Leadership Team
As the largest provider of cultural resources management in the world, our leadership team helps guide the future of the industry.
Mel Gordon is an accomplished executive and growth strategist with deep expertise in go-to-market operations, business development, and scaling mission-driven organizations. At Chronicle Heritage, Gordon leads strategic planning and innovation across the company’s portfolio. Passionate about empowering teams and driving sustainable impact, Gordon brings a proven track record of leadership in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining Chronicle Heritage, Gordon spent 15 years in various leadership positions at leading IT firms.
Mel Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Steve Karacic is focused on expanding the firm’s global presence and delivering exceptional results to clients worldwide. Dr. Karacic is responsible for high-level project oversight, vision, and execution, ensuring that Chronicle Heritage’s services and deliverables address our clients’ needs. Steve earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College and his B.A. in Latin at DePauw University.
Steve Karacic, Ph.D.
President
Brad Kerkhoff is a seasoned business development and operations leader with over two decades of experience in the cultural resource management and environmental consulting industries. At Chronicle Heritage, he focuses on optimizing operational performance, driving strategic growth, and fostering strong client relationships. Kerkhoff combines his business acumen with a deep commitment to heritage preservation, ensuring projects deliver both economic and cultural value.
Brad Kerkhoff
Chief Revenue Officer
Jim Silvestri is an accomplished financial executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. At Chronicle Heritage, he uses his skills in negotiation, cash flow, business planning, ADP Payroll, and analytical skills to ensure the future financial success of the company. Silvestri holds an MBA focused on Banking & Finance from Dowling College.
Jim Silvestri
Chief Financial Officer
As Vice President – International at Chronicle Heritage, Dr. Angela Perri directs a broad portfolio of heritage projects across the GCC. Since joining the firm in 2021, she has expanded the division’s international capabilities and built a diverse team of heritage professionals from around the world. Her leadership has supported the successful delivery of dozens of major initiatives for clients operating in complex cultural and regulatory environments. Dr. Perri holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Durham University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Portland State University.
Angela Perri, Ph.D.
Vice President, International
Kye Miller, RPA, is a cultural resource management executive with almost 20 years of experience across public and private sectors. He leads domestic operations with a focus on strategic leadership, business development, and efficient and quality project execution. Miller brings a career-spanning perspective—from field technician to senior executive—shaping high-performing teams and delivering impactful results. His commitment to operational excellence and heritage preservation ensures meaningful outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Kye Miller, RPA
Vice President, Domestic Operations
Ted Roberts, RPA, has nearly 25 years of archaeological consulting experience across the country, serving as Principal Investigator and senior lead on hundreds of cultural resource projects for clients including the BLM, USFS, NPS, and DOD. At Chronicle Heritage, Roberts provides strategy and growth leadership and collaborates on high-impact projects nationwide. He is a Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist and historian and is a widely respected leader in the cultural resource management field.
Ted Roberts, RPA
Vice President, Domestic Strategy & Growth
Evan McCurdy leads Health, Safety, Quality, and Compliance for Chronicle Heritage, bringing more than a decade of experience turning complex, fast-moving operations into clear, workable systems. His career spans hands-on field work, executive advisory roles, and global compliance frameworks, with a consistent focus on people first and processes that are scalable. Evan studied Architecture, Sustainable Technology, and Construction Management at Bowling Green State University, shaping his practical, systems-thinking approach to quality, risk, and project delivery. He has spent his career creating clarity from chaos and genuinely enjoys helping teams do great work along the way.
Evan McCurdy
Sr. Director, Quality & Compliance
Ashley D’Elia is a cultural resource management leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in laboratory operations, collections stewardship, curation strategy, and nationwide cultural and paleontological permitting. As Director of Laboratory and Curation Management, she oversees complex compliance-driven workflows, optimizes laboratory systems and staffing, and ensures the long-term care, respectful treatment, documentation, and accessibility of cultural materials. With a career grounded in both hands-on practice and senior-level management, D’Elia brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to operational excellence.
Ashley D'Elia
Director of Laboratory and Curation Management
Angelina Maggio is the Director of Health and Safety, bringing a proven track record across high-risk industries including oil and gas, construction, and transportation. She is passionate about employee safety and brings a results-driven approach to strengthening safety culture, reducing risk, and driving compliance performance. Angelina has partnered with and consulted for Fortune 500 and mid-enterprise organizations to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations, as well as client-specific requirements. She focuses on building long-lasting connections and trusted partnerships with both employees and clients, nurturing a true safety-first culture.
Angelina Maggio, SSH
Director of Health & Safety
Sophie Monboussin is the National Fleet Manager at Chronicle Heritage, leading strategy and operations for the company’s vehicle fleet supporting diverse and challenging fieldwork environments across the U.S. Through program optimization and cross-functional coordination, Monboussin supports the unique operational needs of cultural resource management to keep teams moving and projects on schedule. Experience in fleet telematics implementation and process improvement ensures reliable, compliant support for Chronicle Heritage’s mission-critical field operations.
Sophie Monboussin
National Fleet Manager