COLUMBIA Technologies maintains an extensive staff of well educated technical and business professionals. Our unique combination of the brightest people, comprehensive processes, and innovative technologies on every project have allowed us to successfully complete hundreds of High Resolution Vertical Profiling projects throughout North America and Hawaii.
John H. Sohl, III – CEO
R. Scott Pieper, R.G. – Western Regional Manager
Craig A. Gainer, CPA, CMA – Controller
Amy J. Heckhaus – Operations Manager
Sarah J. Mallette – Client Services Manager
Dov I. Hoffman – Marketing Specialist
Doug J. McInnes – Direct Sensing Manager
(888) 344-2704 ext. 201
jsohl@columbiatechnologies.com
John is responsible for the overall direction of corporate activities and the quality of field services. With 35 years of experience in senior technical project management and business development additional responsibilities include our capital structure and new business development. As the co-founder of the award winning real-time data services platform, SmartData Solutions®, John has successfully played an integral role in providing clients with real-time decision making information. John holds a BS in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu.
R. SCOTT PIEPER, R.G. – Western Regional Manager
(888) 344-2704 ext. 210
spieper@columbiatechnologies.com
Scott is responsible for the field analysis, client management, and marketing efforts on the West Coast in support of national operations. Scott has over 20 years of experience in environmental site assessments, remediation projects, tank removals/closures, construction materials testing, mobile lab operations, and project management. Scott holds a BS in Geological Sciences with an emphasis in Engineering from San Diego State University.
CRAIG A. GAINER, CPA, CMA – Controller
(888) 344-2704 ext. 205
cgainer@columbiatechnologies.com
Craig is a Certified Public Accountant and has also earned the CMA (Certified in Management Accounting) designation. Craig has over 30 years of accounting experience with 27 years spent as Controller with service related companies. He performs accounting activities including accounts receivable/payable, payroll, monthly financial statement preparation, analysis and cost review, customer and subcontractor contract review and negotiation and year-end tax preparation. Craig holds a BS in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.
AMY J. HECKHAUS – Operations Manager
(888) 344-2704 ext. 202
aheckhaus@columbiatechnologies.com
Amy directs our Operations Support Center and serves as a Geographic Information System specialist. Amy has over 9 years of experience performing Phase II Environmental subsurface and hydrogeologic investigations, including field sampling techniques of soil, groundwater and soil vapor, data analysis, 3D representation of subsurface conditions and technical report preparation. Technical responsibilities include project management of field personnel and activities, design and implementation of field sampling plans, data analysis and interpretation, and report preparation and review. Amy holds a BS in Geography and Environment from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
SARAH J. MALLETTE – Client Services Manager
(888) 344-2704 ext. 200
smallette@columbiatechnologies.com
Sarah is responsible for the execution and delivery of proposals, providing overall operations support and is in charge of scheduling projects. She manages COLUMBIA’s health and safety documentation and certification and is also the primary administrator for the sales automation system. Sarah has 13 years of administrative experience and holds a BA in Communications from the University of Maryland, College Park.
DOV I. HOFFMAN – Marketing Specialist
(888) 344-2704 ext. 207
dhoffman@columbiatechnologies.com
Dov is responsible for all marketing activities in support of national operations. Dov’s previous professional experiences have included the development and implementation of sophisticated marketing materials, strategic business initiatives and market research. Dov holds a BS in e-Business and Marketing from Towson University.
DOUG J. MCINNES – Direct Sensing Manager
(888) 344-2704 ext. 203
dmcinnes@columbiatechnologies.com
Doug is responsible for the technical development and quality assurance of direct sensing instrumentation. His experience includes 25 years in analytical laboratories and related industries, including all phases of sample collection, sample preparation and analysis, data validation, report writing, customer service, project management, lab waste management, computer usage and supervision. Doug holds a BS in Chemistry from Towson State University.
