Mr. Azar has twenty five years of extensive experience in performing geotechnical investigations and providing geotechnical consulting services during large scale grading projects, requiring slope stability analyses and deep foundations studies. In addition, he has performed geoenvironmental site evaluations and managed site remediation activities.
Mr. Azar's expertise has also been utilized in forensic engineering studies, as well as expert witness testimony in arbitration hearings. His experience is practically oriented, having served as field and principal engineer for challenging large scale projects throughout California, Utah, and Oregan. Mr. Azar's educational background and expertise provide a sound basis for geotechnical and environmental consulting services.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:    California Registered Civil Engineer 37818    County of San Diego Certified Environmental Consultant    City of Los Angeles Registered Professional Soils Engineer   EDUCATION:    M.S. Soil Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Utah State University, Logan    B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan     parviz@paassociates.com

Mr. Renfrew's expertise is environmentally and technically related. Numerous projects have utilized his expertise in these fields which include: Phase I-III Environmental Site Assessments, landslide and slope stability investigations, supervision of hillside grading, in-grading mapping and inspection, surface and subsurface geologic investigation, and investigation of distressed property.
Mr. Renfrew is responsible for supervision of engineering geologic research and investigation for P.A. & Associates.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:    California, Certified Engineering Geologist 1970 California    Registered Geologist 5929 California    Registered Environmental Assessor 062882    Certificate: Hazardous Materials Handling & Response   EDUCATION:    M.S., Geological Sciences, University of California, Riverside    B.A., Geology, University of California, Santa Barbara     james@paassociates.com