Douglas Schott, P.G., Director of Geologic Services

Douglas Schott is the Director of Geologic Services and a Senior Project Manager at Brickhouse Environmental. He is a licensed Professional Geologist with more than 20 years of experience managing and implementing comprehensive geologic and hydrogeologic investigations for our solid waste, industrial, and land development clients. He has successfully investigated and remediated over 100 contaminated sites in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Mr. Schott has a classic analytical mind and excels at breaking down data, finding the underlying patterns and connections, and foreseeing the steps required to carry our clients’ projects to the finish line. He approaches all projects from the client’s perspective, developing a course of action based on the ultimate project goal and client expectations.

Mr. Schott earned his B.S. in Earth Science and Geology from The Pennsylvania State University and has his Professional Geologist license in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York. He is member of the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) and co-authored guidance for stormwater management in sinkhole-prone areas as a member of Pennsylvania’s Stormwater Technical Workgroup.

Michael Lane, CPSS, Senior Soil Scientist

Michael Lane is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with over 20 years of project experience, ranging from soil investigations for application of wastewater and infiltration of stormwater, to wetland delineation and permitting, to groundwater and soil sampling for site characterization and remediation projects, to landfill monitoring and permitting. He has provided testimony before Township boards and commissions and has presented expert testimony before the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. Mr. Lane has experience in many other aspects of land development, including: sewage facilities planning, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, environmental impact assessments, tree surveys, and habitat assessments for endangered and threatened species. His breadth of experience gives him a unique perspective on the ever-expanding array of environmental rules and regulations and their application to specific projects.

Mr. Lane holds a B.S. in Environmental Resource Management from The Pennsylvania State University, along with certifications as a Sewage Enforcement Officer and Professional Soil Scientist. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists, serving multiple terms as President and Treasurer. Mr. Lane has organized technical training sessions for soil scientists and related professional groups and has served as an instructor and speaker at various professional conferences and seminars. He has served on the PA Stormwater Technical Workgroup as part of the Capture and Reuse subcommittee, proposing science-based changes to the PA Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual.

Alfred Yates, P.E.

Alfred Yates is a registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of landfill permitting and design experience. He serves as Brickhouse Environmental’s Practice Leader for Solid Waste. As an Environmental Engineer, he is responsible for design, environmental monitoring, permitting, construction oversight, and review of solid waste facilities. He has prepared feasibility studies, conceptual and comprehensive designs, and financial modeling and permit applications for solid waste landfills, as well as hazardous and construction/demolition waste landfills. He has also evaluated existing and proposed facility designs at private and public sites for regulatory compliance and technical content.

Mr. Yates holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University, along with Professional Engineer Certifications in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Mr. Yates is a SWANA Certified Landfill Technical Associate and a member of the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Stephen Huxta, P.G.

Stephen Huxta is a licensed Professional Geologist with over 8 years of experience providing services in water resource management, environmental due diligence, environmental remediation, and solid waste management. He possesses the technical expertise and a working knowledge of the core environmental regulations to design and implement effective strategies within these services areas, while focusing on client goals throughout the decision-making process.

Specific areas of expertise Mr. Huxta works within include hydrogeologic investigations (water supply), Phase I and II ESAs, PADEP Act 2 remedial work, vapor intrusion assessments and mitigation, management of fill material, heating oil releases, and managing compliance monitoring programs for commercial and industrial facilities. Mr. Huxta enjoys working with clients to implement creative and effective solutions, resulting in commonly obtaining permits and releases of cleanup liability from state agencies, commissions, and municipalities.

Mr. Huxta holds a M.S. in Hydrogeology from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Chemistry from Virginia Tech, and has been teaching as an adjunct professor at Drexel University in the Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Science department since 2017. 

Kristina Early, Senior Risk Assessor

Kristina Early is a Senior Risk Assessor and Project Manager with more than 21 years of experience conducting and managing complex environmental investigations and human health and ecological risk assessments at a variety of Federal USACE, USEPA, and National Park Service (NPS) hazardous waste sites, as well as Voluntary Cleanup Program sites in Pennsylvania (Act 2), New Jersey (SRRA), and other states.

Kristina is a respected expert in the practice of Human Health Risk Assessment, with extensive hands-on experience in soil, groundwater, stream sediment, and vapor intrusion studies.  Her realistic assessment of transport pathways, receptors and exposure scenarios, combined with her in-depth knowledge and experience navigating the Risk Assessment process, allow us to conduct a more efficient and relevant analysis of risk during the all-important Site Characterization and Remedial Design phases of projects — and provide a final, understandable Risk Assessment Report that will stand up under regulatory review and in Court.

Kristina earned her BS Degree in Environmental Health and MS Degree in Public Health from West Chester University.