Experience

Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Principal Geologist /Environmental Division Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Oct 2015

  Phoenix, Arizona As a Principal Geologist and Environmental Division Manager, Mr. Morris provided technical input and guidance on a wide variety of projects for private and public sector clients including, but not limited to: characterization studies; hazardous waste remediation; groundwater sampling and pollutant evaluation; water supply development; environmental impact studies and assessments at industrial and commercial properties, multimedia effluent characterization, and remediation; sampling and analysis… Show more As a Principal Geologist and Environmental Division Manager, Mr. Morris provided technical input and guidance on a wide variety of projects for private and public sector clients including, but not limited to: characterization studies; hazardous waste remediation; groundwater sampling and pollutant evaluation; water supply development; environmental impact studies and assessments at industrial and commercial properties, multimedia effluent characterization, and remediation; sampling and analysis of pollutants; and property transfer site assessments. Mr. Morris’ project experience includes natural resource exploration, regulatory oversight, and water resource consulting. Mr. Morris maintained and expanded client relationships, provided oversight on technical assignments, ensured profitable performance and superior project quality, and successfully managed client expectations. Mr. Morris developed and implemented Environmental Division base business, growth, sales, and planning processes, and identified business opportunities and managed priorities (managed use of capital and resources to highest competitive advantage). Show less



Burgess & Niple

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Phoenix, Arizona Mr. Morris managed and participated in water resource projects through out the State of Arizona. Selected project experience includes a water resource and water right valuation study associated with a private in holding located within a National Monument. The study included a comprehensive hydrogeologic investigation to evaluate surface and groundwater production potential along an ephemeral stream located at the base of a 400-foot canyon. Investigation included extensive literature research… Show more Mr. Morris managed and participated in water resource projects through out the State of Arizona. Selected project experience includes a water resource and water right valuation study associated with a private in holding located within a National Monument. The study included a comprehensive hydrogeologic investigation to evaluate surface and groundwater production potential along an ephemeral stream located at the base of a 400-foot canyon. Investigation included extensive literature research and interviews, field mapping, and an approximate five-mile surface geophysical survey. Mr. Morris managed a hydrogeologic investigation in support of an Analysis of Assured Water Supply Application associated with a proposed master-planned community to be comprised of approximately 7, 280 single-family residential lots, 2, 710 multi-family units, two public schools, 1.5 golf courses, 120 acres of parks, and 250 acres designated for commercial/industrial use. The hydrogeologic investigation successfully demonstrated an adequate supply of groundwater was physically and continuously available to meet the estimated residential, commercial, and industrial demand associated with the mixed-use, master-planned community. Show less



Allen, Stephenson & Associates

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Phoenix, Arizona Allen, Stephenson & Associates was acquired by Burgess & Niple in 2004. Mr. Morris managed and participated in water resource consulting projects in each Arizona physiographic province. Projects included development of municipal master water plans, groundwater resource evaluations, multi-jurisdictional basin-scale water balance studies, and analysis of assured water supplies.



Navigant

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Managing Consultant

  • 1998 - 2001

  Phoenix, Arizona Mr. Morris managed technical and administrative operations as a third party administrator of the Arizona Assurance Account of the UST Revolving Fund (SAF). Mr. Morris was responsible for technical and administrative evaluation of claims submitted to the State for reimbursement of costs incurred during characterization and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil and groundwater at UST facilities located throughout Arizona (Approximately $20 million in corrective action costs… Show more Mr. Morris managed technical and administrative operations as a third party administrator of the Arizona Assurance Account of the UST Revolving Fund (SAF). Mr. Morris was responsible for technical and administrative evaluation of claims submitted to the State for reimbursement of costs incurred during characterization and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil and groundwater at UST facilities located throughout Arizona (Approximately $20 million in corrective action costs reimbursed per year). Show less



Growth Environmental

• Senior Project Manager

  • 1997 - 1998

  Phoenix, Arizona Mr. Morris managed approximately 50 concurrent site characterization and remediation projects at petroleum-marketing facilities located within Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Projects included subsurface soil and groundwater investigation, and design installation, operation and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems.



Huntingdon Engineering & Environmental

• Senior Project Manager

  • 1993 - 1997

  Phoenix, Arizona Mr. Morris managed approximately 50 concurrent site characterization and remediation projects at petroleum-marketing facilities located within Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Projects included subsurface soil and groundwater investigation, and design installation, operation and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems. Also, managed expedited Phase II site assessments at approximately 25 petroleum-marketing facilities located throughout the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan area in… Show more Mr. Morris managed approximately 50 concurrent site characterization and remediation projects at petroleum-marketing facilities located within Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Projects included subsurface soil and groundwater investigation, and design installation, operation and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems. Also, managed expedited Phase II site assessments at approximately 25 petroleum-marketing facilities located throughout the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan area in support of property divestment efforts. Subsurface soil borings were drilled adjacent to underground storage tanks (USTs), waste oil tanks, and dispensers to establish base-line environmental conditions at each site. Show less



Basin & Range Hydrogeologists

• Associate

  • 1991 - 1993

  Phoenix, Arizona Mr. Morris provided technical and managerial support of a wide variety of projects including; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act remedial investigation/feasibility studies, and due diligence environmental site assessments at industrial and commercial properties. Many of these assessments were conducted on behalf of potentially responsible and responsible parties under Arizona's Superfund/Water Quality Assurance… Show more Mr. Morris provided technical and managerial support of a wide variety of projects including; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act remedial investigation/feasibility studies, and due diligence environmental site assessments at industrial and commercial properties. Many of these assessments were conducted on behalf of potentially responsible and responsible parties under Arizona's Superfund/Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) program. Show less



Salt River Project

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Specialist

  • 1990 - 1992

  Tempe, Arizona Mr. Morris implemented groundwater and surface water quality sampling programs at drinking water supply wells and canals located throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Participated in surface water quality sampling programs on the Verde and Salt River watersheds. Conducted hazardous waste profile sampling at multiple facility satellite accumulation areas. Conducted down-hole well alignment and camera surveys of large-capacity potable supply wells.



Illinois Oil & Gas Division, Department of Mines & Minerals

• Staff Geologist

  • 1987 - 1990

  Springfield, Illinois As a staff geologist, Mr. Morris was involved in development and implementation of Illinois' Class II Underground Injection Control Program. Mr. Morris was a member of the initial technical staff created to obtain program primacy from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Morris participated in development and implementation of regulatory rules and regulations, and internal processes and procedures necessary to demonstrate a viable regulatory program. Mr. Morris performed… Show more As a staff geologist, Mr. Morris was involved in development and implementation of Illinois' Class II Underground Injection Control Program. Mr. Morris was a member of the initial technical staff created to obtain program primacy from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Morris participated in development and implementation of regulatory rules and regulations, and internal processes and procedures necessary to demonstrate a viable regulatory program. Mr. Morris performed technical file reviews, wrote permits, and enforced permit operating conditions. Show less



Jim Blumthal Consulting Geologist

• Staff Geologist

  • 1985 - 1986

  Olney, Illinois As a staff geologist, Mr. Morris supported an independent exploration geologist in the Illinois Basin. Mr. Morris provided well-site consulting services and conducted research and data reduction in support of drilling prospect generation.