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Envirochem Services Personnel Profiles Thomas (Tom ) Finnbogason, B.Sc., Founding Partner This Prarie boy from Winnipeg headed west and, well, never looked back. Tom opened the doors to Envirochem in 1984 and has since become well-known for his expertise in managing marine and freshwater issues (dredging, ocean disposal, fisheries regulations), PCB and hazard waste management, contaminated sites, permitting and environmental auditing. Outside of work, Tom is usually consumed by something to do with hockey. Contact Tom: [email protected] Paul Beauchemin, P.Eng., Partner A chemical engineer by training, Paul’s inquiring mind has led him into developing an amazing array of technical and management expertise. Paul specializes in process controls for pollution prevention, air quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management, permitting, development of environmental management systems (EMS), compliance and EMS auditing, electronic waste management , energy management and biomass assessments. Paul is a certified Energy Manager, GHG Verifier and EMS Lead Auditor (EMS-LA). Paul received the distinguished PNWIS Robert Stockman award for his dedication and achievements in air quality. Paul is an avid sailor and traveler in his spare time. Contact Paul: [email protected] Anthony Dickinson, M.Eng., P.Eng., Manager, Technical and Engineering Services A former forest products executive with close business ties to China, Anthony heads our Technical and Engineering Services group drawing on 14 years’ experience in environmental management. He oversees field sampling (air, water and soil); leads permit management activities including applications and reporting, NPRI, GHG calculations, carbon footprints; technical assessment of pollution control equipment; conducts EMS and compliance audits; and guides the development of Envirochem’s signature software application, eDICTS. He is a trained EMS auditor and GHG Verifier. If Anthony is not working, he’s on the soccer pitch or travelling somewhere few have been. Contact Anthony: [email protected] . Andrew MacKay, M.E.S., Manager, Environmental Management Systems Andrew brings over 18 years’ experience developing and implementing EMS and auditing programs; environmental compliance auditing; site and environmental assessments; permitting; media sampling; and training. He has also acted as an “Outsourced Environmental Manager” for several companies. Andrew received his certificate for ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training and is a pending EMS Lead auditor (EMS-LA). He is a sports enthusiast and takes equal pleasure teasing his workmates. Contact Andrew: [email protected]

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Envirochem Services Personnel Profiles

Thomas (Tom ) Finnbogason, B.Sc., Founding Partner

This Prarie boy from Winnipeg headed west and, well, never looked back. Tomopened the doors to Envirochem in 1984 and has since become well-known forhis expertise in managing marine and freshwater issues (dredging, oceandisposal, fisheries regulations), PCB and hazard waste management,contaminated sites, permitting and environmental auditing. Outside of work,Tom is usually consumed by something to do with hockey. Contact Tom:[email protected]

Paul Beauchemin, P.Eng., Partner

A chemical engineer by training, Paul’s inquiring mind has led him into developingan amazing array of technical and management expertise. Paul specializes inprocess controls for pollution prevention, air quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG)management, permitting, development of environmental management systems(EMS), compliance and EMS auditing, electronic waste management , energymanagement and biomass assessments. Paul is a certified Energy Manager, GHGVerifier and EMS Lead Auditor (EMS-LA). Paul received the distinguished PNWISRobert Stockman award for his dedication and achievements in air quality. Paul isan avid sailor and traveler in his spare time. Contact Paul: [email protected]

Anthony Dickinson, M.Eng., P.Eng., Manager, Technical and

Engineering Services

A former forest products executive with close business ties to China, Anthonyheads our Technical and Engineering Services group drawing on 14 years’experience in environmental management. He oversees field sampling (air,water and soil); leads permit management activities including applications andreporting, NPRI, GHG calculations, carbon footprints; technical assessment ofpollution control equipment; conducts EMS and compliance audits; and guidesthe development of Envirochem’s signature software application, eDICTS™. Heis a trained EMS auditor and GHG Verifier. If Anthony is not working, he’s on thesoccer pitch or travelling somewhere few have been. Contact Anthony:[email protected].

Andrew MacKay, M.E.S., Manager, Environmental

Management Systems

Andrew brings over 18 years’ experience developing and implementing EMSand auditing programs; environmental compliance auditing; site andenvironmental assessments; permitting; media sampling; and training. He hasalso acted as an “Outsourced Environmental Manager” for several companies.Andrew received his certificate for ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training and is apending EMS Lead auditor (EMS-LA). He is a sports enthusiast and takes equalpleasure teasing his workmates. Contact Andrew: [email protected]

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Tony Di Nino, M.Eng., P.Eng., Senior Environmental Engineer

Tony is a senior lead environmental compliance and EMS auditor with designationsincluding CEA and EMS (LA). He has completed over 200 compliance and /or EMSaudits of pulp mills, dams, landfills, special waste storage facilities, wood preservationfacilities, rendering plants, manufacturing facilities, and mines. Not only has Tonyassisted industrial clients in developing and maintaining their EMS to meet ISO14001requirements he has also conducted ISO 14001 certification audits throughout NorthAmerica. He has prepared environmental risk assessment guides, environmentalprocedures, and spill/ fire contingency plans for industrial clients. Tony is an avidsportsman which helps him keep up with his young family. Contact Tony:[email protected].

Darryl Stowe, B.Sc., P.Chem., Residuals Manager

Darryl, a local boy born and raised in North Vancouver, has over 18 yearsexperience in the industry. As a Professional Chemist, he brings vast experiencein the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, environmental regulatoryaffairs, waste facility permitting, hazard assessments, hazardous buildingmaterials disposal, and environmental compliance audits. Darryl manages ourVancouver Island office in Courtenay. When he’s not up to his waist in waste,Darryl can be found on the golf course, on the ice or on the diamond. ContactDarryl: [email protected]

Job Kihara, Dip. Tech. (Chem.), B.Sc. MBA, Technician

Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Job has gradually adjusted to cooler climatesand a busy schedule as an Environmental Technician. Job has conducted over50 compliance and EMS audits for heavy industry clients in forest products,oilsands, shipyards, marine transportation and manufacturing. Job is our leadfield sampler for air quality, stormwater and soils. He has also contributed tonumerous air dispersion models and odour studies. His technical knowledge isrounded out with a certificate as a trained EMS auditor (QMI 2007). A retiredrugby “star”, Job enjoys riding his motorcycle (when it works) and playingcheckers. Contact Job: [email protected]

Olga Petrov, M.Sc., B.Sc., EET, Air Quality Expert

Our resident optimist brings tremendous depth in air quality management.Previously the Head of the Air Quality Control Department in Serbia,Yugoslavia, Olga has undertaken novel research in odour sampling andmanagement; led ambient and indoor air sampling and related health riskassessment; selection and engineering controls’ effectiveness testing;dispersion modelling and pollution prevention planning. Olga is also a highlyregarded and enthusiastic instructor in Chemical Sciences Technology atBCIT. Not one to rest, Olga also completed her M.Sc. at Royal Roads with afocus on sustainability. Contact Olga: [email protected].

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Mark Holford, M. Eng., P.Eng., HSE Specialist

Mark brings a unique “blend” to Envirochem clients as a former industry HSEManager and current vinter based on Vancouver Island. As a previous HSEManager, Mark has proven “hands on experience” to set department plans;assess regulatory compliance status and implement performance improvementactions; lead corporate HSE benchmarking; design and implement auditprotocols; and perform technical environmental integrity audits. He has alsodeveloped Job Safety Assessments/ Job Hazard Assessments (JSA/JHA) and isfamiliar with the Work Safe BC CORE program. Contact Mark:[email protected].

Martin Tampier, M.Eng., Renewable Energy Specialist

Mr. Tampier is a Canadian renewable energy expert with multilingualcapabilities. He has authored numerous leading edge studies includingrenewable energy policy (“Promoting Green Power in Canada”); biomasssupport policies in North America; and optimal uses for bugwood (BC Ministryof Forests and Range). Martin has become a widely recognized expert for hispractical insights on the advantages and disadvantages of different biomass useoptions. He is also highly versed in air pollution with emphasis on climatechange issues and carbon dioxide emissions and offsets from the industrialsector. Contact Martin: [email protected].

Cheryl Campbell, M.A.Sc., Management Systems Specialist

Cheryl brings over 14 years’ experience that includes developing, implementingand evaluating EHS, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), OccupationalHealth and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS), Quality Management Systems(QMS), energy management systems, electronics recycling systems and workplacetraining in various business sectors. She is an Environmental Professional –Compliance Auditor EP(CEA), and Environmental Management System LeadAuditor EMS(LA). With a keen eye for practicality and continual improvement,Cheryl delivers on, “not just knowing HSE requirements, but how to successfullyinterpret, apply, and meet those requirements at the facility level.” Contact Cherylat: [email protected].

Jason Seeley, B.Sc., Environmental Engineer (EIT)

Jason has been with Envirochem for over three years since graduating fromUBC with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Jason has become our residentcarbon footprint specialist while conducting odour management studies andhazardous building material management and disposal. Jason is also a fieldtechnician for air and stormwater sampling. He also provides support, datamanagement, and demo building for our Software, ENVOLV™.Contact Jason at: [email protected].

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Andriana Beauchemin, BA, LEED & Sustainability Specialist

Andriana offers Envirochem clients practical and innovative approaches toSustainability through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and isa LEED for Homes specialist. She has been engaged in LEED-guided assignments forresidential and commercial sites including waste management of Little Mountain(Vancouver, BC) low rise building demolition. This assignment has includedmaterials identification (hazardous and non-hazardous), segregation, re-use anddisposal. Contact Andriana: [email protected].

Software and System Specialists ….Anthony Dickinson directs our highly innovative group of programmers and application managers. Oursoftware specialists work closely with the environmental service personnel to ensure Envirochemapplications address real world needs.

Anthony Dickinson, P.Eng., Director, Software Development and

Installations

Wearing his second hat, Anthony has directed program design and installation forover eight years. Over this period, Envirochem’s signature program eDICTSTM hasbeen installed by a wide spectrum of industry to improve environmentalperformance and, in many cases, obtain certifications (ISO 14001) and industryawards. Anthony combines a solid foundation software development and projectmanagement to ensure programs are installed on time and budget. Contact Anthony:[email protected].

J. “Junior” Duzic, Lead Programmer

Inspired by innovation, Junior has assimilated ideas from Envirochem field staff withleading edge programming to generate applications trusted by a wide array ofindustrial sectors. He re-wrote our signature software program eDICTSTM from thedark ages of software (DAO to .net environment) to the extremely customizable anduser friendly version in use today. He redesigned the basic structure of eDICTS toallow the software to connect to multiple databases and database types (i.e. MSAccess, SQL, Oracle). Contact Junior at: [email protected].

Bill Howells, Contract Systems Manager and Installer

From Yemen to BC, Bill has worked in many diverse cultures and IT scenarios. He hasset up and installed UNIX, Novell and Microsoft systems, networks, and workstations.Most recently with Envirochem, Bill installed a customized version of Envirochem’sDICTS TM software for dispatching and HR installed an upgraded operating system toimprove IT efficiency. Contact Bill: [email protected].

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Dave Fox, Network Administrator and SQL Specialist

Dave is a recent addition to our software team. He strengthens our SQL programmingskills and will be invaluable in setting up new installs in the variety of networkenvironments that exist today. Dave will work with Jaromir to develop custom reports

as required by clients.

Shwetank QA/QC Tester

As part of our commitment to continual improvement, Shwetank systematically testseach module of Envirochem’s signature application, eDICTSTM, to ensure that all thefeatures function as they were designed to. Every bug is documented and tested afterfixing to ensure maximum reliability and performance. Contact Shwetank:[email protected]