Don Richardson, CPG. (Parsippany, NJ) has been approved as a New Jersey Real Estate Continuing Education Instructor.  He has been recognized as an expert in NJ & Federal Environmental Laws/Rules Pertinent to the Practice of Real Estate Brokerage, Land Use, and Commercial Real Estate Property.

On February 20, 2013, the National Association of Industrial Office Properties New Jersey Chapter (NAIOP NJ) is hosting Roundtables with Industry Experts & Federal Fiscal Update.  Don Richardson is facilitating a roundtable conversation on “Due Diligence in the Post-SRRA World: LSRP Update”.

Don Richardson was selected to receive the 2012 President’s Awards Hall of Fame of the National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP) of New Jersey.   The NAIOP NJ President’s Awards honor the efforts of individual members who have provided exemplary service to the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP in the areas of leadership, advocacy, community action, member recruitment and retention, committee service, sponsorship and other support.  They were honored at the President’s Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on November 26. 

Don was selected for this Award for his active involvement in supporting NAIOP NJ over many years and in particular for chairing and serving on multiple policy and other committees, being a speaker and moderator at educational programs, being a resource on environmental issues, helping with the community action projects and sponsorships.

EWMA is pleased to announce John Virgie has joined our EWMA Team as Director of LSRP Services.  Mr. Virgie will be leading client service strategies, working closely with project managers as an LSRP, and managing the Lawrenceville office team.  John is a professional geologist and New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional with more than 26 years of experience.  His experience includes strategic planning, design and execution of soil and groundwater investigation and remediation activities, including regulatory negotiation, environmental site assessments, and natural gas plant, bulk storage, underground storage tank and pipeline investigations and remediation.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology at the University of Delaware. Mr. Virgie can be reached at 609-799-7300 ext. 196 or John.Virgie@ewma.com.

Like Katrina and Irene, Hurricane Sandy is going to be one of those storms that remain in our memory for decades.  No one anticipated the damage to our area that was wrought by Mother Nature.  We are all dealing with issues such as power outages, breaks in communication, gas shortages, cold weather, and more.  As we work together to restore normalcy we think of our neighbors, friends, and clients.  How are you?  How can we help? 

We are providing a list of helpful information and links.

EWMA is pleased to announce two members of our team are among the first fully-licensed Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) in New Jersey: Ms. Sharon McSwieney, Assistant Vice President and Mr. Alfred E. Moffit, III, Director.

George W. Crimmins III has been elected as a Trustee of the Environmental Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA).  The Environmental Law Section promotes professionalism in the practice of environmental law by hosting focused educational seminars and maintaining close communication with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Mr. Don Richardson has been appointed as the Secretary to the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (B-CON).  With more than 20 years of environmental consulting experience, he is an expert in Brownfield Redevelopment and remedial investigation and cleanup.  Mr. Richardson is a Certified Professional Geologist and earned his B.S. in Geology from Washington & Lee University (VA) and a M.S. in Hydrogeology from the University of New Hampshire.

Paul Schatz has been selected to be a member of the Bergen LEADS Class of 2013.

Bergen LEADS is a 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who are dedicated to Bergen County and represent the rich diversity of the County through their work, civic activities and personal qualities who live or work in Bergen County.  He will participate in a class of 30 men and women from diverse backgrounds who meet monthly to discuss and develop approaches to community problems.