Richard Brose

Experience

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  LeRoy Crandall and Associates

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1987

  Registered Geologist

  Project geologist involved in field activities, water resource studies, engineering geologist, and hydrogeologist. Developed, designed, and constructed unsaturated zone monitoring system for LUZ Engineering, unsaturated zone lysimeter placement for Southern California Edison, completed extensive groundwater inventories of numerous groundwater basins throughout the State of California, and investigated impacts from geologic hazards that included earthquakes, tsunamis, seiches, and landslides. Responsible for project management, personnel management, innovative design and installation of new technologies. Published the first Guide to Performing Environmental Site Assessments through the Association of Engineering Geologists and acted as the Los Angeles Section Treasurer. Designed and oversaw the installation of multiple large municipal groundwater wells. Show less

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  URS / Malcolm Pirnie Joint Venture

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Western Regional Director for Environmental Services

  Reponsible for the implementation of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Assurance Fund protocol and investigations, liaison with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Superfund sites that included Phoenix Goodyear Airport, the Yuma Marine Corps Air Station, and investigated and supported environmental activities in Henderson, Nevada for TIMET. Traveled worldwide in support of environmental financial liabilities for major acquistions for Mitsui, Mistsubishi, and other investors. The founder and initial President of the Association of Engineering Geologists' Southwestern Section that include Arizona and Nevada. Conducted groundwater resource investigations for Mojave Water Agency in Southern California, and groundwater recharge projects for Mojave Water Agency and the City of Phoenix, Arizona. Show less

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  Law/Crandall

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Environmental Services Manager

  Responsible for devloping both environmental investigation services and environmental construction services for the southwest, inc;luding business development, staffing, and technical oversite of a wide range of investigations and design/build remedial activities. Published manuscripts regarding historical groundwater transfers in Arizona, and rebutted the use of Environmental Protection Agency Method 418.1 for determining the presence of hydrocarbons in soils due to terpene interferences yielding false positive results, eventually leading to the creation of more robust and accurate analytical techniques. Assisted in the formation of Coconino Community College as an instructor in environmental and geologic studies. Show less

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  FOUR CORNERS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

  Mar 1994 - now

  Responsible for the initial development of Four Corners Environmental with duties that included administrative start-up, business development, project design and completion, staffing, and financial management. Developed the methodology for reclamation of abandoned mine sites for the Arizona Mine Inspector, developers, and muncipalities. Assisted in the acquisition of water rights application for the City of Gallup, New Mexico that included geologic mapping, geophysical traverses, groundwater modeling, and expert witness testimony, and deposition participation. Introduced directional drilling for groundwater resources for Gallup in 2005 to enhance formation yield and production and reduce the potential for drilling dry wells in karstic formations. Incorporated the use of unmanned aerial systems (Drones) in 2013 for studying ecosystem transformations associated with climatic changes and groundwater withdrawals, geologic hazards such as landslides and subsidence fissures, building inspections, construction and remedaition monitoring, and hazardous materials emergency response to minimize potential personnel exposure to unsafe conditions using a variety of multispectral imaging tools that include the visual spectrum, near infrared, full spectrum infrared, point cloud imaging, Slantrange image capturing, and LIDAR. Worked closely with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science to further define the extent of Permian stratigraphy and type-section revisions. Assists The Asbestos Institute in providing asbestos and lead based paint training in northern Arizona and New Mexico. Currently serves as the Professional Sponsor for the American Institute of Professional Geologists Student Chapter at Northern Arizona University. Continues to provide training for Occuptional Safety and Health Administration compliance, and developed a training program for the introduction of the Globally Harmonized System Safeyt Data Sheet protocol. Show less Experienced Professional Consultant with a nearly 40 year demonstrated history of working around the world to solve complex Geological and Environmental problems. Experienced in integrating new technologies with proven solutions with a history of project cost containment. Current licenses and certifications include Federal Aviation Administration 107 licensed as a Remote Operator of UASs, Professional Geologist registration in Alaska, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Wyoming. A Certified Engineering Geologist in Oregon and California, and a Certified Hydrogeologist in California, which are supported by a Bachelors and Master of Science degrees. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer, Principal

    Mar 1994 - now

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Mar 1994 - now