Chris Sims brings more than 18 years of experience practicing archaeology in 27 states and four countries. He earned his BA degree in anthropology from Appalachian State University and his MS degree in anthropology from University of Louisville, where he used GIS to test ecological models of human behavior in periods of significant climate change. Chris has demonstrated success on projects in Section 106, Section 110, large infrastructure projects, and large wetlands reclamation programs for the USACE. He is also very active with public archaeology outreach and education projects in the Portland area.

Over the past 16 years of professional development, Garret has honed his experience as a technical, organizational, and business development leader. He has a valuable combination of senior management and hands-on experience solving operational issues, increasing profitability, and driving growth into new markets. He serves Trinity’s clients as an architectural historian on a multitude of documentation projects, including those under Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA, NEPA, State laws, and several local preservation ordinances. He leverages his varied experience in environmental and compliance consulting to support a wide variety of roles in the consulting and utilities fields. From his varied and dynamic experience working in consulting, Garret brings a consistent, energetic approach to leadership strategic growth.

Ron van Ommeren has more than 35 years of experience as principal, project manager, environmental regulatory specialist, and biologist for projects throughout Arizona and in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Texas, and Utah. He continues to provide Trinty’s clients with natural resources-related regulatory support primarily in context of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); and state, county, and local requirements.