ABOUT US
Global Remediation Technologies, Inc. was established as a corporation in 1993 with a focus on two principal service areas: to perform remedial investigations and apply remediation technologies for private and public clients.
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In 1994, we began performing bench-scale laboratory tests to facilitate the design and implementation of in-situ and ex-situ treatment technologies. For nearly two decades our firm utilized these bench-scale studies, focusing on the integration of mechanical, biological and chemical injection capable of facilitating in-situ treatment, liquid/vapor recovery and a variety of ex-situ treatments. We continue to design treatment technologies and apply what has been learned while teaming with university researchers when a treatability study is desired for a client’s project.
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Since our inception, GRT has known the importance of thorough remedial investigation in understanding subsurface chemical transport behavior in glacial and bedrock environments. To this day, investigative techniques employed by our team include a variety of drilling methods (Geo-probe, rock core, sonic, mud rotary and hollow stem auger) and in-situ site characterization, such as laser induced fluorescence, ground Penetrating radar/electromagnetic surveys, stream study pore water sampling and vapor intrusion studies.
GRT AT A GLANCE...
YEAR FOUNDED
1993
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LEADERSHIP
Richard Raetz, President
Brian Ross, Director of Operations
Rex Johnson, Senior Technical Advisor
HEADQUARTERS
Traverse City, Michigan
EMPLOYEES
12
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineers and Professional Geologists
CLIENTS
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Our Team
RICHARD RAETZ, PE
PRESIDENT / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER
CHRIS MICHALEK, PG, MS
PROJECT MANAGER / HYDROGEOLOGIST
RYAN KUSHMAN, BS
HYDROGEOLOGIST
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ELMER VANWAGNER, MS
GEOLOGIST
BRIAN ROSS, BS
PROJECT MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS / BIOLOGIST
TOM BRUBAKER, PG, MS
PROJECT MANAGER /
GEOLOGIST
MADDY DUNCKLEY, BS
GEOLOGIST
BRENDAN RUPPEN, BS
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEER
REX JOHNSON, PHD
SENIOR GEOLOGIST /
TECHNICAL LEAD
CHRIS BECKETT, PG, BS
PROJECT MANAGER /
GEOLOGIST
ANDREW DUBAY, BS
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEER
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SUSAN MARING
OFFICE MANAGER
OUR VISION
GRT’s vision is to be a premier assessment, design, and remediation service provider recognized for our talent, technical proficiency, and our ability to bring emergent and proven technologies to the field.
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At Global Remediation Technologies, our mission is to be 100% effective at understanding our client’s problems, developing and implementing solutions, and providing ongoing technical support to our clients. Throughout this process, we are mindful to perform these goals with complete integrity and professionalism. We listen carefully and work to understand your needs before arriving at solutions. We work hard to earn your trust.
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VALUES
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Honest Business Practices
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We are committed to practicing business with honesty and integrity. We are open with our clients as to our capabilities and qualifications and firmly believe in accountability and pride in our work product.
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Strong Client Service
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Recognizing the unique requirements of our clients, we are committed to finding technically and economically sound solutions. We accomplish this by assembling highly trained project teams that focus on providing unsurpassed quality assurance and service to our clients in a timely and cost effective manner.
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Strong Team Development
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Our company is comprised of highly trained individuals that form collaborative interdisciplinary teams to more effectively meet the needs of our clients. Roles are clearly defined allowing team members to be reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and effective communicators. These traits are essential to the success of our company.
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Environmentally Responsible
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We are committed to searching for environmental solutions that positively impact the world we live in. We also acknowledge the often delicate balancing act between economics and environmental responsibility and are committed to working with our clients to meet their goals within the context of the regulatory framework.
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Strong Employee Commitment
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Cognizant that employees constitute the single most important asset to the service industry, we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our employees that is both challenging and rewarding. Professionally, we emphasize an open and trusting work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth. Personally, we stress the importance of family and recognize the importance of employee’s private lives.
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