Daniel E. Airey, P.G.
President
Senior Geologist – TX #1022
Email: dan@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Airey is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. Mr. Airey is also registered as a Corrective Action Project Manager with the TCEQ. Mr. Airey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Texas A&M University. With over 31 years of experience in the environmental field, Mr. Airey has worked throughout the country and overseas. Heavily sought after for his expertise in environmental litigation, Mr. Airey is well versed in all aspects of environmental law and compliance.
Keith Copeland, P.G.
Senior Geologist – TX #1020
Email: kjcope@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Copeland received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Baylor University. With over 35 years of regulatory and consulting experience, Mr. Copeland is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Louisiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Texas. Mr. Copeland worked at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality where he developed and managed the Petroleum Storage Tank program.
Richard M. Airey, Jr., P.E., P.G.
Senior Engineer – TX #63991
Senior Geoscientist – TX #3426
Email: rick@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Airey is a Registered Professional Engineer and a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas. Mr. Airey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. With over 35 years of experience in the environmental field, prior to Ranger, Mr. Airey has worked in the oil fields and for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Mr. Airey’s field specialization is site assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater. Mr. Airey is also registered as a Corrective Action Project Manager with the TCEQ.
Chad M. Copeland, P.G., PWS
Professional Geoscientist – TX #12668
Professional Wetland Scientist – #2309
Senior Project Manager | Soil Scientist
Email: chad@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Copeland received both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Biology from Texas State University and has completed non-degree seeking post-graduate studies at the University of Florida in the Soil and Water Sciences Department. With over 18 years of experience, Mr. Copeland focuses on the preparation of TCEQ/RRC/EPA/USACE plans and compliance permits, soil/air/groundwater characterization, UST/AST management, Texas Risk Reduction Program oversight, spill plans and response, biological assessments, wetland delineations, stormwater management and Edwards Aquifer permitting. Additionally, Mr. Copeland focuses on permitting and contamination issues related to oil/gas pipelines, landfarms, production batteries, natural gas processing plants, and saltwater facilities. Mr. Copeland is a State of Texas Licensed LPST Corrective Action Project Manager, a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), and is licensed as a Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) in the State of Texas and in the State of Louisiana.
Todd Standlee, PWS, CAPM
Professional Wetland Scientist – #2592
Senior Project Manager | TCEQ State Lead Program Manager
Email: todd@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Standlee received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas Tech University. With over 18 years of experience in the environmental field, Mr. Standlee’s focus is on the planning, designing, and implementing of soil/groundwater remediation systems. Mr. Standlee is a State of Texas Licensed LPST Corrective Action Project Manager and a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS). Furthermore, Mr. Standlee manages our multi-year TCEQ PST Contracts.
Max Cook, CAPM
Senior Project Manager
Email: max@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Cook received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University. With over a decade of experience in the environmental field and having received ASTM training in Vapor Encroachment Screening and Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) for real estate transactions, Mr. Cook’s focus is on managing the Phase I ESA program and the assessment and preparation of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. In addition, Mr. Cook focuses on permitting and contamination issues related to oil/gas pipelines, landfarms, production batteries, natural gas processing plants, and saltwater facilities. Mr. Cook is a State of Texas Licensed LPST Corrective Action Project Manager.
Patrick K. Finn, P.G.
Senior Geologist – TX #3039
Email: pkfinn@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Finn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Texas A&M University. Mr. Finn has over 27 years of combined regulatory and consulting experience in the environmental field. Mr. Finn has worked for both the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas. Mr. Finn is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas. Mr. Finn’s focus is on risk-based site investigation and remedial activities.
James R. Woodburn, P.G.
Senior Staff Geologist – TX #12307
Email: rusty@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Woodburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science degree in Geology from Sul Ross State University. Mr. Woodburn’s primary focuses are TCEQ/RRC/EPA compliance permits and soil/air/groundwater sampling and characterization. Mr. Woodburn previously worked for the Railroad Commission of Texas with the Environmental Permits and Support team. In addition, Mr. Woodburn is a State of Texas Licensed LPST Corrective Action Project Manager.
Victoria Modak, P.G.
Senior Geologist – TX #2142
Email: Vicki@RangerEnv.com
Ms. Modak is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas and is licensed with the TCEQ as an LPST Corrective Action Project Manager. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin and has more than 30 years of combined regulatory and consulting experience in the environmental field, including 23 years with the TCEQ’s LPST Program. Ms. Modak’s focus is on environmental investigations as well as regulatory advocacy and strategy. In addition, Ms. Modak is a State of Texas Licensed LPST Corrective Action Project Manager.
Will Kierdorf, REM
Project Manager
Email: will@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Kierdorf received a Bachelor of Science degree in Resource and Environmental Studies from Texas State University. Mr. Kierdorf focuses on contamination issues and remediation related to oil/gas pipelines, landfarms, production batteries, natural gas processing plants, and saltwater facilities. Mr. Kierdorf is a Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
Robert Martin, P.G.
Professional Geoscientist - TX #15499
Staff Geologist
Email: rmartin@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Martin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Sam Houston State University. Mr. Martin's primary focus is site characterization and remediation for both oil/gas and TCEQ PST sites. Mr. Martin is licensed as a Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) in the State of Texas.
Jeremiah Perez, WPIT
Environmental Field Scientist
Email: jeremiah.perez@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Perez received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation. Mr. Perez is a certified Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT).
Evangeline "Ev" Schneider, GIT
Field Geologist
Email: eschneider@RangerEnv.com
Ms. Schneider received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Texas A&M University. Her primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation. Ms. Schneider is certified in the State of Texas as a Geoscientist-in-Training.
Caroline Hamilton, GIT
Field Geologist
Email: caroline.hamilton@RangerEnv.com
Ms. Hamilton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Texas A&M University. Her primary focuses are assisting with geologic assessments and Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan permitting. Ms. Hamilton is certified in the State of Texas as a Geoscientist-in-Training.
Maxwell C. O'Brien
Field Geologist
Email: maxwell.obrien@RangerEnv.com
Mr. O'Brien received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Winona State University. Additionally, Mr. O'Brien received a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science. Prior to joining Ranger, Mr. O'Brien was an engineering technician/environmental scientist collecting and organizing data for hydraulic models for public water use. His primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation.
Ross Eide, GIT
Field Geologist
Email: ross.eide@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Eide received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from Texas A&M University and has multiple years of regulatory experience in the environmental field, including three years with the TCEQ’s PST/DCRP Program. His primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation. Mr. Eide is certified in the State of Texas as a Geoscientist-in-Training.
Jorge Martinez
Environmental Field Scientist
Email: jorge.martinez@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Martinez received a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Language - Spanish from New Mexico State University. His primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation in the oil and gas industry.
Arron Smith
Environmental Field Technician
Email: arron.smith@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Smith's primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation. Additionally, Mr. Smith assists with mobile dual-phase extraction (MDPE) and stormwater inspections.
Jared Allison
Environmental Field Technician
Email: jared.allison@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Allison's primary focuses are assisting with sample collection, site assessments, and remediation. Additionally, Mr. Allison assists with mobile dual-phase extraction (MDPE) and stormwater inspections.
Tyler Landis
Email: tyler@RangerEnv.com
Mr. Landis primarily focuses on drafting and site assessment reporting. Mr. Landis also provides GIS support to our clients.
Melissa Moyer
Front Office Manager
Email: melissa.moyer@RangerEnv.com
Ms. Moyer is responsible for managing our day-to-day office needs as Front Office Manager, as well as, providing support to contract management.