Expertise Description
I have over 20 years experience in the field of Environmental Remediation, specializing in Hydrogeology. I have experience in assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and heavy metals. I have over 20 years experience in in-situ remediation as an environmental scientist, project manager, and contractor. I also have 5 years experience in the oil and gas industry as an oil exploration geologist working in Alaska and California. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes Lead grinding in soils; Erosion control issues at residences, vineyards, strawberry growers; Soil Toxins, including Coccidioides (Valley Fever) and soil health issues; Agricultural pesticide spraying and exposure to tenants; Vapor and water intrusion (with pollutants) into houses or work spaces; Impacted groundwater wells; Oil field assessment and remediation insurance claim review; Peer review of; Soil and Groundwater Remediation Methods and Costs; Property owner representation for prior environmental impacts; Hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI) in soils and water.
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include Peer review of other consultants work, Soil and groundwater assessment and cleanup, Soil and groundwater remediation cost evaluation, Levee Hydrogeology study, Wetlands restoration, River restoration project, Underground tank removals, Sewer system infiltration projects, Assessment of soil and groundwater, Soil and groundwater impacts from petroleum hydrocarbons, Soil and groundwater impacts from heavy metals, and Soil and groundwater impacts from chlorinated solvents.
Relevant Experiences
I have worked with damaged pipes as a contractor, owner and sewer board member.
I am a California certified hydrogeologist and licensed well driller (C-57) in California. I am familiar with well drilling as well as contractor license and proposal/contract requirements, contractor warranties for licensed work per the California State License Board. I have worked with a variety of water pumps.
As a licensed contractor, we have had to move petroleum products from underground storage tanks, or transfer explosive products during remediation.
In addition, I am a director on a sewer board and a sewer-collection board, we use explosion proof sewer pumps.
I am a hydrogeologist. I am familiar with the Los Angeles area, and I co-authored a book on acid mine drainage.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Geology | University of Texas | ||
| B.A. | Geology and English | Franklin & Marshall College | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Professional Geologist in CA |
| AZ |
| AK |
| WA |
| OR |
| WY |
| PA |
| and other states |
| Certified Hydrogeologist |
| California |
| Registered Environmental Assessor II |
| California |
| Qualified Stormwater Practitioner / Designer |
| Licensed Contractor in CA (A |
| B |
| C-57 |
| haz |
| asb) and in Washington State |
Awards & Affiliation
| Fulbright Scholar; 4 awards |
| Honorary membership; American Institute of Professional Geologists |
Primary Affiliation
Association for the Environment
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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