Eric Brandjord
Business Development
ebrandjord@imlinc.com
Education
BS Chemistry
Professional Profile
With eleven years at Solvay and Malapai, three years at Tri-Hydro and nine years with Inter-Mountain Labs, Eric Brandjord has a great perspective in meeting business needs. Eric Brandjord's extensive technical experience with mining, service, and consulting allow him to excel in understanding customer needs. Hey, feel free to harass Mr. Brandjord. Please contact Eric with any questions concerning services at IML.
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Michael Boint
Secretary Treasurer
mboint@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Accounting, University of Wyoming, 1989
Professional Profile
Mike is a respected IML employee and an officer of the company. Over the past ten years, he has participated in decisions regarding the direction of the company as markets change. He has provided sound input and advice to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Mike provides financial guidance for IML through fiscal planning, insurance selection, bank relations, financing options, and exploring tax issues. He explores options for all financial tools to optimize IML's opportunities to provide new strategies to improve or expand services to clients. He also supervises the accounting, administrative, purchasing, and employee benefits functions of the company.
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Michael Butler
Air Quality Engineer
mbutler@imlinc.com
Education
M.S., Computer Science, University of Colorado, 2003
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1994
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Professional Profile
Michael contributes systems and networking expertise for a wide variety of air science projects including support for automated continuous ambient air monitoring, ambient particulate monitoring, and meteorological monitoring projects. Michael develops custom data acquisition, data logging, telemetry and reporting software. He is available for customer service calls and troubleshooting assistance.
Michael brings experience developing and configuring mission critical software. He has developed database applications utilizing Oracle, SQL Server and Microsoft Access software. He is well versed in application and web programming languages, as well as graphical
information systems (GIS). He has managed several projects and served as technical liaison to client IT departments. He has a track record of enlisting customer confidence through his technical expertise, trouble-shooting ability and responsiveness.
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Kevin Chartier, P.E.
Vice President
kchartier@imlinc.com
Education
M.S., Atmospheric Science, University of Wyoming, 1989
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1984
Presentations
Natural Events Action Plan for the Powder River Basin, WY DEQ, 2005
Fine PM in the Powder River Basin, Abandoned Mine Lands Research, 2002
Ambient NOx in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming Mining Association, 2001
R&P Partisol 2025 training, Cherokee Nation, 1999
R&P Partisol FRM training, Idaho, 1998
WESTAR/EPA Region VIII PM2.5 workshop, Golden, CO 1998
CenSARA/EPA Region VI PM2.5 workshop, Dallas, TX 1998
NAAQS for particulate matter revisions and their implementation, Wyoming Mining Association, Casper, WY 1997
Fine particulate matter, regulations, measurement technologies, and summary of Western data,
Wyoming Mining Association, Casper, WY 1996 & 1997
Fine particulate matter, regulations and measurement technologies, Nevada Mining Association, Reno, NV 1996
Ambient air monitoring seminar, Rock Springs, WY, 1993
Publications
Chartier, K. L. and M.A.. Weitz. "A Comparison of Filter Types in the Collection and Gravimetric Determination of Airborne Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Microns (PM2.5)." AWMA Journal,1998.
Chartier, K. L. "A Collaborative Regional Air Monitoring Network" AWMA Technical Conference, 2000.
Patents
US Patent #5792966, "Thermally Stable Fluid Flow Measurement Device", Weitz and Chartier
Professional Affiliations
Professional Engineer, Wyoming
Air and Waste Management Association
Member, Wyoming Mining Association Regulatory Affairs Committee
Participant, National Mining Association Air Quality Committee
Professional Profile
As Vice President and Manager, Kevin oversees the Air Science division. He is the lead for air quality permitting/dispersion modeling and litigation support, and many ambient monitoring projects. Kevin has been closely involved with the development of the new fine particulate standards) through his participation in the National Mining Association's Air Quality Committee. Kevin provided technical support and professional witness services for several lawsuits involving air pollution. Kevin has extensive air permitting and modeling experience, both with IML, and from several years' employment with the Wyoming DEQ.12.
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Glenn Dorsch
Programmer/IT Support
gdorsch@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Atmospheric Science, Oregon State University, 1981
Professional Profile
Glenn has overseen the advent and development of computing systems at IML. He has extensive experience with both computer hardware and software, and is proficient in a number of computer languages. He is responsible for systems coordination and programming development for the company. He specializes in data processing, formatting, and providing custom electronic data for clients.
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Tom Duster
Project Manager
tduster@imlinc.com
Education
MSc, Environmental Biogeochemistry, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK), 2004
B.S., Aquatic Biology, University of Montana, 2001
Professional Profile
Tom joined the IML team in March 2007 as a Project Manager in the soils department. His primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of soil data based on known relationships between parameters, and methodological development and implementation. Prior to joining IML, Tom spent three years as an Associate Scientist and Project Manager for an environmental science and engineering firm dealing with a variety of water resource issues, including the re-licensing of major hydropower projects. Tom also spent one year as a Project Coordinator at Montana State University investigating the molecular and microbial mechanisms associated with iron-oxide dissolution. In addition, Tom’s MSc thesis focused on the remediation of coal spoil leachate using a passive treatment wetland. By investigating bacterially mediated iron and sulfate reduction rates, this thesis concluded that the design life of constructed wetlands could be extended using simple carbon amendments. Collectively, these experiences have provided Tom with a firm understanding of a variety of laboratory techniques, ranging from simple colorimetric protocols to advanced quantitative spectroscopy.
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Steve Engel
Air Quality Technician
sengel@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Agricultural Business, University of Wyoming, 1996
B.S., Range Ecology, University of Wyoming, 1994
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Professional Profile
Steve assists in many of the procedures supporting ambient air monitoring. He also assists in laboratory procedures to increase his knowledge of gravimetric operations and data management activities. Steve provides field support for ambient air monitoring activities,
including calibrations, audits, troubleshooting, and repairs.
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Shane Hansen
Meteorologist
shansen@imlinc.com
Education
M.S., Meteorology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology , 2005
B.S., Interdisciplinary Sciences, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2003
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Professional profile:
Shane has a strong foundation in atmospheric science and meteorology. He has expertise in weather forecasting and atmospheric modeling. He supports meteorological monitoring, quality assurance and reporting for IML Air Science. He is responsible for data acquisition, quality assurance and reporting for wind energy site assessments. He also conducts atmospheric dispersion modeling for ambient air impact studies and air quality permitting. Shane taught undergraduate laboratory classes in weather forecasting. His graduate research in hygroscopic seeding gave him valuable experience in remote sensing, data collection and analysis, and atmospheric process simulation. His research also provided an understanding of cloud physics and precipitation development. Shane is proficient in a variety of software, including numerical modeling, mapping and GIS.
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Stephanie Haase
Supervisor of Radiochemistry Department
shaase@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. in Zoology and Molecular Biology
Professional Associations
Member of the American Chemical Society
Professional Profile
Stephanie has been with IML for 6 years. She began working in the Organics Department in the extractions lab and worked her way up to become an organic analyst. While in the department she wrote the standard operating procedures for the extraction lab and was key in implementing the Omega Laboratory Input Management System software (LIMS). After four and a half years, she transferred to the lab facility on Terra Avenue and began working in the Radiochemistry Department. In the spring of 2006, she took over as supervisor. Since joining the department, she has developed and implemented the method for Radium 228 and is currently developing the method for Strontium 90. Work allowing, Stephanie enjoys gardening and reading.
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Mary Hininger
Gravimetric Laboratory Supervisor
mhininger@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. in Chemistry
Professional Profile
Mary has been employed by Inter-Mountain Labs since 1987. She has experience in many departments: Soil, Water, Quality Assurance, Metals, and presently Air Science. Mary began her job as gravimetric laboratory supervisor in January 2007. She is thrilled to return to Air Science after years of experience working in the analytical lab. She is in charge of coordinating the work through put for both gravimetric labs. She has experience supervising staff from her work in the inorganic metals department. Mary is responsible for client contacts and reporting filter results to numerous clients. Her understanding in quality assurance brings valuable knowledge to assure quality work to support PM2.5 and PM10 gravimetric operations. Mary is known for her brownies. She enjoys camping and hiking in the mountains of Wyoming.
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Laura Hirsche
Accounting Manager
lhirsche@imlinc.com
Education
AA Accounting
Professional Profile
Ms Hirsche has been a part of IML's accounting department since 1991. One of her greatest accomplishments is being part of an outstanding accounting department. She enjoys interaction with IML employees and takes great pride in dealing with customer's unique needs and requests. She has been in accounting for over 20 years.
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Christopher Johnston
Soil Scientist
cjohnston@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. Soil Science (University of Wyoming)
M.S. Soil Science/Water Resources (University of Wyoming)
Conference Proceedings
Johnston, C.R., G.F. Vance and G. Ganjegunte. 2007. Changes in Soil Physical and Chemical Properties of a Cropland Irrigated With CBNG Co-Produced Water. In Proc. 2007 National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation (ASMR).
Johnston, C.R., S. Jin, G.F. Vance, and G. Ganjegunte. 2006. Impacts of coal bed natural gas co-produced water on cropland irrigated soils in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming. In Proc. 10th Billings Land Reclamation Symposium.
Musslewhite, B.D., J.R. Vinson, C.R. Johnston, T.H. Brown, G.W. Wendt, and G.F. Vance. 2006. Salinity and sodicity interactions of weathered mine soils in the four corners region. In Proc. 10th Billings Land Reclamation Symposium.
Musslewhite, B.D., T.H. Brown, G.W. Wendt, and C.R. Johnston. 2005. Weathering characteristics of saline and sodic mine soils in the southwestern United States. In Proc. 2005 National Meeting of ASMR.
Professional Affiliations
Member, Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Member, American Society of Mining and Reclamation (ASMR)
Participant, Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) Environmental/E&P Committee
Professional Profile
Recently joining the IML team in April, 2007, Chris has 10 years of research experience with six years of experience in the coalbed natural gas industry. His Master’s Thesis work involved the managed use of coalbed natural gas (CBNG) co-produced water for cropland irrigation in the Powder River Basin. He managed all aspects of the project during the irrigation season, including pre and post soil sampling and laboratory analysis, tension infiltration tests, application of soil amendments, injection of water treatments, and operation of side roll irrigation system. Additional research experience includes barium removal from CBNG co-produced water, mine land reclamation and the analysis of weathering patterns for mine spoil materials (including salinity, sodicity and SAR patterns), enhanced biogenic methane production in coal, soil amendment and incubation research using acid mine soils resulting in organic matter conversion and carbon sequestration, and in-situ aerobic bioremediation of fuel oxygenates. Chris has a broad range of both field and lab experience in both soil and water sampling and analysis. Chris is currently working with soil scientists in the region to develop a more effective and accurate way of determining CEC values for alkaline and gypsiferous soils. Feel free to contact Chris if you have any questions.
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Lacey Ketron
Project Manager
lketron@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. Chemistry/ACS Approved (University of Wyoming)
B.S. Biology (University of Wyoming)
Professional Profile
After serving as an intern in the water lab during the summer of 2006, Lacey joined the staff of IML as a Project Manager in May 2007. Her primary responsibilities include sample analysis and reporting. Her experience and education in analytical chemistry, bacteriology, radiochemistry, and biology help insure accuracy of the results. Lacey is well versed when in comes to working with the TOC analyzer, autotitrator, bench chemistry, radiochemistry 226 analysis, and microbiological analysis.
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Michelle LaGory
Quality Assurance Manager
mlagory@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. Marine Biology, 1978, The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington
Training
ISO 17025, A2LA, February 2007
Responsibilities
Michelle joined Inter-Mountain Labs in 2000 with a background in marine, estuarine and aquatic biology, as well as over 20 years of experience in natural science illustration. She began in Sample Receiving, serving as interface between clients and analysts, doing some bench chemistry analytical work as well. In 2007, she assumed her current position as Quality Manager, coordinating certification, compliance and other quality issues.
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Duane H. Madsen
President, CEO
dmadsen@imlinc.com
Education
Post-Graduate, Microbiology, 1970-72
Eastern Montana College
Billings, MT
B.S., Chemistry, 1969
Eastern Montana College
Billings, MT
Responsibilities
Principal executive officer of the corporation. Together with the directors and Officers, plans and coordinates the activities of the divisions, laboratories, and sections. Committed to providing an innovative work environment that allows creative people to be productive and to excel.
Professional Experience
2002- Acquired Peak Analytical
1998-Restructured company on three separate income streams; Air Science, Chinook Engineering, and Laboratory Services.
1998-Acquired Chinook Engineering, by successfully negotiating a proprietary rights issue with employees.
1994-As President, successfully managed company during a down cycle, by aggressively reducing debt and closing laboratory locations.
1993-Assumed position of Chairman of the Board of Directors.
1984-Assumed position as Treasurer. Project profits and operating income.
1979-Developed, managed and marketed water analysis services in Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, and Montana.
1979-Co-founder of Inter-Mountain Laboratories, Inc.
1969-1979-Chemist for City of Billings, MT. Analyzed, monitored, and reported on municipal and commercial water supplies in accordance with SDWA, NPDES, and USEPA.
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Cory Medill
Air Quality Scientist
cmedill@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, Northern State University, 2001
Natural Resources Scientist Executive Internship program with State of South Dakota DENR
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Professional Profile
Cory has worked in the environmental field for 5 years, the majority of his experience being regulatory. He has done a variety of ambient air and water quality modeling. With his internship he developed a statewide analysis of all ambient air quality monitoring sites and conducted air quality analysis using an air dispersion model. Cory has also extensive experience with scientific data collection, management and analysis with both air and water quality. In previous regulatory work, he has been involved with environmental assessment and planning, including the production of comprehensive analytical reports.
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Tim Mendenhall
Air Science Manager
tmendenhall@imlinc.com
Education
A.S., Electronics Technology, Miles College (MT), 2001
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Campbell Scientific CR10X Datalogger and PC208W Datalogger Support Software, Logan, UT 2001
Professional Profile
At IML, Tim is integral to nearly all projects that rely on the application of sophisticated instrumentation in the field. His background, knowledge of instruments, and ability to troubleshoot problems make Tim a key member of the team. Tim develops and supports IML Air Science's custom software tools used to provide efficient data communication, transformation, processing, and reporting. He assists networks with the design and implementation of real-time display for continuous particulate data results and meteorological data via wireless retrieval systems. He also is responsible for the development and maintenance of IML Air Science's PM10 data management system. Additionally, Tim has participated in research activities surrounding development of remote avalanche monitoring systems lead by IML. Tim is skilled in the set-up, daily operation and maintenance of ambient particulate sampling systems. He provides quality assurance and reporting support for ambient particulate monitoring and meteorological monitoring projects. Tim has participated in more than 50 ambient air and meteorology monitoring projects. He is available for customer service calls and troubleshooting assistance.
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Wade Nieuwsma
Assistant Laboratory Manager
waden@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. in Education, Major in Physical Ed; Minor in Chemistry
Professional Profile
With ten years at Inter-Mountains Labs and a background in teaching chemistry, Wade grasps how to communicate and breakdown difficult technical issues into understandable problems. Wade's background in method development allows him to use his technical expertise in analytical water testing. Wade Nieuwsma has a dedication to serving clients and a talent for cooking and making sausage. Oh! And he's an avid Sci Fi reader.
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Tom Patten
Laboratory Manager
tpatten@imlinc.com
Education
B.S. Chemistry
Professional Profile
With ten years at Newmont Mining and five years with US Silica, Tom Patten understands many of the challenges of the resource industry. Tom Patten has been with Inter-Mountain Labs since 2002. Tom Patten has been working in analytical labs for almost 20 years. He set-up and developed the analytical methods for the radionuclide lab at IML. He has worked in Quality Assurance and has been a lead assessor for a variety of compliance audits; he understands the requirements of the regulated community. His wife, Gwen, is famous for her brownies. Tom's favorite pastime is fly fishing in the Big Horn Mountains.
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Jonathan Peldo
Field Services Supervisor
jpeldo@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Range Science, Montana State University, 1995
Professional Profile
Jon brings experience in mine related re-vegetation projects for the Keiwit Mining Group. He was involved in vegetation studies and riparian research for Keiwit, especially related to native rangeland animal habitats. His findings led to the development of functional guidance documents.
Jon acquired management skills with an exploration drill crew, which enhances his ability to manage the staff responsible for collecting samples in the field. He efficiently supervises and coordinates IML's ground water, surface water, and soil sampling activities in Sheridan, Gillette, and Rock Springs, Wyoming to meet project requirements for clients throughout the state.
Jon takes advantage of time in the field to evaluate sampling procedures while he manages field-sampling projects.
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Paul Sallade
Field Technician
psallade@imlinc.com
Education
University of Wyoming and Sheridan College
Professional Profile
Mr. Sallade is part of the Technical Services division where he has been since he joined IML 1989. His tasks include treks throughout Wyoming and southern Montana where he visits numerous mining operations and municipalities collecting soil, surface water and groundwater samples for organic, inorganic and radiochemical analysis. His tasks have also included Safe Drinking Water Act compliance services. His background experience is in electrical, mechanical and also includes agriculture. He attended the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College for general studies. Mr. Sallade is current in certifications for are for MSHA, OSHA and CPR. A Wyoming native, Mr. Sallade enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and camping with his wife and two children.
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Karen Secor
Soil Laboratory Supervisor
kbarten@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Microbiology, Colorado State University, 1988
Professional Profile
Karen brings over 18 years of laboratory experience to Inter-Mountain Laboratories (IML). She has extensive experience in bacteriology, environmental toxicology, and analytical chemistry.
Karen has been intimately involved with the many facets of the laboratory, including sample log-in, sample analysis, reporting, project management, and Section Supervisor. She has been involved with bench chemistry, operating a rapid flow analyzer, ion chromatography, and microbiological analyses.
Currently, Karen is the Soil Laboratory Supervisor, where her responsibilities include data review, reporting, and supervision and training of soil lab staff. Karen interacts with clients, sub-contract labs and other sections of IML in every effort to provide a quality product to our customers.
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Ernest Scott
Senior Engineer
scotte@imlinc.com
Education
M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1996
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1993
Presentations
R&P Partisol 2025 training, Cherokee Nation, 1999
"PM2.5 Concentrations in a Rural Industrial Area", AWMA Technical Conference, 2000.
Publications
Scott, E.D, "Sensor Array Infrasonic Avalanche Identification," Proc. of the International Snow Science Workshop 2004, Jackson, Wyoming, Sept., 2004.
Scott, E.D., C. Lance, "Infrasonic Monitoring of Avalanche Activity," Proc. of the International Snow Science Workshop 2002, Penticton, British Columbia, Sept., 2002.
Scott, E.D "PM2.5 Concentrations in a Rural Industrial Area", AWMA TechnicalConference, 2000.
Scott, E.D., J.W. Pierre, and J.C. Hamann, "A Source Tracking Sensor Array Testbed," Micro Computers and Micro Systems, accepted January 1999.
Pierre, J.W., E.D. Scott and M.P Hays. " A Sensor Array Testbed for Source Tracking Algorithms." Proc. of ICASSP ‘97, Munich, Germany, April, 1997.
Pierre, J.W., E.D. Scott and M.P Hays. "Using Multiple Sensors for Tracking Moving Sources." Proc. of the 1996 Wyoming Space Grant Symposium, October, 1996.
Training
M.S.H.A. Safety Training, current
Professional Profile
Ernie contributes engineering expertise for a wide variety of air science projects including quality assurance and reporting support for continuous ambient air monitoring, ambient particulate monitoring, and meteorological monitoring projects. Ernie provides custom data
acquisition and datalogger programming, and telecommunications and remote systems expertise. Ernie is available for customer service calls and troubleshooting assistance. Ernie directs the development and maintenance of IML Air Science's PM2.5 data management system. Ernie has participated in over 50 ambient air monitoring projects including, more than 20 PM2.5 projects. Ernie is also the principal investigator for the development of an innovative remote avalanche monitoring technology, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where he is utilizing his signal processing and recognition expertise to address this intriguing phenomenon.
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Mary Slipp
Supervisor of Metals in the Inorganic Chemistry Lab
mslipp@imlinc.com
Education
B.A. Biology, Minor in Chemistry, 1983 Carroll College Helena, MT
Medical Technologist (ASCP) 1984
Providence Medical Center Medical Technologist School, Seattle, WA
Professional Profile
Mary Slipp supervises the Metals section of the inorganic chemistry
laboratory at our Terra Ave facility for IML. She currently operates the Varian ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy) and the TJA ICP (inductively coupled plasma). Mary has worked with IML in the Metals section since 1998 in various roles including analyzing for mercury by cold vapor atomic absorption, hydride generation atomic absorption, and various digestion procedures. Before coming to IML, Mary worked as a medical technologist and a MT supervisor. This means that Mary has over 22 years experience in the chemistry field.
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Ronn Smith, P.E.
Project Engineer
rsmith@imlinc.com
Education
B.S., Engineering Physics, Colorado School of Mines, 1973
M.B.A., Operations Research, University of Wyoming, 1990
Certification
Registered Professional Engineer, Wyoming
Professional Profile:
Ronn brings extensive and diverse engineering experience to IML Air Science. In his nearly 30 years of experience, Ronn has served as Mining Engineer and Computer Services Manager for a major mining company, a private engineering consultant, and a college instructor. He has extensive experience in process engineering, air quality permitting, emissions inventories, data management systems development, air pollution control, GIS, software development, PLC control systems, and telecommunications. At IML, Ronn leads the development of data management/analysis systems for both in house use and custom applications for customers. He also provides technical support for air quality permitting, emissions inventory development, measurement and control systems. Ronn's understanding of air quality issues is well known and respected throughout the region, as demonstrated by his selection to the Wyoming Air Quality Advisory Board. Ronn also is a member of the Western Governors' Association Clean and Diversified Energy Working Group, Wind Energy Task Force.
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