These are Our People
We are a team of geologists, scientists, licensed professionals, managers, individuals, family members, members of the community, highly experienced, youthful ideas, and everything in between.
Our leadership and proactive approach empowers us all to be client-focused, responsive, creative, and accountable to our clients, our peers, our organization.
This Is Us
Jim Taylor, P.G.
Geologist, President
Licensed Professional Geologist: Pennsylvania, Delaware
Geoscience Degree from Penn State University
Master of Environmental Pollution Control from Penn State Great Valley
35+ year career in geology and environmental consulting
Contaminant Characterization and Remediation, PA Act 2
Environmental Assessments & Risk Management
Drinking Water Supply, Nitrate Modeling, Land Use Planning
Andy Sokol, P.G.
Geologist, Vice-President
Licensed Professional Geologist: Pennsylvania, Delaware
Geology Degree from Penn State University
30+ years of professional experience in geology and environmental consulting
Solid Waste Landfills, Expansions, Compliance, Operations
Deciphering complex geology and hydrogeology in the Triassic Basin
Insurance Claims, Spill Response, Coordination & Mitigation
Geologic Characterizations, PA Act 2, Emerging Contaminants
Mike Napolitan, P.G.
Geologist, Principal
Licensed Professional Geologist: Pennsylvania, Delaware
Earth Science degree from Penn State University
Master in Applied Geology from University of Pennsylvania
Geology and hydrogeology investigations of large-scale corrective action projects
Advanced Technologies, Landfills, Water Supply, Resource Exploration, Geophysics
F&T Modeling, Geothermal Groundsource Testing
GIS Mapping and Relational Database, Author and Presenter
FAA Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License
Aerial/Drone Mapping, Complex Analytics, Point-Cloud Modeling
Expert/Legal Testimony
Bill Gothier
Scientist, Senior Project Manager
GeoEnvironmental Studies Degree from Shippensburg University
Stormwater Management, Permitting & Compliance
Industrial Permitting & Compliance
Spill Response, Coordination & Mitigation
Watershed Restoration, Grant Opportunities
Alyssa Schell
Scientist, Project Manager
Environmental Science Degree from Muhlenberg College
Masters in Environmental Protection & Compliance Management from Saint Joseph University
Superfund Compliance: Monitoring & Reporting
Manages complex multi-year sampling events
Environmental Compliance, Data Collection & Validation
Health & Safety, Industrial Compliance
Develops and teaches OSHA training courses
Emerging Contaminants, PFAS/PFOS, 1,4 Dioxane
Mikaela Inforzato
Geologic Scientist
Licensed Geologist in Training: Pennsylvania
Geology Degree from California University of Pennsylvania
Geologic & Hydrogeologic Characterization, Monitoring Wells, Logging, Aquifer Testing
Landfill Compliance, Water Quality Sampling, Environmental Monitoring
GIS Mapping, Data Management
Ed Claypoole, NJ LSRP
New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), Senior Manager
Environmental Science Degree from Stockton University
30+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting
Licensed NJDEP LSRP
Licensed EPA/AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner
Licensed NJDOH Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor
Property Redevelopment, Building Demolition and Renovation
Risk Assessments, Environmental Site Assessments, New Jersey and Delaware Regulations
Bernie Beegle, P.G.
Geologist, Senior Manager
Licensed Professional Geologist: Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee
Geology Degree from West Chester University
30+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting
Geology and Hydrogeology Investigations, Field Services, Marcellus Shale
Heavy Metal Contamination, Battery Site Reclamation, Brownfields
Health & Safety, Industrial Compliance, Audits, RCRA
Develops and teaches training courses
Environmental Site Assessments
Celeste Takach
Scientist, Biologist
Ecology, Conservation, & Field Biology Degree from Bloomsburg University
Freshwater Systems of Pennsylvania, Macroinvertebrates, Water Quality Studies
Wetland Delineation
Stormwater Management, Green Systems
Penn State Extension: Master Watershed Steward Certification
Alexa Specht
Scientist
Physics Degree from Swarthmore College
Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Compliance
Stormwater Management, Green Systems
Data Management, Data Validation, Programming
Carol Jerrahian
Senior Administrator.
Office Operations, Accounts, Corporate Marketing
Published Papers
Our people are authors, presenters, coaches, and trainers on numerous topical subjects. We encourage you to peruse and use the resources, and please feel free to contact any one of us to discuss topics in greater detail.
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Grow With Us
From day one, new staff make important contributions toward our goals and client satisfaction,
while enjoying the benefits of joining our family-friendly firm that is deeply committed to the well-being and professional growth of each member.
TGS looks to create a Rewarding Career for our people in a fun and dynamic work environment, where lifetime relationships cultivate a group dedicated to each other's goals and our client's success.
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Health and Safety
Health & Safety is Primary.
We strive to prevent work-related injuries through effective training, current education,
hazard identification, risk assessment, strategic planning and advanced technologies.
We implement policies, procedures, operations and technologies to increase awareness and achievement of our H&S goal.
H&S leadership educates our team and evolves our goals to stay current with an ever changing environment and industry.
