Work Stuff:

• CH2M Hill Hanford currently employs me in Richland, Washington as an Environmental Engineer. I conduct building and underground storage tank characterization investigations, and follow up with decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) of the same.
• My primary responsibilities include development of characterization plans, sampling and analysis plans, and task instructions for D&D work activities. I also conduct Site Investigations and Permanent Closures of Underground Storage Tanks (UST’s) in accordance with Washington State and EPA regulations.
• Other responsibilities involve development of characterization and demolition estimates, subcontract specifications, and decommissioning field procedures.
• My current career goal is to move from project field work to project management.

Education Stuff

• Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Science Education, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
• Postgraduate work in both Education and Civil Engineering; currently enrolled in the City University Master of Project Management program.

Other Stuff

• I have two wonderful children and one marvelous wife (or is it the other way around? No, I’m sure that’s it.)
• I have traveled extensively in South America, North America and Europe. Favorite places include (in no particular order):
• Machu Piccu, Peru
• Arica, Chile
• El Districto del Lagos, Chile
• Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana, USA
• Orcas Island, Washington, USA
• Nuremberg Castle, Germany
• Pleasure Island, the Bahamas
• I enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, and strategic simulation gaming (what is that, you ask? Well… Go, Chess, and Riskä are all examples, but there are many, many others. Some my favorites are Civilization, KingMaker, Diplomacy, Full Thrust, and Dune.)