Adapt Engineering

ADAPT’S KEY PERSONNEL



SEATTLE OFFICE



K. V. Lew, P.Eng.

KV designed , implemented and managed a variety of civil, geotechnical and environmental projects in Canada, the U.S., Malaysia and Antarctica including the remedial investigation, engineering and implementation of environmental cleanup technologies.

Conducted geotechnical investigations and recommendations for thousands of communication tower foundations and anchorage systems for Western Canada and Pacific Northwest telecommunications companies

Conducted geotechnical investigations and recommendations for many industrial, commercial and residential buildings, arenas, service stations, bridges, airport hangers, sewage lagoons and storage tanks.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Telecommunication Industry Support
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Riverbank & Slope Stability
  • Wetland Habitat Development
  • Geotechnical Specialty Investigations
  • Environmental Engineering



Kurt Groesch, P.E.

Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Washington and Alaska

Experience:

Principal and Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Adapt Engineering, Inc., Seattle, WA 1997-present
Director of Construction Services, Pacific Testing Laboratories, Seattle, WA 1996-1997
Regional Vice President, AGRA Earth & Environmental, Kirkland, WA 1990-1996
Vice President and Associate Engineer, Rittenhouse, Zeman & Associates, Bellevue, WA 1984-1990
Project Engineer, Hart-Crowser & Associates, Seattle, WA 1979-1984
Geotechnical Engineer, McClelland Engineers, St. Louis, MO 1977-1979
Staff Engineer, Michigan Testing Engineers, Detroit, MI 1976-1977

TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Telecommunication Industry Support
  • Geotechnical Specialty Investigations



Daryl S. Petrarca, L.H.G.

Managed investigations and the application of environmental characterization methodologies including the evaluation of potential environmental liabilities associated with property undergoing transfer actions.  Performed Phase I and II studies and environmental assessments for industrial, commercial and residential properties including railroad properties, oil company facilities, schools, municipal facilities and marinas.  Designed and implemented offshore sediment sampling and chemical analysis including acting as a liaison between the marina, The Corps of Engineers and Washington State Department of Ecology.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Environmental Liability Assessments
  • Asbestos Survey
  • Lead-Based Paint Survey
  • Subsurface Characterization Studies
  • Off-shore Sediment Studies



Adam Escalona

Adam has performed and managed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments since 1990 and has been involved with every aspect of these types of projects including data gathering and analysis, site reconnaissance, and report writing. Adam has been an EPA AHERA Accredited Asbestos Building Inspector since 1990 and has experience monitoring asbestos abatement projects since 1989. Adam has conducted and managed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for communications facilities since the late 1990s.

TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Environmental Site Assessments
  • Asbestos Assessments
  • National Environmental Policy Act Reviews



John Bhend

Mr. Bhend has over ten years of experience as an environmental consultant, with over six years of experience in the Puget Sound area. He has a background in managing and performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, petroleum underground storage tank (UST) closure assessments, and asbestos surveys. He also has experience in managing and performing contaminant remediation feasibility studies, remedial excavation, and site cleanup. In addition, he has served as liaison between the client and regulatory community associated with negotiated monitoring and cleanup actions.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • UST Closure Assessments
  • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation Development and Oversight
  • Asbestos Survey
  • Lead-Based Paint Survey



Craig Brown, Ph.D.

Since earning the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry, Dr. Brown has worked in fundamental research, electronic product research and development, environmental chemistry, aluminum smelting research, and environmental consulting. He has been Principal Investigator in several projects funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. This background gives him a broad perspective for assessing processes and facilities for environmental concerns. Dr. Brown began performing Phase I Environmental Assessments in May 2005. He has completed over 200 such assessment reports for commercial and residential properties, including cellular tower sites, manufacturing facilities, private schools, churches, office buildings, retail facilities, apartment complexes, and undeveloped land.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments



PORTLAND OFFICE



John E. Estrem, R.G., L.G.

John helped start and currently manages Adapt’s Portland office. John’s professional experience includes 10 years with the US Geological Survey conducting earthquake prediction field studies, two years working at the EPA providing oversight in the development of federally required air emissions rules and 17 years conducting and managing environmental assessment and cleanup projects. John is currently in the Sustainable Building Design program studying sustainable design practices for use in both new construction and existing building renovations.

TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Sustainable Design and Green Building Services
  • Environmental Transaction Screens
  • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation System Development
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews
  • Program Management



Robert P. Nystrom, R.G., L.G.

Robert is a registered/licensed geologist in both Oregon and Washington and conducts the bulk of Portland’s geotechnical soil investigations, as well as Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, as needed. Robert is an EPA certified asbestos AHERA inspector as well as a licensed lead inspector.

TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Environmental Transaction Screens
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Lead Paint and Asbestos Inspections
  • Geotechnical Explorations



Daniel H. Watkins, P.E., G.E.

Dan, a senior geotechnical and civil engineer in the Portland office, has been responsible for the exploration, analysis, and design recommendation of hundreds of telecommunication sites. In addition, he has provided design and support for stormwater quantity mitigation, water quality design, grading, erosion control, construction inspection, and pavement design for our telecommunication clients as well as other national clients. In his 10 plus years as an engineer he has gained experience in many engineering disciplines and construction processes making him an exceptional fit for Adapt’s “can do” philosophy.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Telecommunication Industry Support
  • Foundation Design Recommendations
  • Pavement Design
  • Civil Engineering
  • Stormwater Quantity and Quality Analysis and Mitigation
  • Erosion Control
  • Construction Inspection



Cindy Bauer, J. D.

Cindy is a highly experienced site assessor with a strong background in liability assessment. Prior to arriving at Adapt, Cindy worked for over five years for a nationally-known internet bank in their residential mortgage division where she focused mainly on risk-based lending decisions. Cindy’s legal background coupled with her banking experience provides an acute awareness of CERCLA liability, banking business decisions, and property issues in preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for Adapt.


TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Environmental Transaction Screens
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments