Leadership Team
As the largest provider of cultural resources management in the world, our leadership team helps guide the future of the industry.
Jonielle Dedman is a strategic, results-oriented executive with experience in profit and loss, operations, and sales leadership. Prior to joining Chronicle Heritage, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Equipment Management Service and Repair (EMSAR) and held leadership roles at Haag-Streit USA and Otis Elevator. Dedman has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.
Jonielle Dedman
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
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 Operations Officer
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
Amanda Fleig is a versatile People Operations executive with deep experience driving strategic HR initiatives across professional services organizations. At Chronicle Heritage, she leads organizational development and talent strategy to support a diverse, distributed workforce of technical experts. Amanda is known for guiding companies through growth and change and creating inclusive, high-performing cultures. Her work blends analytical rigor with empathetic leadership, making her a trusted partner to executive teams navigating complexity.
Amanda Fleig
Chief Human Resources 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
Under Dr. Angela Perri’s leadership, the International Heritage division has completed dozens of major projects on behalf of its clients in the Middle East and built a dynamic team of heritage consultants from over a dozen countries around the world. Perri joined Chronicle Heritage in 2021 as Team Lead for the Nevada Office. She holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Durham University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Portland State University.
Angela Perri, Ph.D.
Regional 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 eastern 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
Regional Vice President - East
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 West regional 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
Regional Vice President - West