Staff Profiles
Administrative Personnel
Darren Blaine - Owner/General Manager Tank & Radon Divisions
darren@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.S. Chemistry, Certificate in Sustainable Business, 12 years of project management and general management of business operations. 5 years environmental analytical chemistry experience, 8 years field experience in underground storage tank project management. Training/Certifications: National Environmental Health Association Residential Measurement and Mitigation Provider, Oregon DEQ UST Soil Matrix Cleanup Supervisor, Oregon DEQ UST Decommission Supervisor, Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, ICBO Washington State Site Assessor, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training, Oregon Health Department Certified Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor
Anthony Bustamonte - Owner/General Manger Sewer Division
tony@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.A. 15 years of project management and general management of business operations. 12 years experience in underground storage tank and sewer project management. Training/Certifications: Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training
Kevin Kelty - Staff Geologist
kevin@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comM.S Geology, B.S. Earth Sciences. 23 years experience environmental consulting and project management. 4 years experience oil and gas exploration. Training/Certifications: Registered Geologist in States of California, Oregon, Idaho; Oregon Water Resources Department Monitor Well Constructor license; Oregon DEQ UST Soil Matrix Cleanup and Decommission Supervisor, Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor; Washington State Site Assessment License; EPA Superfund Site Supervisor; 40 hour HAZWHOPER training
Derek Sandoz - Project Manager
derek@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.A. Sociology. 12 years experience in underground storage tank project management including 3 years experience as an environmental scientist conducting Phase I and II assessments. Training/Certifications: Oregon DEQ Soil Matrix Cleanup License; Oregon DEQ UST Decommissioning License; Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor License; 40 hour HAZWHOPER training; Washington State Site Assessment License; International Fire Code Institute UST Decommissioning Certification, Chemistry for Environmental Professionals class completed; Adult CPR and First Aid Certification.
Nichole Chambers - Project Manager & DEQ Report Preparation
nichole@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.S. Environmental Geology, M.S. Environmental Management (in progress). 11 years combined environmental industry experience in public and private sectors managing projects, coordinating programs, analyzing data, and technical writing. Training/Certifications: DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor License
Sharon Boswell - Project Manager
sharon@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.S. Wildlife Ecology. 8 years of experience in an administrative office environment including 4 years of sewer systems related project coordination, 1 year of general administrative support, and 3 years as an accounts receivable specialist.
Tess Chadil - Project Manager
tess@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comMasters in Environmental Management (M.E.M.) and Graduate Certificate of Hydrology, B.S. Environmental Science. 3 years environmental industry experience including the management of underground storage tank projects and the evaluation of data to aid in toxics reduction strategy and as a fish and wildlife technician. 5 years experience as a pastry chef.
Kaitlin Leonard - Administrative Assistant
kaitlin@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.S. Biology. 1 year of experience in an administrative office environment and 3 years of field biology and laboratory assistant experience including sample collection, species identification and record keeping.
Ray Berardinelli - Marketing Manager
bizdev@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.A. Journalism, Certificate in Sustainable Business, experienced in business development and marketing communications for regional and national organizations. Former marketing director of the Oregon Environmental Council, current principal of Kalpa Consulting, marketing manager for the International Society of Sustainability Professionals and enrolled in Master Recycling Program administered by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Solid Waste and Recycling Division.
Field Personnel
Charlie Cannan - Field Operations Manager (Tank & Radon Divisions)
charlie@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comB.S. Environmental Science. 5 years experience as environmental field technician conducting soil sampling, tank decommissioning, and site cleanup activities. Training/Certifications: National Environmental Health Association Residential Measurement and Mitigation Provider, Oregon DEQ UST Soil Matrix Cleanup Supervisor, Oregon DEQ UST Decommission Supervisor, Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Ray Figlesthaler - Field Operations Manager (Sewer Division)
ray@soilsolutionsenvironmental.com8 years general construction experience including 4 years conducting sewer repair & replacement, sewer/drain cleaning and jetting and sewer scope camera inspections. Training/Certifications: Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Todd Irvin - Field Crew Supervisor/Equipment Operator (Tank Division)
20 years experience managing all phases of environmental construction including underground storage tank investigations, decommissions, soil cleanups, field supervisor for responding to clandestine drug labs, and a wide spectrum of emergency incidents including land and water chemical and oil spills. Training/Certifications: Oregon UST Soil Matrix Cleanup Supervisor, Oregon UST Decommission Supervisor, Oregon UST Installation/Retrofit Supervisor, Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, OSHA 40 hour Hazardous Materials Training with current 8 hour refresher, Hazardous Materials Identification Basic and advanced, PCB Training, 4-hour explosive identification safety and handling course, Haz-Wopper 80 hour trained, HazMat HM-126F, Class A CDL, First Aid and CPR, Confined Space Entry Training
Antonio Rosas - Field Crew Supervisor/Tank Installer (Tank Division)
8 years experience as environmental field technician conducting soil sampling, tank decommissioning, and site cleanup activities. Training/Certifications: Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Jason Merritt - Underground Locating Technician (Tank Division)
B.A. 6 years experience with underground storage tank projects including 5 years as a environmental field crew supervisor conducting soil sampling, tank decommissioning, and site cleanup activities. Training/Certifications: Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Conor McGeehan - Field Crew Supervisor (Tank Division)
B.S. Sustainable Forestry. 2 years environmental field technician and analyst primarily conducting soil and groundwater investigations. 2 years managing 650 acre woodlands towards responsible stewardship.
Dave Hubbell - Radon Measurement and Mitigation (Radon Division)
B.A. 7 years experience as environmental field technician conducting soil sampling, tank decommissioning, site cleanup activities and radon measurement and mitigation services. Training/Certifications: National Environmental Health Association Residential Measurement and Mitigation Provider, Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Nicolas Perez - Field Crew Leader/Pipe Layer (Sewer Division)
11 years of experience conducting excavation projects including 5 years of sewer repair & replacement and 5 years underground tanks. Training/Certifications: Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Todd Evans - Sewer Scope Technician (Sewer Division)
2 years of experience conducting sewer scope camera inspections, 7 years customer service and 7 years completing 12 volt electronics installation & troubleshooting. Training/Certifications: Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Josh Keyser - Sewer Scope Technician (Sewer Division)
8 years experience as environmental field technician conducting soil sampling, tank decommissioning, and site cleanup activities. Training/Certifications: Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank Supervisor, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training.
Cody Legarza - Equipment Operator (Tank Division)
5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in the construction, lumber and mining industries. Training/Certifications: Class A CDL, 10-hr OSHA Construction Safety and Health, Confined Space Entry Training, Competent Person Trench Shoring Training, First Aid and CPR, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection Training, Mine Safety and Health Administration Training.
Justino Perez - Field Technician/Pipe Layer (Sewer Division)
8 years general residential and commercial construction
Benedito Morales - Field Technician (Tank Division)
2 years general construction experience including an emphasis in concrete setup and finishing.
Eric Sepp - Field Technician (Tank Division)
B.S. Geology and Biology.
Jason Walters - Field Crew Leader (Sewer Division)
3 years of experience conducting sewer repair & replacement operating excavation, pipe bursting and directional drilling equipment.
Juan Valdivia - Field Technician/Pipe Layer (Sewer Division)
7 years of experience conducting sewer repair & replacement operating excavation, pipe bursting and directional drilling equipment.
