Expert No. 11411 – AZ / CA(S) / OR
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Expertise Description: PG, CEG, REA, RDSW - Mining and minerals industry consultant specializing in engineering geology, mine exploration, hydrogeology, environmental geology, hazardous material characterization and remediation, as well as, landslide & slope stability investigations. Highly familiar with the exploration, development, and use of various industrial materials. Extensive experience with behavior, value, and use of silica.
Areas of Expertise:
| Drainage | Geology | Hydrogeology |
| Engineering Geology | Geotechnical Engineering | Landslides |
| Environmental | Grading | Slopes |
| Environmental Remediation | Hazardous Materials | |
| Geologist | Hazardous Waste |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Construction Defect, soils, ground water, and & land sliding
- Debris flow & water erosion geohazards
- Environmental - soils & groundwater, characterization
- Environmental risk assessment & remediation
- Mining exploration, evaluation, development & reclamation
- Professional Standards of Care - Professional Negligence - Geology Engineering
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Investigation & mitigation of geohazards, faults, landslides, etc
- Characterization of toxics in soil & groundwater
- Mining exploration, development, reclamation, & valuation
- Surface water erosion, containment & related issues
- Construction defect litigation - concerning soils & groundwater
- Professional Negligence & Standard of Care Issues in Engineering Geology, Environmental & Mining
- Geotechnical & Environmental Assessment, Characterization, and Remediation of chemically-affected soil vapor, ground water, & soil
- Investigation and evaluation of both superficial & deep-seated slope stability
- Examination, exploration, valuation, and development of precious metals & industrial minerals in the U.S., Mexico, & Central America
Licenses & Certifications:
| California Professional Geologist & Engineering Geologist |
| Arizona Registered Geologist |
| Oregon Registered Geologist & Engineering Geologist |
| California Community College Teaching Credential |
| Registered Disaster Service Worker |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Geological Sciences | San Diego State University | |
| M.S. | Geology | UCLA |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (Speaker, Member, Executive Outreach Committee, Journal Reviewer)
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (Speaker, Author, Editor, Convention Vice Chairman, Field Trip Leader, Symposium Chairman)
- Geological Society of America (Author, Speaker)
- Associate Professor of Geology for 20 years
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- National History Foundation of Orange County (Curator of Paleontology, Advisory Board Member)
- National Water Well Association
- Programme for Belize, Belize City through UT-Austin and UCLA (Project Geologist for Belizean Archaeological Investigation, Author)
- San Diego Association of Geologists (Field Trip Leader, Author, Speaker)
- Society of Vertebrate Paleontologists
- South Coast Geologic Society (Author, Field Trip Leader)
- Society of Economic Paleontologists & Mineralogists (Speaker, Author, Field Trip Leader)
- Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (Disaster Services Worker & Engineering Geologist after Northridge Earthquake)
Awards & Honors:
| Served on State Licensing Board - Gubernatorial Appointee |
| A.I. Levorsen Award Recipient |
Other Career Highlights:
| Numerous publications |
