COMPANY BROCHURE
January 2007
“Serving Southern California Since 1988”
Table of Contents
CHAPTER
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CHAPTER
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF PROJECTS
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Open Lines of Communication
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Geotechnical
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Proven and Innovate Problem-Solving Skills
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Geology
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Integrity
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Environmental
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Client Value and Firm Profits
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Individual and Professional Rewards and
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Advancement
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REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF CLIENTS
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Insurance Capabilities
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Developers
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Affirmative Action Statement
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Agencies/Institutions
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Contractors
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Engineers/Architects
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CHAPTER
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SERVICES
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Geotechnical Engineering Services
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Geological Services
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Environmental Services
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Technical and Construction Inspection
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CHAPTER
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MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL
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John P. Leuer, President, CE, GE
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M. Kevin Osmun, Vice President, CE, REA II
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Mathew L. Hunt, REA
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Jeffrey J. Johnston, PG, CEG
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Robert M. Markoff, PG, CEG
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Gaby M. Cervantes, CE
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Andrew A. Tardie, REA
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. (LOR) is a multi-disciplinary geotechnical,
engineering, and consulting firm providing sound solutions and innovative strategies in
the geotechnical, geologic, environmental, and construction inspection fields for our clients
since 1988.
is to provide our clients with quality services that meet or
LOR’s mission
exceed their expectations and satisfy their project needs. Our
experience includes planned communities, commercial, industrial, and residential
development projects, as well as public infrastructure improvements. Our clients
include developers, public and private agencies, engineers, financial institutions,
contractors, and homeowners. We have developed an excellent rapport with local,
state, and federal agencies while providing our services.
LOR has a multi-disciplinary staff of highly qualified and experienced licensed
professionals who hold registrations in the State of California. LOR’s principals are
directly involved in the implementation and completion of its professional services.
Our engineers, geologists, environmental, and technical support personnel are
committed to the personal, timely, and technically superior service which prompted the
founding of the company. LOR has two offices to provide geotechnical services
throughout the Low Desert and Inland Empire areas. Our Palm Springs office is
located at 19-438 Ruppert Street and our Riverside office is located at 6121 Quail
Valley Court, in the City of Riverside. Each location offers a full-service Caltrans
certified geotechnical laboratory.
To realize this vision and fulfill our mission, we are committed to:
Developing and maintaining open lines of communication with clients to
promote trust and long-term business relationships;
Using a combination of proven and innovative problem-solving skills to
address our client’s needs and concerns;
Operating with integrity to furnish our clients ethically sound and dependable
advice and to earn the trust and respect of employees, clients, and vendors;
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Delivering quality consulting services that represent value to our clients and
generate profit for our firm;
Providing opportunities for individual and professional rewards and
advancement.
Open Lines of Communication
We believe that the first step in satisfying a client’s needs is to establish open and
effective communication channels. This leads to building and maintaining strong
relationships with our clients. It also helps us to understand, anticipate, and satisfy the
client’s needs.
Proven and Innovate Problem-Solving Skills
LOR is actively involved in technical, professional, and civic organizations. This
enables our personnel to make contributions to the profession and community, as well
as learn a variety of problem-solving skills. In turn, this allows us to bring insights and
innovative solutions to our clients to help them solve the challenges that each project
can have.
Integrity
Operating with integrity is fundamental to LOR’s practice philosophy. We are
committed to conducting all aspects of our practice with integrity. This includes
internal operations with employees, as well as external operations with our clients and
vendors. To our employees, clients, and vendors, we strive to bestow honesty,
reliability, and respect.
Client Value and Firm Profits
Client-received value is the true measure of the worth of our services. We strive to
provide services that our clients value like mutual workscope development,
personalized attention, cost-effective solutions, and extensive client involvement in
decision-making processes. In turn, we expect to generate a consistently acceptable and
sustainable level of profit. Consistently acceptable and substantial profits are necessary
for the firm’s long-term stability, employee compensation and development, and
focused growth.
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Individual and Professional Rewards and
Advancement
A professional service firm’s most important asset is its employees and LOR is no
exception. Individual and professional rewards and advancement are shared
responsibilities. Each employee has a personal responsibility for satisfying the firm’s
clients, continuing to develop personal and professional skills, and contributing to the
success of our clients and the firm. The company is responsible for recognizing an
individual’s accomplishments and providing appropriate rewards and future
opportunities.
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. is an ESOP company. As an ESOP company,
employees have a vested interest in the firm’s profits. This also helps to ensure that
each employee is striving to maintain the firm’s vision and mission and provide the
highest quality and level of work to facilitate the firm’s growth and reputation.
Insurance Capabilities
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. is fully insured with worker’s compensation, auto
insurance on all our vehicles, general liability insurance, and professional liability
insurance, which satisfies all insurance requirements.
Our insurance capabilities are as follows:
General Liability:
Automobile Liability:
Professional Liability:
Worker’s Compensation:
$1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
$1,000,000 per accident
$2,000,000 per claim and in aggregate
$1,000,000 per occurrence
Our insurance carrier is admitted to do business in the State of California and we have
an A+ rating.
Affirmative Action Statement
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. is a small, service-oriented business. Our objective is to
employ qualified, competent persons regardless of their age, ancestry, color, creed,
disability, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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SERVICES
Geotechnical Engineering Services
A thorough understanding of site conditions is crucial to the success of any project.
the planning phase of our geotechnical investigations in order
LOR emphasizes
to integrate the client’s project with site conditions. Our experienced
engineers and geologists use proven site investigation techniques to characterize the
surface and subsurface environment. Geotechnical engineers evaluate the proposed
projects with respect to the site conditions and provide recommendations to optimize
project development. Recommendations are provided to guide site selection and
preparation, foundation design, pavement design, slope construction, erosion control,
and general site grading.
The Geotechnical Services offered by LOR include:
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations
Preliminary Soil Engineering Investigations
Geotechnical Feasibility Studies
Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation Investigations
Forensic Studies
Street Structural Section Design
Percolation Feasibility Studies
Liquefaction Evaluation Investigations
Grading Observations
Laboratory Testing Services
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Geological Services
Geologic conditions are of particular concern to development in California.
and staff geologists evaluate the geologic hazards of the site to
LOR’s project
provide mitigation measures in design and construction. To identify
geologic conditions of a site, our geologists combine the research of geologic literature
and aerial photographs with on-site exploration and mapping. Additional information
is provided by subsurface exploration with drilling or excavation equipment.
The Geologic Services provided by LOR include:
Engineering Geologic Investigations
Seismic Hazard Analysis
Slope Stability Investigations
Fault Investigations
Liquefaction Susceptibility Investigations
Hydrology/Water Resource Studies
Geophysical Investigations
Bedrock Rippability Evaluations
Environmental Services
The complexity of environmental legislation has created a critical need for professional
environmental services for real estate transfers and development.
has conducted literally hundreds of site assessments for financial institutions,
LOR insurance companies, attorneys, and developers. LOR’s environmental site
assessments are designed to evaluate the likelihood of hazardous materials present on a
site and, therefore, reduce the potential for liability from real estate transfers.
LOR can also perform soil and groundwater sampling and monitoring programs to
characterize the potential of contamination at a site. LOR’s environmental personnel
are experienced in performing underground storage tank investigations, as well as
providing project management/oversight of removal and closures. We have
successfully negotiated the regulatory jungle on behalf of our clients to assure a timely
and cost-effective remediation program.
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The Environmental Services provided by LOR include:
Environmental Site Assessments
Underground Storage Tank Investigations and Closures
Groundwater Monitoring Systems
Soil and Groundwater Sampling and Analysis
Technical and Construction Inspection
Our services do not end with site evaluation and design. Complete quality control testing
and inspection services are also available during grading and construction.
are trained to provide testing and field observation services
LOR’s technicians
on a wide variety of projects. Behind every field technician the support
of professional engineers and geologists are available to provide timely on-site solutions
to construction problems if they arise. Our field and laboratory technicians are Caltrans
and American Concrete Institute certified. Additionally, we have personnel that are
ICC certified in reinforced concrete. All of our field and laboratory personnel attend
monthly safety meetings and bi-annual training sessions.
The Technical and Construction Inspection Services provided by LOR include:
Site Grading Control
Compaction Testing Services
Construction Inspection of Public Infrastructure Improvements
Construction Materials Sampling and Testing
Batch Plant Inspections
Reinforced Concrete
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MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL
John P. Leuer, President, CE, GE
Leuer gained a high-level of expertise with over 29 years of experience
on literally hundreds of geotechnical projects. He has acquired a
specialized knowledge of the many geotechnical considerations involved for
construction in the southern California area, and is highly experienced in all
aspects of soil and foundation engineering. Mr. Leuer has substantial experience
coordinating projects for many City, County, and State agencies as well as the
public sector, gaining a reputation for being responsive to client’s needs while
providing strong technical expertise.
John
Mr. Leuer holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal State University at Northridge.
He is a registered Geotechnical and Civil Engineer in the State of California, and a
registered Civil Engineer in the State of Nevada. Mr. Leuer is a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Groundwater Association. Mr.
Leuer believes in continuing education and completed a nine-month soils engineering
course at the California State Polytechnical University in Pomona. In addition, Mr.
Leuer has instructed evening Soils Technology courses at Riverside Community
College for Inspection Certifications.
M. Kevin Osmun, Vice President, CE, REA II
Osmun has over 30 years experience in the geotechnical and
environmental fields. Mr. Osmun directs the firm’s environmental
operations and is also experienced in all aspects of geotechnical investigations,
grading control, construction inspection and geotechnical engineering. He has
specialized experience with Phase I, II and III environmental assessments for
property transfers and project management for the sites that require mitigation.
Mr. Osmun is well versed in hazardous waste sampling and characterization
methodologies in soil and groundwater regimes. Projects include leaking USTs,
solid waste landfills, TSD facility closures to single spill response. Mr. Osmun
holds a B.S. in geology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan as well
as being a registered Civil Engineer and Environmental Assessor in the State of
California.
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Mathew L. Hunt, REA
Hunt has over eight years experience in the environmental field.
Mr. Hunt works under LOR Geotechnical Group’s
environmental operations and has conducted over 40 Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments for the private and public sectors. The properties have ranged from
agricultural to residential to commercial/industrial. In addition to his experience
with environmental assessments for property transfers, he has worked on projects
that require mitigation prior to development. Mr. Hunt is well versed in
hazardous waste sampling and characterization methodologies in soil and
groundwater regimes for groundwater monitoring, site assessment, and site
remediation. Projects have ranged from leaking USTs at gasoline stations to
commercial and government (including CERCLA sites) projects involving metals,
perchlorate, and solvents.
Mathew
Mr. Hunt has a B.S. in soil science from California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo and a M.S. in soil and water science from the University of
California, Riverside. He is a Registered Environmental Assessor I in the State of
California.
Jeffrey J. Johnston, PG, CEG
Johnston has over 21 years of experience as an Engineering
Geologist. Mr. Johnston has experience in all aspects of
geotechnical and engineering geologic investigations including geophysical surveys
(seismic refraction and reflection, and gravity methods), slope investigation,
liquefaction analysis, groundwater evaluation, as well as preliminary site
assessments for environmental studies. Mr. Johnston’s fault studies experience has
included over 20 of Southern California’s major faults.
Jeffrey
He has proposed, planned, supervised and conducted geotechnical projects
including hillside investigations, flatland explorations, and earthwork monitoring
projects in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San
Diego Counties.
Mr. Johnston is a registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in the State
of California. He holds a B.S. degree in Geology from California State Polytechnic
University in Pomona and an M.S. in Geology from California State University in Long
Beach.
Robert M. Markoff, PG, CEG
Robert
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Markoff has over 17 years of experience as an Engineering Geologist. Mr. Markoff
has experience in all aspects of geotechnical, engineering geologic investigations,
and in management of residential, commercial, and industrial, as well as Public
Works projects. Geotechnical investigation work has included geophysical surveys
(seismic refraction and radar methods), slope investigation, liquefaction analysis,
groundwater evaluation, as well as fault investigations.
He has proposed on, planned, supervised, and conducted geotechnical projects
including hillside investigations, flatland explorations, and earthwork monitoring
projects in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San
Diego Counties.
Mr. Markoff is a registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in the
State of California. He holds a B.S. degree in Geology from the University of
California at Riverside.
Gaby M. Cervantes, CE
Gaby
Cervantes has over seven years experience in the geotechnical field. Her
experience includes: foundation design, evaluation of liquefaction
potential, assessment of seismic-induced settlement, slope stability analysis, and
evaluation of expansive/collapsible soils.
Ms. Cervantes holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Piura,
Peru and a Master of Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada.
She is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Andrew A. Tardie, REA
Tardie has over nine years experience as a staff geologist, and has
been involved in all phases of geotechnical projects, ranging from
initial site investigations to inspection and testing of soils/materials within the field and
laboratory during construction. Mr. Tardie has managed/performed geotechnical,
geologic, geophysical, and environmental investigations throughout the Inland Empire.
Specialized detail in Mr. Tardie’s experience has included logging borings and trenches,
obtaining and documenting field samples, percolation feasibility testing, and
subsequent report writing. Mr. Tardie holds a B.A. degree in Geology from California
State University, San Bernardino. Mr. Tardie is a member of the Geological Society of
America (GSA), the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists
(AEG),
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Andrew
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REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF PROJECTS
GEOTECHNICAL
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PROJECT
SERVICE PROVIDED
Black & Veatch
Century and Drews Substation
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Bluestone Communities
Residential Development, Murrieta, CA
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Del Webb, California Corp.
Oak Valley Residential Development
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
General Dynamics
Empire Lakes Golf Course, Commercial
and Residential
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Harris & Associates
Garden Grove Street Rehabilitation
Pavement Evaluations
Lewis Operating Corp.
250 and 325 Acres Mixed Use
Development
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
and Percolation Testing
Highpointe Communities
Moreno Valley Ranch Residential
Development
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Holmes & Narver
Washington Street Bridge Project
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
LNR Kearny Mesa, Inc.
San Diego Spectrum
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
and Site Grading
MDJ Management/ Yucaipa
Valley Acres
Chapman Ranch, 850 Acre Residential and
Golf Course Development in Yucaipa, CA
Geotechnical and Geology Investigation
City of Moreno Valley
Over 100 Capital Improvement Projects
Grading and Materials Testing
Oak Valley Partners, LP
Oak Valley Golf Course and Residential
Projects
Geotechnical, Percolation Investigations,
and Site Grading
Premier Homes
Several Residential Developments
Grading, Report Reviews, and
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations
So & Associates Engineers
Several Reservoirs and Waterline Projects
Geotechnical Investigations
Southern California, PGA
Oak Valley PGA Golf Course
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations
and Site Grading
County of San Bernardino, Office
of Special Districts
Various Projects
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation,
and Materials Testing
San Manuel Band of Serrano
Mission Indians
Numerous Projects
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation,
Grading, and Materials Testing
Spring Pacific Properties
Numerous Phases of
East Highlands Ranch
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
and Site Grading
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County of San Bernardino
140 Foot Cut Slope in Chino Hills, CA
Slope Stability Investigation
Resolution Trust Corporation
San Jacinto Fault Investigation, Sycamore
Flats, DeVore Area
Fault Investigation
City of Moreno Valley
Jordan Park Fault Study
Fault Investigation
City of Chino Hills
100 Foot Fill Buttress Slope
Slope Stability Review
Mr. Sam Jones
Sam Jones Quarry
Slope Stability Investigation
San Manuel Band of Serrano
Mission Indians
Amber Hills
Fault Investigation
United Strategies
Rialto North
Fault Investigation for 300 Acre Project
ENVIRONMENTAL
CLIENT
PROJECT
SERVICE PROVIDED
Union Bank of California
Over 130 Environmental Investigations
Throughout Southern California
Phase I and Phase II
Environmental Investigations
Resolution Trust Corporation
Several Phase I Investigations Throughout
Southern California
Phase I Environmental Investigations
Van Daele Development Corp.
Several Phase I Investigations Throughout
the Inland Empire
Phase I and II Investigations
Bank of America, Wells Fargo
Bank, Ventura County National
Bank, and Secure Savings
Several Environmental Investigations
Throughout Southern California
Phase I and II Investigations
Alvord Unified School District
Riverside Elementary School
Phase I Environmental Investigations
Camden Development
Kentucky Fried Chicken and
Texaco Gas Station
Phase I Environmental Investigations
and UST Removal
MDJ Management
Yucaipa Valley Acres
Spill Investigation, Soil Sampling, and
Closure Report
Lewis Operating Corp.
Several 15 to 100-Acre Dairies in the
Chino/Corona Area
Phase I Environmental and UST
Investigations
Professor’s Capital
Several Parcels Up To 1,200 Acres in the
East Moreno Valley Area
Phase I Environmental and UST
Investigations
Highland Fairview Properties
20 and 77-Acre Properties in
East Moreno Valley
Phase I Environmental Investigations
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REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF CLIENTS
Developers
Bluestone Communities
Centex Homes
Del Webb, California Corporation
General Dynamics
Granite Homes
Highland Fairview Properties
Highpointe Communities
Hutton Construction
JMS Properties
KB Home
LB/L SunCal Victor Valley
Lennar Partners
Lewis Operating Corp.
Oak Valley Partners
Pacific Century Homes
Professor’s Capital
Pulte Homes
Richmond American homes
Rox Consulting Group
Ryland Homes
Southern California PGA
Spring Pacific Properties
Steven Walker Homes
Tanamera Homes
United Strategies
Van Daele Development Corporation
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Agencies/Institutions
Apple Valley Unified School District
Big Bear Community Service District
Chino Unified School District
Cities of Adelanto, Big Bear Lake, Chino Hills, Garden Grove, Hesperia,
Highland, Indio, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Loma Linda, Moreno Valley,
Pomona, Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino, Perris, Temecula, Upland,
Victorville, Yorba Linda, and Yucaipa,
County of San Bernardino, Department of Building and Safety, Department of
Solid Waste, and Office of Special Districts
Eastern Municipal Water District
East Valley Water District
March Joint Power Authority
Metrolink
Norcal
Nuevo Water Company
Nuview School District
Redlands School District
Resolution Trust Company
Riverside County Flood Control
San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians
Secure Savings Bank
Union Bank of California
United States Air Force – George Air Force Base
University of Redlands
Ventura County National Bank
Victor Valley County Water District
Western Heights Water Company
Contractors
ABC Developers
Herman Weissker, Inc.
Kiewit Pacific Company
Larry Jacinto Construction
Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc.
Wieland Davco Corporation
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Engineers/Architects
AEI-CASC Engineering, Inc.
Black & Veatch
CalWest Consultants, Inc.
Dudek & Associates
Epic Engineers
Gary S. Rasmussen & Associates
Harris & Associates
Holmes & Narver
John Egan & Associates
The Keith Companies
Kenneth R. King
L.D. King, Inc.
Ludwig Engineering, Inc.
Musil Perkowitz, Ruth, Inc.
P&D Technologies
PCH Architects
Power Engineers
Sitetech, Inc.
SPM Architects
So & Associates, Inc.
Southland Engineering
Terra Geosciences
Tetra Tech/ASL
Thatcher Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Tom Dodson & Associates
Winchester & Associates
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PRESIDENT
M. Kevin Osmun, PE, REA II
VICE PRESIDENT
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOTECHNICAL
Myra M. Mora
OFFICE MANAGER
Mathew L. Hunt, REA
STAFF SCIENTIST
Jeffrey J. Johnston, RG, CEG
CHIEF ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
(RIVERSIDE OFFICE)
Heather Sturman
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Gaby M. Cervantes, CE
PROJECT ENGINEER
Andrew A. Tardie, REA
STAFF GEOLOGIST
Robert M. Markoff, RG, CEG
CHIEF ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
(PALM SPRINGS OFFICE)
FIELD OPERATIONS
LABORATORY
Jeremy Gonzales
FIELD OPERATIONS
Tom Melton & Robert Leuer
AUTOCAD OPERATORS
Brett Richards
SCHEDULING
Chad G. Goodwin, ICC
SPECIAL INSPECTOR
Chris De Loss
LABORATORY MANAGER
Mark Switzer & Matt White
LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
SOIL TECHNICIANS
Harley Brogdon, Tony Guillen,
Brian Marano, Shawn Buckner,
Jim Simpkins, and John Muir
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