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KEY STAFF: TECHNICAL,
CONSTRUCTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE
The following illustrates the experience, training and education of the
principal ATS’ technical, construction, and administrative staff and
provides brief bio-sketches of individual associates.
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principle technical Staff
RAMÓN CHÁVEZ, C.E.G.
M.S., Geology,
University of Texas at El Paso
B.S., Geology, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México City
Registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist
Mr. Chavez has over 18
years of experience in the technical field, including consulting, engineering
and construction of environmental projects in the U.S. and Mexico and the in
various environmental management capabilities including Division/Project
Management, Marketing, Environmental Restoration, Hazardous/Solid Waste Design,
Construction and Management, Latin American/Mexican/US Operations, Budget
Controls and Personnel Management. In addition, Mr. Chavez has conducted
environmental investigations, site remediation, restoration engineering and
regulatory liaison. He has also been the lead technical director for the siting,
design and construction of numerous existing and proposed solid and hazardous
waste management facilities and projects. He is an expert in regulatory
compliance in the U.S. and Mexico, including hazardous waste management,
wastewater effluent treatment, and development of infrastructure projects.
RAY GENE DE LA TORRE
MBA Studies; FSC,
George Washington University
B.S. Marketing, Fresno State College, Fresno California
Mr. De La Torre has a broad background in policy and program design and
assessment including technology integration in meeting sustainable development
concerns. His experience centers on both non-nuclear and nuclear energy policy
and technology initiatives; on wide ranging sustainable development initiatives;
and on legislative, resource allocation and infrastructure requirements in
support of development strategies. He has extensive experience in defining and
managing of policy implementation, strategic planning and analysis, developing
and implementing technology and economic development initiatives and in
identifying human resources in implementing international and domestic energy
and environmental programs.
NICOLAS DOMINGUEZ
PhD, Plasma Physics,
University of Texas at Austin, Austin.
Master of Science, Nuclear Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico
B. Sc. Physics M. Sc. National Autonomous University of Mexico
Dr. Dominguez has over 15 years experience in energy and environmental analysis,
mathematical modeling, and information management. He is leading projects in the
identification and application of new technologies in the petroleum and
electricity industries. He was a member of the DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Physics research staff, and he is currently on assignment at the Mexican
Institute of Petroleum Committee for Technology Innovation and Technology
Transfer.
JUAN J. FERRADA*
Ph.D. in Chemical
Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ms. Sc. In Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Universidad Technical del Estado de Chile
Juan J. Ferrada IS WITH THE Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a Special
consultant to ATS. He has over 20 years of experience in engineering, research,
educational, and manufacturing environment dealing with people from diverse
cultures and nationalities. He has been involved in research and development,
remediation, chemical process analysis, project management and engineering
design, process engineering design, and applications of artificial intelligence
to engineering. He has a strong background in systems analysis, process design,
environmental engineering, life-cycle analysis, pollution prevention,
sustainability, and software development.
WILLIAM T. FLYNN
M.S., Management and
Policy Analysis, Carnegie-Mellon University
B.A., Economics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Geography-Urban/Regional Planning, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mr. Flynn has over twenty years of management, analytical, and business
development experience. Expertise in economic analysis and modeling, market
analysis, policy evaluation, strategic planning, and technology assessment.
Extensive experience in the management of staff, projects and budgets, and in
the marketing of professional services. Excellent communications, computer, and
interpersonal skills; extensive interaction with senior decision-makers in both
the public and private sectors.
KISHANRAO MOTHERAMGARI
M.S., Computer
Science, 2003, The University of Tennessee
M.S., Engineering, 1996 The University of Tennessee
B.E., Civil Engineering, 1987 Osmania University, India
Mr. Kishanrao Motheramgari has 10 years of experience in database
administration, Computer systems, computer programming and scripting languages
such as C, C++, VisualBasic, Cobol, Perl, and PowerBuilder. Experience includes
Federal customers, such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Has installed and developed various
database applications and tools for various customers. Has produced various
reports and forms using Oracle Reports 2.5 and Forms 4.5, developed code for
estimating exposure concentrations using C, and used and supported systems
management/ administration of Novell NetWare V3.12/V4.1 and Windows 95, NT/2000
workstations, and server systems. Proficient with TCP/IP client/server
applications, HTML codes, graphics manipulation, and document conversion.
Experienced with and has a working knowledge of computer programming or scripts
languages and experienced in relational databases in a client server
environment.
RAFAEL GARZA RIVERA
Master of Science,
Engineering Economic Systems, Stanford University
Master of Science, Systems Engineering/Computer Science, Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Michigan State University (at Oakland)
(ABD) PhD, Engineering Economic Systems, Stanford University
Mr. Rivera, the CEO of Alta Technical Services, has over 20 years of experience
in defining, developing and implementing energy and environmental programs in
both U.S. government and international markets, and in leading applied research
and analysis, in support of energy and environmental technology development and
deployment, regulatory analysis, and policy analysis. Recent activities have
concentrated in energy and environmental national security issues including the
support of foreign energy and environmental regulations that facilitate the
deployment of emerging energy and environmental technology. Mr. Rivera has
extensive experience in strategic analysis and planning and has led strategic
program development efforts in both the government and private sectors.
DANIEL STITT
BS Engineering,
Southern Illinois University
Mr. Stitt’s extensive experience is concentrated on engineering design, design
management, and construction management including construction and business
(contracting) risk management. He has over fifteen years in engineering
management supervising all aspects of engineering design. He has managed capital
projects as large as $100 million and has provided design management for
multi-billion dollar projects.
CURTIS TRAVIS
Ph.D., Applied
Mathematics, University of California, Davis
B.A., Mathematics and Physics, California State University, Fresno
Dr. Curtis C. Travis is internationally recognized expert in the field of risk
analysis and is a founding member and past President of the Society for Risk
Analysis. He has more than 25 years experience in the energy and environmental
business sector and has published widely in the areas of energy and
environmental policy, exposure assessment, risk analysis, molecular biology, and
environmental remediation. He was the founding Director of the Center for Risk
Management at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and managed a 120 person staff and a
$14 million a year research program in environmental assessment and computer
technologies for solving environmental problems.
DEYNA Z. URRUTIA
B.S. in Computer
Science, Tulane University
Over 15 years of experience in technical support, applications software
development, data management, database design, geographic information systems,
financial data processing, and web programming design. Some of the key project
areas have included: Development of conceptual design of the Data Tracker
Management System, a system designed to store metadata (data about data) on
datasets; Provided support to the DOE Environmental Restoration MAPINFO
infrastructure; Assisted in the development of the web site for ORNL ER;
Developed the Data Quality Procedures Tracking System to keep track of the
Environmental Program data quality procedures.
RONALD D. WEBSTER,
P.E.
Master of Science,
Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering, Texas Tech University
Mr. Webster has recently completed a tenure as a Policy Analyst, U.S. Army
Environmental Policy Institute. Working as Senior Fellow, analyzing policies for
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and
Environment). Involves the proactive assessment of future environmental issues
and challenges affecting the Department of the Army, and the subsequent
recommendation of alternate policies, both strategic and tactical, to insure
sustainability of the Army mission and the natural environment on Army
installations. His career experience includes a variety of technical positions,
from Principal Investigator to Director of Technical Assistance, and
achievements in the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in
environmental science, policy and regulatory analysis, economic analysis,
information management and systems modeling.
PRINCIPAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STAFF
ANGELO COORLUES
Architectural
Engineering, Louisiana State University
Mr. Coorlues ha over 30 years of experience in Architectural Design,
Engineering, Interior Design, and Construction Management. NCARB certification
in several states, and experience and training in Commercial/Industrial
Acoustics, Building Systems Analysis, and Commercial Lighting Systems. Over ten
years of experience in Construction Systems for Data Processing Facilities,
including fire control and security, and over ten years experience in Commercial
/ Industrial Strip-Centers, turnkey Computer Centers and Control Rooms.
Experience includes management of multi-million dollar government and private
sector programs.
PEDRO NIEVES
Mr. Nieves has over 21 years of construction experience, one of the company’s
founders, and Director of ATS, Inc. Construction and Demolition Division. Mr.
Nieves supervises all of ATS group leaders and estimators and oversees and
approves all construction contracts, supervises construction crews on special
projects. Mr. Nieves is also the principal quality control supervisor. In his
ATS experience, Mr. Nieves prepares bids and all contract commitments with
residential and commercial clients. He is responsible for identifying and hiring
staff and contract tradesmen and to organize teams and crews for specific
projects. He ensures hi-quality work through direct management of supervisors
and skilled labor.
WILFREDO RIOS
More than 19 years experience in the construction business. Experience includes
everything from installation of HVAC/AC units, repair work on residential and
commercial sites, renovation of homes and apartments, insurance repair work,
development of architectural drawings for residential and commercial projects
and consultant to small construction contractors.
ANGEL A. RIVERA-COLON
Mr. Angel Rivera has over twenty-five years of experience and diversified
responsibilities in the private, public and non-profit sectors with local,
national and international projects. Administered and managed operating budget
of $43 million, complex multiple projects as large as $35 million and staffs of
up to 50 people. Oversaw the implementation of $162 million capital and major
works program. Oversaw complete projects, including estimates, budgets, initial
design, preparation of bid documents, bid evaluations, vendor selection,
contract administration, shop tests, start-up/commissioning and final
documentation. Excellent with computers, Windows 98, Excel, Access, Word,
Microsoft Project, Expedition 6.0 and Primavera Project Planner 3.0.
JOSE L. RIVERA
Over 28 years experience in the operation of heavy machinery. Mr. Rivera also
has extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of manual and
computerized Cranes. Completed training and development of all Operator’s
apprentice to Senior Crane Operator’s. Performed 28 years of dedicated service
to the Hispanic Community of Pontiac. Licensed Operator with Local 324 since
1972.
DANIEL STITT2
BS Engineering,
Southern Illinois University
Mr. Stitt’s extensive experience is concentrated on engineering design, design
management, and construction management including construction and business
(contracting) risk management. He has over fifteen years in engineering
management supervising all aspects of engineering design. He has managed capital
projects as large as $100 million and has provided design management for
multi-billion dollar projects.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT STAFF
FRANK ELIZONDO
Bachelor of Business
Administration, St. Mary’s University
Mr. Elizondo has over 20 years of recruitment, management and marketing
experience. It provides expertise in supporting organizations’ needs in the
areas of human resources, recruitment (technical, management and administrative
disciplines), conference meeting services, and marketing services. Mr. Elizondo
was the Recruitment Manager for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and
currently manages programs involving communications and community relations:
media relations, public affairs, publications, recruitment management and
minority affairs initiatives.
VIRGINIA M. GIBSON
B.S. University of
Maryland, College Park, MD
Ms Gibson has over 20 years experience in developing human capital strategies,
and in implementing, communicating, and administering related human resources
programs, policies, and services designed to recruit, retain, and motivate high
performing workforces. Ms. Gibson’s in depth knowledge of the principles of
rewards strategies, and practical experience developing and implementing
compensation and benefits programs, has contributed to the success of both
public and private sector organizations in achieving results. Ms. Gibson has
successfully used leading edge performance management strategies to improve
organizational performance and increase workforce productivity.
ALTAGRACIA NIEVES
M.B.A. from Wayne
State University
Ms Nieves has over 20 years experience in financial and accounting systems
through a national accounting firms, applied business and financial management,
human resource management in the area of compensation and tax programs; and
hands-on experience in developing and operating start-up companies. Ms. Nieves
holds an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is a registered CPA, through the
State of Michigan.
MARK ANTHONY NIXON
MS: Urban and
Regional Planning, University of Mississippi, 1977
BS: Geography (City Planning), University of West Georgia, 1975
Mr. M.A. Nixon has over 20 years experience in developing and implementing
organizations’ administrative and management systems to improve organizational
efficiency and performance. He has extensive experience in the preparation of
federal state and municipal program budgets, has established and maintained a
system for the closeout of overall annual grants with HUD, developed a paperless
document management system which is now being implemented state wide and allows
for all local governments in the state of Florida to prepare and submit all CDBG
forms and documents electronically, and has extensive experience in structuring
and conducting policy and program research related to economic development at
State and Municipal levels, and in the evaluation and preparation of marketing
studies, economic analysis, and presentations.
DEBRA RIVERA
Pursuing B.S.
Computer Science/Geology, University of Tennessee
A.S. Computer Science, Roane State Community College
Ms Rivera has over 14 years experience in providing program management controls
in support for environmental restoration and waste management projects,
environmental compliance support, compliance document preparation and regulatory
planning for D&D projects under CERCLA and RCRA to the Department of Energy
(DOE) and Department of Defense (DOD). Ms Rivera also has extensive experience
in information systems development that includes technical analysis of
environmental data for remediation and compliance, use of graphical and
statistical software for environmental analysis; and data base development
including design, sampling and management.
JULIO CESAR ZARAGOZA
B.S. Graphic Design, Oklahoma State University
A.S. Liberal Arts Daytona Beach Community College
Has led the graphic design campaigns for different clients’ marketing
departments. Examples of some of the most recent projects include: 1. Unilever:
Produced many P.O.P. promotional pieces for brands such as Close up, Hellmann's,
Knorr, Dove, Rexona and Gold pro; 2. Altec - World Class Internet Data Center
located in former U.S. Military Base near the premises of the Panama Canal; 3.
Coca Cola- worked in the design of a folder for their actionist meetings; 4.
Power Link (a communication service entity) led the design of several ads for a
technology magazine, newspaper ads and brochure; 5. Intercontinental Free Trade
Zone- Designed several ads for Mirage and Orient watches that where exhibit in
the monthly edition of the Copa Airlines magazine; 6. Leo Burnett advertising,
Panama Worked as a graphic designer for 2 years and was involved in two mayor
accounts such as Toyota and McDonald's.
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ALTA
Technical Services Inc.
523 w
Thomson St. Philadelphia, PA
P.O. Box 1273 Skippack, PA 19122
Tel:
610-584-6680
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TECHNICAL STAFF
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RAFAEL GARZA RIVERA
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RAMÓN CHÁVEZ
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RAY GENE DE LA TORRE
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NICOLAS DOMINGUEZ
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JUAN J. FERRADA
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WILLIAM T. FLYNN
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KISHANRAO MOTHERAMGARI |
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RAFAEL GARZA RIVERA
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DANIEL STITT
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CURTIS TRAVIS |
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DEYNA Z. URRUTIA |
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RONALD D. WEBSTER |
Construction Management
ANGELO COORLUES
PEDRO NIEVES
WILFREDO RIOS
ANGEL A. RIVERA-COLON
JOSE L. RIVERA
DANIEL STITT
Management Support
ALTAGRACIA NIEVES
FRANK ELIZONDO
VIRGINIA M.
GIBSON
MARK ANTHONY
NIXON
DEBRA RIVERA
JULIO CESAR
ZARAGOZA
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