Our Team
Quality services depend on a strong administrative and operations team.
EXPERIENCED. KNOWledgeABLE. APPROACHABLE.
Our robust staff is dedicated to all facets of the organization. From field support, to compliance, to human resources, our staff is available to ensure projects run efficiently and all stakeholders are supported.
Administrative TEAM
KAREN ALTON
Director of Human Resources
707.971.8896
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Karen started as Hanford’s Director of Human Resources in 2016 where she immediately began managing, directing, and implementing policies for all areas of the human resources function including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, safety and compliance. Along with bringing over 15 years of human resource experience with her, she also holds two human resources certificates, PHR and SHRM-CP. Karen is passionate about the wonderful work Hanford does for the environment and the projects that we are continually undertaking to improve the environment for the future.
DALIA CABALLERO
Compliance Administrator
707.971.8897
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Dalia joined the Hanford team in 2017 as an assistant to the Vice President and has since been promoted to become our Compliance Administrator. Her role is to ensure Hanford complies with state and local regulations while maintaining a high ethical standard with our clients and achieving company goals. Dalia’s attention to detail, analytical thinking abilities, and time management skills can flourish in this position. She loves being able to see the continued growth and innovation that Hanford brings to the industry through its environmental work and employee development.
DOUG HANFORD
Ceo & Founder
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Doug established Hanford in 1984. Beginning as a small environmental landscape and stream work company, he founded the company with a desire to work on serious environmental problems that were at the local forefront. Hanford has now firmly established itself in the ecological restoration niche though client relations, a firm business model, and an emphasis of company values. Doug continues to serve the company by supporting day-to-day operations, votes on the company’s board, and guides the company’s growth and mission. Doug is committed to maintaining Hanford’s leading role in the industry while meeting challenges and embracing opportunities.
Cindy Orme
Estimating & Contracting Administrator
707.981.1155
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Cindy began working for Hanford in 2019 as an Estimating Coordinator. Her current title is Estimating and Contracting Coordinator since her job has progressed to include job contracting coordination. Cindy organizes all aspects of the bidding process; she ensures that all bidding paperwork is properly formatted, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner. Cindy brings with her over 25 years of experience in the civil engineering construction industry. She is enthusiastic about the number of bid prospects that fall into Hanford’s growing niche of environmentally sensitive work.
Julio Ortega
Accounting Supervisor
707.796.3449
Operations Team
Patrick Downs
Land Management Superintendent
707.975.5459
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Patrick joined Hanford in 2015 and became a Land Management Superintendent in 2017. As the lead Superintendent in our Land Management Division, Patrick is responsible for overseeing foremen, crew leaders, operators and laborers, managing Land Management equipment resources, purchasing materials, conducting crew trainings, and tracking project production and quality. He has his Qualified Applicator Certificate, Bay-Friendly Landscaping Certification, and the QWEL (Qualified Water-Efficient Landscaper) Certification. Patrick is enthusiastic about the training opportunities that Hanford can provide for every member of the current and future team, and the expansion of work into new areas of California.
Pat Meehan
Construction Services Superintendent
707.364.8324
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Pat joined the Hanford team in 2011 as a laborer and is now our lead Superintendent for the Construction Services Division. He manages the Construction Services Division crew and equipment resources and is involved at a detailed field level whenever needed. Pat oversees over 100 projects annually, responds accordingly to emergency calls for stormwater support, and is also always on call receiving task order requests from on-call clients. Pat has been an integral part to the expansion and growth of the Construction Services Division. He is excited to see the Construction Services Division continue to grow and looks forward to seeing what they can accomplish in the future.
Asha Virlouvet
Director of Operations
707.934.0750
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Asha began working at Hanford in 2016 as an Assistant Project Manager. Now as our Director of Operations, she is responsible for oversight of the compliance, IT, and general operations departments. She provides planning to support strategic business goals and oversees Hanford’s fleet management program. Asha has extensive experience in operations from working in the field through project management as well as being the Operations Manager. She is excited to continue her support of the field operations through helping provide them with what they need to continue to produce quality ecological restoration.
