As Business Development Manager at Banner Environmental, Aaron Cornish focuses on building strong, long-term relationships that support both Banner’s growth and clients’ success. His role centers on identifying new opportunities, connecting with referral partners, and helping project teams understand how Banner’s environmental testing, asbestos abatement, selective demolition, and remediation services fit into real-world construction and redevelopment needs.
What Aaron values most about working in environmental services is the opportunity to help people navigate complex challenges with confidence. Every project presents unique conditions, regulatory considerations, and timelines, and Aaron takes pride in working alongside clients to develop practical, creative solutions that keep work moving forward—safely, compliantly, and efficiently. By aligning Banner’s technical expertise with project-specific goals, he helps ensure that environmental concerns don’t become roadblocks, but instead are addressed clearly and proactively.
One of the biggest challenges Aaron has encountered throughout his career is managing expectations—something he approaches with transparency and communication. He believes success starts with gaining a realistic understanding from operations teams, setting clear expectations early, and staying engaged as projects evolve. His advice to those entering the environmental services industry reflects that same mindset: be patient, learn from experienced teammates across every role, and take the time to understand how environmental risks vary across different phases of construction.
Aaron’s professional path was influenced early on by his father, who worked in construction and instilled an appreciation for work that shapes the spaces people use every day. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. He also has a creative side—refinishing old furniture and giving new life to pieces that might otherwise go to waste. Most importantly, he takes great pride in being a father to his son and daughter and strives to lead by example. Together with his wife—his greatest support and adventure partner—and their family dog, Mookie, Aaron embraces both work and life with intention and purpose.