Whether the challenge involves strategic capital planning, regulatory compliance, or sustainable development, Akana’s Management and Advisory Services team is ready to lead the way.

Jeffrey Villnow
Senior Advisor, Management and Advisory Services
Rick Unruh, PE
Management and Advisory Services Division Manager
Heidi Weinschrott, RG, PG, LHG
Operations Support Manager
Stuart Fricke, PMP
Eastern Washington Regional Manager
Jasmine Merkle, CHMM, QISI, FSA, PCQI
Environmental Group Manager
Charlie Swift
Senior Project Manager

Management and Advisory Services Project Experience