About Us

	Yane Nordhav, Principal Professional Geologist M.S. Geology Yane has over 30 years of experience in CEQA/NEPA and hazardous materials investigations/remediation. Currently she works primarily on negotiations with regulatory agencies, litigation support, and technical review of CEQA/NEPA and hazardous materials-related documents, and manages large CEQA projects.
	Bruce Abelli-Amen, Principal/Senior Hydrogeologist Professional Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist M.S. Geology Bruce has been with BASELINE for 20 years and has managed numerous soil and groundwater quality investigations, remediation programs, and large CEQA/NEPA projects. He has extensive experience analyzing and resolving complex water quality and hydrogeologic challenges associated with new development and redevelopment (including brownfields).
	Lydia Huang, Senior Engineer Professional Engineer M.S. Civil / Environmental Engineering Lydia has worked at BASELINE for over 18 years and works primarily on projects related to redevelopment of contaminated industrial properties, infrastructure construction projects, and litigation support. By combining her statistical and database skills, she manages large investigations and environmental programs for our clients, and she has been instrumental in assisting clients in clarifying complex environmental issues.
	James McCarty, Project Engineer Professional Engineer B.S. Civil Engineering Jim has 15 years of experience working on environmental projects relating to; environmental site investigations; soil and groundwater remediation system design, construction, and implementation, and CEQA documentation (for Air Quality and Noise). His extensive knowledge of field investigation techniques, analytical methods, and various remedial technologies allows him to assist clients in finding cost effective solutions to environmental issues.
	Todd Taylor, Environmental Associate Registered Environmental Assessor B.A. English Todd has been with BASELINE for 15 years and has managed over 100 Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for development and redevelopment projects throughout Northern California. He has performed numerous third-party reviews of environmental investigations prepared by other firms to ensure that those investigations were performed in accordance with ASTM and other industry standards. He also has extensive experience preparing public health and safety analyses for CEQA and NEPA documents.
	William K Scott, Field Geologist Professional Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, Certified Engineering Geologist Registered Environmental Assessor I B.S. Geology Bill has been with BASELINE since 1986 and has performed field oversight on numerous groundwater and hazardous waste investigations and remediation projects. He also has performed mitigation monitoring for large-scale construction projects and conducted environmental audits of public and industrial facilities.
	Redgy Ramirez, Project Engineer Professional Engineer B.S. Civil Engineering Redgy is a civil engineer with seven years experience. He has been an environmental monitor representing clients in the field to ensure that contractors adhere to mitigation measures and contract conditions for environmental issues, including air quality, noise, vibration, and surface water protection. He also prepares ISA and ADL investigations in accordance with Caltrans requirements and supports CEQA documentation by preparing public health assessments.
	Ralph Russell, Environmental Analyst Certified Planner (AICP) B.A. Environmental Studies Ralph has more than ten years of experience in environmental permitting, planning, and conducting environmental impact analyses. He specializes in the analysis of potential geology, hydrology, and water quality impacts for development projects.
	Patrick Sutton, Environmental Scientist Registered Environmental Assessor B.S. Environmental Science Patrick is an environmental scientist with over five years of experience conducting subsurface hazardous waste investigations and overseeing remediation projects.  He has also performed general construction oversight, blast monitoring, vibration analysis, and asbestos inspections for commercial development and redevelopment projects. He also prepares Phase I investigations in accordance with ASTM standards, and CEQA/NEPA impact assessments for geology and public health.
	Cheri Page, Senior Geologist Professional Geologist M.S. Geology Cheri has over 24 years of experience in environmental investigation and remediation. Her experience provides a firm basis for designing and implementing soil and groundwater investigations to appropriately and economically address client and agency concerns including managing field operations, critically reviewing and analyzing data, and presenting the results clearly and concisely. She is an expert on standard industry practice and current ASTM standards for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
	Donna Bodine, Senior Environmental Scientist M.S. Materials Science and Mineral Engineering Donna's 13 years of experience includes stormwater management, environmental chemistry, and preparation of CEQA documents with a focus on evaluating water quality impacts. She has helped municipal clients comply with stormwater regulatory requirements including developing Best Management Practice (BMP) guidance, water quality monitoring, annual reporting, meeting BMP requirements for new development/redevelopment, and evaluating stormwater program effectiveness. Donna has also managed the preparation of Water Quality Management Plans and Water Quality Technical Reports for large new development and redevelopment projects. In addition, she has been the project chemist for soil and groundwater investigations, and stormwater monitoring projects.