Manager of Research Services

Areas of expertise

Staff researcher for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).

Data collection, site investigation, and preparation of Phase I ESAs.

Collection and evaluation of data for Transaction Screens, Phase I Reports, and preparation of reports.

Design and implementation of PME site database for historical research.

Education

Michigan State University B.S.  Environmental Studies and Applications

Certifications

Certified Asbestos Building Inspector State of Michigan Accreditation # A37733, State of Michigan

Director of Information Technology

Areas of expertise

AutoCAD design for environmental site assessment report figures.

AutoCAD standards and procedures.

Network administration between all PM Environmental offices.

Computer hardware and software maintenance and support.

Data collection and preparation for environmental site assessments.

Maintaining and updating company website and Intranet site.

Data backup and file control.

Database implementation and maintenance.

Education

Eastern Michigan University B.S. Computer Science

Senior Project Manager

Areas of expertise

Senior Project Manager for Brownfield Redevelopment Projects.

Senior Project Manager for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment Projects.

Senior Project Manager for Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEA) Projects. Experienced in Categories N, D and S BEAs.

Senior Project Manager for Response Activity Plans

Senior Project Manager for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments using ASTM Standards 1527.

Senior Project Manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using RBCA procedures.

Expert in Compliance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201, 211, 213, and 215 as well as Parts 111 and 115.

Preparation and review of land use based remedial action plans.

Expert in applying for land use based closures.

Preparation and review of feasibility studies for the remediation of soil and groundwater.

Preparation and review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Experience with Inspections and Risk Assessments for lead based paint.

Experience with indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments including mold inspections.

Experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).

Experience with SPCC plans and PIPPs.

Experience with Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Plan projects

Experience with US Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Assessment and Environmental Review projects

Experience with National Environmental Policy Act projects

Experience with State Historic Preservation Office projects

Experience with Michigan State Housing Development Authority projects

Experience with hazardous material assessments and decommissioning projects

Education

Wayne State University - B.S. Geology

Wayne Sate University Graduate Courses, Hazardous Materials Management

Registrations

Professional Geologist
AIPG No. 9977
State of Kentucky No. 1958
State of Indiana No. 1428

Certified UST Professional State of Michigan No. 613

Certifications

Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor

Licensed Lead Risk Assessor State of Ohio No. LA-008582

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-hour Safety Training

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 8-hour Annual Refresher Safety Training

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste 8- hour Supervisor Training

MUST Safety Training Certified

Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Professional Activities

American Institute of Professional Geologists

MDEQ UST Stakeholders Workgroup

MDEQ Landfill Redevelopment Guidance Peer Review Committee

MDEQ Groundwater Evaluation Guidance Peer Review Committee

Regional Manager

Areas of expertise

Senior Project Manager for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments using ASTM
Standards 1527, Property Condition Assessments, and Construction Monitoring
Loans.

Senior Project manager for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment
Projects.

Senior Project Manager for Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits.

Senior Project Manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Projects,
including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation
using RBCA procedures.

Preparation and review of land use based remedial action plans including design
of soil and groundwater remediation systems.
Expert in applying for and accessing state and federal environmental cleanup
funds.
Review of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) groundwater
and surface water discharge permit applications, and Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

Implementation of various site assessment standards and professional protocol and
commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527 and ASTM E-1528).
Extensive experience with providing field and management oversight of construction
services during UST and soil removal, demolition, and remedial system installation
activities.
Senior Project Manager for storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs),
Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Pollution Incident
Prevention Plans (PIPPs).

Senior Project Manger for brownfield redevelopment projects in accordance with
the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act P.A. 381 of 1996, as amended.

Senior Project Manager for drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring
wells, collection of soil samples, development of monitoring wells, aquifer testing,
installation of remediation systems, and operating and maintenance of remediation
systems.

Education

Michigan Technological University B.S. Geology
Wayne State University Graduate Certificate, Hazardous Waste Management

Certifications

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor

Professional Activities

Florida Brownfields Association
International Council of Shopping Centers
Urban Land Institute
Real Estate Investment Council
Westshore Alliance

Regional Due Diligence Group Manager

Areas of expertise

Data collection, site investigation, and preparation of Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments.

Data collection, site investigation and preparation of Transaction Screen Site Assessments.

Experience in implementation and completion of various site assessment standards
and professional protocol and commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527,
ASTM E-1528).

Project Investigator and Preparer for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

Limited bulk asbestos containing building material sampling.

Demolition inspections for commercial and industrial properties.

Indoor air quality and microbial investigations for commercial and residential
properties. 

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S.P.H., Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Environmental Science

ASTM Phase I and Phase II Processes Training

Certifications

Certified Asbestos Building Inspector North Carolina Accreditation #12446 South Carolina Accreditation# BI-
00585

Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-hour Safety Training

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 8-hour Annual Refresher Safety Training

Manager of Building Facilities Services

Areas of expertise

Experienced in the collection and analysis of phase contrast microscopy (PCM) air samples in accordance with NIOSH Method 7400 and of collection of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) samples in accordance with NIOSH Method 7402.

Performed pre-renovation/demolition asbestos and lead paint surveys and preparted survey reports with fi ndings and recommendations.

Performed assessments of water damaged building materials, collection of suspected mold growth, and prepared remediation recommendations.

Performed general indoor air quality assessments and investigations.

Education

Oakland University B.S. Environmental Health Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health

Certifications

Accredited Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor State of Michigan

Accredited Asbestos Inspector State of Michigan

Accredited Asbestos Project Designer State of Michigan

Advance Training

NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course

Asbestos Project Designer Course

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Course

Niton XRF Analyzer Operational Training Course

Asbestos Building Inspectors Course

Professional Activities

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society (MIHS)

American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)

Southeast Michigan Society of Healthcare Engineering (SMSHE)

Field Operations Manager

Areas of expertise

Management of Site Investigation Services Department, including field services, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation services, and regulatory compliance services.

Project Manager for Phase II and Phase III ESA projects.

Implementation of various site assessment standards and professional protocol and commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527 and ASTM E-1528).

Experience in Compliance with the Environmental Regulatory Agencies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia.

Extensive experience with providing field and management oversight of construction services during UST and soil removal, demolition, and remedial system installation activities.

Project Manager for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) procedures.

Project Manager for drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring wells, collection of soil samples, development of monitoring wells, aquifer testing, installation of remediation systems, and operating and maintenance of remediation systems.
        
Education

Central Florida Community College   A.S. Environmental Science Technolgy

Certifications

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training
Level A, North Carolina Certified Well Contractor #3581-A
Level IA Certified Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Erosion Control Inspector
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Level I Erosion Control Inspector








 

 Manager of Due Diligence

Areas of expertise

Coordination and management for PME Phase I ESA Departments.

Data collection, site investigation, and preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Data collection, site investigation and preparation of Transaction Screen Site Assessments.

Experience in implementation and completion of various site assessment standards and professional protocol and commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527, ASTM E-1528).

Project Investigator and Preparer for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

Project Investigator and Preparer of Baseline Environmental Assessments in accordance with the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201 and 213.

Limited bulk asbestos containing building material sampling.

Demolition inspections for commercial and industrial properties.

Completion of Brownfield plans and association regulatory paperwork.


Education

Michigan State University B.A.
University of Michigan Master’s of Science Resource Policy and Behavior.
MDNRE Cleanup Criteria Training
ASTM Phase I and Phase II Processes Training

Certifications

Certified Asbestos Building Inspector Accreditation # A30924
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Professional Activities

Chair of Outreach for CREW Detroit
Environmental Bankers Association

Co-Founder and President

Areas of expertise

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Brownfield Redevelopment Projects.

Principal and Senior Project manager for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment  Projects.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEA) Projects. 

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments using ASTM Standards 1527.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Property Condition Assessments and Construction Loan Monitoring.

Principal Engineer for Energy Audits and building evaluations for Energy Star, LEED and CMP Certification.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for environmental regulatory compliance audits.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using RBCA procedures.

Expert in Compliance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201, 203, 211, 213, and 215 as well as Parts 111 and 115.

Preparation and review of land use based remedial action plans.

Expert in applying for land use based closures.

Expert in applying for and accessing state and federal environmental cleanup funds.

Preparation and review of feasibility studies for the remediation of soil and groundwater.

Preparation and review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Design of soil and groundwater remediation systems at contaminated sites.

Review of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) groundwater and surface water discharge permit applications.

Oversight of field and construction services division.

Experience with building inspections for asbestos and lead based paint.

Experience with indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments including mold inspections.

Experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).

Experience with SPCC plans and PIPPs.

Education

Michigan State University B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michigan State University Graduate Studies Environmental Engineering
Various Continuing Education and Professional development classes
Risk based Corrective Action Training

Registration

Professional Engineer
State of Michigan - No. 39997
Commonwealth of Kentucky No. 19205
State of Tennessee - No. 00103628
State of Alabama—No. 29882
State of Illinois - No. 049510
State of Ohio - No. E-59547
State of Indiana - No. 19700514
State of Mississippi - No. 20006

Certifications

Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312
Certified UST Professional - MI
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training to Level B and OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste 8-hour Supervisor Training
Accredited Asbestos Inspector - Michigan No. A19614
Certified Storm Water Operator

Professional Activities

American Society of Civil Engineers
National Brownfields Association
Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals
Michigan Petroleum Association
National Groundwater Association Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society)

Manager of Geophysical Services and Project Geologist

Areas of expertise

Manager of Geophysical Services including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and electromagnetic.

Project Geologist for performing comprehensive geophysical surveys locating, utilities, underground storage tanks (USTs), hoists, etc.

Project Geologist for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment projects.

Extensive experience with providing field and management oversight of construction services during UST and soil removal, building demolition, and remedial system installation activities.

Project Geologist for Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) projects and Due Care Plans in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 201 and 213.

Project Manager for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) procedures.

Project Geologist for drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring wells, collection of soil samples, development of monitoring wells, aquifer testing, installation of remediation systems, and operating and maintenance of remediation systems.

Implementation of various site assessment standards and professional protocol and commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527 and ASTM E-1528).

Site-specific healthy and safety plan, evaluation, and development.

Education

Western Michigan University B.S. Geology

Certifications

OSHA 2a CFR 1910.120 40-hour Safety Training
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste 8-hour Supervisor Training
OSHA 1910.120 Confined Space Entry Supervisor
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training Level B
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Advanced Training

GSSI - Theory and Practice of Applying Subsurface Interface Radar in Engineering and Geophysical Investigations.
ASTM Risk-Based Corrective Action Applied at Petroleum Release Sites.

Professional Activities

Sigma Gamma Epsilon (National Earth Science Honor Society)
WMU Alumni Association






 

Regional Manager, Senior Project Manager

Areas of expertise

Senior Project Manager for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments using ASTM Standards 1527, Property Condition Assessments, and Construction Monitoring Loans.

Senior Project manager for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment  Projects.

Senior Project Manager for Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits.

Senior Project Manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using RBCA procedures.

Preparation and review of land use based remedial action plans including design of soil and groundwater remediation systems.

Expert in applying for and accessing state and federal environmental cleanup funds.

Review of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) groundwater and surface water discharge permit applications, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

Experience with building inspections for mold, asbestos and lead based paint.

Experience with indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments including mold inspections.

Project investigator and manager of hazardous material survey projects for facility renovation and demolition projects.

Project consultant and manager of Facility Decommissioning and Demolition Projects including development of project technical specification manuals, contracts, oversight monitoring, and project closeout reporting.

Project investigator and manger of Federal HUD Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Inspection, Risk Assessment, and abatement clearance testing projects of single and multi-family residential housing projects.

Project trainer for Asbestos Awareness and Operations and Management training courses.

Experienced with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations and corrective action activities.

Development of site-specific health and safety plans and management of employee training and medical monitoring programs.

Education

Norwich University B.S. Geology

Registration

Licensed Professional Geologist
State of Florida - No. PG2394

Licensed Environmental Professional
State of Florida - No. 7

Certified Environmental Assessor
State of Florida - No. 0205

Certifications

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Supervisor Training
EPA AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
EPA AHERA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor
EPA AHERA Asbestos Management Planner
NIOSH 582 Asbestos Fiber Counting
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312
 

 Co-Founder and CEO

Areas of expertise

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Brownfield Redevelopment Projects.

Principal and Senior Project manager for Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment  Projects.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEA) Projects. 

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments using ASTM Standards 1527.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Property Condition Assessments and Construction Loan Monitoring.

Principal Engineer for Energy Audits and Building Evaluations for Energy Star, LEED and CMP Certification.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits.

Principal and Senior Project Manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using RBCA procedures.

Expert in Compliance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201, 203, 211, 213, and 215 as well as Parts 111 and 115.

Preparation and review of land use based remedial action plans.

Expert in applying for land use based closures.

Expert in applying for and accessing state and federal environmental cleanup funds.

Preparation and review of feasibility studies for the remediation of soil and groundwater.

Preparation and review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Design of soil and groundwater remediation systems at contaminated sites.

Review of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) groundwater and surface water discharge permit applications.

Oversight of field and construction services division.

Experience with building inspections for asbestos and lead based paint.

Experience with indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments including mold inspections.

Experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).

Experience with SPCC plans and PIPPs.

Education

Michigan State University B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michigan State University Graduate Studies Environmental Engineering
ASTM Risk Based Corrective Action

Registration

Professional Engineer
   State of Michigan - No. 42073
   State of Alabama - No. 22445
   State of Georgia - No. 23834

Certified UST Professional
   State of Michigan - No.  859

Certifications

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training to Level B
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste 8-hour Supervisor Training
American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR
Certified Asbestos Building Inspector Accreditation No. A25217
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Professional Activities

Environmental Bankers Association
Michigan Association of Community Bankers
Association for Corporate Growth
Commonground Advisory Board
Michigan Petroleum Association
Michigan Bankers Association
Visiting Professor at Michigan State University for Site Planning and Development
Commonground Founding Member





 

Areas of expertise

Senior Project Manager and Regional Manager

Areas of expertise

Senior technical oversight of UST/AST releases within trust fund programs in Southeaster United States.

Preparation of remedial action reports for soil and remediation systems.

Project Manager for $400,000 Brownfield Assessment Grant Program for mid-size City in Alabama.  Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments conducted on foundry, railroad depot, and other commercial/industrial/petroleum facilities.

UST Closure supervisor, site characterization, initial remediation, remediation design, remediation system maintenance and sit monitoring.

Prepared UST Compliance Program, including facility inspections, inventory calculations, vapor monitoring, and data reduction.

Familiar with procedures for tank trust fund and dry cleaner trust fund reimbursement in many southeastern states.

Managed state department of transportation contract for right of way assessments and remediation (Phase I, Phase II and Phase III).

State consultant for assessment and clean up of facilities in federal lust-trust funing programs.

Managed state superfund contract involving site characterization, initial remediation, remediation design, remediation system maintenance and site monitoring involving PCE, TCE and Metals.

Conducted UST and AST Closures of fuel oil, diesel, and waste water tanks at railroad facilities.

Plume delineation for toluene release at paint formulating facilities.

Plume delineation for pesticide release.

Lead field geologist for plume delineation of release requiring Level B protection.

Experience with witness testimony involving releases of petroleum and risk to local receptors.

Project oversight of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments throughout southeastern United States.

Project Manager for SPCC Plan preparation for multiple fuel storage and maintenance facilities in West Tennessee and North Alabama.

Education

Tennessee Technological University B.S. Geology

Registrations

Professional Geologist State of Tennessee No. 4116
Professional Geologist State of Alabama No. 701
Registered Professional Geologist State of Georgia No. 1948
Professional Geologist State of Florida No. 2541
Registered Professional Geologist State of Mississippi No. 772

Certifications

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-hour Safety Training
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 8-hour Annual Refresher Safety Training
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Vice President of Environmental Risk Management

Areas of expertise

Extensive experience in real estate portfolio analysis for evaluation of environmental risk associated with single and multi property transactions for the lending industry.

Involved in the collateral and exposure analysis for over 3,000 real estate transactions; including single and multi commercial, industrial and multi state properties.

Experience in the management of environmental due diligence associated with the foreclosed properties.

Peer/Senior Technical Review for Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEA) projects including Category N, D, and S in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 201 and 213.

Peer/Senior Technical Review for Due Care Analysis for Category N, D, and S Baseline Environmental Assessments in accordance with Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 201 and 213.

Peer/Senior Technical Review of Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment projects.

Peer/Senior Technical Review for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects, including for risk evaluation for the lending industry.

Technical review of land use based corrective action plans.

Experienced with Local, State, and Federal regulatory acts.

Technical review of feasibility studies for the remediation of soil and groundwater.

Technical review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Experienced with on-site management of the containment and recovery of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs).

Education

Michigan State University B.S.     Geology

Registration

Professional Geologist
State of Indiana

Certified UST Professional
State of Michigan

Certifications

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training
American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Professional Activities

Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals
Environmental Bankers Association

Manager of Site Investigation Services

Areas of expertise

Management of Site Investigation Services Department, including field services, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation services, and regulatory compliance services.

Project Manager for Phase II and Phase III ESA projects.

Implementation of various site assessment standards and professional protocol and commercial lending requirements (ASTM E-1527 and ASTM E-1528).

Experience in Compliance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201, 211, 213, and 215 as well as Parts 111 and 115.

Extensive experience with providing field and management oversight of construction services during UST and soil removal, demolition, and remedial system installation activities.

Project Manager for storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Pollution Incident Prevention Plans (PIPPs).

Project Manager for Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) projects including Category N, D, and S BEAs and Due Care Plans in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201 and 213.

Project Manager for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects, including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) procedures.

Project Manger for brownfield redevelopment projects in accordance with the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act P.A. 381 of 1996, as amended.

Project Manager for drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring wells, collection of soil samples, development of monitoring wells, aquifer testing, installation of remediation systems, and operating and maintenance of remediation systems.

Site-specific health and safety plans, evaluation, and development.
        
Education

Michigan State University B.S. Environmental Studies; Specialization in Environmental Economics

Certifications

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (No. 15457)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training to Level B
Certified Storm Water Operator for A1I Industrial Sites (I-06799) and   A-1j Construction Sites (C-08487)
Class-A Commercial Driver’s License
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Advanced Training

ASTM Risk-Based Corrective Action Applied at Petroleum Release Sites
NGWA Principals of Groundwater Flow, Transport, and Remediation
USEPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Training
MDEQ Sara Title III Emergency Planning and Release Reporting
MDEQ-RRD Cleanup Criteria Training

Vice President & Director

Areas of expertise

Principal Architect for Energy Audits and Building Evaluations for Energy Star, LEED Certification and CMP Green Building Valuation.

Extensive experience in Green Building design and construction.

Multiple award winning Architect; including the 2007 Grand Valley American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Honor Award for the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.

Thorough understanding of US Green Building Council’s LEED programs and brands.  Responsible for 9 LEED registrations, documentation, and certifications in LEED-NC, LEED-CI, LEED-CS, LEED for Home Programs.

Completion of Green Property Condition Assessments (GPCA)  & Energy Audits for HUD properties.

Green Building Design thermal envelope design and its relationship to energy reduction in buildings.

Expertise in energy efficiency measures for existing buildings.

Low Impact Design techniques for on-site storm water management experience.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory experience including data collection, preparation, and analysis of Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas reports.

Technical expertise in Indoor Air Quality design for new construction.

Extensive knowledge of vegetative green roof design and construction.

Lead technical reviewer for Property Condition Assessments (PCA).

Federal 36CFR61 Certified Historic Architect Status with extensive experience in Historic Preservation Architecture.

Member of the ASTM E50 WK24707 Workgroup for the development of the new standard for Building Energy Performance Analysis Disclosure in Real Estate Transactions.

Completion of ASHRAE Level I, II & III Audits.

Experience in Federal, State, Local, & Utility Company Energy Incentives.

Representative Projects:

Auburn Villa Apartments—Auburn, CA—50 Units (HUD GPCA & Energy Audit)

Brookview Townhouses—Richland Center, WI—20 Units  (HUD GRPCA Energy Audit)

Highland View Townhomes—Lancaster, WI—16 Units (HUD GRPCA Energy Audit)

Woodman Park Townhomes—Boscobel, WI—12 Units  (HUD GRPCA Energy Audit)

Oakwood Manor—Grand Rapids, MI—100 Units (ASTM PCA)

Royal Vista Apartments—Grand Rapids, MI—348 Units (Freddie Mac PCA)

Cherry Estates Apartments—Kent, OH—48 Units (HUD PCNA)

Canterbury Apartments—Mt. Pleasant, MI—152 Units (HUD PCNA)

Delhaven Manor—Jackson, MS (HUD PCNA) - 104 Units (HUD PCNA)

Education

Savannah College of Art & Design Master of Architecture
Lawrence Technical University B.S. Architecture

Certifications

AEE Certified Energy Manager
LEED Accredited Professional
NCARB Certified
Certified Historic Architect Federal 36CFR61 Qualified

Registrations

Licensed Architect
State of Michigan No. 1301052746
State of Kentucky No. 6702

Professional Activities

Past President - Grand Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
US Green Building Council Member
National Trust for Historic Preservation Member
Michigan Preservation Network Member

 Principal, Vice President and Senior Technical Manager

Areas of expertise

Extensive experience in real estate portfolio analysis for evaluation of environmental risk associated with single and multi property transactions for the lending industry.

Written and implemented Environmental Policies for several local, community and regional banks with a combined asset total of over $60 billion.

Involved in the collateral and exposure analysis for over 6,000 real estate transactions; including single and multi commercial, industrial and multi state properties.

Lead environmental risk manager for several single and multi state, multi property participation/syndication transactions; including acting as Agent bank and coordination with participating bank environmental risk managers.

Experience in extensive bank branch real estate portfolio, including environmental risk analysis/reduction relating to asbestos containing materials, lead based paint, mold, and environmental due diligence during acquisition and divestment of branch locations.

Experience in the management of environmental due diligence associated with the foreclosed properties.

Peer/Senior Technical Review for Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEA) projects.

Environmental Assessments in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 201 and 213.

Peer/Senior Technical Review of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment projects using ASTM Standard 1527.

Peer/Senior Technical Review of Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessment projects.

Peer/Senior Technical Review for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects, including for risk evaluation for the lending industry.

Expertise in compliance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201, 211, and 213.

Technical review of land use based corrective action plans.

Experienced with Local, State, and Federal regulatory acts.

Technical review of feasibility studies for the remediation of soil and groundwater.

Technical review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Education

Ferris State University B.S. Industrial and Environmental Health, Minor in Biology

Certifications

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) No. 15069
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training
American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR
Certified Asbestos Building Inspector Accreditation No. A11991
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Professional Activities

Michigan Banker Association, Member of the Environmental Affairs Committee
Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals
Environmental Bankers Association

Regional Manager - Due Diligence Group

Data collection, site investigation, and preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Collection and evaluation of data for Transaction Screens, Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments and preparation of reports.

Design and implementation of PME site database for historical research.

Implementation of various site assessment standards and professional protocol (ASTM E-1527).

Peer technical review of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment projects using ASTM Standard 1527.

Preparation of Baseline Environmental Assessments in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201 and 213.

Asbestos Demolition inspections for commercial and industrial properties.

Completion of Brownfield Plans and associated regulatory paperwork.

Completion of successful E.P.A. Brownfield Grant applications for multiple municipalities.

Project investigator for Part 201 and Part 213 projects, including contaminant delineation and Initial Assessment Repot (IRA), and leaking underground storage tank (LUST) Closure report preparation.

Education

Michigan State University B.S. Psychology
Specialization: Environmental Studies, Environmental Economics

Certifications

Certified Asbestos Building Inspector Accreditation # A30923

Regional Manager, Senior Geologist

Areas of expertise

Program Manager for multiple major oil clients handling portfolios of sites in various stages of assessment and remediation.  This includes designing numerous divestitures and acquisitions in order to meet the objectives of the seller, buyer and lender.  

Program Manager for a Refined Products Transporter. Aided in reviewing and cross referencing System Integrity Plan with EPA CFR’s to ensure the plan met or exceeded the Federal Regulations.  Reviewed and commented on Facility Response Plans and implemented program with client to ensure routine updates for the response programs.

Senior project manager for multiple Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments projects.

Senior project manager for environmental regulatory compliance audits.

Senior project manager for leaking underground storage tank (LUST) projects including removal and in-place closures, contaminant delineation, and remediation using Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) procedures.

Developed and implemented a compliance program for oil water separators at multiple locations throughout the southeast.

Senior project manger of operations and maintenance of over 45 remedial sites throughout the southeast and Alaska.

Preparation and review of generic and site-specific risk assessments.

Review of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) groundwater and surface water discharge permit applications and routine Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR’s).

Senior project manager of a remedial construction project at a federal facility consisting of the installation of two miles of subsurface conveyance piping and four high flow air strippers for remediation of TCE plume.

Senior project manager over numerous construction management projects. These included abatement, demolition, renovation, and minor construction activities.

Education

Tennessee Technological University B.S. Major Geology, Minor Business

Certifications

OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste 8-hour Supervisor Training
OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Training Level B
Confined Space Entry Training
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Soil Erosion Planning and Management
TDEC Storm Water Pollution Prevention Workshop
TDEC Approved Methamphetamine Contractor and Hygienist
American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Training
Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312

Registrations

Professional Geologist
State of Tennessee No. 1324
State of Alabama No. 742
State of Kentucky No. 1915

Certified Methamphetamine Hygienist
State of Tennessee No. CML-H 0305-06

Professional Activities

American Institute of Professional Geologists
National Groundwater Association
TTU Alumni Association