JOHN MINCH
Principal Geologist-Paleontologist

Biography
John A. Minch, Ph.D. is a geologist-paleontologist and a Principal of John Minch and Associates with over 30 years of experience in the environmental field. He has conducted and written several hundred EIR's, remediation and resource studies involving geological, biological, archaeological and paleontological surveys in California since 1963. He is a Professional Geologist, State of California #3269, and a Certified Paleontologist. He is an expert in managing assessments, initial studies, mitigated negative declarations, and other studies related to federal, state, and county regulations. Dr. Minch is presently serving as project manager and principal investigator for a number of current paleontology studies, including impact analysis and EA/ES’s for major regional projects and local developments. Dr. Minch was the Principal in charge of the paleontological assessment [ES], in-construction studies, and mitigation of encountered paleontological resources for nearly 3000 miles of Fiber optic installation on two major projects. He has completed EA/ES projects which include Paleontological elements for the Whispering Hills EIR, San Juan Capistrano; Sunshine Canyon Landfill, Los Angeles City Expansion EIR, Sylmar; Desert Hot Springs General Plan EIR, and numerous others.

Education
• Ph.D, Paleontology and Biostratigraphy, University of California, Riverside, 1972
• M.S, Paleontology and Geology, San Diego State University, 1966

Professional Experience and Accomplishments
1976-Present Principal JMA
Geological Consultant and President Management of corporation which specializes in the Preparation of Environmental resource segments (geology, hydrology, seismicity, paleontology, biology, archaeology, historical) of EIR Reports, site investigations, site monitoring of grading operations, seismicity studies and faultline delineation, hydrology, mining evaluation and deveopment, coastal processes, Phase 1 and 2 evaluations.

1972-1993 Professor of Geology Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
Main duties included Instruction in Earth Science, Physical, Historical, Mineralogy, Environmental, Geology and Seismicity of California, Geology Field Studies

Professional Affiliations
• American Assoc. Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Honorary Life Member
• Peninsular Geological Society (Mexico - Honorary Life Member)
• Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP – Corporate Member)

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EDWIN MINCH
Principal

Biography
Coming soon.

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RICHARD GUTTENBERG
Vice President-Cultural and Natural Resources

Biography
Richard has over 10 years of environmental resource experience on numerous JMA projects throughout California. A graduate of California State University Long Beach in Cultural Anthropology, Richard has an extensive background in both historic and pre-historic California archaeology.

Mr. Guttenberg has participated in all phases of both cultural and paleontological resource management. He has conducted archival research, field surveys, mitigation monitoring, salvages and excavations, fossil and artifact preparation and laboratory analysis, and provided regulatory documentation for wide range of projects in as many as 14 counties in southern and northern California.

A keen understanding of construction engineering and practices combined with knowledge and experience with the local, State, and Federal regulatory process makes Richard a valuable member of JMA’s staff. He has worked as an archaeological, paleontological, and biological monitor, field/lab director and project manager for JMA since 1998.

Membership Affiliations
• Society of California Archaeology
• Pacific Coast Archaeological Society

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TIMOTHY WALDIE
Vice President-Biological Services

Biography
A graduate of San Diego State University in Biology, Mr. Waldie brings more than five years of practical experience in CEQA, NEPA, and sediment and water quality management to every challenge. Twenty-five plus years of management experience provide the basis for effectively coordinating and managing the complexities of these specialties to move projects forward without conflict.

Mr. Waldie has experience with the identification and preservation of endangered species both with the San Fernando Valley spineflower at Ahmanson Ranch and Estragalus albens at Right Star mine in the San Bernardino Mountains. He has provided CEQA guidance for clients such as Sunshine Canyon Landfill and Shaw Environmental, Inc. He has produced BMP and water quality management plans for Sunshine Canyon and Northrup/Grumman.

Identification and guidance in the avoidance and conservation of sensitive species defines the goal for resource surveys. Monitoring requires rapid identification skills and the ability to lead decisively and effectively. Mr. Waldie embodies these skills and emphasizes them to each professional within his department. This supports the JMA philosophy that pragmatic effective solutions are always possible.

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