Key Personnel Resumes
Gary Backe, President

Professional Experience | |
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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 31 years of petroleum industry experience to Tank Specialists of California. As the founder and state license qualifier for our organization, Mr. Backe is responsible for all operations; including field and administrative operations. As the backbone of Tanks Specialists, Mr. Backe lends his extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise of the fuel system industry to his wide array of clients. Last but not least, Mr. Backe is one of only 83 professionals in his field to qualify for and hold a current state tank and line testing certification.
Estee Backe, Corporate Secretary

Professional Experience | |
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Tank Specialists of California Corporate Secretary |
Temecula, CA November 1997 to Present |
Mrs. Backe’s varied background includes 27 years of accounting, communication, training and education, and general administrative experience. Her experience proved crucial to the creation of our accounting and management structure, and she continues to play an important role in our ongoing client communication. Although Mrs. Backe no longer works with Tanks Specialists full-time, she continues to provide consultation and guidance for our organization.
Ralph Bouknight, Construction 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 |
Throughout the course of his 41 year career in the fuel system industry, Mr. Bouknight has acquired a deep and thorough knowledge of fuel systems, their components, and troubleshooting processes. Additionally, Mr. Bouknight is responsible for all field activities; including pre-construction planning, procurement of related parts and equipment, scheduling with regulatory agencies, as well as addressing all field related quality assurance issues.
Javier Soto, Testing and Maintenance Manager

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Tank Specialists of California Testing Supervisor |
Temecula, CA November 2009 to Present |
Mr. Soto started with Tank Specialists of California in 2009, and since has amassed a wealth of knowledge over the course of his career. As our Compliance Testing Supervisor, Mr. Soto maintains the majority of our technical testing and manufacturer equipment certifications. As a Testing Supervisor, Mr. Soto performs and supervises our monitoring certification, as well as our leak detection, CARB, and SB989 compliance testing. Along with his three technicians, Mr. Soto provides Designated Operator services.
Rita Aguilar, Office Manager

Professional Experience | |
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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 |
Ms. Aguilar is a well-seasoned veteran when it comes to construction specific accounting and administrative work. As our Office Manager, Ms. Aguilar is responsible for all accounts payable and receivable, progressive billing, prelims, and lien releases. Additionally, she manages all workers compensation, general liability, and auto insurance accounts.
David Hollenbeck, Account / Compliance Manager

Professional Experience | |
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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 started in this field in 1996, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in our field. As a technical and regulatory compliance expert, Mr. Hollenbeck is responsible for environmental compliance and is our primary liaison between our clients and regulatory agency inspectors. Mr. Hollenbeck is also responsible for developing business relationships with current and prospective customers.
Carlos Silva, CAD and Permit Coordinator

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Tank Specialists of California CAD Design / Permit Coordinator |
Temecula, CA May 2003 to Present |
With over 20 years in his area of expertise, Mr. Silva provides CAD design and permit procurement services for our clients at Tank Specialists of California. In addition, Mr. Silva’s responsibilities include maintenance of CERS accounts, preparation of SPCC plans, and PE assessments. Along with these responsibilities, he also acts as our primary Designated Operator and maintains over 60 fuel system facilities.
Adalberto Albino, Maintenance Supervisor

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Tank Specialists of California Maintenance Supervisor |
Temecula, CA October 2004 to Present |
Mr. Albino began his career in the fuel system industry with Tank Specialists in 2004. As our Maintenance Supervisor, Mr. Albino is responsible for a variety of customer equipment. He is a certified weights and measures technician and is qualified to calibrate gasoline and diesel dispensers. Additionally, Mr. Albino supervises our fuel filtration and polishing services.
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