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Most of our work at XDD was in-situ remediation projects and evaluations and all that comes with it, including groundwater fate and transport and statistical evaluations.

What is your current role at Loureiro? How long have you worked for Loureiro? 

I’ve been with Loureiro for almost two years now following the acquisition of XDD. As Director, I’m responsible for the financial interests of the Environmental Engineering division in the New Hampshire office. I help folks manage their projects and work closely with our Connecticut, North Carolina, and Missouri offices.

What is the most interesting / rewarding part of your job?

It’s a few things. First, I enjoy working with people. If I like the people I’m working with, I know that I’m doing pretty well. When things get difficult, it always helps to be surrounded by people you have a relationship with - people you can trust. 

I enjoy problem solving - finding an issue and working through it with a larger team to figure out the best solution for the client.

We picked up a number of accounts when we joined LEA, but we also brought a lot of projects with us from XDD. We have sites in Florida and out in the Midwest, so it’s pretty rewarding and interesting to have a chance to work throughout the country.

What makes Loureiro unique?

One issue I’ve had in my 20 years of doing in-situ remediation is that it tends to narrow your focus. My skill set has been shaped by the work I’ve done previously. Say a client comes to us with an ecological risk problem. At XDD I would have had to hire out or send a potential client to another consultant. With Loureiro, we don’t have to do that. It’s extremely helpful to have a much larger suite of expertise at our disposal.

I’ve been working on a superfund landfill in Dover, New Hampshire for over 20 years. We offer a lot of ground water modeling and remedial services to the client, but now when they have some civil/site engineering needs, I have the resources that allow us to help them with that aspect of the work as well. 

What do you like to do outside of work?

We enjoy outdoor activities. My wife and I do a lot of cycling. We’ve hiked all of the New England 4,000 footers. We love to ski and snowshoe. I also do a little bit of home brewing.

We also love to travel. We’ve been to Iceland and Belize, and have Machu Picchu on our wish list. My wife is originally from the Philippines, so that’s a place we’ll travel to in the future. This winter, we’ll head to Acadia National Park in Maine to do some cross country skiing.

What inspires you the most – personally, professionally, or both?

Working with really good people is what it comes down to. Working with good people makes it easier on the whole team. That also extends to family. Just being surrounded by good people makes everything better.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Everyone has to do something for the first time. A lot of times, there’s a bit of indecision or concern about having to do something for which you have no background for. I always like to say that something I may do quickly now wasn't that easy for me 20 years ago. Something new might seem daunting and/or scary or even confusing, but everyone has gone through that at some point, and I think it’s helpful to remember that.

Do you have a piece of advice for a person just getting into the field?

I would suggest trying out a lot of different things while you’re in school. I think a diverse education is important. When I was in school I took a lot of computer science classes, math and chemistry - this all helped out a lot. 

While you’re in your career and working, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be aggressive about what you want and you’ll get what you’re looking for out of your career. 

Who is someone you really admire? 

My wife. She emigrated from the Philippines when she was a teenager. To move to an entirely new country like that, especially as a teenager, must have been daunting.