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Kevin Ballesteros | Phase I Project Manager
5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, California 90045 301-854-6300 [email protected]
Professional Summary:
Mr. Ballesteros has been in the environmental industry since 2016. Mr. Ballesteros started his career in the environmental industry researching human impacts on climate change using remote sensing technologies. Currently, Mr. Ballesteros conducts historical research and works with regulatory bodies to investigate historical and current uses of properties as part of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Mr. Ballesteros’s experience includes management of all stages of environmental projects including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Transaction Screen Assessments, and Database Reviews.
Licenses and Certifications:
OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certified, Safety Unlimited, CA #1605141167706 State of California Department of Public Health Lead-Related Construction Certificate ID#32017 Project Experience:
Phase I ESA at Montclair, California - Served as the Project Manager of a Phase I ESA for the entire 60- acre Montclair Plaza Shopping Mall, with several closed unauthorized release cases. This site included retail shops, offices, restaurants, a former automotive repair facility, and two former gasoline service stations. After extensive historical and regulatory agency research, EFI Global, Inc. was able to determine several concerns for the subject property which included: lack of removal and sampling associated with the first generation underground storage tanks of one of the former gasoline station operation, a former dry cleaners operated inside the mall, another automotive repair facility occupied the site, and lack of sampling performed on the automotive repair facility. EFI Global, Inc. was able to advise the property owner of the aforementioned concerns and that additional investigations were warranted prior to redevelopment of the site.
Phase I ESA at Vernon, California - Served as the Project Manager of a Phase I ESA for a vacant industrial property with a closed unauthorized release case issued by the City of Vernon, which was formerly part of a larger plastic bottle manufacturing operation. The former industrial facility had undergone numerous subsurface assessments and remedial cleanups dating back to 2008. Thorough historical and regulatory agency research indicated that one 10,000-gallon underground storage tank of unknown content was installed on the subject property. EFI Global, Inc. was able to advise the property buyer that the lack of documentation regarding the removal or sampling of the underground storage tanks was a concern and additional remediation work was warranted prior to redevelopment of the site.
Phase I ESA at Whittier, California - Served as the Project Manager of a Phase I ESA for a car wash and automotive repair facility, with former gasoline service station operations and a closed unauthorized release case. During initial project set up and conversations with the property owner during the site reconnaissance, it was believed that no concerns existed on the property. However, historical and regulatory agency research revealed that the property was occupied with four generations of gasoline stations. EFI Global, Inc. was able to advise the property owner that the lack of documentation @ efi global-------------
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regarding the removal or sampling associated with the early generation underground storage tanks at the former gasoline stations were concerns and additional investigations was warranted at the time.
Professional Experience:
Andersen Environmental an EFI Global company, Los Angeles, CA, Environmental Specialist, 2016 – Present
University of California Los Angeles Institute of the Environmental and Sustainability, Los Angeles, CA, Research Assistant 2013 – 2015
Specialized Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2015
References:
Nicole Rivera - EFI Global, Inc. - 5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - 310.854.6300 Matthew Rodda - EFI Global, Inc. - 5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - 310.854.6300
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1 Raul Gaina | Project Manager, Certification
5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, California 90045 (310) 854-6300 [email protected]
Professional Summary:
Raul Gaina has been engaged in the environmental sector since 2013 with experience in environmental consulting, environmental fieldwork, environmental education, environmental remediation, and water/wastewater treatment. Mr. Gaina has worked directly with clients and regulatory bodies to investigate historical and current site use and help clients achieve compliance with federal regulations for residential and commercial properties. Mr. Gaina’s experience includes management of all stages of environmental projects including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Transaction Screen Assessments, and Database Reviews. In addition, Mr. Gaina has provided project oversight of various stages of site characterization and remediation projects including, soil investigation, groundwater monitoring well installation, monitoring well, and underground storage tank abandonment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Engineer in Training (EIT) , Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists Certificate No. 479387
OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certified, Safety Unlimited, California, Certificate No. 1703145194159
Project Experience:
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Dallas, Tx
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Henderson, Nevada Served as the Project Manager of a Phase I ESA for a commercial unit located within larger industrial park. During initial project set up, only the existing subject property address was identified and researched, which did not reveal any items of concern. However, during our site reconnaissance, a groundwater monitoring well was observed within the parking lot area of the subject property, which is indicative of a potential impacted resources at the subject property.
Additional historical aerial photograph research revealed that prior to the current development, the subject property and immediately surrounding areas were formerly part of a larger industrial complex with multiple building and above ground storage tanks. After consulting with multiple regulatory agencies, including the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP), it was determined that the historical facility was a former manufacturer of ammonium perchlorate – an oxidizer used as a component of solid propellant for rocket fuel. An explosion which destroyed the facility in 1988 resulted in an unauthorized release of perchlorate which impacted groundwater at the subject property and immediately surrounding areas. EFI Global reviewed multiple records, incident reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and groundwater monitoring reports on file at the NDEP, Southern Nevada Health Department (SNHD), and Clark County Department of Air Quality (CCDAQ). Based on information obtained from the most recent groundwater monitoring report, EFI Global determined that the concentrations of perchlorate at the subject property were above regulatory standards, which @ efi global-------------
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2 constituted a Recognized Environmental Condition. However, based on the identification of the responsible party, ongoing remediation activities under the jurisdiction of the NDEP, and low potential for threat to human health due to confinement of the contamination to the groundwater, no further environmental investigation was recommended, and the client was solely advised to continue to adhere to NDEP recommendations and guidance until regulatory closure is obtained.
Pacific Premier Bank, Irvine, California
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Westminster, California Served as the Project Manager for Phase I ESAs for two multi-tenant auto repair facilities. Th e facilities were both built in the 1960s and have been used for machine shop, spray painting, and auto repair purposes through the present. No records indicating tenants names, property usage, and/or hazardous materials records were available for the properties for the period 1960-1990. Based on the potential use of chlorinated solvents / petroleum hydrocarbons, and storage/handling of hazardous materials, the historical industrial shop, machine shop, and auto repair operations during a period of less stringent regulatory oversight (1965-1990).
Additionally, EFI Global determined that an unauthorized release of petroleum hydrocarbons was reported at an adjoining property which bounded both sites. Upon review of the regulatory agency records, it was determined that the contamination on the adjoining site was concentrated in the vicinity of only one of the subject properties and had the potential of only impacting this site. By going above and beyond, review multiple groundwater, sampling, and remediation reports for adjoining properties, EFI Global was able to advise the client of the need to assess the potential impact from this adjoining site to only one of the subject properties instead of both.
Professional Experience:
EFI Global, Inc., Phase I Project Manager, 2017 – present Smith-Emery GeoServices, Phase I and Phase II Project Manager, 2015 – 2017 Smith-Emery GeoServices, Senior Environmental Specialist, 2014 – 2015 Smith-Emery GeoServices, Environmental Specialist, 2013 – 2014
Education:
Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, with a Minor in Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California, 2012
References:
Nicole Rivera - EFI Global, Inc. - 5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90045 – 310.854.6300
Matthew Rodda - EFI Global, Inc. - 5261 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90045 – 310.854.6300
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Brian R. Brennan | Senior Project Manager
5909 Sea Lion Drive, Unit H, Carlsbad, California 92010 760-473-5695 [email protected]
Professional Summary:
Mr. Brennan has over 20 years of environmental consulting experience. Mr. Brennan qualifies as an Environmental Professional with experience that includes preparing, reviewing and managing all aspects of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in commercial real estate transactions and large-scale residential developments following ASTM E 1527 -13 and 40 CFR Part 312 (AAI) guidelines. Mr. Brennan has proven skills in planning, managing and executing all phases of small to large scale projects involving soil, soil gas and groundwater investigation and remediation at sites impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, pesticides, and chlorinated solvents. Mr. Brennan’s technical skills include developing, maintaining and meeting project scope and financial responsibilities; coordinating and managing professional staff and subcontractors; reviewing and evaluating environmental data and risk assessment; preparing technical writing documents; and communicating to senior and junior staff, regulatory agencies and clients. Mr. Brennan is an experienced project manager with the ability to oversee professional staff in multiple disciplines and geographic locations; tracking and maintaining schedules, budgets and deliverables; and maintaining current clients , while conducting future business development and marketing. Areas of expertise include:
Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment
Environmental Site Assessment and Mitigation
Project Management
Data Evaluation
Third Party Review
Licenses and Certifications:
OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certified
OSHA 8-Hour HAWOPER Annual Refresher
Environmental Professional, per the CFR Title 40, Chapter I, Subchapter J, Part 312, Subpart C, Section 312.21
California Registered Environmental Assessor II (REA-II) No. 07920
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Project Experience:
County of Riverside, Economic Development Agency. Former Riverside General Hospital, Riverside, CA. Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Site Investigation, Remediation and Regulatory Agency (Riverside County DEH) Case Closure.
Gannett Fleming. Former Exide Technologies Facility , City of Industry, CA. Lead -impacted Soil Investigation and Mitigation, and Regulatory Agency (LA County Fire Department) Case Closure.
Standard Pacific Homes. Harmony Gove Village , Master-Planned Community, Escondido, CA.
Phase I ESA, Site Investigation, Environmental Monitoring and Sampling, and Regulatory Agency (County of San Diego DEH) Case Closure Associated with Master Planned Community.
KB Home Coastal Inc. Magnolia Trails, Single-family Residential Development, El Cajon, CA. Phase I ESA, Pesticide -Soil Investigation, Remedial Excavation, and Regulatory Agency (County of San Diego DEH) Case Closure.
Dynamic Development Corporation. Proposed Dollar General Store, Imperial, CA. Historical Phase I/II ESA review; LUST Site Investigation and Remediation; and Regulatory Agency (Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Board) Case Closure.
Heslin Holdings, LLC. Former Mr. Best Cleaners, Oceanside, CA. Former Dry Cleaner Release Site; Chlorinated Solvent Investigation and Mitigation ; and Regulatory Agency (County of San Diego) Oversight (closure in-progress).
California Bank & Trust Facility . Commercial Bank Property, Escondido, CA. Site Assessment, Mitigation and Environmental Monitoring, during Redevelopment; and Regulatory Agency (County of San Diego DEH) Case Closure.
Standard Pacific Homes /CalAtlantic Homes/Lenna r. Multiple Locations, Southern California.
Provided numerous Phase I and II ESA technical services, review and evaluation of previous consultant environmental site assessment and mitigation, soil remediation, and environmental field services related to various Southern California property acquisitions.
KB Home Coastal, Inc. Multiple Locations, Southern California. Provided numerous Phase I and II ESA technical services, review and evaluation of previous consultant environmental site assessment and mitigation, soil remediation, and environmental field services related to various Southern California property acquisitions.
County of Riverside, Economic Development Agency. Multiple Locations, Riverside County.
Provided numerous Phase I and II ESA technical services, review and evaluation of previous consultant environmental site assessment and mitigation, soil remediation, and environmental field services throughout the County.
Court Qualifications/ Depositions:
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside / County of Riverside v. Alvin C. Assink, et al., Case No. RIC 512629, July 16, 2012.
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Superior Court of California, County of San Diego / Shirey Falls, LP v. Guadalupe and Evangeline Hernandez, Case No. 37-2014-00006580, October 27, 2015.
Professional Experience:
EFI Global, Environmental Senior Project Manager, 2019-Present
EFI Global, Environmental Field Professional, 2018-2019
Environmental Professional/Independent Consultant/Contrator, 2011-2018
EEI, Director, Environmental Services/Senior Project Manager, 2014-2019
Terraphase Environmental Engineering, Senior Project Manager, 2014
EEI, Environmental Senior Project Manager, 2008-2014
EEI, Environmental Project Manager, 2004-2008
EEI, Environmental Staff Scientist, 2000-2004
United States Department of Interior, Yellowstone National Park, Visitor Use Assistance/Wildland Firefighter/GIS Analyst, 2001
City of San Diego, Parks and Recreation, GIS and Environmental Services, Intern, 1999
Specialized Education:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ArcGIS , San Diego State University, 2000
The Groundwater Pollution and Hydrology Course, Princeton Groundwater, Inc., 2003
The Remediation Class, Princeton Groundwater, Inc., 2005
Natural Attenuation, Risk Assessment, and Risk -Based Corrective Action (RBCA) Through Applied Groundwater Modeling, National Groundwater Association (NGWA), 2007
California Environmental Quality Act, University of California, San Diego, 2008
Education:
Master of Science, Environmental Engineering, National University, San Diego, California, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Environmental Analysis , San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 2000
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