Experience
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Experience
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Richard E. Wright’s career began following a B.S. in Geology from Franklin and Marshall College, and Graduate Studies at Brigham Young University and University of Pittsburgh, with a very circumspect educational and experiential-laid base to competently address a broad spectrum of geological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and cultural issues. R.E. Wright’s salient experience includes: Development of a data base to be used for total water supply management within the State of North Carolina in 2004; and, before that, a special ground-water study for the Delaware River Basin Commission completed in 1982, which covered all of the consolidated rocks within the basin northwest of the Coastal Plain in both states, as well as glacio-fluvial deposits along the Delaware River. Exploration and evaluation of coal mines in Colorado and British Columbia for metallurgical coal to provide for U.S. Steel operations. (1959 to 1962) Exploration and drilling a large magnetite deposit for U.S. Steel on the Mojave Desert in California in 1961 completing, among many others, a 4,320-foot continuous-cored diamond drill hole within the ore body. Surface and subsurface exploration for construction of water supply dams in Pennsylvania and in Nigeria while employed by E. D’Appolonia Associates, Inc. and Gilbert Associates, Inc. (1962 to 1968) While at Gilbert Associates, Inc., performed geotechnical data acquisition and installed wells for temporary ground-water supplies during construction at three mine-mouth generating stations, which were designed and built in Western Pennsylvania: Keystone, at Elderton; Conemaugh, at Seward; and Homer City, at Homer City. Dams for cooling water were built at Keystone and Homer City; and reservoir integrity was assured by locating and closing mine adits and drill holes below the lowest reservoir level. The Conemaugh Station used the Conemaugh River for cooling water. (1965 to 1968) Also, while at Gilbert Associates, Inc., led the geotechnical exploratory efforts on nuclear power plants at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania and at Crystal River in Florida, by performing all necessary geological studies and preparing Preliminary and Final Safeguards Analysis Reports for the Atomic Energy Commission on both facilities. (1965 to 1968) Led the design and execution of a large consolidation grouting program under the reactor pedestal (foundation) at Crystal River, Unit 2, to enable the licensing and use of the site by Florida Power Corporation. (1967 to 1968) At R.E. Wright Associates, Inc. (REWAI), Superfund work was performed at the Butler Tunnel near Pittston, Pennsylvania before CERCLA; and, following its creation, we at REWAI participated in many site characterizations and cleanups on very large to very small sites, both with and without CERCLA funding. We found that, under our direction, our clients were able to complete their own work for one third to one half the cost of allowing the Federal Government to do the work. Developed the ground-water supply for many second home communities, Townships, industries, and communities in Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maryland, and Delaware. Our growing world demands ground-water development and we have been able to meet the needed volume wherever we have deemed the potential existed from our exploratory work and local water budget studies. (1968 to 1975) Performed the Foundation Investigations for: Burns Harbor Steel Mill on the south shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana; and Armco Steel South Works Expansion in Ohio while employed by E. D'Appolonia Associates, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (1962 to 1965) Led the development of a strong base of multiple working hypotheses with which to approach earth resources problems, such as leading the development of a selection method for low-level radioactive waste sites within Pennsylvania. This project began in 1986 and has not yet been completed, exemplifying the ineptness of State and Federal governmental/political systems to accomplish. Founded R.E. Wright Associates, Inc. and 2 sister companies in 1975. The three companies capably provided a one-stop shopping center for environmental problem solving by creating a consulting business, an environmental testing laboratory business, and an environmental remediation business, which effectively enabled total solutions to environmental issues for our clients. The businesses were sold in 1995. The few examples listed above indicate the degree of exposure R.E. Wright PG, LLC has had to serve, with a base of experience to solve a very broad array of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental problems. REWAI, which was a very competent and successful corporation founded by Dick Wright in February 1975, was sold in January 1995. Since January 1998, Dick has practiced as Professional Geologist No. 00000G1 in Pennsylvania, and served on its Geologist Licensing Board for the first 13 years of its existence. The Board is common to Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. His colleagues and associates, developed over 52 years of on-the-firing-line experience, qualify R.E. Wright PG, LLC to meet your geological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and related scientific needs. Availability of high quality personnel is discussed below. A more detailed description of experience, absent the philosophical backdrop espoused above, is available by request to rewright@rewrightpg.com .
Joseph G. Casey has a diverse professional background of management and technical experience. He has over 25 years in the earth science consulting business as a licensed professional geologist, and as a director of large-scale, complex land development projects. He has focused his technical background and skills in leading engineering teams to obtain Land Development approvals from local authorities, as well as obtaining a diverse array of related outside permits from regulating agencies for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use Real Estate development projects. J.G. Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from the California State University. He maintains professional licenses in Pennsylvania and Delaware as a Professional Geologist, and in New Jersey as a licensed Subsurface Evaluator. He is currently working as an independent consultant directing the largest redevelopment project in Scranton, Pennsylvania's history. This 192-unit, mixed-use land development project is +600,000 square feet and plans to serve as an anchor in the transformation of Scranton. Upon completion in 2011, the complex will hope to feature: 192 market-rate loft apartments; a 45,000 square foot medically-based fitness facility/wellness center; Art Space live/work loft apartments; 40,000 square feet of commercial office space; a 10,000 square foot restaurant; and 14,000 square feet of retail space. Slated to generate more than 550 jobs, the 652,000 square foot complex is located on an 8.4-acre tract along the Lackawanna River. As Director of Land Development at Mignatti Companies (2002 - 2010), he was responsible for procuring all Land Development entitlements for residential and mixed-use real estate development projects for this regional developer and builder. In this capacity, he managed a team of technical consultants, including: engineers, architects, archaeologists, biologists, and geologists to obtain required permits. Example projects include:
o Bensalem Township Land Development Approvals o Bucks County Conservation District Approval-Strom Water Management Permits (with PADEP Approval of Storm Water NPDES Permit) o PENNDOT - Highway Occupancy Permit o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Individual Permit (Wetlands) o PADEP Joint 105 Permit (Wetlands encroachments), Act 537 Sewage Planning Module o Submerged Land Lease - PADEP lease rights for Waterfront o Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission (PHMC) - clearance for historic structures o Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Index (PNDI) - clearance of endangered species o USEPA RCRA Facility Lead-Site Remediation Approval o PADEP Act 2 - Site Remediation Approval Similar permits to those listed above were obtained for each of the additional projects listed below:
As Vice President of Midlantic Land Source, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, he was responsible for managing a team of professionals conducting property evaluations for Banks and other lending institutions related to loan workouts. These projects involve analyzing all aspects of projects stopped midstream due to financial distress. Many of them were still in the land approvals (entitlement) status, while others were under construction. At Gilmore & Associates, Inc. in New Britain, Pennsylvania, where he served as Vice President of Geosciences (1997 - 2002), J.G. Casey was responsible for leading a business group within a regional civil and environmental organization. He led a technical practice in both environmental and geotechnical consulting and also managed Terra Test, a direct-push soil testing business utilizing Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) equipment. As General Manager at SAIC (formerly R.E. Wright Environmental, Inc.), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (1991-1997), he managed an office of 25 professionals for a specialized ground-water consulting firm. The office technical staff included: geologists, geophysicists, and engineers. The primary business focus was site characterization, remedial design, as well as operation, maintenance, and emergency response. At Earth Technology in Long Beach, California (1983 - 1991), he served as a Project Geologist. As a technical person on assignment under Federal Contract with the Department of Energy, J.G. Casey conducted stratagraphic analysis of sediments and basin analysis of the salt domes in the southeastern United States. this work was conducted to evaluate potential sites for construction of the Federal government's nuclear repository for long-term storage of high-level radioactive waste. Further, he provided technical support for landslide analysis on southern California for the construction industry. Working on several large transportation corridors, he interpreted subsurface data used to evaluate the stability of landslides and to write recommendations stabilizing such features. Expert Testimony:
R.E. Wright PG, LLC – Capabilities and Cost of Services Capabilities have been described above. By maintaining a small nucleus of broad and deep experience and expertise, R.E. Wright PG, LLC’s relationships continue, and peak load professionals may be added to a project team as needed, with project time, cost, and completion responsibilities residing with R.E. Wright PG, LLC. The volume and type of work control the majority of the cost of work. All work is commonly executed in accord with the then-current work scope proposed and accepted by the client. |
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