Our Team
Leadership
- Nimish Desai – Chief Executive Officer
Nim has over two decades of experience integrating business, engineering, technology and policy strategies to address complex environmental challenges nationwide. His technical experience is focused on environmental management and compliance and the use of technology to increase the value and effectiveness of large-scale environmental programs. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s dual-degree Management & Technology Program, Nim received a BS in Economics from the Wharton School and a BAS in Environmental Systems. His graduate work includes an MS in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the University of Washington.
- Chris Carter – Managing Principal
Chris has diverse experience as an environmental consultant in compliance-driven projects, including large commercial and industrial contaminated property cleanups, industrial and construction stormwater projects, source control studies and evaluations, brownfield redevelopment programs, due diligence projects, service station remediation and monitoring programs, U.S. Department of Defense environmental programs, residential heating oil inspection and remediation, and construction management projects.
- Ryan Bixby, LG – Managing Principal
Ryan has experience working on complex environmental projects and is a registered professional geologist specializing in due diligence and solutions for a variety of environmental problems. He has completed hundreds of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including more than 500 Phase I ESAs alone. Ryan has managed the evaluation of contamination sources and the extent of contamination associated with current and historical land uses on numerous remediation projects. He has worked closely with local, state, regulatory agencies to receive site closure and No Further Actions through the Voluntary Cleanup Program and Ecology’s formal programs. In addition, Ryan has provided litigation support to assign and direct cost recovery efforts for clients under the Washington State Model Toxics Control Act.
- Sarah Bice – Chief Administrative Officer
Sarah leads the firm’s administrative, operational, and people-focused functions in support of the company’s mission and long-term goals. She earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, including a degree in Environmental Studies, and began her career in 2012 in human resources at an architecture firm in San Francisco. Through hands-on experience and mentorship from industry leaders, Sarah advanced organically into leadership roles within professional services. Passionate about working in the environmental consulting industry, Sarah is committed to helping staff succeed and grow in their roles, recognizing that strong teams are essential to supporting meaningful environmental outcomes.
- Arlo Smith – Staff Geologist
Arlo is a staff geologist with a bachelor’s degree in geology from Whitman College. He is interested in working in the environmental consulting industry to support the creation of a cleaner and safer environment. In his free time, Arlo enjoys photography, skiing, hiking, and camping.
- Cheryl Cain – Accounts Payable Specialist
Cheryl is an accounts payable clerk with over 20 years of accounting experience and supports day‑to‑day accounting operations. She enjoys working in the environmental consulting industry and contributing to work that makes a difference. Beyond work, Cheryl enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
- Chris Cass, LG – Senior Geologist
Chris is a licensed geologist with extensive experience in subsurface contaminant investigations, environmental due diligence, and environmental cleanups and monitoring. His work includes groundwater and surface water studies, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and coordination with regulatory agencies to support site closure.
- Clare Tochilin, LG – Senior Geologist
Clare is a licensed geologist with experience in geologic and hydrogeologic fieldwork, data management and analysis, and report writing involving hazardous waste site remediation as well as clean water supply. Her primary areas of experience include environmental subsurface investigations, remedial excavation and drilling oversight, aquifer testing and analysis, groundwater monitoring, and technical report writing.
- Darshen Singh – Staff Geologist
Darshen is a staff geologist and graduate of Washington State University. He is drawn to environmental consulting for its outdoor and investigative work. He enjoys spending time in his office—the great outdoors—and is an avid sports fan.
- Devlin Del Giudice – Staff Geologist
Devlin is a graduate of Washington State University who joined the environmental industry in January 2024. Since then, he has gained experience in subsurface investigations, groundwater monitoring, remedial excavation oversight, and technical report writing. Outside of work, Devlin enjoys golfing, cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones.
- Dimitri Lominadze – Industrial Hygienist
Dimitri is an industrial hygienist with over three years of experience conducting field assessments and environmental surveys to support occupational health and safety compliance. His work includes air monitoring, noise dosimetry, illumination surveys, personal exposure monitoring, and hazardous building material surveys for asbestos and lead‑based paint. He is interested in data‑driven approaches to protecting worker health.
- Fred Dimalanta – CAD Operator
Fred is a CAD operator/designer with 20 years of experience supporting design and construction projects. He prepares drawings related to hazardous materials abatement design and sampling locations. When away from CAD, Fred enjoys time with family and friends, following local sports, and working on projects at home.
- Fred Luck, PE – Principal
Fred is a professional engineer with extensive experience in subsurface contaminant investigations, environmental due diligence, and environmental cleanup design and implementation. His background includes underground utility design, construction management, project planning, design quality control, and construction oversight.
- Ieva Brieze – Senior Billing Specialist
Ieva is a billing specialist and key member of the accounting team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and supports client billing and coordination. Ieva is known for strong communication, customer service, and attention to detail.
- Jennifer Kingery, CPA – Senior Accountant
Jennifer is a senior accountant with expertise in audit, internal controls, and financial reporting. She has a track record of strengthening compliance, streamlining close processes, and supporting decision‑making in regulated environments.
- Jonathan Loeffler, LG – Project Geologist
Jonathan is a licensed geologist with experience across technical and task management roles. His work includes environmental subsurface investigations, geotechnical and environmental drilling oversight, geophysical surveying, groundwater monitoring, remedial excavation oversight, project planning coordination, and technical report writing. He also enjoys kayaking.
- Julia Footh – Staff Scientist
Julia is a staff scientist with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry from the University of Vermont. Her background includes three years in laboratory settings and research on how marine organisms adapt to environmental change. Julia enjoys backcountry skiing, boondocking, volunteering with dogs, and being the funniest person at SoundEarth.
- Kevin Bartelt – Associate Scientist
Kevin is an associate scientist with over a decade of experience managing environmental projects, including due diligence, site investigations, and property remediations. He is a strong technical writer and analytical problem solver, with experience at sites such as the Lower Duwamish Waterway and Portland Harbor Superfund Sites. Kevin enjoys time in the mountains and following local sports teams.
- Kevin Heins – Accounting Manager
Kevin is an accounting manager with more than two decades of corporate accounting and finance experience. His background includes roles in global health technology and construction, with studies in biblical literature and senior accounting certification. He enjoys games—especially strategy games—and is a sports fan.
- Levi Fernandes, PE – Senior Engineer
Levi is a senior environmental engineer with experience managing and providing technical oversight of remediation projects. His expertise includes evaluation, design, operation, and optimization of remediation systems for soil, soil vapor, and groundwater, as well as stormwater treatment systems and compliance with industrial and construction stormwater permits.
- Linnea Coleman, GIT – Project Geologist
Linnea is a staff geologist with a bachelor’s degree in geology from Whitman College. Her experience includes environmental research and GIS analysis, with interests in field work and data analysis. She excels at research, and as a research assistant in college, she worked on a project measuring the paleochannel and modern-channel geometry in Yellowstone National Park using ArcGIS.
- Marcus Gladden – Senior Industrial Hygienist
Marcus Gladden has over 14 years of experience in industrial hygiene and hazardous materials management. His background includes earth sciences in a laboratory setting, exposure sciences, and regulatory compliance. As an accomplished project manager and team leader he manages hazardous materials surveys and abatement oversight, indoor air quality assessments, safety programs, worker exposure assessments, noise assessments, regulatory compliance, safety programs, and safety training projects.
- Mike Harris – Certified Industrial Hygienist
Mike is a certified industrial hygienist (CIH) and AHERA asbestos professional with over 42 years of experience in industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety. He has served clients across manufacturing, aviation, power generation, and commercial sectors, with expertise in sampling techniques, analytical methods, regulatory compliance, and hazardous materials consulting.
- Morgan Sharp – Staff Geologist
Morgan is a licensed Geologist in Training in Washington Sate with a bachelor’s degree in geology from Whitman College and experience in a variety of subsurface investigation techniques including groundwater monitoring, soil vapor sampling, and soil logging and sampling. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time outside—from walks to bike rides and alpine backpacking trips.
- Nick Hoffman, LG – Principal
Nick is a principal with 20 years of environmental consulting experience. He was raised in Bellingham, Washington, and attended Western Washington University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Geology. His background includes subsurface investigations, environmental due diligence, and projects focused on environmental stewardship. Nick enjoys hiking, skiing, and gardening.
- Reese Myers – Project Manager / Industrial Hygienist
Reese is a project manager and industrial hygienist with more than 10 years of experience in hazardous materials management and environmental services. His work includes hazardous materials surveys, environmental compliance, abatement oversight, and support for environmental health and safety, hydrogeology, environmental assessments, and environmental law and policy.
- Taylor Hannan – Project Quality Manager
Taylor is a project quality manager with bachelor’s degrees in English and psychology from the University of Vermont. She is motivated by contributing positive change on a global scale and supports quality and consistency across project deliverables. Taylor enjoys staying active with her daughter and dog, and she works remotely from New Jersey.
- Tom Cammarata, LG, LHG – Principal Geochemist
Tom is a licensed geologist and hydrogeologist with advanced training in geochemistry. His experience includes sediment quality evaluations, aquifer testing, natural attenuation studies, statistical analyses, fate and transport modeling, forensic investigations, and expert witness services, with regulatory closure support under MTCA. Tom is bilingual, with Arabic as his second language.
- Travis Zandi – Associate Scientist
Travis is an associate scientist with experience supporting environmental research and investigation projects. His work includes research using historical tax records, maps, and photographs. Travis enjoys reading, movies, board and card games, collecting comic books, and supporting local theater.