EDWARD J. HARRIS, JR.
President
BS, Environmental Studies and
Engineering, West Virginia State
Asbestos Training Academy
New York City Asbestos Investigator
NAACO
OSHA in the Workplace
Institute Environmental Education
Asbestos Abatement & Project Mgmt.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZ MAT Training
Upon graduating from West Virginia State, Mr. Harris took an entry-level position with a Maryland based company, Hardin and Huber, Inc., as a driller's assistant. Mr. Harris's responsibilities included soil sampling and characterization, site inspections and groundwater monitoring, installation of groundwater monitoring wells and soil compaction testing. His experience includes site inspection and remediation of hazardous waste sites under the Superfund Act.
In 1987, Mr. Harris gained employment by Asbestos Abatement Services of Washington, D.C. Mr. Harris utilized his training as an asbestos abatement inspector and became involved in several large asbestos abatement projects in Washington, D.C. and New York City metropolitan areas.
In 1988, Mr. Harris took a position with Northern Asbestos Abatement Company; NAACO headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, as the Regional Quality Control Engineer for the New York/New Jersey branch. Mr. Harris's responsibilities included monitoring and assessing supervisors and project managers at various job sites for compliance with OSHA, City, State and Federal regulations.
Mr. Harris monitored many projects and conducted site assessments for such varied projects as the Pan Am Building at 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York and the Merrill Lynch Building in Manhattan.
Upon leaving NAACO, Mr. Harris assembled a core group of superior management personnel and started his own company, CATI, Inc. in April of 1990.
With Mr. Harris at the helm of CATI, the company has grown over 500%. His leadership and initiative capabilities have enabled CATI to be recognized as a leader in the environmental and construction industry.
Mr. Harris's work ethic and interpersonal skills have resulted in a dedicated, loyal and responsible staff. Many of CATI's Project Managers and other employees have been with Mr. Harris since the beginning of CATI. A low employee turnover rate has enabled CATI to consistently maintain relationships with our on going clients
JO ANN HESSE
Program Manager, Environmental Services
BS, Environmental Science, Rutgers University
OSHA Training, 40-Hours Refresher OSHAR Supervisor Training - 8 Hours OSHA Confined Space Entry Training Abatement of Lead Paint Hazards NJ Asbestos Supervisor Training National Asbestos Supervisor Training NJDEPE Certification for Closure of UST and Subsurface Investigations
Experience
Facility decontamination and demolition at the Cosden & Nascolite Superfund
Sites in New Jersey. Ms. Hesse was the project manager for these projects
which were in excess of 3 million dollars. The projects involved asbestos
abatement, PCB remediation, building demolition and hazardous waste disposal,
aboveground storage tank cleaning and disposal under the supervision of the US
Army Corps of Engineers.
Managed UST closure of three 150,000 gallon underground storage tanks used
to store #6 fuel oil for the Military Ocean Terminal UST Closure in Bayonne.
NJ. The tanks were constructed of concrete and required saw cutting to gain
access so that the product and sludge could be removed and the tanks cleaned.
The project included confined space entry, hazardous waste disposal via barge
and truck, and site restoration.
Manages and supervises a 28 man crew involved in the decontamination of
137,000 S.F. of manufacturing space utilizing HEPA vacuums and Sponge
Technology.
1994-Present CATI, Inc. Project Manager
Responsibilities include preparation of Closure Plans and Subsurface Investigations, monitored well installation to determine impact to groundwater, field coordination, liaison between client and DEP, scheduling and health and safety. Developed reports, which include SPCC Plans, Field Investigation Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Vessel Response Plans and Project Work Plans, which have been of tremendous value to CATI to streamline paper flow.
1993-1994
All Service Environmental
Project Manager
Prepared Closure Plans and Subsurface Investigations, oversight of US Army Tank Removal project (S1.6M), all field coordination, liaison between US Army personnel and field Personnel, scheduling, billing, health and safety and quality assurance/quality control.
1992-1993
Environmental Management Services
Project Manager
Oversaw and implemented all consulting projects including health and safety plans, field investigations, report preparation, client service liaison and coordination. Reports included SPCC Plans, Field Investigation Plans, Site Assessment Reports, and Vessel Response Plans. Job duties also included comparison and final decision on contractor and subcontractor bid proposals. Assisted in laboratory on GC when lab flow required.
1988-1992
Direct Environmental, Inc.
Project Manager
Directed client contact regarding compliance with ECRA, Bust, etc. Report preparation and submission. Directly supervised all field activities including excavation, sampling, well installation, facility decontamination and waste disposal. In addition, responsibilities also included manpower allocation, equipment allocation, estimations, proposal preparation, project cost analysis and billing review.
1987-1989
Van Note-Harvey
Environmental Technician
Supervised soil sampling for ECRA projects, percolation tests, well tests and solid profile analysis in addition to ECRA site inspections, reporting and schedule confirmations.
Mani Maleki,
Health & Safety Manager
MS, Occupational Safety & Health Engineering/Industrial Hygiene, West Virginia University
BS, Environmental Science, Kansas University
OSHA 40-Hour HAZ MAT Training OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Training OSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course EPA Accredited Asbestos Building
Inspector
Underground Storage Tank Closure Cert. First Aid & CPA
Experience
1994-Present
CATI, Inc.
QA/QC and Health & Safety Officer
Mr. Maleki's experience in providing occupational safety and health consultation and technical services for clients in both construction and general industry sectors is imperative to CATI operations. His responsibility is to establish and implement regulatory compliance programs, air monitoring, training, policymaking and other related industrial hygiene and occupational safety & health practices. This is to be coordinated with the corporate health and safety plan. Activities include, but are not limited to, supervision of safety/health technicians, real-time monitoring of airborne contaminants, industrial hygiene sampling documentation of site safety activities, conduction of daily site safety meetings, accident investigation and prevention, equipment documentation and safety inspections.
Mr. Maleki conducts OSHA filed training (29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)) for confined space entry, including respiratory fit testing and selection, air purifying and supplied air device training and compliance, hazard zone segregation, MSDS hazard evaluation, air monitoring/grab and integrated sampling, accident investigation and reporting, OSHA 200 Log maintenance, Lockout and Tagout supervisory training and site safety inspections.
1992-1994
Direct Environmental
Health & Safety Officer
Mr. Maleki has developed, supervised and performed all technical aspects of remediation projects. Responsibilities have included overseeing the safety and health issues encompassing diverse off and on-site activities. His involvement in all phases of project management is extensive and has allowed him to prepare health and safety plans, inventory and inspect monitoring equipment, conduct necessary new employee safety training, notify and brief the regulatory agencies/client, develop site contingency plans, and maintain safety record keeping programs. He has been responsible for preparing work schedules, budgets and reports on project cost and progress. He has coordinated and supervised HazMat Emergency Response Teams and supervised all phases of on-site occupational safety and health procedures.
1989-1990
All Services Environmental
Environmental Health & Safety Officer
Mr. Maleki conducted OSHA filed training (29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)) for confined space entry, including respiratory fit testing and selection, air purifying and supplied air device training and compliance, hazard zone segregation, MSDS hazard evaluation, air monitoring/grab and integrated sampling, accident investigation and reporting, OSHA 200 Log maintenance, Lockout and Tag out supervisory training and site safety inspections.
Antonio Lagunas
Supervisor
OSHA 40-Hour HAZ MAT Training OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Training OSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course MD Asbestos Abatement License MD Lead Abatement License VA Asbestos Abatement License VA Lead Abatement License Washington DC Asbestos Abatement
License Washington DC Lead Abatement
License
Experience
1994-Present CATI, Inc. Project Manager
Mr. Lagunas plans, manages and coordinates all his projects to their successful and timely completion. He is responsible for conducting site visits and meeting with potential and existing clients. Mr. Cordon is also responsible for estimating asbestos and lead project costs and developing pricing in conjunction with the President. He coordinates project supervisors, subcontractors, and provides overall project supervision and direction.
Mr. Lagunas also is responsible for soliciting bids from subcontractors and suppliers as well as negotiating these bids and preparing subcontractor agreements. He prepares and maintains progress schedules, bid documents and change orders. He administers contracts with a thorough knowledge of contract laws, Federal State and local regulations as applicable to the environmental and construction industries.
Mr. Cordon is currently managing contracts with the Washington DC Public School Authority, the PA Housing and Urban Development Department and the Washington, DC Department of Health.
1994-1994
Air Services, Inc.
Asbestos / Lead Technician
Mr. Lagunas's responsibilities included the proper removal and disposal of hazardous materials using different varieties of abatement techniques while adhering to all EPA/HUD, Federal, State and Local Regulations.