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Steve joined Bison in 2013 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from the University of Utah. He has over 35 years of professional experience in air quality and meteorology consulting, with an emphasis on data analysis and quality assurance. Prior to joining Bison Steve was an independent consultant. He also spent four years as the quality assurance officer for a commercial analytical laboratory. As a Meteorologist / Air Quality Scientist at Bison, Steve leads several ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring projects, including real-time particulate/weather monitoring networks at two EPA-designated Superfund sites. Steve’s responsibilities

Certifications: Infrared Thermographer Certified MSHA/OSHA Safety Trained IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods Shipping Certified Method 9, Visible Emmissions Evaluator, Certified First Responder training Certified Adam joined Bison in 2011 and has a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology with an emphasis in Invertebrate Paleontology from the University of Montana.  Adam has five years of civil engineering experience as a land surveyor and two years of experience as a field geologist in gold exploration. At Bison Adam is a project manager and source testing team member who specializes in isokinetic test methods. He is chairman of the safety committee and

Conor joined Bison in 2017 as a member of the Source Testing group. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Carroll College and is an environmental scientist in the Helena office. Conor has six years of experience as a project manager and compliance inspector. Conor is a project manager for air emissions testing in accordance with EPA methods for both engineering and compliance purposes for a variety of clients. He has extensive experience and knowledge in Boiler MACT compliance testing, Title V compliance testing, JJJJ and ZZZZ engine testing and fourier transform infrared (FTIR)

Sam joined Bison in 2015 through the acquisition of EEMC/EMRC. Sam has an Associates of Arts degree in Applied Science from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming. He started working for EEMC/EMRC in 2008 on the stack testing crew and eventually his experience led him into the manufacture of gas flow monitors (GFM). Sam currently works in the GFM group in the Billings office, where he has helped to design and manufacture GFM using his experience in flow measurement and electronics. He is also involved in tech support for GFMs and performs IT support for the Billings office.

Jenn joined the Source Testing group at Bison in May 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management from University of Maryland University College. In addition to report writing, Jenn has assumed some lab manager duties; she processes source test filters and samples and maintains filter/sample tracking records. She helps oversee equipment and chemical inventories, and tracks safety and testing certifications and renewal dates. Jenn assists with source testing projects as needed. She previously worked as a leak detection and repair (LDAR) technician for petrochemical and natural gas facilities. This testing included Method 21

Riley joined Bison in May 2017 after a year of working as an environmental technician for Think Environmental, collecting, managing, and reporting environmental data to meet environmental compliance. He also spent two years as a lead Kohler engine technician and he received his lifetime certification as a Kohler engine specialist in 2015. Riley applies his high levels of electrical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills to stack testing and building gas flow monitors. When he isn’t working, Riley spends his free time playing drums with his band, which has been performing around the state for over seven years. Riley

Robert Rogge (Robby) began working at Bison in the summer of 2016. He obtained an Associates of Science degree at UM-Helena before earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at Montana Tech of the University of Montana. He also has successfully completed the Fundamental Engineering exam. While attending Montana Tech, he earned a broad-based science and engineering education including advanced courses in air and water pollution control, hazardous wastes, soils remediation, pollution prevention, health risk analysis, and land reclamation Overall, he gained a solid foundation by working in groups to solve real-world engineering problems and using

Certifications: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Kyle joined Bison in 2018 as a Field Services Engineer with the Billings Source Testing group. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA, and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Montana State University in Bozeman. As a member of the Source Testing group, Kyle conducts air emissions testing in accordance with EPA methods for both engineering and compliance purposes for a variety of clients. Kyle also performs equipment maintenance/repair, sample analysis, and protocol/report production. Prior to joining Bison, Kyle taught junior