Staff
Martin R. Derus, President
Mr. Derus has professional experience as a Project Manager, Senior Environmental Analyst, and Meteorologist since 1976. As President of Lilburn Corporation, he is responsible for project management, client and agency liaison, quality assurance, technical analysis, and report preparation. He has prepared numerous Environmental Impact Statements and Reports, Environmental Assessments, Initial Studies, and Mine Reclamation Plans. His expertise lies in the permitting of new or expanded mine sites, obtaining site approvals, preparing reclamation plans, and providing condition compliance consultation. Mr. Derus holds a B.S. degree in Meteorology from San Jose State University.
Cheryl A. Tubbs, Vice President
Ms. Tubbs’ professional experience since 1977 has been in environmental and water resources planning, and public utility administration. Her project experience includes the preparation and management of environmental impact reports and assessments in compliance with CEQA and NEPA, land use feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water supply studies, solid waste and public facilities plans, urban water management and conservation plans, and public information programs. She has participated in and managed numerous EIRs for residential, commercial, transportation, landfill, water supply, wastewater treatment, recreational, mining, and industrial projects. She holds a M.B.A. in Operations Management and a B.A. in Geography from California State University, San Bernardino.
Steven A. Kupferman, Principal Geologist
Mr. Kupferman has over 40 years of professional experience as a geologist providing technical expertise to the mining/reclamation industry as well as performing engineering geologic and groundwater investigations. He spent 13 years with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and 14 years as the Riverside County Geologist where he was the mine-permitting SMARA lead, and reviewed and approved all fault hazard, liquefaction, landslide and related geo-environmental reports involving engineering geology, contamination, groundwater and geotechnical engineering issues for development projects, including residential, commercial/industrial, infrastructure, landfills and dam projects. Mr. Kupferman’s experience also includes work for mining companies where he was responsible for mining operations, production, maintenance, budget, mine planning, reserve estimation, and permitting. As Lilburn Corporation’s Principal Geologist, Mr. Kupferman is responsible for providing technical expertise in mineral resource development, mineral appraisals, mine permitting/reclamation, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and federal and State mining law. He is responsible for the preparation of NEPA and CEQA documents for mining and energy development projects. Mr. Kupferman holds a B.A. in Geology from California State University, Fullerton and is a California Professional Geologist, California Certified Engineering Geologist, California Certified Hydrogeologist, Certified Professional Geologist, and a BLM Certified Mineral Examiner.
Natalie P. Patty, Project Manager/Environmental Analyst
Ms. Patty has extensive experience in land use permitting, current planning, environmental compliance, and solid waste planning since 1996. She has managed and prepared Initial Studies in compliance with CEQA for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, health care, educational, and public works projects. She has also managed Environmental Impact Reports for major commercial development and health care facility projects. She has been responsible for the preparation of Staff Reports, Resolutions, and LAFCO Application Packages for major residential development annexations and has provided on-site planning counter services and project environmental reviews for the cities of Big Bear Lake, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga, and the Town of Apple Valley. Ms. Patty has a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of California at Riverside.
Frank Amendola, Project Manager, Mining/Environmental Compliance Analyst
Mr. Amendola has experience in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), CUPA Business Emergency and Contingency Plan, and other environmental regulations. He is experienced in evaluating project impacts using air quality models such as CalEEMod. Mr. Amendola has performed environmental analyses in compliance with CEQA for a number of residential, commercial, industrial, and public works projects. He assists in mine development and permitting, as well as annual inspections and reporting. Mr. Amendola has prepared Phase I Site Assessments for numerous property acquisitions in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from California Baptist University and a B.S. in Health Science with an Environmental Health Concentration from California State University, San Bernardino.
Giang Ngo, Environmental Analyst
Mr. Ngo has worked as an Environmental Analyst for Lilburn Corporation since receiving his B.A. in Environmental Studies and a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from California State University, San Bernardino in 2017. His professional experience is in the preparation of various environmental and planning documents and graphics. He is responsible for data collection in the field and by contacts with clients and agencies, performing analysis of data, and preparing written reports and graphics. He assists in the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports as well as National Environmental Policy Act documents. He has conducted analyses for Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions and for Energy Use. Mr. Ngo’s project experience includes providing environmental analyses of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. He is also a member of the Association of Environmental Professionals.
Trisha Daluro, Environmental Analyst
Ms. Daluro has worked as an Environmental Analyst for Lilburn Corporation since receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. Her professional experience is in the preparation of various environmental and planning documents. Ms. Daluro is responsible for data collection in the field and by contacts with clients and agencies, performing analysis of data and preparing written reports. She assists in the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports as well as National Environmental Policy Act documents. Her previous experience includes assisting with scientific research of biological resources, including mammals and arthropods. Her B.S. thesis analyzed the impacts of anthropogenic disturbance on the behavior of rangeland mammals. Ms. Daluro’s project experience includes providing environmental analyses of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. She is also a member of the Association of Environmental Professionals.