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Leadership Profiles

GeoConcepts employs highly qualified individuals with unique capabilities. The senior leadership of GeoConcepts has an average of over 22 years experience and have spent their entire careers providing geotechnical-related solutions to projects in the Washington Metropolitan Area. They possess extensive knowledge of soil conditions and regulatory requirements in the various jurisdictions they serve. Our experience and expertise are trusted and relied upon by our clients to provide practical and cost effective solutions to development issues.

Vivian H. Lewis
President
B.A. International Business, The George Washington University
Ms. Lewis has over 28 years of experience in all aspects of business management, operations and staffing. She is responsible for management of day-to-day business operations, contract development/approval, financial and strategic planning, and human resources.
 
Paul E. Burkart, PE
Director of Geotechnical Engineering Services
M.S. Geotechnical Engineering, University of Maryland
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Maryland
Mr. Burkart has more than 25 years experience in geotechnical engineering and materials testing, and has provided project design and technical review of over 1,500 projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Tadeusz (Ted) W. Lewis, PE
Director of Operations
M.B.A. Averett College
M.S. Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Mr. Lewis has more than 23 years of experience in geotechnical, environmental, and hydrogeologic engineering. He oversees the daily technical operations of the company. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), American Society Foundation Engineers (ASFE), Eisenhower Partnership Board of Directors and Route 28 Highway Improvement Advisory Board
 
R. Drew Thomas, CPG
Director of Geosciences Services
B.S. Geology, Radford University
Mr. Thomas has over 18 years of experience in geophysics, geotechnical, environmental, geologic engineering, and ground water resource investigations. He is an active member in the Association of Engineering Geologists and Northern Virginia Building Industry Association.
 
Daniel Gradishar, PE
Production Manager/Environmental Services Manager
B.S. Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Mr. Gradishar has 12 years of experience in environmental studies, construction management, and geotechnical engineering. He is responsible for direct supervision and management of all technical staff and manages GeoConcepts’ Environmental Services. Mr. Gradishar also has significant experience working on military installations and other secure facilities. He is actively involved with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and the Geo-Institute.

Tariq Hamid, PhD, PE
Practical Oriented Technical Research Leader
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Oklahoma
M.S. Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology
B.S. Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Hamid serves as GeoConcepts’ Practical Oriented Technical Research
Leader. In this role Dr. Hamid is responsible for approval and oversight of all GeoConcepts’ technical research efforts. These efforts are geared towards using geoscience related technologies/practices to provide value to clients. Dr. Hamid is an active member of Virginia Tech’s Center for Practical Research, a frequent public speaker, and an author of numerous technical publications.

Eaton King
Construction Services Manager
Mr. King has over 13 years of experience in all aspects of construction related geotechnical materials testing services. He is directly responsible for over 20 field inspectors and manages a variety of construction projects throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. He is very familiar with the regulations and requirements set forth by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and State Departments of Transportation (VDOT, MDOT, DDOT). Mr. King is an active member of the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories (WACEL).

 

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