Sustainable solutions that make sense.

Emily Saban is a Senior Sustainability Engineer supporting infrastructure consulting and advancing corporate water stewardship initiatives through strategic partnerships. Her work spans complex site selection, policy briefings on water and power legislation and regulation, and identifying scalable opportunities to integrate sustainability across operations.

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With over a decade of experience in water and wastewater engineering, including nutrient recovery, treatment plant efficiency, and large-scale risk mitigation, Emily brings both technical depth and a strong ESG perspective to her work with us. Her prior experience in corporate sustainability enhances her ability to translate technical insights into actionable stewardship strategies for INFRA’s clients. 

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Emily enjoys running, exploring Chicago’s endless parks and breweries with her dog, and sharing sustainable living practices online.

Fred Slott is a Project Engineer at INFRA specializing in sustainability and water stewardship for industrial users. He executes water risk assessments and leads water replenishment initiatives for evaporative-cooled sites, ensuring sustainable sourcing in regions with active operations.

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Following his service in the U.S. Air Force, Fred gained extensive experience managing government and sustainability projects, as well as UAS programs, bringing a practical, systems-oriented perspective to complex technical and environmental challenges.

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Fred is INFRA’s resident adrenaline junkie, and can often be found diving headfirst out of an airplane. He brings the same adventurous spirit and disciplined approach to solving complex sustainability problems.

Patricia Whitby is a Sustainability Program Manager at INFRA, supporting the execution of corporate water sustainability programs and developing the digital tools and frameworks needed to scale informed, data-driven decision-making. 

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She bridges sustainability goals with actionable outcomes by building internal capabilities, identifying industry needs, and aligning stakeholders across complex systems.

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With a PhD in Environmental Engineering focused on regional water resilience and stakeholder coordination, Patricia brings both technical rigor and practical clarity to sustainability integration. 

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Alongside her impactful work with INFRA, Patricia is an avid exerciser who loves bike rides and spending time with her two labs, Ralphie and Ginger. 

Ted Douglas is a Senior Water Sustainability Lead at INFRA, where he leads conservation program expansion across the Midwest and advances watershed health initiatives that connect corporate water stewardship investments with on-the-ground project execution. Ted develops corporate water stewardship strategies, facilitates shovel-ready projects, and supports scientific validation of water replenishment and nutrient reduction benefits.

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With more than 25 years of experience spanning sustainability leadership, innovation, and program development, Ted has designed water strategies for Fortune 500 companies and built national initiatives that integrate science, strategy, and measurable impact. His background includes leading corporate water stewardship efforts and advising public, private, and nonprofit organizations on risk management and sustainable operations.

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Ted is deeply committed to youth sports development. He founded a youth sports startup that’s created growth opportunities for tens of thousands of young athletes, helping them navigate development pathways and long-term engagement in sports.