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MEI STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Middleton Environmental Incorporated (MEI) is a multi-faceted firm that offers a broad range of professional services. MEI offers the public, corporate or individual clients, a broad range of professional services including the services of environmental planners, engineers and architects. The skills of an experienced staff, coupled with the ability to bring specialized consultant services to bear upon the delivery of these services, offers the client the highest possible level of professional performance. MEI also has the capacity to develop joint venture client services, utilizing associated firms of exemplary caliber to tailor fit particularized services to particular project demands.

MEI seeks to join timely delivery of client services to the need for valid, creditable and superior results. The management of project performance, including the submission of periodic client progress reports, provides the foundation of the MEI management method. MEI services will be presented to the client in a timely fashion and will be represented, as necessary, at public forums, hearings or regulatory related proceedings.

Our senior staff includes individuals with extensive experience in industry, local government and environmental problem solving, involving federal, state and local laws. The clients have ranged from small entrepreneurs to large industrial organizations. The combination of environmental management, manufacturing and engineering skills provide our clients with timely solutions to their problems.

MEI is prepared to offer the following services in environmental planning, comprehensive development and design:

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES

• Phase One Environmental Site Assessment Reports
• Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment Reports
• Soil, Water & Air Analyses
• Tank Testing
• Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies
• Asbestos Management
• Transaction Screen Process Reports
• Lead Based Paint Testing &Management

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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

• Environmental Impact Studies
• Health Effect Analysis
• Toxic Analysis
• Testing Services
• Permit Services
• Pollution Control
• Monitoring and Surveillance
• Resource Management
• Waste Management
• Recycling Studies
• Ecological and Archaeological Investigations

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DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN

• Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation
• School Design
• Co-op Construction and Sale
• Adaptive Reuse for Housing & Educational Use
• Office Rehabilitation and Renovation Design
• Housing Construction
• Real Estate Brokerage
• Construction Cost Estimating
• Plan and Zoning Approvals
• Code Compliance
• Space Planning and Land Use
• Site Planning

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MEI is a small firm (formerly MKA), founded in 1983 with in-depth experience in environmental planning, comprehensive design and development services. The principals, staff and associated consulting experts at MEI have a solid foundation and proven excellence in a wide range of professional services. The following is a partial listing of projects that have been managed by principals of MEI and MKA.

Environmental Site Assessment Program:
1986 to Present

The Environmental Site Assessment Program is a Four-Phased effort aimed at helping clients (banks, private corporations, lending institutions, insurance companies, etc.) to assess and avoid the enormous clean-up liability and litigation costs so often associated with asbestos or hazardous waste contaminated properties.

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment/Transaction Screen Process (TSP) Reporting:

The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and TSP’s are conducted in order to determine any potential recognized environmental conditions that may have an adverse impact on the subject site as well as the value of such site under the American Society of Testing and Materials Standard E1527-94/E1528-94. All Phase I ESA and TSP reports must conform to this standard in order to quality for the “Innocent Landowner Defense” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Cleanup Liability Act (CERCLA). The Phase I ESA consists of a site investigation of any structures and outside grounds for the possible presence of Potential Asbestos Containing Materials (PACM), 55 gallon drum storage, above ground storage tanks, lead based paint conditions, floor drains or any areas of particular environmental concern. The site investigation also attempts to locate buried storage tanks, transformers, cesspools/drywells (if any), in order to determine if any related environmental problems may exist with the site. All documentation pertaining to the present and past usage of the site are obtained in order to evaluate the potential for improper chemical disposal on the subject site. The surrounding sites area also examined (to the fullest extent possible), in order to determine if the past and current land use could have an apparent adverse impact on the subject site.

During the preparation of the Phase I ESA report, environmental databases are reviewed in order to determine if there are any hazardous waste sites, landfills, leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) sites, hazardous waste generators or cases of improper chemical disposal on the subject site or within the vicinity of the subject site that may adversely impact the property. Databases such as the USEPA’s NPL, CERCLIS and RCRA databases as well as state and local hazardous waste site lists are also examined in order to ascertain whether any hazardous wastes, landfills, oil spills or any related problems exist at the subject site or in the vicinity of the subject site.

If the physical site inspection, historical site analysis and review of regulatory agency records demonstrate that a large scale contamination concern does not exist regarding the subject site, the Phase I ESA report is submitted and our service is completed.

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ESA PROGRAM HISTORY

Since 1988, MEI has prepared over 10,000 Environmental Site Assessment & Transaction Screen Process Reports on commercial, industrial and multi-family properties for lending institutions in the tri-state area and throughout the nation. MEI has examined buildings that have ranged in size from 800 square feet to over 1.5 million square feet. Below is a highlighted list of properties that were examined in the past by MEI (clients are not listed for confidentiality purposes):

1. Penta Hotel: Seventh Avenue, New York. Twenty Six (26) story hotel in the heart of New York City (approximately 1.5 million square feet in size).

2. Macy’s Former World Headquarters: Newark, New Jersey. Vacant twelve (12) story commercial building approximately 1.25 million square feet in size.

3. Hygrade Metal Moulding: Smith Street, East Farmingdale. Single story industrial building approximately 25,000 square feet in size. Site was placed on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Inactive Hazardous Waste Site list after Phase I, Phase II and Phase III environmental investigations. Remediation is underway.

4. MEI has examined over 750,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the Hauppauge Industrial Area (Oser Avenue buildings, Commerce Drive buildings, Willets Path Buildings, etc..). This area is highly industrialized and contains ten hazardous waste sites.

5. MEI has examined over 450,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the East Farmingdale Industrial Area (Smith Street buildings, Schmitt Boulevard buildings, etc..). This area is highly industrialized and contains twelve hazardous waste sites.

6. MEI has examined over 500,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the Plainview Industrial Area (Skyline Drive buildings, Express Drive South buildings, etc..). This area is highly industrialized and contains three hazardous waste sites.

7. MEI has examined over 500,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the Ronkonkoma Industrial area (Second Avenue buildings, Fifth Avenue buildings, etc..).

8. MEI has examined over 10,000,000 square feet of multi-family buildings in the New York City Metropolitan area over the past 5 years. Phase I and Transaction Screen Process Report have been prepared through the metropolitan area.

9. MEI has examined over 1,000 acres of vacant land for the Suffolk County Department of Real Estate for open space preservation.

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Environmental Site Assessment Program
Partial List of Program Clients, Addresses and Phone Numbers

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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment:

If a recognized environmental condition is suspected during the preparation of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in order to evaluate the extent and type of contamination that may exist on the subject site.

Depending upon the type of recognized environmental condition that was observed during the Phase I ESA, samples of asbestos, lead based paint, on-site soils, cesspool/drywell sediments and groundwater can be extracted and analyzed at a certified testing laboratory in order to determine if elevated levels of contamination have impacted the subject site.

Elevated levels of contamination can have a large impact on the value of the property. The Phase II ESA report will indicate the levels of contamination observed during the extraction of samples from the property, recommend a method of cleanup of the contamination and estimate cleanup costs.

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Phase III Environmental Site Assessments:

The Phase III ESA is the remedial phase of the ESA Program. If contamination is encountered during a Phase II ESA, the Phase III ESA will involve the planning and methodology of environmental remediation. Costs associated with conducting a Phase III ESA will vary greatly due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, contaminant type and method of contamination disposal.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROJECTS (MKA)

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Environmental Assessment Report:
Main Line Electrification Project Hicksville to Ronkonkoma (1984)

Developed a comprehensive Environmental Assessment Report analyzing the impacts associated with electrification of the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line. The $150 million project entailed the construction of eight modern stations, sixteen electric power sub-stations, signal communications modernization, and the construction of twelve parking lots for 7,000 cars. Of nineteen potential environmental impacts, nine were judged to be of no major significance and ten were found to be of possible significance. Five of the ten had the potential for adverse impact including traffic, parking, community disruption, secondary development and impact on an ecologically sensitive area.

Overall, the report recommended a "Finding of No Significant Impact" under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Urban Mass Transportation Administration accepted this recommendation and, as a result, the first $50 million in federal funds for the project were released in September 1984. The project has since been completed and full electric service between New York City and Ronkonkoma, at the end of the Main Line, was initiated in January, 1988.

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Long Island Rail Road Environmental Assessment Report:
Port Jefferson Branch Electrification Project - Huntington to Port Jefferson (1985)

Developed a comprehensive Environmental Assessment Report analyzing the impacts associated with electrification of the Long Island Rail Road's Port Jefferson Branch. The $120 million project entailed the construction of seven modern stations, fifteen electric power sub-stations, signal and communications modernization, and construction of ten parking lots for 6,000 cars. Of nineteen potential environmental impacts, ten were judged to be of no major significance and nine were found to be of possible significance. Four of the ten had the potential for adverse impact, (traffic, parking community disruption and secondary development).

Overall, the report recommended a "Finding of No Significant Impact" under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Due to a lack of funding, the project has been scaled down and was completed in 1989.

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Long Island Rail Road Environmental Assessment Report:
Port Jefferson Branch Improvement Project

Conducted an Environmental Assessment in 1987 to examine and evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the improvements to the Port Jefferson Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. The planned improvements included the installation of a 2,200 volt signal line; construction of motor generator buildings in Greenlawn, Smithtown and Port Jefferson; construction of high
level platform stations in Stony Brook and Port Jefferson; and the installation of a new refueling facility in Port Jefferson. Of the nineteen primary potential environmental impacts, it was determined that the project would represent a significant overall improvement in the protection of the Long Island environment. The project was completed in 1989.

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Carleton Avenue Development Project: Central Islip, New York;
Planned Development District Environmental Impact Statement (1988)

This comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement analyzed the environmental impacts associated with the construction of 600 town house units, 1.7 million square feet of industrial/research space, 200,000 square feet of office development, and a "Town Center" including a 200 room hotel and 200,000 additional square feet of retail space on an 800 acre parcel (at the Central Islip State Psychiatric Center site). Impacts analyzed in association with this project included community character and service, physical changes to the area, traffic and groundwater quality and quantity. The Final EIS was adopted by the Town of Islip in August 1988.

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Mixed Use Development of 88 Acre Fairchild/Republic Property: Farmingdale, New York;
Environmental Assessment and Impact Statement (1988)

The planned mixed use development project called for a two phase environmental assessment and impact statement. Included in the two phases were assessment of real and potential problems at the site and an on-going evaluation of closure, clean-up and groundwater monitoring plans as well as preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

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East Hampton Airport Master Plan: Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

The proposed project called for a two phase improvement program to upgrade the East Hampton Airport. Improvements included construction of additional hangars, expansion and improvement of runways, etc. The study assessed the impact on rare and endangered vegetation, wildlife, groundwater quality and quantity, noise, stormwater runoff and summer traffic. The Final EIS was adopted by the East Hampton Town Board in August 1988.

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Anton Woods: West Yaphank, New York - Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

Prepared an Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed construction of 304 single family homes on three parcels totaling 202.9 acres of former farmland. The five potential impacts of concern were traffic, groundwater, archaeological resources, wildlife and loss of productive farmland.

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Southgate University Park: Brookhaven, New York; Critique of DEIS (1987)

The two general concerns of this project related to ecological resources and cumulative impacts. The critique strengthened the DEIS in light of the arguments built against the project. Particular recommendations included Pine Barrens ecology and wildlife impact mitigation.

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St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center: Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

Developed a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed construction of a new 70 bed building on the St. Lawrence hospital grounds in Ogdensburg, New York on the Canadian border. The study assessed the potential impacts on environmental, historical and archeological resources.

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Environmental Impact Statement - Brookhaven Industrial Park (1986)

Prepared a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed 479 acre Industrial Park in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York. The study assessed the potential impact of the project on the Pine Barrens, traffic, groundwater quality, transportation, community services, economics, aesthetics, etc.

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Cove Green: Coram, New York;
72 Unit Condominium Project - Environmental Impact Statement (1987)

This comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement analyzed the environmental impacts associated with the construction of 72 condominium units on an 11 acre parcel requiring a change of zone. Impacts analyzed in association with this project included community character and service, physical changes to the area, traffic and groundwater quality and quantity.

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The Hills: Farmingville, New York:
308 Unit Townhouse Project - Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

Developed a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for a 308 unit town house project in Farmingville, NY. The study assessed the potential impacts of primary concern that included traffic, groundwater, wildlife and physical changes to the property.

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Pine Woods Estates: North Patchogue, New York;
66 Unit Condominium Project - Environmental Impact Statement (1988)

Project called for construction of 66 one and two bedroom condominium units in North Patchogue. Impacts of concern were traffic, groundwater, wildlife and change of zone.

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Yaphank Woods: West Yaphank, New York;
72 Single Family Homes - Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

The Environmental Impact Statement analyzed the potential impacts associated with a proposed 72 unit single family development to be constructed on 77.4 acres of former farmland in West Yaphank, NY. Potential environmental impacts examined in the report included traffic, groundwater, archaeological resources, wildlife and loss of productive farmland.

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Springhorn at Blue Point: Blue Point, New York
Environmental Assessment and Wetland Flagging (1988)

The proposed project called for the construction of an adult retirement community. This project required preparation of a long form environmental assessment form and participation in the wetland flagging of the property with representatives of the Town of Brookhaven and the NYSDEC.

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Spring Meadow: Wading River, New York;
172 Single Family Units Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

The proposed project called for the construction of 172 single family homes on 189 acres of former pasture land in Wading River, NY. The primary environmental impact areas of concern included loss of open space, (which was mitigated with the dedication of 102.3 acres to the Town of Brookhaven), traffic, groundwater quality and physical changes at the site.

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Lighthouse Estates: Montauk Point, New York;
Environmental Impact Statement (1987/88)

This project was proposed for a pristine area of Montauk. The area is characterized by extensive wetlands which were flagged by the Town of East Hampton. The project called for construction of single family homes on 339 acres. The potential impacts included loss of open space, wildlife habitat and visual resources. The project was not developed.

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The Fairways: Rocky Point, New York
57 Single Family Units - Environmental Impact Statement (1988)

Prepared an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed construction of 57 single family homes on a 38 acre golf course, (Tall Trees Golf Course), in Rocky Point. The potential environmental impacts assessed included loss of water hazard "wetlands", loss of recreational space, groundwater and traffic.

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Sir Charles Estates: Patchogue, New York;
34 Single Family Unit Environmental Impact Statement (1988)

The Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed 34 single family homes on 56.8 acres located on Mud Creek in East Patchogue assessed the potential environmental impacts associated with the project including traffic, loss of open space, terrestrial ecology, cultural resources and wetlands.

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Patchogue Village Condominium Project: Patchogue, New York;
Environmental Impact Statement (1986)

Developed a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed 69 unit condominium project on the Patchogue River in the Village of Patchogue, Long Island, New York. The study assessed the potential impact of the project on traffic, water quality, the ecology, land use, transportation, community services, economics, aesthetics etc.

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PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Browning Ferris Industries Suffolk Solid Waste Study (1988)

Conducted a two part report on solid waste management in Suffolk County. Included information on construction of resource recovery plants and analyzed the concerns and interests of BFI.

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Environmental Regulatory Compliance System:
New York State Facilities Development Corp. (1986)

Developed a system to assure that the projects being designed by the New York State Facilities Development Corporation were being planned in compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

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Medical Waste Management In the New York Metropolitan Area Market/Feasibility Study:
Browning Ferris Industries (1986)

Prepared a study of medical waste disposal practices in the New York City metropolitan area. The study was designed to answer questions pertaining to how hospital wastes and other types of medical wastes were being handled, regulatory controls, economic and environmental factors affecting medical waste disposal, and proposed plan of action the client would take in relation to medical waste disposal.

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Suffolk Child Developmental Center: Smithtown, New York;
Environmental Assessment (1987/88)

The proposed project involved two components, the construction of an addition to the existing administration building and the construction of a ten bed home for developmentally disabled children. The project site was within the Wild, Scenic, Recreational River Corridor of the Nissequogue River. As such, an environmental assessment was necessary to evaluate potential impacts to the area as well as potential environmental liabilities at the subject location. A permit was granted and the first phase of the project was developed.

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Concrete Recycling Study (1987)

Prepared a report for a recycling consortium on the environmental and economic benefits of concrete recycling on Long Island. The report concluded that there were five specific benefits derived from the recycling of concrete. These are: savings to Long Island taxpayers; preservation of valuable natural resources; reduction of illegal dumping; reduced landfilling; and reduction of truck traffic.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILES

The following professional profiles present an experience outline of some of the principals, staff and associated consulting experts of MEI.

MEI's staff, coupled with sub-consultant services and appropriate joint venture services, offers the client optimum flexibility and the capacity to tailor fit services to particular project demands.

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DONALD J. MIDDLETON JR.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

EDUCATION

Fordham University; College of Business Administration Bronx, New York.
Bachelors of Science, May 1988. Concentration in Finance.
Completed Undergraduate education in three years.

Iona College, New Rochelle, New York September 1985 - May 1986.

Institute for Asbestos Awareness. January 1989.
New York State and New York City Asbestos Handlers Licenses. New York City Asbestos Supervisors License, May 1989.

EXPERIENCE

President of Middleton Environmental Incorporated. October, 2000 to present.
Senior Vice President; Middleton, Kontokosta Associates Ltd.
May 1988 to October, 2000.

Don Middleton Jr. has been President at Middleton Environmental Incorporated from May 1990 to present. Serves as the manager of the Environmental Site Assessment Program. This program helps lenders to avoid clean up liability and litigation cost often associated with asbestos and hazardous waste contaminated properties. Conducting and supervising field inspection of the subject property, a regulatory agency search and a survey of past and current property use. A "Phase One" report is then submitted and if analysis shows no sign of contamination, the service is concluded. If contamination is suspected, air water, and soil samples are collected and a report on the laboratory analyses and findings is then submitted. This "Phase Two" report includes mortgage or loan recommendations and clean up costs.

Since 1988, MEI has prepared over 10,000 Environmental Site Assessment & Transaction Screen Process Reports on commercial, industrial and multi-family properties for lending institutions in the tri-state area and throughout the nation. Assessments have also been conducted for real estate & law firms, the FDIC & RTC.

Don Jr. received his Bachelors of Science from Fordham University College of Business Administration in May of 1988 (where he completed his undergraduate education in three years). Don Jr. attended Iona College in New Rochelle, New York from September 1985 May 1986. Don Jr. has also attended the NYU School for Continuing Education where he received his New York State Department of Health Asbestos Investigator & Management Planners Licenses in 1993.

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THOMAS W. ROBINSON, III
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

EDUCATION

B.S., Civil Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 1997
Extensive course work in structural and environmental engineering.

EXPERIENCE

Certified Environmental Inspector. November 2003 to present.

Thomas W. Robinson III serves as Don Middleton Jr. has served as a Certified Environmental Inspector at Middleton Environmental Incorporated from November 2003 to present. Thomas has inspected over one thousand pieces of commercial and multi-family apartment buildings for many lending institutions over the past 6 years.

This program helps lenders to avoid clean up liability and litigation cost often associated with asbestos and hazardous waste contaminated properties. Conducting and supervising field inspection of the subject property, a regulatory agency search and a survey of past and current property use. A "Phase One" report is then submitted and if analysis shows no sign of contamination, the service is concluded. If contamination is suspected, air water, and soil samples are collected and a report on the laboratory analyses and findings is then submitted. This "Phase Two" report includes mortgage or loan recommendations and clean up costs.

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CHRISTOPHER A. KOCH, P.E.

EDUCATION

Manhattan College. Riverdale, New York.
Bachelor of Engineering, 1978
Masters of Business Administration, 1982.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager, Middleton Environmental Incorporated
May 1995 to present

Chris is an engineer who has conducted many building engineering inspections for various clients. Chris is a licensed P.E. in the State of New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Chris also hold a New York State of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Operators Permit Class IIIA.

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