BRIAN JOHNSON

**** * ******** ***, ********, AZ 85226 602-***-**** add0bu@r.postjobfree.com

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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Enterprising environmental scientist who leverages over 30 years of technical expertise to resolve complex technical environmental problems, reduce spill response costs, and improve facility compliance.

Well-rounded business partner with extensive experience managing hazardous waste and coordinating emergency response actions on behalf of insurance carrier clients, government agencies, and environmental consulting firms.

Recognized authority on responding to environmental exposures, coordinating emergency hazardous material spill response activities on behalf of insurance carrier clients, government agencies, and environmental consulting firms.

Trusted mentor and advisor to staff, clients, and industry colleagues.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Environmental Remediation Compliance Hazardous Waste Management Risk Management Contract Negotiation

Due Diligence RCRA CERCLA Geology Hydrology Indoor Air Quality

Team Building Mentoring & Training Program Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American International Group (AIG) Client Risk Solutions

Assistant Vice President & Global Head of Environmental Response Services Apr 2000 – March 2020

As the National Environmental Response Manager and Global Head of AIG’s Pollution Incident Environmental Response (PIER)™ Program, an industry-leading, around-the-clock environmental emergency response service, ensured the aggressive response to over 150 environmental claims annually.

Delivered cost-effective and timely responses to hundreds of monoline environmental insurance claims across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Saved several hundreds of thousands of claims dollars annually by evaluating the quality of the response and optimizing the technical approach to shorten the remediation timeline.

Expanded AIG’s PIER ™ Program from a solely transportation-related response program to a comprehensive solution for all types of losses and catastrophic exposures, including: mold and legionella claims, fires and explosions at chemical manufacturing facilities, home heating oil spills, light-aircraft accidents, and natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods (e.g. Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ike, Superstorm Sandy, etc.).

Built and maintained a truly global network of emergency hazardous material response contractors, disaster recovery firms, engineering and environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, waste disposal firms, crisis management specialists, and origin and cause investigation professionals.

Lead negotiations with of over 75 network vendors yielding cost savings that averaged of 15% to 20% from discounted fee schedules, billing terms, and contractual conditions.

Presented numerous training sessions for claims adjusters, underwriters and insurance producers on the risks involved with microbial matter (e.g. mold and legionella) and the proper way to respond to environmental hazards.

Trained and mentored 20+ on-call environmental consultants across the country.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED):

Principal Scientist ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller

Guided and directed the implementation of multi-million-dollar CERCLA* (Superfund) and RCRA** projects. Also performed numerous Phase I/II site assessments, leaking underground storage tank (LUST) remediations, human health and ecological risk assessments, feasibility studies, mineral resources evaluations, and comprehensive community outreach activities.

*Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

**Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Hydrologist United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Forged the initial environmental assessment and investigation of Aberdeen Proving Grounds, a Department of Defense (DoD) chemical weapons plant located in Aberdeen, MD; and conducted regional geologic studies on the effects of storm water runoff on the Chesapeake Bay.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Environmental Consulting – CERCLA Investigations:

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Senior technical manager and director of a six-year base-wide investigation that included three operable units and 45 potential sources of contamination. Accelerated the remedial design and action (RD/RA) timeline and achieved the first de-listing of an active military base from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA’s) National Priorities List.

Environmental Consulting – – Environmental Impact Statements:

Barry M. Goldwater Gunnery Range, Arizona

Senior Technical Advisor on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) associated with the re-withdrawal of 2.7 million acres of public lands for military use. Evaluated the impact on cultural and natural resources, surrounding economies, mineral and water resources; owned land use management planning, community and public relations, geographic database (GIS) management, agency interactions, and public scoping.

Environmental Claim Rapid Response – Tire Fire:

Casa Grande, Arizona

Directed the cleanup for the insured’s counsel following a fire at a tire recycling facility. The insured had been issued repeated violations for improper storage of over half a million used tires before a fire ignited, resulting in their filing for bankruptcy. Organized the initial response and smoke abatement activities. Coordinated the disposal of the remaining tires as a non-hazardous waste saving thousands of dollars. Designed and implemented a subsurface investigation, and petitioned the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to issue a No Further Action notice.

Remediation & Claims Management – Transportation Related Environmental Response:

Rye, Arizona

Reviewed and evaluated the performance of the insured’s consultant and the appropriateness of the remedial approach following a tanker truck accident. Initially, the cleanup was delayed and ineffective resulting in the ADEQ issuing a civil penalty to the insured for non-compliance with their Consent Decree. Enacted a change in the remedial technology and assisted the insured in negotiating with the State Attorney General’s office and ADEQ, reducing the fines and mapping a new strategy for a cost-effective and timely case closure.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED):

Mold Related Claims:

Bakersfield, California

Technical advisor and liaison between the insured and claims analyst for a multimillion-dollar toxic mold-related loss at a low-income apartment complex. Supervised the destructive testing of the complex, evaluated remediation plans, reviewed cost estimates, ensured adherence to the project schedule, and provided technical updates to senior claims analysts, underwriters, coverage counsel, and plaintiffs’ attorneys.

Business Development:

Arizona, California, and Nevada

Partnered with AIG Environmental underwriters to plan, coordinate, and organize numerous technical presentations for diverse audiences numbering in the hundreds. Topics included the risks and liabilities associated with toxic mold, natural catastrophe preparedness, home heating oil spill response, and emergency response for hazardous material incidents. Established a solid corporate reputation for subject matter expertise (SME) that repeatedly and reliably landed new clients and accounts.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Geology

Franklin & Marshall College

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor

American Council for Accredited Certification (Formerly American IAQ Council)

Geologist In Training

Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (No. 05622)

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training

***Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response

Licensed Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster (License # 19502812)

Arizona Department of Insurance (License # 19502812)

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