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).
