Key Personnel Resumes
Gary Backe, President

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Tank Specialists of California President | Temecula, CA November 1997 to Present |
BARRE Engineering Sales/Project Manager | Anaheim, CA April 1994 to November 1997 |
RAETEC Engineering Sales/Project Coordinator | Yorba Linda, CA March 1989 to April 1994 |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Corporate Secretary | Temecula, CA November 1997 to Present |
Bonsall Unified School District Teacher | Bonsall, CA August 2005 to Present |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Superintendent | Temecula, CA January 1998 to Present |
BARRE Engineering Superintendent | Anaheim, CA April 1994 to January 1998 |
GTB Electrical Technician | El Cajon, CA October 1983 to April 1994 |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Office Manager | Temecula, CA March 2007 to Present |
SoCal Pacific Construction Accounts Payable | Lake Elsinore, CA January 2000 to January 2005 |
Escalante Concrete Construction Office Manager | Temecula, CA June 1998 to March 2007 |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Account / Compliance Manager | Temecula, CA January 2005 to Present |
Geo-Cal Environmental Superintendent | San Bernardino, CA June 2003 to January 2005 |
Vector Three Environmental Technician / Field Supervisor | Chino, CA January 1996 to June 2003 |
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

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Tank Specialists of California CAD Design / Permit Coordinator | Temecula, CA May 2003 to Present |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Testing Supervisor | Temecula, CA November 2009 to Present |
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

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Tank Specialists of California Maintenance Supervisor | Temecula, CA October 2004 to Present |
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.
Company Certifications
ICC UST Installer
ICC UST Technician
Xerxes Tank Installer
Containment Solutions Tank Installer
Fireguard Tank Installer
FE Petro
Leak Alert
Multiforce
Red Jacket
APT (pipe)
Ameron (pipe)
Total Containment (pipe)
Morrison
Pryco
RCI
Flexworks
Pneumeracator
ICC UST Tester
Modern Welding Tank Installer
Convault Tank Installer
OSHA 40 HR HAZWOPER
Veeder Root
Gasboy
Incon
Ronan
A.O. Smith (pipe)
Environ (pipe)
OPW
Bravo Systems
Simplex
CNI
EBW