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Key Personnel Resumes

Key Personnel Resumes

Gary Backe, President

Gary Backe
Professional Experience
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

Estee Backe
Professional Experience
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

Ralph Bouknight
Professional Experience
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

Javier Soto
Professional Experience
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

Rita Aguilar
Professional Experience
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

David Hollenbeck
Professional Experience
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

Carlos Silva
Professional Experience
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

Adalberto Albino
Professional Experience
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

State of California Tank and Line Testing License
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 AST Installer
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

WELCOME TO TANK SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA

Tank Specialists of California, Inc. is an A, B, Hazardous Materials Classified General Engineering construction company specializing in the installation, maintenance and testing of fuel and lube systems. Our company is based in Southern California, and proudly provides service to clients throughout California and Arizona. Tank Specialists provides all services related to fuel systems, including construction, maintenance and repairs, testing, environmental compliance, and fuel filtration/polishing services.

Since our inception in 1997, Tank Specialists has prided ourselves on developing long-standing client relationships across a wide variety of businesses. Many of these relationships are fostered by our goal to help ensure that clients understand how to best build, repair, and maintain their fuel systems to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, compliance and safety. We strive to help our clients learn about how their fuel systems can affect their day to day business operations, so that they can feel confident in knowing they can operate smoothly. Some of our clients include airports, golf courses, hospitals, marinas, City, County, State, and Federal facilities and Military Installations.

When you hire Tank Specialists, you can be assured that you will be served by some of the most knowledgeable technicians in our field. To best respond to and serve the needs of our customers, our company employs a staff exposed to and trained in our industry’s most cutting edge products and technology. Tank Specialists technicians possess all industry related ICC Certifications including: Systems Operator, Service Technician, Vapor Installation, Vapor Testing and Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Installation and Retrofitting. You can also have confidence in us knowing that our technicians are also certified by all industry related manufacturers, and are well-versed in safety protocols and procedures, such as Haz Woper and Confined Space.

LOCATION

ADDRESS

27570 Commerce Center Dr # 129,
Temecula, CA 92590

PHONE

(951) 676-0600 – phone
(951) 676-0688 – fax

Call Toll Free: 
(800) 606-TANK (8265)

Email

General Info:
info@tank-specialists.com

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