Principal
“I enjoy the challenge of guiding clients through the complex web of natural resource regulations. I find that by applying common sense, a realistic approach, and applying practical science, we can achieve a project’s objectives while minimizing impacts to natural resources. With an ever-changing regulatory environment, I strive for my team to be a leader in the industry to provide our clients with the most current and effective solutions.”
John is a Principal in Rincon’s Ventura headquarters and has been employed at Rincon since 2002. He has developed expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, regulatory permitting, and restoration ecology. John’s responsibilities include research and field surveys for endangered species, habitat evaluation, general biological surveys, resource constraints analysis, construction and mitigation monitoring, regulatory compliance, and the preparation of biological reports and environmental documents for compliance with both NEPA and CEQA. He has been the client manager for numerous public and private agencies, ranging geographically throughout California. John has also served for three years on the firm’s internal Advisory Board. In his new role, he will continue to lead Rincon’s Biological Resources Group, implement strategic planning initiatives, and work within all four of the firm’s service lines.