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Prepared and distributed to the various divisions, detailed reports and newsletters that summarize recent federal and
state environmental developments, while also identifying any potential problems that may be consequential to
current or future Aerojet operations and coordinating strategies to mitigate their impact.
Conducted quarterly Regulatory Review Training Seminars.
Managed and coordinated multiple diverse projects that dealt with various environmental media and provided
environmental regulatory analysis, cost/benefit analysis and interpretation to Aerojet divisions.
Coordinated the preparation and submittal of annual closure and post-closure cost estimates and financial assurance
documentation for over 20 RCRA units at 4 different Aerojet facilities.
Maintained working liaisons with state and national trade associations and represented corporate and division specific
interests with respect to environmental issues in the legislative and regulatory arena, while also establishing credible
relations with the appropriate governmental agencies.
Provided environmental support to proposal teams, including providing cost estimate projections on environmental
compliance issues.
Other accomplishments include: working with Federal EPA headquarters on the development of an Aerospace CTG
and NESHAP standard as required under the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments, working with Secretary and Asst.
Secretary of Cal-EPA on permit streamlining and other regulatory inefficiencies in California, lobbying various state
agencies and political leaders to help facilitate an expedited RCRA permit for a rocket propellant incinerator,
representing Aerojet's interest with the Governor's California Competitiveness Council chaired by Peter Ueberroth,
and actively lobbying against proposed revisions to California's Proposition 65 warning requirements.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER, Environmental Health & Safety Dept.,
Sacramento, CA (September 1986 to March 1989). Assistant Radiation Safety Officer.
Responsible for compliance and the management of all Medical Center operations utilizing ionizing radiation and
radioactive material.
Supervised 3 environmental technicians.
Coordinated on-site clean-up projects and emergency response activities. Assisted in the coordination and
implementation of emergency response drills with Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant.
Conducted compliance audits of all radiation users.
Processed, evaluated and made recommendations on various research and medical protocols submitted that involved
the use of ionizing radiation.
Performed a thorough environmental and occupational evaluation of a multi-million dollar monoclonal radio-
immunotherapy cancer treatment program and proposed facility. In summary, the analysis entailed performing
radiation-shielding calculations, evaluating waste streams and waste storage facility capacity, projecting personnel and
public radiation exposures, and developing and evaluating contamination control procedures. The analysis consisted
of evaluating both short and long-term impacts and providing recommended administrative and technical solutions to
minimize or mitigate those potential problems identified. In addition, training manuals and emergency procedures
were developed for all departments affected by the research protocol.
Established an on-site radioactive waste storage and decay facility.
Developed a Policy and Procedures Manual and assured Compliance with University, State and Federal regulations
concerning the storage, use, disposal, packaging and shipment of radioactive materials.
Prepared training materials and handouts and conducted training seminars for staff.
Provided technical assistance and regulatory analysis to radiation users.
Evaluated personnel exposures and ensured adequate safety techniques were being implemented.
Managed instrument calibration and quality assurance program.

