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The Center
for Environmental Technology
The Foundation for Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
The
Center for Environmental Technology (The Center) works with industry and government
to develop and test new environmental technologies. Some of these technologies
are submitted to The Center for testing and independant certification of their
effectiveness. Others have been developed by Center people. The Center also
does basic research, impact statement work and offers a variety of certificate
courses that are required by environmental workers.
Industry and The Center have teamed to solve
novel environmental problems and produce technologies that have potential
for commercial development.
If you have an environmental problem or need
independent testing of your products or concepts, we will be happy to help.
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W.Craig
Meyer, MS Director The Center for Environmental Technology The Foundation for Pierce College Professor of Geology Pierce College |
Craig received his master's degree in geology from the University of Southern California. He has been teaching environmental science, geology and oceanography at L.A. Pierce College since 1973. He has 20 years experience in the environmental sciences, specializing in environmental assessment, remediation and water treatment. Recently, he has been developing new ways to use ozone for industrial, municipal and smaller water systems and works with a number of companies to develop methods to treat their environmental problems.
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Davia Solomon,
RN, JD, MPH |
Davia recently retired as president and chief executive officer of The Foundation for Pierce College. She has accepted a position with The Center to manage general operations and provide counsel for our legal needs. She is a registered nurse and an attorney with an interest in public health and environmental issues.
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Frank Vitone Facilities Management and HVAC Department Supervisor Pierce College |
Frank has 25 years experience as a facilities manager specializing in energy and HVAC systems. He has been a C-20 and C-38 licensed contractor for 20 years and has supervised installation of a variety of modern energy efficient technologies on campus. Frank helps develop Center technologies for facilities and industrial application. He also teaches some of our certificate classes.
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H. Gwinn Henry,
PE/CPE, CEM |
Gwinn
is the founder and sole proprietor of a diversified engineering firm located
in Woodland Hills, Ca. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California
in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed mechanical and industrial engineer.
His career began in 1951 when, as an employee of the General Electric Co.,
he was assigned to the Hanford Atomic Works Plant where he was in charge of
fuels preparation for the second thermonuclear weapons test. As a result of
this experience, he was then hired by North American Aviation (Atomics International)
to supervise the construction and installation of the first commercial research
reactor in the U.S. Since then he has worked on a variety of projects until
retiring to form his own company.
Gwinn
has gained international recognition as a leader in the management of refrigerants
and refrigeration systems. While serving as a consultant to Hughes Electronics
and General Motors, he was given "Outstanding Performance" and Outstanding
Achievement" awards for his work in eliminating ozone depleting chemicals
and planning and executing a series of energy conservation projects. In 1993,
he was awarded the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award by the EPA. In recognition
of his distinguished career, in 2001 he was elected National President of
the Association of Facilities Engineering.
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Pradip Desai |
Pradip,
a chemist, has worked for the Office of Emergency Services and was responsible
for chemical emergency planning, assisting local governments throughout Southern
California to implement business plans, risk management and prevention plans
and community programs.
Pradip has over 30 years experience
in hazardous waste management and is certified by the California Specialized
Training Institute (CSTI) as an instructor for Hazwoper Training (OSHA), first
responder awareness, first responder operational, on-scene incident commander,
hazardous materials technician, and hazardous materials specialists classes.
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Daniel
Pike, LCDR, USCG
Lieutenant Commander United States Coast Guard Kodiak, Alaska |
Dan is a Pierce alum who entered the U.S. Coast Guard as an enlisted man specializing in avionics systems. He was accepted into officer's candidate school to become a rescue helicopter pilot. Recently he qualified as a fixed wing pilot, and after a decade of flying helicopter rescue, he now flys a C-130 on search and transport missions. Presently he also serves as the facilities engineering officer for the Kodiak Alaska Coast Guard station. Dan is our liaison with the military and other governmental agencies, especially in regards to development of water systems required by soldiers and sailors in the field and at sea.
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Mark
Pracher, MA Kelleher and Associates Fundraising Consultants |
Mark researches and writes grants for colleges, hospitals, and community based organizations. He has developed innovative grant-funded programs for the arts, sciences, technology, health care, and business. He has traveled widely in Europe and Asia.