Crystal Howard

Economist & Market Analyst

Crystal Howard has over three years experience as an Economist specializing in the construction aggregates industry. Utilizing her economics background, Ms. Howard has completed several market studies, economic impact reports and developed asset valuation models applied to the construction aggregates industry. Her expertise is in identifying an issue and developing an analytical strategy for reaching an economical solution. In addition to her economic analysis responsibilities, Ms. Howard manages the San Diego CalCIMA chapter and performs numerous activities on behalf of CalCIMA members. Ms. Howard also has substantial experience working with GIS. This skill significantly enhances her ability to create comprehensive studies and reports for the industry.

Examples of her experience include:

  • Preparation of construction aggregate market studies for a variety of mining operations.
  • Completed an economic impact report for a construction aggregate quarry.
  • Developed several mineral asset valuation models.
  • Manages and conducts CalCIMA Chapter meetings and objectives.
  • Educates public policy makers and community groups about construction aggregates.
  • Created a coalition of related associations in San Diego to focus on the availability o construction aggregates in the County.
  • Actively participates in the State#39s Aggregate Availability Group in Sacramento.
  • Identifies potential locations for a rock quarry using GIS by incorporating various parameters which include: population density, geology, roadway circulation, availability of critical public utilities, zoning, and biological constraints.
  • Managed projects with respect to staking mining claims as well as preparing a Notice and Plan of Operations for the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Supported numerous projects involving permit processing for Site Plans, Major Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Financial Assurances, and Contract Negotiations.
Work history includes:

EnviroMINE Inc. - Economist & Market Analyst, 2006-Present
POWER Engineers, GIS Technician II, 2005-2006
Environmental Management Research Group, Environmental Engineering Assistant & GIS Technician, 2002-2005
Cirrus Ecological Solutions, Project Assistant, 2000-2002

Education:

M.S., Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, December 1999.
B.S., Managerial Economics, Utah State University, December 1996

Memberships:

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
CalCIMA

Other Skills:

Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and analytical skills
Knowledgeable of CEQA and NEPA, as well as EIS and EIR reports

Publications:

Yap, Crystal; Ken Foster; Paul Preckel; Otto Doering; and Brian Richert. "Mitigating the Compliance Cost of a Phosphorus-Based Swine Manure Management Policy." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 36, 1 (April 2004): 23-34.
Co-author of the "Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico: Topic 6. Evaluation of Economic Costs and Benefits of Methods for Reducing Nutrient Loads to the Gulf of Mexico." A National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Assessment publication.
Graber, Brian; Crystal Yap; and Sara Johnson. "Small Dam Removal: A Review of Potential Economic Benefits." Trout Unlimited, Oct. 2001.