Peter Tinkham is a senior technical expert and environmental engineer with over 20 years of experience in planning and executing complex projects across the US, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Australia. He has led software solution implementation, support, and selection programs for large enterprise clients, and has developed comprehensive environmental compliance plans, procedures, and guidance documents to meet regulatory requirements. Peter’s expertise includes preparing and reviewing environmental permit applications, providing on-site compliance support, and delivering environmental, health, and safety technical guidance to industry personnel. He has also coordinated air emissions testing projects and is known for building strong client relationships while managing and mentoring junior and mid-level staff.
Dr. Scott Malm is a toxicologist and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with extensive experience in occupational and environmental health sciences, specializing in toxicology, industrial hygiene, and human health risk assessment. His work spans a wide range of exposure-related concerns, including emergency response, chemical risk evaluation, and litigation support across occupational, community, and consumer-based environments.
Jason House is a Technical Director at J.S. Held, specializing in groundwater modeling and remediation. He provides consulting services for various private-sector clientele throughout the United States. He has led complex projects involving site characterization, regulatory negotiations, cost estimating, and remedy/closure implementation. With over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, his expertise spans a wide range of contaminants in multiple media as well as site complexities. He has provided support to clients across the U.S. in both technical and management roles.
Brian Desrosiers, MBA, CSP, OHST, CPSA, CCPSC, brings over 13 years of global experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and Process Safety Management (PSM). He specializes in the development, implementation, and optimization of safety systems across a wide range of industries. Brian partners with clients to deliver strategic and innovative solutions for managing occupational risks, enhancing safety culture, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Benjamin Jelin, PhD, CIH, CSP, is a highly qualified and experienced Technical Director, Project Manager, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and Certified Safety Professional with doctoral-level research and analytical skills, as well as advanced technical and problem-solving capabilities. He is also currently an Adjunct Professor at the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health, teaching graduate-level Human Health Risk Assessment.
Phil Cicolello brings over 35 years of experience in the environmental industry, including more than 22 years specializing in environmental insurance. He provides technical support to environmental claims professionals, leveraging deep expertise in site assessment and regulatory compliance.
Sergio Honl has more than 30 years of environmental and regulatory experience, including more than 20 years of direct experience in the insurance industry. Sergio is well-versed in the NJDEP technical regulations, having worked for the state of New Jersey as an NJDEP Case Manager and environmental consultant for eight years. Sergio has worked on hundreds of UST, mold, and emergency response claims while an engineer at AIG. He is a licensed mold assessor and asbestos inspector. Sergio has provided mold versus water damage assessments, asbestos abatement versus remediation assessments for insurance companies. He has also been active in providing cost control for Emergency Response claims and is an expert on reasonable and customary costs for such services for loss control offered to insurance companies. Sergio has also supported underwriting, having conducted phone and desktop surveys and site visits for underwriting. Through this experience, Sergio is adept at quickly analyzing remedial strategies, evaluating site risk, assessing pollution source and timing for coverage determination, and recommending the most effective and timely remedial options to achieve regulatory and claims resolution.
Keith Hostetler has over 35 years of experience in product safety, toxicology, and regulatory affairs, focusing on the safe and lawful use of chemicals, consumer products, and food ingredients in commerce. He has extensive experience working with a European-based multinational specialty chemical company and a privately held product protection company, and has served as a senior toxicologist and regulatory expert in consulting roles. Dr. Hostetler has managed a wide range of complex projects for companies and consortia, including efforts supporting new and existing registrations for pesticides and disinfectant active ingredients in the US and in Europe.
Dr. Sarvenaz Vandyousefi is a licensed Registered Dietitian and Senior Managing Food & Nutrition Scientist Consultant at J.S. Held, specializing in food safety, nutrition science, and regulatory affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and brings deep expertise in obesity research, dietary intake assessment, and human health risk evaluation.
Anna Strimas specializes in environmental investigations, leveraging her background in biology and geochemistry to provide a holistic and integrated approach to addressing environmental concerns and regulatory compliance. She began her career as an environmental consultant in 2004 and contributed to post-Hurricane Katrina environmental investigations, including sampling and remediation efforts. Anna has participated in, completed, or led over 1,000 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, more than 100 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and 20+ Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Plans. She also brings nearly 20 years of experience in asbestos building inspections and management planning, along with 10 years of experience in meeting NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) reporting requirements.