Ken, a Principal with the firm, has over 30 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry and currently manages Liesch’s Hydrogeology section. Ken represents clients with regulatory agencies, negotiating scope of necessary responses at sites across the United States. He acts as a Senior Project Manager for investigation and remediation at hazardous substance and petroleum release sites and solid waste disposal facilities. Chemicals at issue in both soils and groundwater have included chlorinated organics, semi-volatile organics, PCBs, dioxins, wood treating chemicals, and heavy metals.

Ken also works extensively with the legal community and their clients in support of potential/actual litigated matters. He has particular expertise relating to litigated matters and coordinating the work of multiple disciplines. Roles include prime consultant for clients, 3rd party review, and expert witness. Litigated matters have included toxic tort, insurance recovery, hazardous substance release response, petroleum release property damage assessment, responsible party determination and cost allocation, and NCP compliance. Ken also designs data collection and management protocols for potentially litigated matters. He has testified through depositions, hearings and trial.

Ken earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Minnesota and is a Professional/Licensed Geologist in multiple states.