Key Personnel Resumes

Gary Backe, President

Mr. Backe brings 29 years of petroleum industry experience to Tank Specialists. The founder of Tank Specialists and the state license qualifier, Mr. Backe is responsible for all operations including field and administration. His extensive knowledge in the fuel industry provides the backbone of services provided by tank Specialists. Mr. Backe is also one of only 83 people in the state to have qualified and hold a current state tank and line testing certification.

Estee Backe, Corporate Secretary

Mrs. Backe brings 25 years of accounting experience to Tank Specialists. Before becoming a teacher Mrs. Backe worked for multiple large corporations in their accounts payable, receivables and payroll offices and was crucial to the creation of Tank Specialists accounting and management structure. Even though Mrs. Backe is now a full time teacher she continues to provide consultation and guidance for Tank Specialists.

Ralph Bouknight, Field Manager

Mr. Bouknight brings 39 years of petroleum industry experience to Tank Specialists. His intimate knowledge of fueling system components and his troubleshooting ability are a valuable asset to our team. Mr. Bouknight is responsible for all field activities to include pre construction planning, equipment and related parts procurement, regulatory agency scheduling, and all field related quality assurance issues.

Rita Aguilar, Office Manager

Mrs. Aguilar brings 20 years of construction office experience to Tank Specialists. Mrs. Aguilar is responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, progressive billing, prelims, and lien releases. Mrs. Aguilar also manages all workers compensation, general liability, and auto insurance accounts.

David Hollenbeck, Account / Compliance Manager

Mr. Hollenbeck brings 22 years of petroleum industry experience to Tank Specialists. His technical and regulatory knowledge are a valuable asset to our team. Mr. Hollenbeck is responsible for environmental compliance and is our company liaison between our client base and the regulatory agency inspectors. Mr. Hollenbeck is also responsible for development of new business relationships with perspective and current clientele.

Carlos Silva, CAD and Permit Coordinator

Mr. Silva brings 17 years of construction CAD design experience to Tank Specialists. Mr. Silva is responsible for all CAD design and permit procurement. Mr. Silva is responsible for maintaining multiple client CERS accounts, preparing SPCC plans and PE Assessments. Mr. Silva is Tank Specialists primary “Designated Operator” and maintains over 60 facilities.

Javier Soto, Field Supervisor / Testing Supervisor

Mr. Soto started with Tank Specialists and has accumulated 12 years of petroleum industry experience. Mr. Soto is our compliance testing supervisor and maintains the majority of our technical testing and manufacturers equipment certifications. Mr. Soto performs and supervises our monitoring certification, leak detector, CARB and SB989 compliance testing. Mr. Soto also provides “Designated Operator” services and manages a staff of 3 technicians.

Adalberto Albino, Maintenance Supervisor

Mr. Albino started with Tank Specialists and has accumulated 14 years of petroleum industry experience. Mr. Albino is our maintenance supervisor and is responsible for maintaining multiple types of equipment for our client base. Mr. Albino is our state certified weights and measures technician for the calibration of gasoline and diesel dispensers and supervises our fuel filtration and polishing services. Mr. Albino manages a staff of 2 technicians.

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