Double Barrel - Environmental Services

At Double Barrel Environmental Services we pride ourselves on having the most professional and experienced management team in the industry. Double Barrel Environmental Services highly trained project managers and support teams are known for their honesty, integrity, thoroughness, capability, and accuracy, while providing excellent environmental waste management services that range from a routine pickup of a drum of oil to an emergency response mercury release. Here is a list of our esteemed team:

Erik John Ricardo, REA President

Mr. Ricardo is the President and founder of Double Barrel Environmental Services, Inc. He has over 15 years experience in the emergency response and hazardous waste management industry. Erik stared his career in the US Coast Guard as a Pollution Investigator and incident responder at the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Los Angeles-Long Beach. While serving there, Erik responded to over 500 incidents involving petrochemical releases. He was assigned collateral duties at the planning and preparedness group, attending and critiquing industry drills and exercises. Erik received a Letter of Commendation from the Commandant for his efforts there.

Mr. Ricardo then held various positions of responsibility with a prominent Southern California response contractor including most recently, General Manager. Erik started Double Barrel Environmental Services Inc .on August 22, 2006. To date he has responded to over 2000 incidents.

Erik has a very diversified and unique training background. He is a California State Fire Marshal Certified Hazardous Materials Technician and Incident Commander. He is also specially trained in Clandestine Drug Lab cleanups and marine spill response. He holds a US Merchant Mariner License as Master 100 Tons Near Coastal and is a State of California Registered Environmental Assessor. Erik attended California State University Long Beach where he majored in Philosophy and is currently attending Capella University where he is pursuing a Masters in Business Administration degree.

Erik lives with his wife Michelle and their son August in Lake Arrowhead, CA. In his leisure time he enjoys outdoor recreation including off-road motorcycle riding, running and boating.
Michelle E. Ricardo, Vice President

Mrs. Ricardo serves as the Vice President and Human Resources Director at Double Barrel Environmental Services. Michelle is charged with the management of all Human Resource functions including benefits coordination, human resource compliance, and employee welfare. Michelle attended University of California Santa Barbara, and holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Samuel Merit College. She is a California licensed Occupational Therapist.

Michelle lives in Lake Arrowhead with Erik and their son. In her off-time, Michelle enjoys yoga and kayaking.
 

Jonathan W. Teten, Field Response Manager

Mr. Teten joined Double Barrel Environmental Services in August 2006. He is an experienced responder and is specifically trained to provide Excavating & Grading Services. Jonathan has responded to many notable responses including terristrial and marine incidents. Mr. Teten is 40-hour HAZWOPER certified and is familiar with all aspects of Emergency Response.

Prior to starting his carreer in the environmental services industry, Mr. Teten worked in the construction field.

Jon resides with his wife Heather and their two daughters in Lake Arrowhead, CA. 

Terrence Wood, Response Manager/Fuel Facility Services

Mr. Wood joined Double Barrel Environmental Services in May 2007. He is an experienced responder and is specially trained and certified in wet fuel delivery systems compliance. Terrence has over 10 years experience in the environmental compliance and waste management industry. He has responded to many notable responses including responses to terrestrial and marine incidents.

Prior to working in the industry, Mr. Wood served in the US Marine Corps as an aviation crew member. He is born and raised in Riverside, California where he resides today.

Mr. Wood is ICC certified in fueling system inspections, installations and testing. He is also 40 Hour HAZWOPER certified and Licensed as a Commercial Truck Driver with tanker and Hazardous Material Endorsements.

Daniel Frost, Response Manager/Asbestos, Lead and Mold Services

Mr. Frost has been employed by Double Barrel Environmental Services, Inc since March 2007. He is a Response Supervisor with substantial experience in Health and Safety surveys including asbestos monitoring, mold detection and abatement and lead based paint removal. Mr. Frost is a 40 Hour General Site Worker HAZWOPER Certified and is familiar with all aspects of emergency response.

Prior to joining DBES, Daniel at H2 Environmental where he handled all the compliance, report development and business development functions at the company.

Daniel is a lifelong Riverside resident where he currently resides with his wife Matilda. In his off-time, Daniel enjoys golf, traditional Samoan dance and raising his 5 Akita dogs.

Heather Vandergeest, Controller

Mrs. Vandergeest is the Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Heather is charged with all the accounting and financial oversight of the company. Heather has over 10 years experience with construction and allied construction accounting and financial management.

Heather resides with her husband Jon and their two daughters in Lake Arrowhead, CA.

Stacey Jewell, New Business Development Manager