Brian serves as project manager or project director on the preparation of all levels of CEQA and NEPA documentation for a wide variety of complex project types, including sports arenas, mixed-use/urban infill projects, large-scale residential and specific plan developments, industrial and commercial developments, parks, medical facilities, waste management, water and wastewater infrastructure, and coastal development projects. He maintains regular client interaction, responsible for client… Show more Brian serves as project manager or project director on the preparation of all levels of CEQA and NEPA documentation for a wide variety of complex project types, including sports arenas, mixed-use/urban infill projects, large-scale residential and specific plan developments, industrial and commercial developments, parks, medical facilities, waste management, water and wastewater infrastructure, and coastal development projects. He maintains regular client interaction, responsible for client stewardship, and leads client meetings and team meetings. Brian reviews all levels of CEQA and NEPA documentation including technical reports prepared by internal ESA staff and subconsultants for quality control and accuracy and provides constructive feedback. Brian presents projects to planning commissions, city councils, and the public. He serves as the Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Hospitality Submarket Leader for ESA. Brian represents ESA through various business development, networking, and marketing activities to cultivate clients. He leads marketing and business development pursuits including leading proposals, interviews, and presentations. Lastly, Brian supervises staff and direct reports. Show less

2024 State AEP Conference Co-Chair (2024);Interim President OCAEP (August 2014 - December 31, 2014 and January 1st, 2024 - April 1, 2024).Vice President of Programs OCAEP (2012 - 2015);Co-Special Events Coordinator OCAEP (2016-2018);Member of OCAEP 2010 to present;

Responsible for project management and assistant project management and production of environmental documentation for development projects pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Additionally, coordinates subconsultants, markets company services and develops new business, attends hearings, and manages project budgets and schedules.

Executed project entitlements including local, state and regional planning practices throughout California. Prepared and processed entitlements including general plans, specific plans, site plans, tentative tract maps, coastal development permits, conditional use permits, and discretionary sign permits. Prepared environmental impact reports, mitigated negative declarations, initial studies, noise studies, air quality studies, transportation studies and phase one environmental site… Show more Executed project entitlements including local, state and regional planning practices throughout California. Prepared and processed entitlements including general plans, specific plans, site plans, tentative tract maps, coastal development permits, conditional use permits, and discretionary sign permits. Prepared environmental impact reports, mitigated negative declarations, initial studies, noise studies, air quality studies, transportation studies and phase one environmental site assessments. Presented projects to planning commissions, city councils, and the public. Coordinated and prepared habitat management plans, landscape design guidelines, covenants, conditions and restrictions, custom home design booklets and merchant building design booklets. Conducted consistency analysis and document review on storm water pollution prevention plans, run-off management plans, water quality management plans, archeological and paleontological documents, geotechnical reports, and legal documents and agreements and tracked conditions of approval for project compliance. Processed engineering improvement plans for local and regional level approvals. Coordinated with State/Federal agencies including California Coastal Commission, United States Fish and Wildlife Services, California Department of Fish and Game, Army Corp of Engineers, and Orange County Fire Authority. Show less

Prepared CEQA initial studies, precise plans, mitigated negative declarations, exemptions, conditional use permits, zone changes, tentative parcel and tract maps, and native tree removal permits. Produced planning commission/city council staff reports and power point presentations for entitlement projects. Reviewed business license and home occupation applications. Conduced plan checks for building permits. Performed site, tree protection, and code enforcement inspections. Provided zoning,… Show more Prepared CEQA initial studies, precise plans, mitigated negative declarations, exemptions, conditional use permits, zone changes, tentative parcel and tract maps, and native tree removal permits. Produced planning commission/city council staff reports and power point presentations for entitlement projects. Reviewed business license and home occupation applications. Conduced plan checks for building permits. Performed site, tree protection, and code enforcement inspections. Provided zoning, general plan and building information at the public service counter. Attended planning commission and city council meetings. Show less

Managed projects as an Assistant Residential Engineer. Inspected road construction as a pavement management surveyor. Collected and tested soil for specifications as a soils lab technician.