IPR Management Team

Mr. Madhani has been with IPR for almost 14 years and has held a variety of operational roles leading up to General Manager in 2015 where he carried full P&L responsibilities for his business unit. Over his tenure, he has developed a wealth of trenchless skills, maintained operational excellence and improved financial performance which led to his recognition as General Manager of the Year in 2019. As Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technical Development, Mr. Madhani brings his Professional Engineering license and business knowledge to IPR on a national scale supporting technical initiatives and the executive office as IPR assesses potential acquisitions. Mr. Madhani is part of the Senior Management Team and reports to the office of the COO.

Christian Abels began his career with IPR in 2011. He engaged across a variety of disciplines early on optimizing systems and processes. His focus and leadership across departments led to his promotion to General Manager in 2017. In that role, Mr. Abels continued to improve operational performance and financial results. As Vice President of Operations, Mr. Abels oversees manufacturing and specialized technologies utilizing the impressive industry knowledge developed over his career. Mr. Abels is part of the Senior Management Team and reports to the office of the COO.

Mr. Toomey started his career with IPR in 2014. As a result of his impressive job performance and leadership, he was quickly promoted to General Manager in 2015. The following year, Mr. Toomey was recognized for the continued impacts he made on the business and was awarded the Employee of the Year Award. As Vice President of Operations, Mr. Toomey will utilize his in-depth understanding of our operations to oversee all business unit operational needs. Mr. Toomey is part of the Senior Management Team and reports to the office of the COO.

Since joining Inland Pipe Rehabilitation in 1998, Doug Elliott has helped the company grow its top and bottom line by overseeing key operations. His expertise in crew management and equipment has resulted in expense control and increased production. Today, as National Director of Operations, Mr. Elliott facilitates equipment needs across the country while streamlining operations.

Mr. Mayer started Murphy Pipelines Contractors in August 2000 in Florida USA; Mr. Mayer was responsible for the approval of pre-chlorinated pipe-bursting in Florida by the AWWA & DEP in November 2000, he developed the compression fit technology for large diameter rehabilitation, both these methods use high-density polyethylene.

Mr. Mayer was awarded the Chairman’s award from the Florida AWWA and trenchless technology professional of the year award in 2010, Murphy pipelines have won the project of the year twice and runners up three times for their work in the trenchless technology field.
Mr. Mayer is proud of the achievements that murphy pipelines have made, and Murphy is recognized as a market leader in trenchless technology using HDPE.

Mr. Mayer served a three-year apprenticeship with British Gas in 1981and graduated as an engineering distribution craftsman, British gas was responsible for the development of many of the modern-day trenchless technology and held the patterns for pipe-bursting and pipe deformation methodology. Mr. Mayer from a young age was involved with HDPE & MDPE in both the gas and water industries, he took his experience in these two fields and developed the process to suit the US marketplace.

Richard Janofsky started at IPR as an Associate Project Manager for IPR Southeast. With over a decade of military experience, Mr. Janofsky excelled in operational execution and succession planning. Over his first four years with IPR, he assisted in increasing the crew count to 8 CIPP crews while positively impacting revenue and margins for the business.

Mr. Janofsky graduated with a master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida State University. He is a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps with military decorations and qualifications that include a Combat Action Ribbon and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Wade Gibson joined IPR in 2012 as an Operations Analyst. Through successful systems implementation, he moved quickly through the financial and operational ranks and currently serves as General Manager for IPR South Central. He works with municipalities to ensure the successful execution of their sanitary sewer and water rehabilitation programs. His experience has led IPR South Central to secure entry into multiple new markets while continuing to drive operational excellence with existing clients.

Wade Gibson graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting Degree from Sam Houston State University.

Collis Parrish started with IPR in 2012 as a Business Development Manager. During his sales tenure, he led the way for organic growth in the south-central region and was instrumental in bringing new trenchless technologies to market. In 2020, Collis was promoted to General Manager, leading his team with a focus on the successful execution of projects for IPR, our Municipal Customers, and the public at large. He has served as a board member for the National Chapter and Gulf Coast Chapter of the Underground Construction Technology Association. Collis graduated from Texas A&M with a Marketing Degree from the Mays Business School in 2002.

Mr. Arzola joined Inland Pipe Rehabilitation as General Manager in June 2020. Mr. Arzola has over 21 years of Trenchless Technology experience which included Cured-In-Place Lining, Pipe Bursting, Slip-Lining, and Directional Boring. Mr. Arzola oversees the Northeast Operations. Previously Mr. Arzola has managed some of the largest trenchless pipeline projects in the country as well as high-profile concrete projects. He has consulted on Federal Contracts assisting and developing Find and Fix Methods for clients.

Mr. Arzola attended Purdue University and Clemson University with studies in Civil Engineering and Construction Management and is certified with the Army Corp of Engineers Quality Management for Contractors.

Mr. Arzola’s Baltimore County Patapsco Interceptor and Relief Restoration Project received the 2010 Project of the Year Award from the County Engineers Association of Maryland. This same project was published in Trenchless Technology Magazine.

Mr. Heard joined Inland Pipe Rehabilitation in 2010. During his tenure, Mr. Heard has excelled in several capacities within the organization, from equipment operator/technician to his current role as Director of Operations. In 2009, Mr. Heard was promoted to Director of Project Management, implementing control processes that increased the overall performance of the business unit. Mr. Heard has a demonstrated history of working in the trenchless rehabilitation industry, well versed in rehabilitation methodologies, Customer Service, Client Relations, Strategic Planning, Subcontractor Management, and P&L management. Mr. Heard is a strong operationally driven individual, with extensive knowledge in CIPP methodologies with over 2 Million liner feet of pipe installed. Mr. Heard successfully undertook several of the organization's largest CIPP installations to date and continues to focus on operational excellence in his region and within the organization.