Our leadership
Ethoscapes is proudly led by seasoned professionals, who believe in and live our company values
and tirelessly dedicate themselves to our business’s continued success.
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Darren McDonoughCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Darren McDonough is the Chief Executive Officer for Ethoscapes and a proven executive leader with a distinguished career spanning military service, academia, and business operations. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at BrightView Landscapes, where he led the Florida Region and spearheaded strategic growth initiatives across a dynamic and competitive market.
A Long Island native, Darren proudly served over 20 years in the United States Army, rising through the ranks from enlisted soldier to commissioned officer. His military career included multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he commanded troops under the most challenging conditions. In recognition of his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device for Valor and two Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat.
Following his retirement from active duty, Darren brought his leadership experience to academia as a History professor at Florida International University. Drawn back to operational leadership, he soon transitioned to the private sector, beginning as a District Manager at Aramark Uniform Services. He went on to hold senior roles in the security industry, including District Manager at AlliedBarton, General Manager and Regional Vice President at G4S Secure Solutions, and Vice President at Kent Security Services.
Throughout his career, Darren has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead complex organizations, drive operational excellence, and develop high-performing teams. His blend of battlefield-tested leadership, academic insight, and corporate acumen makes him a respected and influential leader across every field he’s served.
Outside of work, Darren enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years, a dedicated neonatal nurse practitioner. Together, they share a love of travel and adventure—often golfing, surfing, or hiking in scenic destinations around the world. He is also a proud parent of two daughters currently pursuing their studies at universities in Florida.
Manny GonzálezEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Manny González is the Executive Chairman of Ethoscapes, and leads the company’s strategic growth initiatives with primary focus on acquisitions to expand its footprint across key markets. His three decades of direct industry experience have placed him in several leading domestic and international positions conducting business in the US, the UK, the Middle East, and Central and South America. Before Ethoscapes, he was the Executive Vice President at R360 Environmental Solutions, the nation’s leading environmental oilfield waste management provider, and President and CEO of US Liquids of Louisiana (USLL), which became the platform to create R360ES. Other positions with USLL included COO, plus managing/leading its Texas and Mexico operations.
He was also General Manager at Texas Molecular, a hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal company. Manny successfully brought his experience and expertise to Onsite Technology as Vice President, installing thermal desorption platforms to treat contaminated oilfield waste and recover reusable hydrocarbons in Venezuela, Mexico, Scotland, UAE, and Columbia. As Oil Spill Prevention and Response Director of Field Operations for the Texas General Land Office, he and his team responded to and managed oil spills along the Texas Gulf Coast. Manny has served and chaired many industry boards in the oilfield, environmental, and service-related companies. He also was a voting member of the ASTM Committee F20 and has published several industry-related papers. He also serves as a Trustee of Phi Kappa Theta National Fraternity and is a founding member of the PKT Alamo Alumni Association. Manny received his Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Texas A&I University.
Manny is a man of diverse interests and a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship—whether he’s playing one of his many guitars or fine-tuning his restored 1970 Bronco. An avid sportsman, he enjoys the challenge of the sporting clays course and never passes up an opportunity to visit the shooting range. Above all, Manny treasures time spent with his wife and partner of 43 wonderful years.
Jerry CavittCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jerry is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Ethoscapes and remains a dynamic executive leader known for his assertive and innovative approach. With a proven track record of driving growth and leveraging leading-edge technology, Jerry has excelled in roles that demand strategic planning, turnaround management, and startup expertise. His experience in diverse international contexts has honed his skills in SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, VM, BI, and ERP design and implementation. Jerry’s keen understanding of process reengineering and change management, coupled with his experience in legal, supply chain optimization, and negotiations, makes him a versatile and effective leader. His adeptness in Mergers & Acquisitions, budgeting, business forecasting, and international relations underscores his comprehensive expertise.
Jerry’s leadership at Ethoscapes has been marked by strategic diversification, the introduction of new technology platforms, and significant improvements in operational efficiency and productivity. His contributions have been central to the company’s ability to redefine client deliverables and optimize assets efficiently, underlining his role as a key driver of Ethoscapes’ success and innovation. He has guided public, private, and PE-backed organizations through significant growth and technological integration. He has extensive experience in various executive roles including CEO, CFO, and COO across a broad range of industries including O&G, construction, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, renewable energy, survey/land management, and landscape construction and maintenance.
Jerry enjoys spending time outdoors, often engaged in hands-on projects involving heavy equipment or working on the tractor. He also appreciates the occasional round of golf or time on the lake. A passionate automotive enthusiast, Jerry is currently restoring a 1967 Toyota FJ, following a previous restoration of a 1973 FJ. He also greatly enjoys spending quality time with his wife of 32 years and their three remarkable children.
Stenning SchueppertCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Stenning is the Managing Partner of Evolution Strategy Partners and purposely founded the firm to bring the value of collaboration, open communication, and lasting relationships back to the private equity industry. With over 25 years of proven experience in getting deals done and growing portfolio companies both organically and through acquisitions, he will state his greatest accomplishment to be the lasting, trusted relationships he has built over the years. Stenning serves as Chairman of the Board of Ethoscapes, an Evolution Strategy Partners portfolio company, and focuses on the health and growth of the business as well as the greatest asset – its people.
Before building Evolution, Stenning was a Managing Director of Altos Partners. He was also the co-founder of CenterGate Capital, a $365M lower middle market private equity firm, where Stenning established many of the organization’s protocols. Stenning also served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development for Total Safety, a private equity-backed company focused on energy and industrial market worker safety, where he completed eleven acquisitions and played a key role in the company’s sale from DLJ/Credit Suisse to Warburg Pincus. Before Total Safety, Stenning was a Principal at Eos Partners and H.I.G. Capital. He began his career in management strategy consulting with Bain & Company and subsequently entered the private equity industry as an Associate at GTCR Golder Rauner. Stenning serves as Chairman of the Board of Westco, Allied Underground, and DiPonio Contracting. Stenning earned an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.A., with Honors, from Northwestern University.
A proud Eagle Scout, Stenning lives the Scout Oath and Law in both his personal and professional life. Since 2016, he has held senior leadership roles within his local Scouts BSA council, helping to guide and mentor the next generation of leaders. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and cooking with his wife of nearly 25 years and is a proud father to two teenage sons, who are an Eagle Scout and a Life Scout, respectively.