President

• Nov 2004 - Present

President

• Jun 2017 - Present

The Orangutan Project-USA or TOP-USA, is a chapter of The Orangutan Project, based in Australia. TOP-USA operates under the legal authority of Orang Utan Republik Foundation, and funds projects that support the mission of both organizations- saving the orangutan from extinction. The Orangutan Project-USA or TOP-USA, is a chapter of The Orangutan Project, based in Australia. TOP-USA operates under the legal authority of Orang Utan Republik Foundation, and funds projects that support the mission of both organizations- saving the orangutan from extinction.

Technical Advisor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Consultant

• Nov 2014 - Present

Promoting CDS's technologies and solutions in Southeast Asia within various industries in order to reduce their environmental impacts, including GHG, and increasing efficiency, food production, and renewable energy. Promoting CDS's technologies and solutions in Southeast Asia within various industries in order to reduce their environmental impacts, including GHG, and increasing efficiency, food production, and renewable energy.

Principle

• 1981 - Present

*Instructor and Consultant to ASPEMBAYA, an Indonesian nonprofit trade organization providing resources and education to suppliers and handlers of hazardous materials. Delivered First Responder Awareness curriculum in Indonesian language to members of the organization. 1995 to present. *Project Development Consultant. Promoting solutions for environmental and energy challenges in Indonesia. 1997-present; * Environmental Specialist (seasonal, I, & II) for the OWRB. Co-developed research and monitoring methodologies; sampled water and soil; analyzed data; co-authored and edited publications for agency. (1981-1985) *Project Limnologist for several EPA funded Clean Lakes studies; participated in intensive surveys and beneficial analysis surveys of Oklahoma streams and rivers (1981-1985); *Chairman of environmental committee recommending revisions in the 1985 Oklahoma Water Quality Standards (1985). Show less

Environmental Scientist

• Apr 1993 - Sep 2014

* Environmental Scientist (formerly Hazardous Substances Scientist) with Enforcement and Emergency Program. * Duty Officer for Department authorizing emergency removal of hazardous materials/wastes throughout the state of California within the scope of the Clandestine Drug Lab Removal Program and the Off-Highway Removal Program. * Emergency Response Coordinator for oversight on department funded emergency response clean-up. * Contractor liaison for emergency removal contract in So. California. * Outreach instructor for Department's Emergency Response Program to other state and local government. * Planning Chair of the Local Emergency Planning Committee in Region 1. * Program representative at meetings, conferences, workshops, and exercises. * Assisted and advised Department in California Environmental Technology Export Program (CETEP) mission to Indonesia. Show less

Co-Founder & Vice President

• Jul 1985 - Nov 2004

* Co-founded and administered the organization. * Developed membership and fundraising campaigns * Developed annual budget and program schedule * Organized two international Great Ape Conferences (1991; 1998) * Conducted experiments on the use of infrared imaging to census orangutans (1999-2002) * Developed organization website * Coordinated communications within organization * Edited organization newsletter * Co-founded and administered the organization. * Developed membership and fundraising campaigns * Developed annual budget and program schedule * Organized two international Great Ape Conferences (1991; 1998) * Conducted experiments on the use of infrared imaging to census orangutans (1999-2002) * Developed organization website * Coordinated communications within organization * Edited organization newsletter

Associate Hazardous Materials Specialists

• Mar 1988 - Mar 1993

*Executive Staff to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) under SARA, Title III. *State Representative for OES & LEPC at regionwide meetings of hazardous materials planning organizations and during hazardous material responses. *Emergency Response Planner responsible for preparing, reviewing & revising regional hazardous materials response plan for the LEPC. Reviewed & approved area-wide hazardous materials response plans under AB 2185 for State OES. * Liaison for the State of California to the Government of Indonesia following the earthquake and tidal wave that devestated Flores Island. *Project Coordinator designed computer transfer format and protocol for hazardous materials data; facilitated in interagency agreement to merge state and federal disclosure data; assisted in legislative revisions of California regulations pertaining to hazardous materials disclosure information. Show less

Biologist

• Dec 1987 - Feb 1988

*Biologist performed wetlands delineation and environmental assessment for proposals in and near waters of the United States; recommended procedures and techniques for mitigating negative effects of proposed development on wetlands; *Project Manager in 404 permit evaluating program for Corps; interpretated regulations & worked with other interest groups in resolving conflicts pertaining to permit issuance. *Biologist performed wetlands delineation and environmental assessment for proposals in and near waters of the United States; recommended procedures and techniques for mitigating negative effects of proposed development on wetlands; *Project Manager in 404 permit evaluating program for Corps; interpretated regulations & worked with other interest groups in resolving conflicts pertaining to permit issuance.

Researcher

• Jul 1986 - Dec 1986

* Researcher designed and conducted research on the ecology of blackwater rivers & swamps in Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia; * Conservationist participated in joint Indonesian government/Project conservation patrols of the Park. * Researcher designed and conducted research on the ecology of blackwater rivers & swamps in Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia; * Conservationist participated in joint Indonesian government/Project conservation patrols of the Park.

Environmental Health Technician

• Feb 1986 - May 1986

* Monitored and sampled water systems on-base for contaminants. * Conducted acute toxicity testing of streams on and off base using a method I co-developed. * Monitored and sampled water systems on-base for contaminants. * Conducted acute toxicity testing of streams on and off base using a method I co-developed.

Environmental Specialist

• May 1982 - Oct 1985

* Environmental Specialist (seasonal, I, & II) for the OWRB. Co-developed research and monitoring methodologies; sampled water and soil; analyzed data; co-authored and edited publications for agency. *Project Limnologist for several EPA funded Clean Lakes studies; participated in intensive surveys and beneficial analysis surveys of Oklahoma streams and rivers; *Chairman of environmental committee recommending revisions in the 1985 Oklahoma Water Quality Standards. * Environmental Specialist (seasonal, I, & II) for the OWRB. Co-developed research and monitoring methodologies; sampled water and soil; analyzed data; co-authored and edited publications for agency. *Project Limnologist for several EPA funded Clean Lakes studies; participated in intensive surveys and beneficial analysis surveys of Oklahoma streams and rivers; *Chairman of environmental committee recommending revisions in the 1985 Oklahoma Water Quality Standards.