CEO, AQC ENVIRONMENTAL BROKERAGE SERVICES
WHY: Owns Huntington Beach-based firm, which helps companies navigate emissions markets. Entered the Business Journal’s list of women-owned businesses this year with $20.4M in revenue for 2022.
IN THE NEWS: AQC, also known as Air Quality Consultants, climbed 30% in 2022 revenue from the year prior; Ferlita attributes growth to increased regulations in California compliance market as well as more demand from companies that voluntarily purchase carbon credits to earn a carbon neutral status.
QUOTABLE: “There are times where we have large, chunky deals” worth several millions, Ferlita said.
