Travis A. Jokerst
President, Senior Project Manager

Email: travisj@enviromineinc.com

Travis Jokerst has over 20 years of experience with project management, the implementation of GIS technologies, preparing cost estimates, and conducting annual SMARA surface mining inspections. Mr. Jokerst’s assignments find him working in a project management function to facilitate permitting of aggregate projects throughout California. These duties include communicating with the client, coordination with technical specialists, and representing the client’s needs before regulatory agencies. He is also fully capable with GIS technologies, enhancing his ability to bring a variety of information sources to bear to facilitate permitting efforts.

Mr. Jokerst has also reviewed and prepared numerous cost estimates for reclaiming mine sites throughout California. His experience with conducting annual SMARA compliance reviews and inspections has been gained in the Cities of Redlands, Highland, Rialto, Upland, Lake Elsinore, Twentynine Palms, as well as the Town of Apple Valley and the County of San Bernardino.

Experience

• More than five years of office management experience at EnviroMINE’s main office location in San Diego.

• Preparation of Reclamation Plans and several Financial Assurance Cost Estimates for a variety of mining operations, some of which include inert debris landfills.

• Managed technical consultants and coordinated with public agencies on a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) / Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a rock quarry in southern San Diego County.

• Site location analysis for a rock quarry and aggregate processing facilities using various limiting data sets. These data sets include population density, geology, roadway circulation, availability of critical public services, land use compatibility, and biological constraints.

• Coordination and oversight of multiple UAV/drone projects throughout the southwestern United States.

• Completion of annual mining inspections since 2003 for sites throughout the County of San Bernardino.

• Managed numerous projects involving permit processing for Site Plans, Major Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Surface Mining Permits, Tentative Parcel Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Rezones, and Building Permits.

• Identification of permeable land surface area through interpretation of soil classification, land use development, geology, elevation, and climatic influences.

• Coordination with sub-contractors, consultants, community planning groups and county/city staff.

Work History

• EnviroMINE, Inc., President, Project Manager, GIS Specialist
  San Diego, California, 2003 - Present

• San Diego Police Department, Crime Analysis Unit, GIS Technician
  San Diego, California, 2003

• U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, GIS Assistant
  San Diego, California, 2002

Education

• B.A., Geography, San Diego State University, 2002

Seminars and Training

• CEQA Workshop, Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), 2003

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHJ Law, 2006

• Site Work & Heavy Construction Estimating Seminar, RS Means, 2007

• CalCIMA Annual Educational Conference, 2010

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Lead Agency Workshop; Presented by the Office of Mine Reclamation, 2012

• Situational Leadership II Seminar, The Ken Blanchard Companies, 2013

• Historic Preservation & Native American Cultural Resources, HTHJ Law, 2014

• CalCIMA Annual Educational Conferences, annual attendance since 2003

• Federal Lands Minerals Permitting, HTHJ Law/Lilburn Corp., 2015

• CalCIMA's SWPPP Training Seminar, Haley Aldrich, 2015

• Confident, Assertive & In Charge: Developing Attitudes of Leadership, Dale Carnegie Training, 2015

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHJ Law, 2018

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHG Law, 2022

• Mine Inspector Training Workshop, CA Department of Conservation, 2023

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHG Law, 2026

Memberships and Affiliations

• California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)

• Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)

• The Associated General Contractors (AGC)

• The American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Hobbies and Interests

Travis is a husband, father of three kids, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has always had an interest in sports. Travis played several years of baseball during his childhood, lacrosse while in high school, and is enjoying playing golf as much as possible (especially when he’s beating Warren). Travis also spends an abundance of time watching his kids play sports and cheering for the Padres.

James A. DeCarolis
Vice President, Project Manager

Email: jdecarolis@enviromineinc.com

James DeCarolis has over 12 years of experience in mining and environmental consulting, with a focus on reclamation planning, permitting, vested rights determinations, and economic analyses for mineral resource projects throughout California and the southwestern United States. His work primarily involves managing complex permitting efforts, coordinating a range of specialists, and representing client interests before local, state, and federal agencies.

Mr. DeCarolis has prepared and managed Reclamation Plans and Financial Assurance Cost Estimates under SMARA, and has supported federal permitting efforts through Plans of Operations and NEPA review. He has also worked extensively on vested rights determinations, including the research and documentation needed to support approvals. In addition, he contributes to economic analyses such as mineral property valuations, royalty studies, and aggregate market assessments. While his role today is focused on project management and permitting, he brings a strong background in GIS, AutoCAD, and UAV mapping to support project development when needed.

Experience

• Project management of mining and environmental permitting efforts across California and the southwestern United States.

• Preparation and management of Reclamation Plans and Financial Assurance Cost Estimates in compliance with SMARA.

• Preparation of federal Plans of Operations and coordination of NEPA environmental review documentation.

• Research and preparation of vested rights determinations, including historical land use analysis and regulatory strategy.

• Preparation and support of mineral property valuations, royalty analyses, and aggregate market studies.

• Coordination with technical specialists (biological, cultural, hydrological) and regulatory agencies to advance project approvals.

• Completion of annual SMARA compliance inspections and reporting for multiple lead agencies.

• Development and review of mine plans, site designs, and operational strategies.

• Performed or supervised aerial photography and topographic mapping for more than 300 mine sites.

Work History

• EnviroMINE, Inc., Vice President, Project Manager
  San Diego, California, 2014 - Present

• Southern California Mountains Foundation, Restoration Intern/Supervisor
  Big Bear, California, Summer 2014

• Jackman Group, Accounting Clerk & Administrative Assistant
  Coronado, California, Summer 2012 - 2013

Education

• BA in Environmental Business, University of Redlands, 2014

Seminars and Training

• CalCIMA Annual Educational Conferences, 2014 - Present

• Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), 2016 – Present

• ASPRS Certified UAS Technologist, 2017-2023

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHJ Law, 2018

• Mine Inspector Training Workshop, CA Department of Conservation, 2018

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHG Law, 2022

• Mine Inspector Training Workshop, CA Department of Conservation, 2023

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHG Law, 2026

Memberships and Affiliations

• California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, and riding his motorcycle. He follows local sports and roots for the Chargers, Padres, Sockers, and Gulls. He and his wife spend much of their time traveling and checking off bucket list experiences. Some of the highlights so far have been a Zamboni ride, watching a rocket launch, and taking a hot air balloon ride, with plenty more still to come. At home, they stay busy with their Great Dane, Danner.

Chris L. Boyer
Vice President, Project Manager

Email: chris@enviromineinc.com

Chris Boyer has more than 25 years of experience in technical and project management experience.  His varied background and technical education serve as a basis for providing professional-level assistance on any assignment.  His current assignments include the preparation of market studies, reclamation plans, drilling exploration permitting, claim staking, and UAV operations..

Experience:

• Preparation of Market Studies

• Submitting County Notice of Intent (NOI)

• Submitting BLM Notices

• Submitting Well Permits

• Bond Estimates

• Preparation of Reclamation Plans

• Updating Financial Assurance Cost Estimates

• UAV Operations: Aerial Photography and Topographic Mapping

• Provide Technical Support for UAV Operations

• Claim Staking Operations

Skills/Qualifications:

• ArcGIS (3D Analyst)

• AutoCAD

• Postflight/Pix4D

• Microsoft Project

• DJI GO 4

• FlyLitchi

• Premier Pro 

Certifications/Awards:

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
UAV Pilots License
Certified Cisco Meraki Network Operator
Top Tech Exec Awards Nominee 2015-2020
Microsoft Office Specialist: Master

Work History:

EnviroMINE, Inc., Project Manager
San Diego, California, 2020 – Present

Academy of Our Lady of Peace, Director of Technology
San Diego, California, 1998 – 2020

Lantech Technologies, Owner
San Diego, California, 1998 – Present

Logical USA, IT Support
San Diego, California, 1990 – 1998

Education:

M.S. Information Technology Management, Western Governors University, 2019
B.S. Mathematics, San Diego State University, 1998

Nick P. Seyler
Economic Analyst

Email: nick@enviromineinc.com

Nick Seyler has more than 3 years of experience in data analysis, market research, and financial services. This includes conducting market studies, royalty rate analysis studies, mineral valuations, and financial assurance cost estimate updates. Nick also handles all bookkeeping duties, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Experience:

• Preparation of Market Studies

• Royalty Rate Analysis Studies

• Mineral Valuations

• Initial Studies

• Vested Rights Determination

• Financial Assurance Cost Estimate Updating

• Claim Staking Operations

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

Skills/Qualifications:

• Market Research

• Financial Modeling

• Valuation Modeling

• Data Analysis

Work History:

• EnviroMINE, Inc., Economic Analyst & Bookkeeper San Diego, California, 2024 – Present

• Equitable Advisors, Financial Advisor San Diego, California, 2023

• Northwestern Mutual, Financial Advisor San Diego, California, 2022
  
  Education:

B.A. Economics, San Diego State University, 2024

Seminars and Training:

• Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Licensed

• Mine Inspector Training Workshop, CA Department of Conservation

• Part 46 Mine Safety Training, Mine Safety and Health Administration

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Seminar, HTHG Law

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Licensed, FINRA

• California Life and Health insurance Licensed, FINRA

Warren R. Coalson
Founder

Email: warren@enviromineinc.com

Warren Coalson has over 35 years of experience with environmental analysis, land use planning, and environmental mediation in a variety of geographical areas throughout the western United States.  Gaining experience from a variety of industry and agency permitting efforts, Mr. Coalson is a recognized expert in the implementation of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA).  He has prepared numerous environmental impact assessment documents covering a wide range of impact issues.  His entrepreneurial spirit and practical experience are beneficial in finding creative solutions to complex problems.

Experience

EnviroMINE, Inc.
San Diego, California, 1992 - Present
Mr. Coalson established EnviroMINE in August of 1992.  As Founder of EnviroMINE, he is personally involved with all facets of the business.  Mr. Coalson has extensive professional experience in land use and environmental projects ranging from management of mining crews, market and resource evaluation studies for the aggregates industry, development of baseline environmental studies for mine permitting efforts, and current planning functions for agency planning departments.

Industry planning efforts range from identification of potential mining properties, to the development of mining and reclamation plans, to completion of annual compliance audits and financial assurance estimates.  Mr. Coalson has extensive lead agency experience where he has worked as an extension of staff in the review of mining applications, including the preparation of staff reports and conditions of approval.  His experience with operations has allowed for the development of verifiable approval conditions that require limited field interpretation.

Mr. Coalson has gained a reputation as an expert in royalty negotiations between property owners and mining companies.  His work has included detailed analysis of market conditions, evaluation of market competition factors and completion of royalty surveys for various clients.  These assignments are taken on a participation basis to ensure the greatest return for the property owner.

Work History

Zucker Systems, Manager of Environmental Services
San Diego, California, 1989 - 1992
Highlights of this experience include:

• Preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and negative declarations for general plan amendments, subdivisions, water development, and mining projects.

• Manager of Planning Services for the City of Imperial Beach.

• Assistance in Planning Department Management Studies.

Black Butte Coal Company, Environmental / Reclamation Supervisor
Point of Rocks, Wyoming, 1980 - 1988
Mr. Coalson was responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all mining permit documents for a 40,000-acre mine permit area.  He supervised an on-site staff of nine full-time staff specialists, and was responsible for legislation review and negotiating mine permit stipulations with state and federal agencies.  Other duties included evaluation and oversight of mineral lease acquisitions.  He also served as Project Manager for a number of Environmental Impact Statements for mineral leasing and mining related land acquisitions.  Mr. Coalson coordinated the work of a number of competing mining interests and Department of Interior personnel.  In other areas, he was charged with the development and application of reclamation programs sufficient to reclaim an average of 300+ acres per year.  His responsibilitiesincluded the development of operating budgets, reclamation bonding, reclamation design, monitoring, scheduling, equipment evaluations, reclamation supervision, water development andirrigation design.

Mr. Coalson was later transferred to field operations where he served as Reclamation Foreman, Blasting, Coal Production Foreman and Processing Plant Foreman.  In these assignments, Mr. Coalson learned to apply reclamation practices, heavy equipment operations, blasting, and heavy equipment maintenance.  For the completion of these assignments, he was required to hold certification as a Mine Foreman and Blaster.

Peter Kiewit Sons’ Company, Soil Scientist/Reclamation Specialist
Omaha, Nebraska, 1979 - 1980
Mr. Coalson served as Soil Scientist/Reclamation Specialist while assisting with the acquisition and maintenance of mining permits for company mining projects.  His responsibilities included:

• Preparation of soil and overburden studies for company coal mining permit applications for active and proposed mining operations in Montana, Wyoming and New Mexico.

• Environmental evaluations of potential mining sites throughout the western United States.

• Vegetation surveys for pre-mining base line studies.

• Development of company-wide soil erosion monitoring program.

• Preparation of reclamation plans for mining permit applications.

• Assisted with the preparation of environmental documents for six coal mine development projects.

California Department of Forestry, Research Assistant
Sacramento, California, 1978
Mr. Coalson served as a Research Assistant by gathering information on factors affecting soil erosion rates on over 250 timber-harvested lands in northern California.  His efforts included soil mapping, preparing soil profiles, inventory of plant species, and establishing soil erosion measurement transects. 

Plumas County Planning & Engineering Department, Engineering Aide
Quincy, California, 1975 - 1976
Mr. Coalson assisted with engineering evaluations of all land development projects under consideration with the Planning Department.  This included field check and review of survey calculations, inspection of road improvements, and water systems.  Other areas of responsibility involved designing and processing of grant applications for the expansion of three county airports.

Education

B.A. Double Major, Geography and Environmental Reclamation, California State University Chico, 1979

Memberships and Affiliations

• California Asphalt Producers Association (CalAPA)

• California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)

• Project Cornerstone

• East County Posse, Past President

• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Hobbies and Interests

• Play golf weekly - have a good game occasionally

• Jeeping

• Reading business and personal improvement books

• Spending time with family