Introducing the DS Team
Brandon Sinkbeil
Owner/President
Brandon began his journey in the industry in 2004, and has since become an expert on federal, state, and local regulations. Brandon ensures that projects are handled in a manner that best protects human health and the environment . An active member with leadership roles in both the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association (CEPA) as acting president and the Regulatory Affairs Committee, Brandon is consistently developing his expertise in the field. Brandon attended Montana Technological University and the University of MT, triple majoring in Society & Technology, German, and English Literature.
Steve Shurtliff
Environmental Specialist
Steve has been in the environmental industry since 2007. Utilizing the resources and expertise of his team of industrial hygienists, he facilitates the daily operations to best fulfill the needs of clients across Colorado and neighboring states over a vast array of project types. Steve’s excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and his ability to design creative solutions to save clients’ money while keeping projects on schedule, has helped DS distinguish itself in the industry. Like Brandon, he also attended Montana Tech as well as the University of Montana, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. Steve has two daughters, Harper and Henley with his beautiful wife Lisa.
Chris Lehman
Environmental Specialist
Chris has been in the environmental industry since 2007. Starting in environmental remediation, Chris has a unique perspective in industrial hygiene that has facilitated a wide range of skills. Specializing in client development, project management and excellent customer service that has created a passion for continual development. Chris possesses a strong knowledge of State and Federal regulations in a wide variety of environmental disciplines including asbestos, lead, mold, radon, hazardous materials, and safety. Chris attended Colorado State University with a BS in Business Management and an AA in Hotel / Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts. As a Colorado native Chris enjoys skiing and being outdoors, creating culinary delights, spending time with his wife and 2 beautiful daughters, and is a fanatic for all the local sports teams.
Tom Holzfaster
Environmental Specialist
Tom has worked in the Industrial Hygiene industry since 2008, and is an Environmental Specialist with DS. His areas of expertise include air quality, mold inspections, and soil contamination. Tom got involved in this industry through a drive to protect our communities through responsible, cooperative responses to environmental hazards. He enjoys a challenge, and is always pushing himself to learn more about governmental regulations and best practices to provide top notch service to our clients while protecting the environment to the very best of his abilities. With a degree in Electronic Engineering Technologies from ITT, and a background in information technologies, Tom brings a perspective and background to the team that no one else does. Tom is a Colorado native, and in his free time you can find him skiing, cycling, or hiking. If you need a good recommendation on trails to check out, Tom is your guy!
Albert Montoya
Environmental Specialist
Albert has been an Industrial Hygienist since 2007. He brings with him a track record of great customer service while adhering to state and federal regulations regularly. He has extensive knowledge in overseeing abatement projects from beginning to end, as well as monitoring the air quality during and post abatement. Over the years Albert has built a great reputation in the Industry and prides himself on being able to serve the client in a successful manner. Albert is a Colorado Native, and loves spending time outdoors running, snowboarding and playing sports. His favorite thing to do though is spend time with his Wife (Sarah) and three boys’ (Zander, Roman, and Arian).
Sean Work
Environmental Specialist
Sean brings a degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies as well as experience in multiple fields to the table. His time spent as a Quality Control specialist honed his eye for detail, and experience in Business Management has given him skills in hospitality and customer service. He has enthusiastically dived headlong into his new work, and looks forward to many years in the industry. When off the clock he enjoys spending time with his family, and his interests are music, gaming, and hiking.
Ryan Passarelli
Environmental Specialist
Ryan is a very outgoing, transparent person that brings organization and professional skills to the hygienist field. Ryan has been involved in multiple aspects of the industry over his career since 2006, including school districts, restoration, railroad, soil, condemned buildings, state & federal projects from start to finish. Initial sampling/discovery to signing demolition permits and everything in-between.
David Moss
Environmental Specialist
David has a degree in environmental studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. His time spent in the fine dining industry has helped him develop an eye for detail and the importance of customer relationships. He is excited to join the industry, expand his knowledge of federal and state regulations, and become an expert in the field. David is passionate about protecting the environment, and when not working, you can find him climbing or camping with his dog.
Amy Heath
Office Manager
Amy has been with DS for more than 14 years, and is the backbone of operations as the acting Office Manager and Head of Accounts Receivable. Amy is the first line of contact that many clients encounter when they call our office, and she oversees communication and transactions with those clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects with DS. It is thanks to Amy’s organizational strength and ability to juggle several responsibilities at once that the rest of the team can do their jobs as well as they do. Amy was born in Texas, but grew up in Colorado, and calls this state home. She is an avid cyclist, and enjoys touring in her free time.
Certifications
DS ensures our entire team is cross-trained and cross-certified to provide the best possible service for our clients. Our certifications are continually updated through refresher courses and testing as well as daily, in-house training to keep up with industry trends and regulatory changes. DS continues to grow and expand our methodologies and resources to match the complexity of the ever-changing environmental remediation industry. DS invests in the latest technologies and equipment to guarantee we are using the most state-of-the art resources.
Company Certifications
CDPHE Certified Asbestos Consulting Firm
CDPHE Certified Lead Evaluation Firm
CDPHE Certified Asbestos Laboratory
CDPHE Certified Meth-Affected Property Firm
EPA Certified Lead-Safe Firm (RRP)
AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Certified (PCM)
Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Individual Certifications
CDPHE Certified Asbestos Building Inspectors
CDPHE Certified Air Monitoring Specialists
CDPHE Certified Asbestos Project Designers
CDPHE Certified Abatement Supervisors
NIOSH Certified PCM Microscopists (582-E)
CDPHE Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspectors
CDPHE Certified Lead Risk Assessors
CDPHE Certified Meth-Affected Property Inspectors
Council Certified Residential Mold Inspectors
Certified HAZWOPER Workers & Supervisors
UC Certified Radon Home Inspectors & Mitigators
CDOT Certified Erosion Control Supervisors
OSHA Certified Safety and Health Workers
OSHA Certified Construction Safety Mangers