Jay Lazarus President/Senior Geohydrologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 111 Send email
Paul Drakos, PG V.P./Senior Geologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 108 Send email
Mustafa Chudnoff Senior Hydrologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 104 Send email
Meghan Hodgins Senior Modeler, Geologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 109 Send email
Jim Riesterer, PG Project Manager, Geologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 110 Send email
Reddy Ganta Agricultural Scientist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 107 Send email
Jason Hall Geologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 105 Send email
Phil Geotze, PG Geologist (: 505-983-5446 ext. 106 send email
Craig Smith Geologist/Health & Safety Officer (: 505-983-5446 ext. 102 Send email
Trish Jenkins Geologist Send email
Traci Folmar Agronomist Send email
Maurice Shendo Field Technician Send email
Patricia Lovato Office Manager (: 505-983-5446 ext. 101 Send email
Phyllis Gonzales Office Assistant (: 505-983-5446 ext. 100 send email

JAY LAZARUS

President and Senior Geohydrologist

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.A. History, University of Illinois, 1972
• B.S. Geoscience, University of Arizona, 1975
• M.S. Program, University of Arizona, 1975-1978
• Preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, The Shipley Group, 2000
• The Role of Borehole Geophysics in Contaminant Hydrogeology and Groundwater Investigations, E3, 1996.
• Use of MODFLOW for Simulation of Groundwater Flow and Advective Transport, National Groundwater Association, 1994.
• Hydraulics, Erosion and Sedimentation in Arid Lands, University of Arizona, 1981.
• Underground Injection Control, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1978.

AFFILIATIONS

• National Ground Water Association
• New Mexico Ground Water Association
• New Mexico Geological Society

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

PAUL DRAKOS

PG Vice President and Senior Geologist

Mr. Drakos' work includes:

• Multiple-well and multiple-aquifer pumping test design and interpretation, hydrologic modeling, analysis of fracture-flow hydrology problems, ground water basin analysis, and location, design and development of water wells (ground water resource evaluation and development)
• Site investigations and remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater (environmental geology)
• Geologic and geomorphic mapping, soil stratigraphic studies, process geomorphology, and
• geoarchaeological investigations (geology and geomorphology) Measurement of surface water flows, determination of seepage rates from surface water into ground water, and surface water modeling (surface water hydrology).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.S. Geology, University of Oregon, 1982
• M.S. Geology, University of New Mexico, 1989
• Wyoming Professional Geologist #PG-3422
• MODFLOW (U.S.G.S. Modular flow model) for simulation of ground water flow and advective transport course
• Determination of Hydraulic Parameters course
• Fractured Rocks: Characterization, Flow, and Transport course
• Floodplain Hydrology and Watershed Modeling Seminar course
• Treatment Technology for Contaminated Soils and Ground Water course
• OSHA 40 - Hour Hazardous Waste Training and 8 - hour Supervisor Training
• Radiation worker (II) training

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

AFFILIATIONS

Certified Professional Geologist # 3422
New Mexico Underground Storage Tank Bureau Certified Scientist #048
National Water Well Association
New Mexico Geological Society

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

MUSTAFA D. CHUDNOFF

Senior Hydrologist

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.A. History, Temple University, 1975
• M.S. Water Resources Administration, University of Arizona, 1982
• Hydraulic, Erosion and Sedimentation Analysis in Arid Areas. University of Arizona, 1981.
• Floodplain Hydrology (HEC-1). University of Texas at Austin, 1986
• Flow and Transport Through Unsaturated Geologic Media. University of Arizona, 1989
• Ground-Water/Surface-Water Relationships. U.S. Geological Survey, 1991.
• Modeling of Ground-Water Flow Using Finite-Difference Methods (MODFLOW). U.S. Geological Survey, 1994

EXPERT WITNESS QUALIFICATIONS

• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Public Water Supply Development
• Subdivision Review and Development
• Water Resources Planning and Administration
• Water Rights Administration

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE AND TESTIMONY

SELECTED MODELING EXPERIENCE

Groundwater Models

Central Jornada del Muerto--Groundwater flow model covering 1000 sq. miles of an intermontaine basin located in southern New Mexico. Special consideration was given to aquifer connection with the Rio Grande and groundwater relationship between the shallow alluvial aquifer and the underlying Cretaceous age rocks.

Mora Valley--Groundwater flow model of the Mora Valley, San Miguel County, northeastern New Mexico. Special consideration given to the vertical movement of mountain front recharge towards area of discharge (vegas/springs). The model was used to represent a complex surface-groundwater relationship that included wetlands, acequias and the Mora River.

Lea County--Regional groundwater flow model of the Southern High Plains Aquifer (Ogallala). Steady-state and transient model calibration required. The Model will be used for the dvelopment and administration of water rights criteria in the Lea County Underground Water Basin. The Model is also used to calculate effects of pumping in Texas on water levels in New Mexico.

Placitas--Small scale, high-resolution groundwater model of a complex geohydrologic environment, Sandoval County, New Mexico. Special consideration given to complex, faulted environment, structurally deformed rock and groundwater flow through a stratigraphic sequence of volcanics, sandstones shales and limestone. Special consideration required for the analysis of groundwater pumping effects on spring discharge.

Taos Valley--Two-layer groundwater flow model of the Taos valley. Special consideration given to the relationship between groundwater in the shallow/stream connected aquifer and deeper sediments.

Estancia Basin Models--Two-layer and three-layer models of the Estancia Basin and southern Galisteo basin encompassing approximately 4500 square miles in central New Mexico. Model development included history matching (calibration) and predictive scenarios. Groundwater continuity between contiguous alluvial, limestone, sandstone and shale aquifers modeled. Pumping effects on the Rio Grande and its tributaries also included.

Surface Water Models

Bell Road Drainage Study--HEC-1 model of 60 square mile urban and desert watershed, Maricopa County, Arizona. Model used to analyze 2-, 10- and 100-year storm events and development of alternative stormwater management concepts.

Falcon Ridge (Bellamah) Master Drainage Study--SCS TR-20 model of 17 square mile desert watershed, including reservoir routing. City of Mesa, Arizona.

Outer Loop Freeway Drainage Study--HEC-1 model of 50 square mile urban and desert watershed. Flood control and drainage concepts developed to preliminary plan level. Maricopa County Arizona.

67th Avenue Drainage Design--US EPA stormwater model for major street drainage design project, Phoenix, Arizona.

Mesa-Payson Highway. HEC-1 modeling of 110 square miles of forested, mountain watersheds in northern Arizona.

MEGHAN HODGINS

Project Manager, Geologist, Modeler

Ms. Hodgins' work includes:

• Geologic and geohydrologic investigations for water supply projects
• Groundwater modeling
• Expert witness support
• Geologic field mapping for water resource and environmental investigations.
• Conducting Phase 1 environmental site assessments
• Development and management of Phase 2 projects that involved soil and/or ground water sampling. Many of these projects were conducted under contract with the New Mexico Environment Department Underground Storage Tank Bureau and were developed to test for hydrocarbon contamination in the subsurface and in ground water.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.A. Geology, Hartwick College (cum laude), 1994
• M.S. Geology, University of New Mexico, 1997
• New Mexico Underground Storage Tank Bureau Certified Scientist #269
• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Training and 8-hour Annual Refresher

AFFILIATIONS

• National Ground Water Association
• New Mexico Underground Storage Tank Bureau

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

JASON DEAN HALL

Geologist

Mr. Hall's work includes:

• Water well siting, drilling oversight, and well completion design
• Pumping tests for aquifer characterization and preparation of Geohydrology Reports
• Logging of samples from deep borings for ground water investigations
• Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments
• Assembly and disassembly of remediation systems

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION

• B.S. Geology, Colorado College, 1998
• HAZWOPER 40hr, 2004
• RAD WORKER II, 2004
• E.M.T.B., 1997

JAMES W. RIESTERER

Geologist

Mr. Riesterer's work includes:

• Municipal and domestic well design and drilling supervision
• Pumping test supervision and data analysis
• Geologic mapping for hydrologic and hazard mitigation investigations
• Application of GIS to geohydrologic problems
• Design and implementation of groundwater models
• Overseeing remediation of sites with hydrocarbon contaminated soil

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• Wyoming Professional Geologist (#3540)
• B.A. Geology and Economics, Whitman College, 1996
• M.S. Geology, Idaho State University, 1998
• Baroid Industrial Drilling Products 'Use of drilling fluids for Water Well Applications' short course
• National Ground Water Association 'Design and Construction of Wells', short course
• National Groundwater Association Short Course: Analysis and Design of Aquifer Tests Including Slug Tests and Fracture Flow
• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Training and refresher courses

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

REDDY GANTA

Agricultural Scientist

Mr. Ganta's work includes:

• Perform analysis of water quality, soil chemistry, crop uptake, and other related environmental compliance issues for the dairy industries and related industries
• Preparation of ground water, surface water and air quality permits for a wide variety of industrial, municipal, agricultural and other projects
• Compliance assistance for for Federal, State and local environmental permits
• Perform database development
• Field monitoring of water and soils
• Supervise field technicians and their compliance of sampling schedules
• Perform research related to environmental issues affecting the dairy industry and related industries
• Explanation of permit requirements to clients and informing the client of their compliance status
• Water rights research
• Perform database development and spatial data analysis, which includes Geohydrologic Mapping using GIS(Geographic Information System), data collection and data analysis; Computer Program design, analysis and coding for developing environmental informatics applications as required by clients.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• M.S., Bioinformatics, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, 2004
• M.S., Agricultural Science, ANGR Agricultural University, India, 1998
• B.S., Agricultural Science, ANGR Agricultural University, India, 1996
• New Mexico Comprehensive Nutrient Management Workshop, December 13- 16, 2004.

AFFILIATIONS

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

RESUME

PHIL GOETZE

Geologist

Mr. Geotze's work includes:

• Shallow and deep well drilling programs for environmental monitoring including supervision of rotary drilling operations, continuous core sampling, design and installation of multi-screen monitor wells
• Supervision of investigations associated with ground-water contamination delineation for determination of responsible parties and remedial system design
• Preparation and supervision of pump testing and aquifer testing for assessment of aquifers to assist in remedial system operation and domestic water system design
• Preparation of environmental documents including Phase I ESA, environmental information documents and environmental assessments for property transfer and proposed mineral activities
• Third-party environmental audits including field reviews of SPCC plans, AHERA inspections, waste management plans, Hazard Communication plans, chemical inventories, PPE maintenance, and investigations of new compliance issues
• Expert witness testimony for litigation support

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.S. in Geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 1977
• DOE Radiological Worker II Certification
• OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response and Annual 8-Hour Refreshers
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Manager/Supervisor
• Natural Attenuation for Remediation of Contaminated Sites, NGWA Course
• Alaska Professional Geologist No. 514
• Arizona Registered Professional Geologist No. 40812
• Texas Licensed Professional Geologist No. 2278
• Asbestos Inspector (Louisiana Certification)
• Chemical and Hazardous Materials Manager No. 11401 (Master Level), Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers

AFFILIATIONS

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Member No. 51,310; Charter Member of Division of Environmental Geosciences
• American Institute of Professional Geologists; Certified Professional Geologist No. 6657

RESUME

CRAIG SMITH

Geologist/Health & Safety Officer

Mr. Smith's work includes:

• Environmental Compliance under NPDES and New Mexico Groundwater Discharge Permit
• Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning
• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Site investigation/characterization
• Field supervision of drilling and installation of wells
• Well Design
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Aquifer testing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.S. in Hydrogeology and Biology, Western Michigan University, 1999
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER training and annual 8 hour refresher
• CPR and First Aid training
• Comprehensive Nutrient Managment Planning (CNMP) Training

TRISH JENKINS

Geologist

Ms. Jenkins's work includes:

• Phase I
• Geologic Mapping
• Site investigation/characterization
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Aquifer testing
• GIS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.S. in

TRACI FOLMAR

Agronomist

Ms. Folmar's work includes:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• B.S. in Agriculture, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM, May 2004

RESUME

MAURICE SHENDO

Field Technician

Mr. Shendo's work includes:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

PATRICIA B. LOVATO

Office Manager

Ms. Lovato's work includes:

• Maintaining current financial records for all GGI projects
• Budget tracking
• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable departments

PHYLLIS GONZALES

Office Assistant/Receptionist

Ms. Gonzales' work includes:

• Oversight of general office duties.