Marcus H Bole and Associates

Marcus H. Bole Principal and co-founder of MARCUS H. BOLE & ASSOCIATES. Mr. Bole is a graduate of North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota with a Master of Science in Education. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Science / Geography from California State University , Sacramento . After a twenty-three year career in the United State Air Force, Lt. Colonel Bole retired from Beale Air Force Base in 1993, his last assignment being Chief, Environmental Management for a 23,000 acre federal military installation. Marcus is certified in mold operations and maintenance (Title 8 CCR ? 3203 & 5194) specializing in advanced Bioaerosol sampling and analysis. An U. S. Army Corps of Engineers trained and certified wetland delineator, CAL/EPA has certified Mr. Bole as a Registered Environmental Assessor. The State of California Department of General Services has designated Mr. Bole as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE # 0000847).

Charlene J. Bole Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of MARCUS H. BOLE & ASSOCIATES. Ms. Bole is a graduate of North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota with a Master of Science in Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from California State University , Sacramento . Ms. Bole has over twenty-five years of experience in project management, educational consulting, and classroom instruction. A recognized expert in research development and management, she has supervised work forces of professional educators, government officers and technicians responsible for a wide array of environmental issues.

David joined Marcus H. Bole & Associates in 1999. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Bole has extensive experience in research & project management of exotic animals, including rare birds and reptiles. He specializes in the threatened and endangered plant and animal species of California. David is certified in mold operations and maintenance (Title 8 CCR ? 3203 & 5194) specializing in advanced Bioaerosol sampling and analysis. CAL/EPA has certified Mr. Bole as a Registered Environmental Assessor (08099).

Mr. Chechowitz joined MARCUS H. BOLE and ASSOCIATES in 1993. He holds a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle University, and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Forest Resources Management, University of New Hampshire. His experience as resident Game Biologist of a 700 acre hunting and fishing club provided him the opportunity to manage upland game and habitat for hunting and recreation.

Ms. Costella joined MARCUS H. BOLE & ASSOCIATES in 2004 and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from California State University, Sacramento. She is finishing the thesis requirement for her Master of Science Degree in Botany from California State University, Chico. The extensive biological and botanical resource evaluation capabilities of Marcus H. Bole & Associates, including surveys for Threatened and Endangered Species, Wetland Delineations, and habitat assessment are the direct result of Ms. Costella?s expertise. She has been instrumental in providing field expertise in support of every aspect of the biological inventory functions of our staff.

Thomas Nicholson is founder of Sierra Nevada GSI, a leading environmental consulting firm specializing in ground penetrating radar (subsurface) investigations. Thomas joined MARCUS H. BOLE and ASSOCIATES in 2007 and has held a State of California General Contractor?s license since 1978. An expert in all phases of construction, he has investigated structural defects for numerous insurance companies including the California State Automobile Association, Allstate, Farmers, State Farm and the Kemper Insurance companies. Thomas has conducted investigations into the presence of underground petroleum storage tanks (USTs), hazardous waste dump sites, burial grounds, post tension cables and rebar, and mining shafts and geological structures. He is certified by California OSHA as a utility locator.

Ms. Smolen joined MARCUS H. BOLE and ASSOCIATES in 2004 and holds a Master of Science in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Bryn Mawr College. Ms. Smolen has served as Project Manager, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District Regulatory Branch, and as Hydrologist for Huffman and Carpenter, Incorporated. She has an extensive background in coordinating with Environmental and Tribal Regulatory Agencies, specializing in NEPA, CEQA and CWA restoration and monitoring. Ms. Smolen is a USCOE trained and certified wetland delineator.