Science Staff
Rich Kurisko
Project Scientist
Mr. Kurisko is a member of the Science group at SAI. He has been involved with various projects including regulatory compliance activities, construction management, preparation of Remedial Action/Remedial Investigation Reports, Environmental Assessments, Health & Safety Plans, and site characterization and sampling plans in accordance with regulatory standards. Prior to joining SAI, Mr. Kurisko served as the Assistant Director for the New Jersey Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Commission. He has more than 20 years experience in the environmental field in both the private and public sectors. He earned a M.S. in Environmental Science from Rutgers University in 1979, and a B.S. in Biological Science from Villanova University in 1974.
Diane Trube
Geologist
Ms. Trube has a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.
She is also a Licensed Professional Geologist.
Ms. Trube has many years of experience in all phases of site characterization, from
preliminary assessments through site investigations, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies.
Jack Taylor
Geologist
Mr. Taylor works as a Geologist in the Environmental Sciences group. He performs a variety of field and laboratory
testing services for several of SAI’s biggest clients. His duties include inspecting test borings and piezometers, classifying soils and
preparing boring logs, inspecting piezometer installations, and performing low flow groundwater sampling and double ring infiltrometer testing.
Colin McCaddin
Project Scientist
Mr. McCaddin serves as a member of the Science Group at Sadat Associates, Inc. for operations requiring
expertise in field sampling and report preparation. He has participated in various projects involving site assessment and site
remediation. Mr. McCaddin has technical experience in coordinating and performing field sampling and evaluating analytical data.
Melissa Lindsay
Environmental Scientist
Ms. Lindsay is a member of the Science group at SAI. She specializes in operations requiring expertise
in soil, air and groundwater investigation, remedial investigation, remedial action plans, data analysis and management, and
coordination of field activities. She has participated in various projects involving site assessment and site remediation. Ms.
Lindsay has technical experience in coordinating and performing field sampling and evaluating analytical data.
Ms. Lindsay
is pursuing a M.S. in Environmental Science and holds a B.S. in Meteorology & Environmental Science in 2004, both from Rutgers University.
Nicole Chamoun
Environmental Scientist
Ms. Chamoun is a member of the Engineering Group at SAI. She earned a Master’s Degree from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University in City and Regional Planning. Her academic focus was in environmental planning, sustainable land use and brownfield redevelopment. Before joining SAI she interned with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the Washington, DC Office of Planning. Nicole is working with the Engineering department on conceptual design and site planning tasks.