Environmental Programs Advisory Board

Dr. Tom Alexander

president, alexander consulting, inc.

Education:       PhD, Environmental Science, Oklahoma State University (1999)
                        MS, Civil Engineering, Oklahoma State University (1996)
                        BS, Geology, University of Oklahoma (1979)

Employment History:

Tulsa University, Adjunct Professor with Graduate Faculty Status, 1998 – Present

Enercon Services, Senior Environmental Consultant, 1991 – 2000

Law Engineering, Manager of Environmental Services, 1998 – 1991

Transco Operating Company (Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co.), Senior Exploration Geologist and Geophysicist, 1982 – 1988

Enserch Exploration, Exploration Geologist and Geophysicist, 1980 – 1982

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
National Water Well Association (NWWA)
American Association of Petroleum Geologist (AAPG)
Tulsa Geological Society (TSG)
Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers (AGWSE)
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)
Registered Professional Geologist, Kentucky (License #479)
Registered Professional Geologist, Washington (License #2246)
Oklahoma Corporation Commission – Certified UST Consultant (License #15)
Registered Professional Geologist pending in Texas , Arkansas and Missouri
Miscellaneous Publications

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Mr. Randy Bacon

PRESIDENT, NATIVE FOUNDERS CONSULTING GROUP

Education:   BS, Finance, Northeastern State University (1987)
                    3 Years Construction Management Technology, Oklahoma State University
                    (1983)

Employment History:

Liberty Realty Capital Group, Founder and President, 1997 – Present

Liberty Mortgage Company, Vice President, 1995 – 1996

Holliday Mortgage Corporation, Vice President, 1994 – 1995

Lincoln Property Company, Construction Estimator and Assistant Construction Manager,
May 1983 – November 1983

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
American Indian Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Oklahoma Real Estate Brokers License
Top Producing Broker in the United States for Wells Fargo in 1999
Miscellaneous Publications/Patents

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Mr. Charles Bell

principal, the green team, inc.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oklahoma
BA, Journalism, University of Oklahoma

Employment History:

BSW Architects, Lead Designer, 1997 – 1999; Design Team Manager, 1995 – 1997;
Special Projects Manager, 1994 – 1995; Special Design Manager, 1993 – 1996;
Pre-Production Manager, 1993; Production Manager, 1992 – 1993; Team Leader,
1991 – 1992

BSW Architects, Production Leader, Studios 2 and 12, Wal-Mart, 1990 – 1991

BSW Architects, Production Leader, Studio 12, Wal-Mart, 1989 – 1990

BSW Architects, Production Coordinator, 1987 - 1989

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Secretary 1989 - Present
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Citizen Member of EPA Region 6 Roundtable
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Native American Housing Adversary Board
Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA), Board of Directors
Oklahoma State University – Environmental Institute, Board of Directors
Registered Architect, Oklahoma License No. 3319, NCARB No. 46708, USGBC – LEED accredited, 2/01
White House Closing the Loop Award, 1999
AIA Top Ten Environmental Projects, 1998
Oklahoma Governor’s Award for Environmental Achievement, 1996
National Council of Commercial Builders – Edison Award, 1995; Best Retail Project, 1995; Judges Choice Award, 1995
United Nations Award – Earth Summit Global Sustainability Award, 1994
City Beautification Award 1993, Aurora, Co.
City Beautification Award 1992, Tempe , AZ
Miscellaneous Publications, Seminars and Lectures

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Mr. Derek Blackshare

president, Blackshare Environmental Solutions

Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
MS, Industrial Engineering

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oklahoma and Texas
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Certified UST Consultant for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA)
Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI)
Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)

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Dr. Monty Bruner

Director, Environmental and Infrastructure Division

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Oklahoma State University, 2002

M. S. in Environmental Science, Oklahoma State University, 1998

B.S. in Biological Science, Oklahoma State University, 1994

A.S. in Biological Science, Eastern Oklahoma State College, 1991

Employment History

The Midwest Regional Manager for an environmental consulting company from 2002-2007. Experienced in project management, personnel management and marketing. Dr. Bruner is an environmental scientist with a strong background in biology, ecology, toxicology, and data analysis. Over 15 years experience in environmental project management, research, and reporting. Conducted research and managed projects in more than 20 U.S. States as well as Canada, Mexico, Belize, Chile, and Argentina.

Certifications

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager - Master Level (CHMM) No. 11203

California Registered Environmental Assessor I (REA) No. 08058

Oklahoma Asbestos Inspector - License No. OK158481

Oklahoma Asbestos Management Planner License No. OK-MP139176

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Remediation Consultant -License No. 1789

40 Hour HAZWOPER and annual refreshers

OSHA Site Supervisor Training

ISO 14000 Implementation Training

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Mr. R. G. Carver, PE, REP

Corporate Environmental Services, ONEOK.

Education: BS, Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
MS, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering,

Employment History:

Twenty plus years of experience in the natural gas field include ngl and refinery operation and design and 15 years of environmental work.

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
Registered REP
Past chairman of the Arkansas Gas Association Environmental Committee

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Mr. Jim Esbenshade

Education: BS, Business, Oklahoma State University (1991)

Employment History:

Owner and operator of Esbenshade Incorporated – a 1222 acre farm/ranch near Colbert, Oklahoma.

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:

2003 Winner of the EI Green Award for Sustainability

Reasons for receiving this award: Jim has instituted several methods to reduce soil erosion, including no-till methods, construction of 18 miles of terraces, and installation of 11 erosion dams. He has not used commercial fertilizer since 1997. Working closely with the OK Department of Environmental Quality, Jim uses aerobic digesters to convert sewage sludge to pastureland fertilizer. He also uses cedar trees around the digester to control odors from the digesting process. His tractor runs on bio-diesel. He recycles 3 million gallons of wastewater per year. He is also heavily involved with both the 4-H and FFA chapters in Oklahoma teaching the next generation of farmers and ranchers the importance of sustainable agriculture.

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Ms. Summer Goebel

Manager, OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

Current Position/Title - Manager Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety

Education: BS Chemical Engineering Oklahoma State University 1983

Employment History:
Various positions within OGE Energy Corp. since 1984

Affiliation/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma
Board Member of Environmental Federation of Oklahoma

Mr. Bud Ground

environmental Affairs Manager, Public Service company of oklahoma

Education: MBA, Management, Oklahoma City University (1992)
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University (1980)

Employment History:

PSO, Environmental Affairs Manager, April 2004 – Present

American Electric Power, Dallas office, Manager-Air Quality Services, 2000-2004

Central & South West, Dallas office, Manager-Air Quality Services, 1998-2000

Central & South West, Tulsa office, Manager-Environmental Services, 1994-1998

PSO, Manager-Environmental & Occupational Health, 1992-1994

PSO, Environmental Engineer, 1989-1992

PSO, Technical Support Supervisor, 1981-1989

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Past local officer)
Air & Waste Management Association
Association of Energy Engineers
Environmental Federation of Oklahoma (Air Committee Chairman)
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (Board Member)

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Mr. David Leavitt

president, integrity consulting

Education:       JD, University of Tulsa College of Law (1992)
                        BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Kansas (1984)
                        BS, Cell Biology, University of Kansas (1982)
                        BA, Psychology, University of Kansas (1978)

Employment History:

Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center , Director of Commercial Development,
1998 – 2001

ASEC/Delphi Exhaust & Engine Management Division of the General Motors Corporation,
Asia Region Commercial Manager, 1996 – 1998

AlliedSignal, Inc. and Gable & Gotwals law firm – Contract Attorney – David D. Leavitt P.C. – General Law Practice, 1993 – 1995

AlliedSignal Environmental Catalyst (ASEC), Manager and Engineer, Manufacturing Development & Engineering, 1986 – 1993

Farmland Industries Inc., Engineering Supervisor and Engineer, Product and Process Technology, 1984 – 1986

Kansas Geological Survey, Chemist, 1982 – 1984

PBI Gordon Company, Chemist, 1978 – 1982

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
AICHE; AIC; SAE
Water Environment Federation
Oklahoma Bar Association
Tulsa County Bar Association
National Lawyers Association
Christian Legal Society
International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen
Oklahoma Invest. Forum – Board Member
Entrepreneur's Society of Tulsa - Board Member
Oklahoma Bar & United States District Court, Northern District of OK (1993)
Governor's Commendation for work on the Technology Committee of Oklahoma Futures (2001)
Leadership Tulsa Class XXVII (2000)
AlliedSignal Chairman's Award for Engineering Excellence (1990)
National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Award (1974)
Publications and Patents

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Dr. Roger J. Mattson

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Education:       PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (1972)
                        MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico (1966)
                        BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska (1964 cum laude)

Employment History:
SCIENTECH, Inc., Senior Vice President, 1987 –2002
International Energy Associates Limited, Engineer then President, 1984 – 1987
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Director of Systems Integration, 1981 – 1984
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Director of Radiation Surveillance, 1980 – 1981
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Director of Systems Safety, 1977 – 1980
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Director of Site, Health, Safeguards Standards, 1975 – 1977
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Engineer then Supervisor, 1967 – 1975
Sandia Corporation, Engineer, 1964 – 1967

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
NRC Distinguished Service Award, 1980 for work on TMI accident
NRC Meritorious Service Award, 1976, for leadership in standards development
NRC and AEC letters of commendation for performance on various task forces
National Science Foundation Research Assistantship 1971
Sigma Xi (Science Honorary Society)
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honorary Society)
Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honorary Society)
Sigma Tau (Engineering Honorary Society)
Miscellaneous Publications

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Ms. Dru Meadows

principal, the green team, inc.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Rice University , (1987)
BA, Art and Architecture, Rice University , (1985 cum laude)

Employment History:

BSW Architects, Manager for Green Team, and Construction Specifier, 1993 -1998

Albert C. Martin & Associates, Specifiers Manager, 1989 – 1993, Construction Manager, 1992 – 1993, and Architectural Production, 1988 – 1989

Daniel, Mann, Johnson, & Mendenhall, Architectural Production, 1988 – 1988, Assistant Architectural Manager, 1987 – 1988

Construction Technology, Inc., Bid Coordinator, 1987 – 1987

Caudill, Rowlett, Scott, Sirrine, Architectural Design/Production, 1985 – 1986

Specifications Consultant, Freelance Work, 1989 - 1993

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Habitat for Humanity
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA), Board of Directors
Oklahoma State University – Environmental Institute, Board of Directors
Product Emission Testing Laboratory, Board of Directors & Advisory Board
U.S. Green Building Council, Vice-Chair LEED Steering Committee & Board of Directors
Registered Architect, California License No. C22625
Certified Construction Specifier, Construction Specifications Institute
City of Los Angeles , Appreciation Award – Environmental Efforts, 1993
Society of Women Engineers, Appreciation Award, 1998
ASTM International, Appreciation Award, 2002
CSI – Institute, Numerous Awards including the President’s Award
BSW International, Keystone Award, 1996
Miscellaneous seminars, publications and presentations

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Mr. Charles Shipley, PC

Owner, Charles W. Shipley, PC

Education:       BS, Industrial Engineering, Oklahoma State University (1966)
                        JD, Juris Doctorate and Masters of Environmental Law (1972)

Employment History:
Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Assistant District Counsel in Tulsa
Trial Attorney for the Pollution Section Control Section of the U.S. DOJ (1974-1977)

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
Founding Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Environmental Law Section in 1991
Executive Editor of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Environmental Law Handbook

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Mr. Ronald F. Sober, P.E.

President, RFS Consulting, Inc.

Education: BS, Biological Sciences, Oklahoma State University
MS, Bio-Environmental Engineering, Oklahoma State University

Employment History:
30 years of experience in the environmental field
Professional Engineer 1995-present

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award from the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers – 2004
Runner-up for the 2003 Award for Environmental Excellence from the Environmental Federation of Oklahoma
National Society of Professional Engineers
Air & Waste Management Association
Oklahoma Safety Council
American Chemical Society
Ozone Air Quality Committee for the Indian Nations Council of Government
Vice Chair Air Quality Committee for the Environmental Federal of Oklahoma State
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Associate Safety Professional
Registered Professional Sanitarian (RPS)

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Mr. Mark Stansberry

CEO & president, Global trade and development group

Education: BA, English, Oklahoma Christian University (1977) Graduate of the Intermediate School of Banking, Oklahoma State University (1983)
Graduate of The Fund for American Studies/Institute on Economic and Political Systems, Georgetown University (1976)

Employment History:

Global Trade and Development Corporation and the Oklahoma Royalty Company

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
People to People International, Board of Trustees
International Energy Policy Conference, Founding and Chairing
Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, Appointed by Governor Frank Keating and confirmed by State Senate, 2001
Serves on five university boards and various boards and commissions
International Society of the Energy Advocates (OKC/Edmond Chapter), President, 2001
Energy Advocates, (national organization), President, 2003
Oklahoma City International Trade Association, Past President
Governor’s International Team, Member
Led People to People delegation, November 1994, to P.R. China and member of People to People delegation to Russia , August 1992
Marginal Well Commission, Advisory Council
U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett, served on staff and intern, 1975 –1976
Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, Member
Presented State Award “Outstanding Young Oklahoman” by Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1996

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Mr. Mike Teter

attorney

Education: JD, The University of Oklahoma (1982)
BBA, Accounting, The University of Oklahoma (1979)

Employment History:
Houston , Osborn, Forsyth & Sexton, In-house Council, 1997-2003
The Stover Group, General Council and Executive Vice President and Director, 1997-2003
Teter, Evans, Worthington & Swank, Sr. Partner, 1993-1997
Ellis, Morgan, Teter, Worthington & Raun, Partner, 1987-1993
Worthington , Teter & Worthington , Partner, 1984-1987
Donald L. Worthington, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1983-1984
RGB Imports L.L.C., Member/Manager, 2003 – Present
International Trade and Exchange Company, President and Chairman of the Board/Consultant, 1977-1981

Affiliations/Certifications/Honors/Publications:
American Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
Payne County Bar Association (President, 1991)
Oklahoma Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Phi Alpha Delta – John Harlan Chapter, President, 1980

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