EPA’s RS&T Organizations are key to the Agency meeting its mission through performing analytical and other work that:
- practices sound science,
- implements the principles of environmental protection, and
- promotes partnerships with states, Indian Nations, and local governments.
Each organization utilizes applied science technologies and practices to support the Agency’s programs. Each organization is comprised of a Regional Laboratory System, a Field Operations Group, and a Quality Assurance Program, in addition to specific regional capabilities due to unique geographic issues.
Click on the map to learn more about each Regional Laboratory.
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May 2012
| Region | Name | Phone | Fax | Secretary/ Assistant | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Maxfield | 617-918-8640 | x8650 | Mary Ann Lyons | x8320 |
| Art Johnson | 617-918-8301 | ||||
| 2 | Deb Szaro | 732-321-6754 | 321-4381 | Beverly Davies | 321-6756 |
| Kevin Kubik | 732-321-6755 | ||||
| 3 | Randy Pomponio | 215-814-2700 | x2783 x3095 | Hope L. Williams Michele Monroe | x2491 x2756 |
| Dave Campbell + | 215-814-2196 | ||||
| Cindy Metzger# | 410-305-2735 | ||||
| 4 | Michael Peyton | 706-355-8544 | x8508 | Marilyn Vidmar | x8504 |
| Antonio Quinones | (706) 355-8703 (706) 338-6938 cell | ||||
| 5* | Cheryl Newton | (312) 353-6730 | 353-4135 886-2591 | Lisa Farmby Linda Telles | 886-2505 353-8438 |
| Dennis Wesolowski | (312) 353-9084 | ||||
| 6* | Ronnie Crossland | (214) 665-2721 | x8072 x8072 | Cheryl Nichols | X3169 |
| David Neleigh | (281) 983-2209 | ||||
| 7 | Ron Hammerschmidt | (913) 551-7566 | x8752 | Edie Stevens-Breckon | x7803 |
| Jeffery Robichaud | (913) 551-7146 | ||||
| 8* | Judy Wong | (303) 312-6364 | x6558 | Ginger Mottu | x7059 |
| Debra Thomas | (303) 312-6298 | ||||
| 9* | Carolyn Truong | (415) 972-3663 | x2302 | Cyril Alappat | x2382 |
| Brenda Bettencourt | (415) 972-3411 | ||||
| 10 | Joyce Kelly | (206) 553-4029 | x0119 x0119 | Sharon Buza | x2146 |
| Ann Williamson | (206) 553-2739 |
Lead Region Coordinator: Lisa Olson (206) 553-0176
* - RS&Ts with ARAs rather than Division Directors
Deputy &/or Associate Directors listed under the Director for Non-ARA Regions
Deputy &/or Associate ARA listed under the ARA for ARA Regions
^ - Acting Division Director/ARA
+ - Acting Deputy/Associate Division Director
# - Alternate Contacts
The Regional Laboratory System applies scientific principles to support regulatory programs, monitoring programs, and special projects. The 10 Regional Laboratories integrate lab activities with field monitoring and quality assurance activities to develop a comprehensive approach to environmental programs, and the Labs provide a full range of routine and specialized chemical and biological testing of air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and hazardous wastes to support Agency decisions and goals.
August 2011
| Region | Laboratory Branch Chief | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest Waterman Katrina Kipp # | (617) 918-8632 (617) 918-8309 | x8397 x8417 |
| 2 | John Bourbon ^ Jim Ferretti # | (732) 321-6706 (732) 321-6728 | 906-6165 |
| 3 | Cindy Caporale | (410) 305-2732 | x3095 |
| 4 | Gary Bennett | (706) 355-8551 | |
| 5* | Dennis Wesolowski George Schupp # | (312) 353-9084 (312) 353-1226 | 886-2591 |
| 6* | Dave Neleigh Rick McMillin # | (281) 983-2209 (281) 983-2107 | x2124 |
| 7 | Michael F. Davis | (913) 551-5042 | x5115 |
| 8* | Mark Burkhardt Gregory Saunders# | (303) 312-7799 (303) 312-7709 | x7800 x7800 |
| 9* | Brenda Bettencourt | (510) 412-2311 | x2302 |
| 10 | Barry Pepich | (360)-871-8701 | x8747 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
^ - Acting Laboratory Branch Chief
# - Alternate Contacts (including Deputy/Associate Lab Chiefs)
The Quality Assurance Community oversees the management of monitoring program and policy, approves Regional data collection plans, and evaluates monitoring and laboratory practices in order to ensure the integrity of the Agency’s environmental data. This provides credible data for Agency decisions and allows for the most effective assessment and monitoring processes essential to environmental protection.
May 2012
| Region | Regional QA Manager | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Sotolongo | (617) 918-8311 | x8397 |
| 2 | Linda Mauel | (732) 321-6766 | x6616 |
| 3 | Terry Simpson | (410) 305-2739 | x3095 |
| 4 | Danny France | (706) 355-8738 | x8803 |
| 5* | Kevin Bolger Cheng-Wen Tsai # Amberina Khan # | (312) 886-6762 (312) 886-6234 (312) 886-1503 | 353-5374 |
| 6* | Don Johnson | (214) 665-8343 | x8072 |
| 7 | Diane E. Harris | (913) 551-7258 | x8699 |
| 8* | Linda Himmelbauer | (303) 312-6020 | |
| 9* | Eugenia McNaughton | (415) 972-3411 | 947-3564 |
| 10 | Gina Grepo-Grove | (206) 553-1632 | x0119 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
# - Alternate Contacts (including Deputy/Associate QAOs)
^ - Acting QA Manager
**For additional QA information, including a list of all of the Agency's QA managers
The Field Operations Group provides on-site capabilities that support inspections, investigations, and ambient monitoring. By collecting data, determining compliance with EPA regulations, and assessing the impacts of environmental control strategies, the FOG promotes consistency among regional field programs with respect to inspections, ambient monitoring, and documentation activities.
May 2012
| Region | Field Operation Group Contact / Title Organization Location | Phone | Fax |
| 1 | Jerry Keefe Team Leader, OEME Chelmsford, MA | (617) 918-8376 | x8397 |
| Ernie Waterman Chief, Investigations and Analysis Branch , OEME, Chelmsford, MA | (617) 918-8632 | x8397 | |
| 2 | John Kushwara | (732) 321-6686 | (732) 321-6616 |
| Randy Braun Chief, Monitoring Operations Section, DESA, Edison, NJ | (732) 321-6692 | 321-6616 | |
| Kathleen Foley Environmental Scientist, Edison, NJ | (732) 321-6790 | x6616 | |
| Charles Zafonte | (212) 637-3515 | ||
| Christina Leung | (732) 906-6995 | ||
| 3 | Paul Dressel Chief, Enf. & Compliance Assistance Branch, OECEJ, Philadelphia, PA | (215) 814-2154 | x2905 |
| John Forren Associate Director for Monitoring & Assessment, Environmental Assessment & Innovation Division, Philadelphia, PA | (215) 814-2705 | ||
| Gerard Cruchley Fort Meade, MD | 410-305-2780 | ||
| 4 | Danny France Chief, Enf. & Investigations Branch, SESD, Athens, GA | (706) 355-8738 | x8744 |
| Mike Bowden Chief, Enforcement Section, SESD, Athens, GA | (706) 355-8734 | ||
| Laura Ackerman Chief, Superfund and Air Section, SESD Athens, GA | (706) 355-8776 | ||
| Bobby Lewis Field Quality Manager, SESD Athens, GA | (706) 355-8650 | ||
| Kelly Sisario Enforcement Coordinator, OEA Atlanta, GA | (404) 562-9054 | ||
| Liza Montalvo, Chief Planning & Results Section | (404)562-9235 | ||
| David Abbott Region 4 Training Coordinator | (404) 562-9631 | ||
| 5* | Stephen L. Ostrodka Chief, Field Services Section, SFD Chicago, IL | (312) 886-3011 | (312) 353-9281 |
| Larry Lins Environmental Protection Specialist Cleveland, OH | (440) 250-1715 | ||
| Kevin Bolger Regional QA Manager Chicago, IL | (312) 886-6762 | ||
| Amberina Khan | (312) 886-1503 | ||
| Larisa Leonova Acting Deputy Branch Chief, MMB | (312) 353-5838 | ||
| 6* | Craig Weeks (6EN-X) Region 6 Dallas, TX | (214) 665-7505 | x7446 |
| Walt Helmick QAO, Superfund Dallas, TX | (214) 665-8373 | ||
| Philip Ofosu Site Assessment Manager Dallas, TX | (214) 665-3178 | ||
| Carlos Sanchez Chief, Ark/TX Superfund Section Dallas, TX | (214) 665-8507 | ||
| Rhonda Smith Chief, Compliance Enforcement Dallas, TX | (214) 665-8006 | ||
| Sharon Parrish Chief, Wetlands Section, Water Quality Protection Division Dallas, TX | (214) 665-7145 | ||
| 7 | John Houlihan Program Manager, ENSV | (913) 551-7432 | |
| Trevor Urban Environmental Scientist ENSV/EFCB | (913) 551-7133 | ||
| Kris Goschen Federal Facility Program Manager Enforcement Coordination Office | (913) 551-7027 | ||
| 8* | Mary Goldade Regional Quality Assurance Program Office of Technical & Management Services | (303) 312-7024 | |
| William Schroeder Aquatic Biologist, Lab. Support Program, TMS Golden, CO | (303) 312-7024 | x7800 | |
| Jeff McPherson | (303) 312-7752 | ||
| Paula Smith, Deputy RA | (303) 312-6630 | ||
| Jim Gindelberger | (303) 312-6984 | ||
| Linda D. Himmerlbauer Director, QA Program Denver, CO | (303) 312-6020 | ||
| Kathryn Hernandez | (303) 312-6101 | ||
| Mark Burkhardt Lab Director Golden, CO | (303) 312-7799 | ||
| 9* | Greg Nagle Richmond, CA | (510) 412-2334 | (510) 412-2304 |
| Eugenia McNaughton | (415) 972-3411 | ||
| 10 | Jennifer Crawford Environmental Services Unit Office of Environmental Assessment Seattle, WA | (206) 553-6261 | |
| Mark Filippini Manager, Investigations & Engineering Unit, OEA Seattle, WA | (206) 553-6327 | x0119 | |
| Kelly Huynh, Manager, Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA | (206) 553-1679 | ||
| Jon Klemesrud Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA | (206) 553-5068 | ||
| Don Matheny Environmental Services Unit, OEA, Seattle, WA | (206) 553-2599 | x8210 | |
| Dave Terpening Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA | (206) 553-6509 | ||
| Region / HQ | Field Operations Group Contact / TitleOrganization Location | Phone | Fax |
| OECA | Al Havinga Acting Director, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division (CAMPD), Office of Compliance, OECA [2223A], Washington, DC | (202) 564-2300 | |
| Julie Tankersley National Compliance Monitoring Policy Branch, CAMPD, OC, Washington, DC | (202) 564-7002 | ||
| Chris Zawlocki Office of Regional Operations, Office of the Administrator Washington, DC | (202) 564-3654 | ||
| Craig Kubik Chief, Field Branch, NEIC Denver, CO | (303) 462-9251 | ||
| Kenna Yarbrough Field Branch, NEIC Denver, CO | (303) 462-9256 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
August 2010
| Region | Laboratory QA Officer | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agnes Van Langenhove (chemistry) Dave McDonald (biology) | (617) 918-8338 (617) 918-8609 | |
| 2 | Sumy Cherukara | (732) 906-6805 | x6165 |
| 3 | Jill Bilyeu | (410) 305-2638 | x3095 |
| 4 | Mike Wasko | (706) 355-8821 | |
| 5* | Marilyn Jupp | (312) 353-7444 | (312) 886-2591 |
| 6* | Sylvia Gorostiza | (281) 983-2134 | (281) 983-2124 |
| 7 | Diane Harris | (913) 551-7258 | x9258 |
| 8* | William Batschelet | (303) 312-7792 | x7800 |
| 9* | Ken Hendrix | (510) 412-2321 | (510) 412-2302 |
| 10 | Carol Haines | (360) 871-8878 | x8747 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
August 2010
| Region | Address | Regional Coverage Area |
| 1 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 5 Post Office Square - Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912 | CT, ME, MA, NH, RI,VT |
| Office of Environmental Measurement & Evaluation New England Regional Lab 11 Technology Drive N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 | ||
| 2 | Division of Environmental Science & Assessment 2890 Woodbridge Ave. Building 10 (MS-100) Edison, NJ 08837-3679 | NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, Virgin Isl. |
| 3 | Environmental Assessment & Innovation Division 1650 Arch Street (3EA00) Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 | PA, DE, DC, MD, VA, WV |
| Environmental Science Center 701 Mapes Road Ft. Mead, MD 20755-5350 | ||
| 4 | Science & Ecosystem Support Division 980 College Station Rd Athens, GA 30605 | GA, AL, FL, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN |
| 5 | Office of Regional Administrator (QA managers only) 77 W. Jackson Blvd.- B19J Chicago, IL 60604-3590 | IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI |
| Resources Management Division 77 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604-3590 | ||
| Chicago Regional Lab 536 South Clark Street Chicago, IL 60605 | ||
| 6 | Management Division 1445 Ross Avenue 12th Floor, Suite 1200 (6MD) Dallas, TX 75202-2733 | AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
| Region 6 Laboratory Environmental Services Branch 10625 Fallstone Rd Houston, TX 77099 | ||
| 7 | Mailing Address for FedEx, UPS, etc Region 7 Science and Technology Center Environmental Services Division 300 Minnesota Kansas City, KS 66101 | IA, KS, MO, NE |
| Mailing Address for USPS Environmental Services Division 901 North 5th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 | ||
| 8 | Office of Technical & Management Services 1595 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202 | CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY |
| US-EPA Region 8 Lab 8TMS-L 16194 W 45th Drive Golden, CO 80403 | ||
| 9 | Management and Technical Services Division 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94015 | AZ, CA HI, NV, Am. Samoa, Guam |
| Region 9 Laboratory 1337 South 46th St Building 201 Richmond, CA 94804 | ||
| 10 | Office of Environmental Assessment 1200 Sixth Avenue Suite 900 (M/S OEA-095) Seattle, WA 98101 | AK, ID, OR, WA |
| Regional Laboratory 7411 Beach Drive East Port Orchard, WA 98366 |