Your Environmental Solutions Partner:
Whitehead Environmental Solutions
Navigating the complexities of environmental regulations can be overwhelming. Without the right guidance, you risk costly mistakes that could jeopardize your investment and peace of mind.
At Whitehead Environmental Solutions (Whitehead E.S.), we specialize in providing comprehensive environmental consulting services tailored to your needs. Serving Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Central Florida, our mission is to protect your investment and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Our Services Include:
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Identify potential environmental concerns before making a purchase or sale.
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Conduct thorough testing and analysis to determine the extent of contamination and mitigate risks.
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We can provide cost-effective solutions to remediate and close your site through a regulatory state agency.
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Protect your property from stormwater runoff and pollution.
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SPCC planning, reports, and implementation for construction sites, commercial industrial facilities, and oil & gas properties.
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Conduct Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections at oil & gas sites in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico — we help you identify your leaks prior to completing our reports.
Why Choose Whitehead E.S.?
Client Advocacy:
We prioritize your needs and protect your interests, ensuring you have the information necessary to make confident decisions.
Expert Guidance with Quick Turnaround:
Our experienced team navigates the complexities of environmental assessments efficiently, ensuring you receive timely insights and peace of mind throughout the process.
Tailored Solutions:
We customize our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring you receive the support necessary for a successful transaction.
Don’t leave your investment to chance —
Partner with Whitehead E.S. to make deals and stay in compliance.
Our Team
Your Environmental Advocate:
Michael Whitehead
Meet Michael Whitehead, your dedicated environmental consultant with over 35 years of professional experience. With a master’s degree in soil science from the University of Florida, Michael has worked in various roles as a consultant and business owner, providing the expertise you need to navigate environmental challenges.
Proven track record
Michael has successfully remediated and closed contaminated properties through Texas regulatory programs such as Superfund, VCP, Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP), Corrective Action, and Dry Cleaner Remediation Program (DCRP). He has personally worked on and closed more than 125 Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) cases and LPST cases, demonstrating his commitment to protecting your investment.
Broad Project Experience:
Michael has worked on a diverse range of projects, including:
Dry cleaners and shopping centers
Service stations (LPST cases)
Superfund projects in Texas and the Northeast
Battery & other manufacturing facilities
Oil & gas leases
His extensive experience allows him to advocate effectively for clients, ensuring successful project completion.
With an excellent working knowledge of TRRP and a great track record with TCEQ case coordinators and managers, Michael acts as an advocate for Whitehead E.S. clients. He loves regularly speaking and guiding real estate professionals, discussing solutions for buying and selling contaminated properties.
When he's not advocating for clients, Michael enjoys gardening, exercising, and playing basketball. He is married with two adult children, balancing his professional and personal life with passion.
Eliminate Environmental Concerns as a Roadblock to Your Project—
Partner with Michael Whitehead for Customized Environmental Solutions.
Project Manager
Brandi Lofland
Brandi has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Texas A&M University - Commerce in Commerce, Texas. She has over four years of environmental consulting experience and is 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified.
Her professional experience ranges from environmental due diligence and environmental compliance assistance. Brandi’s roles have ranged from conducting site assessments and due diligence investigations to closure of affected properties through local, TCEQ, and RRC regulatory programs (such as Voluntary Cleanup Program, Municipal Setting Designations, Innocent Owner/Operator Program, and Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank). In addition, Brandi has developed and implemented several remediation techniques, including floating free product abatement, microbial bioremediation, land farming, and chemical injections.
Brandi particularly enjoys assisting landowners with corrective action and remediation needs. She strives to develop cost-effective and straightforward strategies for clients that also meet the expectations of the TCEQ, RRC, or local municipalities. Brandi strives to deliver efficient and quality products to all clients.
A native North Texan, Brandi currently lives in the Dallas area with her husband and two dogs. She loves her animals, traveling, running, embroidery, and anything outdoors.
Your Partner in Environmental Compliance Solutions
Amanda Pechacek, P.G.
Meet Amanda Pechacek, your dedicated Project Manager. With a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Geology from Texas Christian University, Amanda has over nine years of environmental consulting experience. As a Professional Geoscientist and a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and licensed Corrective Action Project Manager (CAPM), she is well-equipped to help you navigate environmental challenges.
Experience You Can Trust:
Comprehensive Experience: Amanda’s professional background encompasses environmental due diligence, compliance assistance, site assessments, and the closure of affected properties through various TCEQ regulatory programs, including:
- Voluntary Cleanup Program
- Innocent Owner/Operator Program
- Industrial and Hazardous Waste Corrective Action
- Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank.
In addition, Amanda has worked with several cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Municipal Setting Designations and is experienced in a wide range of compliance services (including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans, and Pollution Prevention Planning).
Client-Centric Approach: Amanda is passionate about assisting landowners with property assessments and facilities (commercial and oil & gas) with their compliance needs. She develops cost-effective and straightforward strategies that meet the expectations of TCEQ and local municipalities, ensuring that clients receive quality solutions tailored to their specific requirements.
Collaborative Solutions: In addition to her work with individual clients, Amanda has worked with attorneys, consultants, and contractors to remediate contaminated properties and remove/cleanup Petroleum Storage Tanks.
Amanda is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to all clients, ensuring their environmental compliance needs are met with professionalism and expertise.
Don’t leave your environmental compliance to chance—
partner with Amanda Pechacek for expert guidance tailored to your needs.
Project Manager
Danielle Gygi
Danielle has a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in Madison, Wisconsin, and a Master of Science in Geology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She has over three years of environmental consulting experience and is a certified Geoscientist in Training as well as 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certified.
Her professional experience ranges from environmental due diligence and environmental compliance assistance. Danielle’s roles have ranged from conducting site assessments and due diligence investigations, to guidance and closure of affected properties through Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulatory programs (such as Voluntary Cleanup Program, Corrective Action, Municipal Setting Designations, Innocent Owner/Operator Program, and Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank).
Danielle particularly enjoys developing working relationships with her clients and assisting landowners with environmental issues related to dry cleaning operations and gasoline service stations. She strives to develop cost-effective and straightforward strategies for clients that also meet the expectations of the TCEQ or local municipalities. Danielle strives to deliver efficient and quality products to all clients.
As a Midwest Native, Danielle currently lives in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota near her family. She loves reading, cooking, crocheting, biking, and anything outdoors.