East Coast Erosion Blankets19 March 2010 – East Coast Erosion Blankets LLC, Bernville, Pa., is proud to announce the hiring of John Ravert, a technical expert in the erosion and sediment control field. John brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Director of Technical Services.

“John is an excellent addition to our company,” says Diane Hitt, East Coast’s General Manager. “East Coast Erosion Blanket’s success is the result of efficient combination of talent and quality products.”

Previously, John served as an erosion and sediment pollution control technician with the Berks County Conservation District (Pennsylvania) for nine years and served as the District’s manager for an additional 12 years. While managing the Conservation District, he administrated Berks County’s Erosion & Sediment Control and NPDES programs as delegated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

He is a CPESC and NICET-certified Erosion and Sediment Control engineering technician and an active member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). John has previously sat on the Editorial Advisory Board for Erosion Control magazine, published by Forester Media.

John can be reached at +1 610 488 8496, email jravert@eastcoasterosion.com.

About East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC

East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC is a global supplier of Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) and Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs). The company has multiple manufacturing facilities to minimize freight costs. For product information or to locate distributors, please call +1 800 582 4005 or visit www.eastcoasterosion.com.