THOMAS R. LIEBERT, Jr., P.E.
4606 FM 1960 West,
Houston, Texas 77069
Suite 342
281-866-0030

Thomas Liebert, P.E. is currently president of REARDON Environmental, Inc, Houston,
Texas.  REARDON pioneered Insitu Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) using a patented high-
pressure injection system. Projects ranged from small dry cleaner ISCO applications to
major chemical treatments of Superfund and Brownfield Projects. Before joining
REARDON, he managed multiple departments of chemical and civil engineers for Dupont’s
specialized group, DERS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dupont.  These projects
included large pond stabilization and landfill projects with amended applications of chemical
pump and treat and other chemical treatment technologies.  His assignments in operations
and business management earned him several corporate achievement awards for cost saving
approaches to environmental clean-up projects.  Subsequently, he worked for several
environmental firms, including Law Environmental and Schlegel Lining Technology. As a
structural and civil engineer, he engineered and design Interstate highways, pipelines,
robotics systems and industrial facilities in the steel and coal industries. He graduated from
the University of Kansas with degrees in Business Administration and Civil Engineering.

 

2002 – Present               Reardon Environmental, Inc. Houston, TX
Civil and Environmental Projects
President

Prepares all Structural and Mechanical engineering tasks for the company. Has
Patent for high-pressure injection system and methods used for Insitu chemical
injection of media to chemical oxidize hydrocarbon contamination.  Manages
contracts and projects for industrial, transportation and commercial properties
throughout the country.

1996-2002 VPS ENVIRONMENTAL INC., Ventura, CA
HILL/Liebert, Inc., Houston, TX
Civil and Environmental Projects
President

Acquired VPS and the patent for the Deep Remediation Injection System (DRIS) in
a Stock Purchase transaction.   The company primarily operates in the Southern
California and provides a variety of exsitu remediation technologies.  Performed
several multimillion-dollar projects for Unocal and Jacobs Engineering.  Currently
performs emergency spill response services ($3 million contract) to Southern
California Edison.

Other activities included Environmental consulting specializing in environmental
asset and liability restructuring, including Brownfield properties and international
environmental consulting, focusing on rapid clean up and negotiations with
regulatory agencies and business groups.
Planned, implemented and executed several Deep Remediation Injection System
projects in the Midwest and Southwest for HILL/LIEBERT, Inc. Projects included
chemical, manufacturing, and petroleum refinery cleanup operations.  Demonstrated
successful project cleanup of contaminated soils and groundwater to background


1990-1996 DUPONT ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, INC., Wilmington, DE
Civil, Structural and Environmental Projects

DERS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dupont, is a full service environmental
engineering firm specializing in consulting, remediation and deepwells for chemical
plants and other large manufacturing sites. Multi-assignments in operations and
business management and earned several corporate achievement awards for cost
saving approaches to environmental clean-up projects.  

 

Principal Engineer- Houston, TX

Provided professional technical consulting support on highly complex remedial
engineering projects. Served as technical director on all projects and coordinated
complex science, regulatory strategies, and remedial designs to successful
conclusions.

 

Manager of Engineering and Construction Departments- Houston, TX

Managed three technical departments for the DERS Gulf Region. Directed and
managed the expansion from the conceptual stages of the organization development
to full scale operations including all phases of project management, engineering,
feasibility studies, corrective action and site closures. Secured all state contractor
licenses for the corporation.

 

1988-1990 LAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Atlanta, GA
Civil, Geotechnical and Environmental Projects
Principal Engineer- Houston TX

Managed the technical engineering group and developed, designed and implemented
prototype groundwater treatment systems for environmental clean-up projects. Built
organization from “grass roots” to a multi-million dollar operation within 1 year.    

 

 

1987-1988 SLT NORTH AMERICA, INC., Woodlands, TX
Management, Civil and Mechanical Projects
Engineering/Contracts Manager

SLT is a manufacturer of HDPE geomembranes and textiles. Managed all technical
operations for the company. Successfully managed and executed all engineering and
construction projects within the allocated $500,000 annual operating budget.
Performed business development through preparation of technical contract
specifications and presentations of highly complex programs tailored to customer
requirements.


1983-1987 METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Houston, TX  

Major Civil Infrastructure Projects
Project Unit Manager

Managed major design and construction contracts for the Authority valued at over
$300 million. Provided project coordination of contracted consultants and federal,
state and local agencies. Prepared project budgets, schedules and environmental
impact statements.  

 

BROWN AND ROOT, INC., Houston TX

Major Industrial Projects – Mechanical and Civil Projects
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Prepared proposals, designs and specifications of multi-million dollar equipment,
plant layout and other pertinent documents to clients. Successful projects include the
Aramco Sulfur Pipeline, US Gypsum Rotary Kiln, Airco Carbon Electrode Plant.

 

ROBERTS AND SCHAEFER COMPANY, Chicago, IL

Heavy Civil and Structural Projects
Project Engineer     

Developed, designed, and prepared specifications for material handling and
conveying systems and soil washing remediation technologies for the mining
industry.

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS:

BS Business Administration, University of Kansas

BS Civil Engineering, University of Kansas

Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer- Illinois, Texas, Kansas

Qualified License Contractor- Texas, Louisiana

Publications:

Liebert, T. R., et al., 1994, Overview of Remediation/Treatment Technologies, ASCE Texas
Convention, September

Liebert, T.R., 1995 & 1996, Review of Remediation Techniques, Proc. Institute of
Environmental Technology, Houston

Liebert, T. R. et. al., 2009, Successful Use of InSitu Chemical Oxidation Technologies for
the destruction of Chlorinated Solvents in Soils and Multiple Aquifers in Southeastern Gulf
Coast Association of Geological Societies, Shreveport, Louisiana

 

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