Curriculum Vitae

Education
1980, B.S. in Geology/Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
1983, M.S. in Geology/Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
1993, Certified Graduate, Institute of Environmental Technology, TX

Professional Education
Texas Workmens' Compensation Approved Field Safety Representative
Wetlands Training Institute – Wetlands Delineator

Professional Licenses, Memberships, Awards and Activities
Texas Association of Environmental Professionals
Houston Geological Society
Geological Society of America
Society of Wetland Scientists
Energy Minerals Division, AAPG
Licensed Texas Professional Geoscientist #227
Licensed Lead Risk Assessor
Licensed Asbestos Management Planner

Professional Experience
2003-Present
Independent Environmental Geologist, Houston, TX
2001-03
Project Manager, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, Inc., Houston, TX
1996-01
Technical Manager, Compliance Solutions, Inc., Houston, TX
1994-96
Staff Geologist, Maxim Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX
1993-94
Project Manager, Serengeti Environmental, Houston, TX
1986-93
International Operations/Drilling Tracking Geologist, Conoco, Inc., Houston, TX
1985-86
Independent Petroleum Geologist, Denver, CO
1983-85
Exploration/Development Geologist, Sohio Petroleum Co., Dallas, TX

Profile Of Professional Activities

• Instrumental in the completion of a highly complex project for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources involving a health-based risk assessment of oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) wastes. Rulemaking (Emergency Rule 29‑B and subsequent) resulting from these analyses and the guidelines proposed for handling of these wastes affected E&P waste disposal practices statewide.
  
  
• Project management of a bulk petroleum and retail outlet to be submitted for consideration of a No Further Action letter under the Ohio Voluntary Action Program (VAP). Vapor intrusion studies and contaminant transport modeling were both conducted as part of this project
  
  
• Produced a detailed study of the potential for adverse health effects due to diesel exhaust exposure. This health‑risk study involved the compilation, review, and analysis of an extensive literature.
  
  
• Conducted several "Daubert" reviews of scientific studies to determine the reliability of conclusions drawn from them. These reviews necessitate a very detailed analysis from the standpoint of the validity of epidemiologic data and the interpretation of biostatistics.
  
  
• Authored a baseline risk assessment for a solid waste management unit at a RCRA treatment, storage, and disposal facility. The assessment involved determination of potential impact by organics and metals in soil and groundwater.
  
  
• Developed a training course in Risk‑Based Corrective Action (RBCA) of LPST sites for the Texas Engineering Extension of Texas A&M University. Course materials presented to attendees included spreadsheet programs that calculated the majority of heath-based parameters required for RBCA reporting.
  
  
• Responsible for project planning, field operations, and report preparation in support of legal proceedings involving arsenic impact at federal facilities. This work, involving communications with client legal representation, was performed with a toxicologist and resulted in recommendations based on health and exposure risk factors.
  
  
• Performed the chemical characterization, regulatory research, and database construction that enabled Part B permit compliance at a large petrochemical plant. Also supported permit compliance through the creation of a RCRA compliance training film and by resolving waste manifesting problems through the implementation of a spreadsheet‑based waste profile database.
  
  
• Developed an Excel‑based project tracking system that became the sole project management tool for Compliance Solutions. The system includes timesheet reporting, allocates project manpower expenditures, tracks project expenditures, and generates executive summary tables.
  
  
• Developed a GIS‑based pipeline management tool using ArcView GIS. Placed on a georeferenced base map, accurately located pipeline segments are tied to database elements that describe equipment, inspection results, hazards, spill response information, and other data.
  
  
• Conducted Safety and Compliance Auditing of offshore platforms for the energy industry. The audit consisted of interviews with platform operators, review of on‑board regulatory compliance documents, an inspection of the facility, and a report of findings and recommendations.
  
  
• Responsible for the Pollution Prevention section of the NPDES permit compliance conditions for a refinery in Washington State. This wastewater project required thorough investigation of the sources of hazardous substances with potential to become surface water pollutants. A compliance guidance document, training program and summary of current Best Management Practices were completed. A risk assessment and hazard identification project phase was also conducted.
  
  
• Continuing subsurface evaluation of formations in northeast Texas and northwest Louisiana for potential use as salt-water injection targets. Formations are evaluated on a well by well and regional basis to determine areas of greatest injection potential and on an individual well basis to maximize the life of existing salt-water disposal wells.