N. Weiss Associates Inc. EHS Compliance Consultant
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Consultant
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Consultant Services
About Us
Experience Counts
Experience Counts
Experience Counts
Since 1996 we have provided environmental, health and safety compliance consultant services to clients ranging from small business to large Fortune 100 companies from a variety of industries including; manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, mining, utilities, insurance, legal, tribal, governmental and others.
Unique Services
Experience Counts
Experience Counts
Our environmental, health and safety team members are available to work at your facility as an on-site resource. This allows us to better understand client needs, organizational culture and readily interact with other staff. Our virtual office is one way we keep overhead low and allows us to offer incredibly competitive rates.
Diverse Knowledge
Experience Counts
Diverse Knowledge
Each member of our consultant team holds a technical environmental degree and proven work experience. Additionally, our relationships with other firms allow us to bring in other expertise as needed for certain projects. This may include: engineers, industrial hygienists , geologists, and service contractors.
Our Team
Norman Weiss Principal Consultant
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
B.S., Biology, M.A., Geography and Land Use
Norm Weiss has over 40 years of professional experience. He formerly served as Assistant Director with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) where he directed statewide programs for hazardous waste, emergency response, and toxic site remediation. Prior to opening his current pr
B.S., Biology, M.A., Geography and Land Use
Norm Weiss has over 40 years of professional experience. He formerly served as Assistant Director with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) where he directed statewide programs for hazardous waste, emergency response, and toxic site remediation. Prior to opening his current practice, Mr. Weiss served as a Managing Senior for two national environmental consulting firms. He holds several professional designations and is a Certified Environmental Manager in Nevada. He is also a Seminar Instructor at the Ira Fulton Schools of Engineering, at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus.
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
B.S. and M.S. Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Karika has worked with the firm since 2009. She has experience managing environmental compliance programs in large manufacturing facilities such as; 112r General Duty Clause, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, chemical audits, hazard assessment, process equipment de
B.S. and M.S. Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Karika has worked with the firm since 2009. She has experience managing environmental compliance programs in large manufacturing facilities such as; 112r General Duty Clause, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, chemical audits, hazard assessment, process equipment decontamination approvals, and hazardous waste equipment inspections and monitoring. Karika has performed extensive scientific research on topics including; water treatment, materials science, U.N. Minimata Convention on Mercury, and emergency communications. A skilled technical writer, Karika has authored and co-authored numerous published scientific articles and technical reports.
Richard Dockery Senior Consultant
Karika Bridgers Operations Manager Senior Consultant
Richard Dockery Senior Consultant
B.S. and M.S. Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Richard has worked with the firm since 2011. He has gained diverse experience working with large manufacturing facilities on various EHS programs. Richard has coordinated with stakeholders across several departments to audit, refine, and improve compliance programs. He has as
B.S. and M.S. Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Richard has worked with the firm since 2011. He has gained diverse experience working with large manufacturing facilities on various EHS programs. Richard has coordinated with stakeholders across several departments to audit, refine, and improve compliance programs. He has assisted in the development and revision of compliance records, reports and plans including; RCRA Hazardous waste, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Toxic Release Inventory, refrigerant management, equipment safety procedures and facility risk assessments.
Samuel Weiss Technician
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
Emily Hinkle Consultant
A.A. and A.G.S. Paradise Valley Community College
Samuel has worked for the firm during the summers since 2011 and has served as an environmental technician since 2017. Services have included assistance in various onsite training classes and development of game-based training materials. Industrial experience includes EPCRA Tier II chemic
A.A. and A.G.S. Paradise Valley Community College
Samuel has worked for the firm during the summers since 2011 and has served as an environmental technician since 2017. Services have included assistance in various onsite training classes and development of game-based training materials. Industrial experience includes EPCRA Tier II chemical inventories and data entry, RCRA (hazardous waste) Subpart BB air monitoring, stack test record keeping and related services.
Emily Hinkle Consultant
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
Emily Hinkle Consultant
B.A., Global Agribusiness and M.S., Environmental and Resource Management
Emily has worked for the firm since 2020. She has performed research on environmental subjects including agricultural best management practices, water management, and environmental management planning for municipalities. Emily has worked with the City of Glendale t
B.A., Global Agribusiness and M.S., Environmental and Resource Management
Emily has worked for the firm since 2020. She has performed research on environmental subjects including agricultural best management practices, water management, and environmental management planning for municipalities. Emily has worked with the City of Glendale to create a management plan for the city’s above ground chemical storage tanks, and she worked with the City of Peoria on a project to create water sustainability plans for the future development of the city. Emily currently coordinates transportation travel reduction planning programs for our industrial clients.
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
B.S., Public Service and Public Policy (Emergency Management and Homeland Security), B.S., Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.A., Criminal Justice
Jenna Geelhood began working for the firm in 2021 as our safety coordinator. She came to NWA as an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer with a demonstrated history of working in both public
B.S., Public Service and Public Policy (Emergency Management and Homeland Security), B.S., Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.A., Criminal Justice
Jenna Geelhood began working for the firm in 2021 as our safety coordinator. She came to NWA as an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer with a demonstrated history of working in both public and private sectors. Jenna has assisted in various training programs within ASU’s Environmental and Resource Management Department. Prior experience also includes managing the pre-qualification process for job bids within various industries. Jenna’s focus has shifted to Environmental Health and Safety, and she has assisted in regulatory compliance on various projects to maintain best business practices. She also has experience working as onsite safety overseeing various construction-related projects in the automotive manufacturing industry. She also maintains several hazardous materials and OSHA certifications.
jgeelhood@nweissassoc.com
Tommy Lowe Consultant
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
Jenna Geelhood Consultant
B.S., Environmental Science, A.A.S. Environmental Engineering Technology
Tommy joined our team in 2023 after moving to Arizona from Dayton, Ohio. With over 10 years of experience, he has worked as an industrial chemistry lab manager in the metal finishing industry manufacturing for aerospace, medical, automotive, and military fields. He wo
B.S., Environmental Science, A.A.S. Environmental Engineering Technology
Tommy joined our team in 2023 after moving to Arizona from Dayton, Ohio. With over 10 years of experience, he has worked as an industrial chemistry lab manager in the metal finishing industry manufacturing for aerospace, medical, automotive, and military fields. He worked with management of various departments including safety manager and director of compliance to implement new products and processes to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry specifications. He has experience managing hazardous chemicals, inventory, data and has been part of an emergency response team. Tommy also has expertise in troubleshooting chemical manufacturing processes, laboratory instrumentation, and wastewater characterization.
