Expert Witness 0103948
Environmental
California
Bachelor, Saint Johns University
Cases
Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
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Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
This environmental and hydrogeology expert has 30 years of experience in geology, hydrogeologic characterization, contaminant assessment and remediation, stormwater compliance, and environmental review, with 10 years of expert witness involvement. He has provided deposition testimony in matters involving groundwater contamination, industrial stormwater runoff, petroleum hydrocarbon releases, regulatory compliance, volatile organic compounds, PFAS, and hydrogeologic conditions affecting groundwater elevations. His technical work includes groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, aquifer testing, monitoring network evaluation, and groundwater vulnerability assessments addressing VOCs, PFAS, perchlorate, MTBE, and petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, soil vapor, sediment, and groundwater. He has evaluated investigation and remediation strategies under federal environmental statutes and served as a testifying expert in the review of environmental impact reports involving hazardous materials, water quality, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and geologic hazards.
He currently holds a senior leadership role at a private environmental consulting firm, managing complex environmental projects and providing regulatory and litigation support. His prior experience includes work in hazardous waste and remediation programs within a federal regulatory agency, where he held senior hydrogeology and science policy roles, led enforcement actions, and contributed to groundwater policy development. His litigation experience includes stormwater runoff, drinking water impacts, fuel releases, PFAS-impacted groundwater, vapor intrusion, and environmental review issues related to energy infrastructure projects. He holds credentials as a Professional Geologist (P.G.), Certified Hydrogeologist (C.Hg.), Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP).
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Degree Type
Bachelor
Field of Study
Geology
Institution
Humboldt State University
Degree Type
Master
Field of Study
Geology
Institution
California State University-Los Angeles
Type
License
Certification / License
Licensed Professional Geologist (PG)
Issuing Authority
California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG)
Issuing Authority
California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Tags:
Groundwater Contamination
Hydrogeology
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS
Water Quality
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Issuing Authority
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
Issuing Authority
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)