Our Team
Norman Weiss
Gavrielle Orman
Karika Bridgers
Principal Consultant and Founder
B.S., Biology, M.A., Geography and Land Use
Norm Weiss is the Founder of NWA and has over 45 years of professional experience. He formerly served as Assistant Agency Director with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) where he directed statewide programs for hazardous waste, emergency re
Principal Consultant and Founder
B.S., Biology, M.A., Geography and Land Use
Norm Weiss is the Founder of NWA and has over 45 years of professional experience. He formerly served as Assistant Agency 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 NWA, approximately 30 years ago, Norm 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 Lead Seminar Instructor at the Ira Fulton Schools of Engineering, at Arizona State University where he provides professional development training for HAZWOPER, Hazardous Waste (RCRA), and DOT Hazardous Materials.
At NWA, Norm’s primary focus is maintaining oversight and strategic direction for the Company. He provides expert consultant compliance services, audits and training for clients and supports the mentoring and development of NWA consultants.
Karika Bridgers
Gavrielle Orman
Karika Bridgers
Senior Consultant and
Operations Manager
B.S. and M.S., Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Karika has worked with the firm since 2009. She is Manager of NWA Operations and a Senior Consultant with experience managing multi-media compliance programs in large manufacturing facilities. Programs include Emergency Planning
Senior Consultant and
Operations Manager
B.S. and M.S., Technology, Environmental and Emergency Management
Karika has worked with the firm since 2009. She is Manager of NWA Operations and a Senior Consultant with experience managing multi-media compliance programs in large manufacturing facilities. Programs include Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know, Chemical Management and Audits, Hazardous Waste Leak Detection & Repair, Industrial Wastewater Sampling, Clean Air Act Compliance, Trip Reduction Programs, and Hazard Assessments for Process Equipment Decontamination Approvals.
As Operations Manager, Karika manages NWA workflow, NWA Operational Procedures, Quality Control and Assurance, Proposals, and Marketing. Karika has performed extensive scientific research on topics including; water treatment, materials science, U.N. Minamata Convention on Mercury, and emergency communications. A skilled technical writer, Karika has authored and co-authored numerous published scientific articles and technical reports.
Gavrielle Orman
Gavrielle Orman
Gavrielle Orman
Consultant and
EHS Compliance Manager
P.E., B.S. and M.S., Environmental Engineering
Gav joined the NWA Team in 2023 and serves as a Consultant & Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Manager for NWA. Gav is a licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona with over 10 years of experience in wastewater and hazardous waste compliance exp
Consultant and
EHS Compliance Manager
P.E., B.S. and M.S., Environmental Engineering
Gav joined the NWA Team in 2023 and serves as a Consultant & Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Manager for NWA. Gav is a licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona with over 10 years of experience in wastewater and hazardous waste compliance experience. At NWA,
Gav has completed EHS Compliance Audits, Hazardous Waste Tank System Certifications, Assisted Clients in the Reclassification of Hazardous Waste to Hazardous Secondary Materials, Certified Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plans, Assisted Clients in Addressing EHS Compliance Needs, Provides Hazardous Waste Training, and Maintains Oversight for NWA Compliance Programs.
Gav was previously a Hazardous Waste Permit Writer and Pollution Prevention Engineering Specialist with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. As a former Regulator, Gav focused on compliance at hazardous waste management facilities, minimization of hazardous waste generation, recycling of hazardous waste, and recordkeeping improvements. Gav also worked as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Samuel Weiss
Samuel Weiss
Samuel Weiss
EHS Specialist
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 both an Environmental Technician and EHS Specialist since 2017. Services have included Assistance in Various Onsite Training Classes and Development of Game-Based Training Materials. Onsite I
EHS Specialist
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 both an Environmental Technician and EHS Specialist since 2017. Services have included Assistance in Various Onsite Training Classes and Development of Game-Based Training Materials. Onsite Industrial experience has included EPCRA Tier II Chemical Inventories, Data Entry, and Quality Control; RCRA (Hazardous Waste) BB & CC Leak Detection & Repair, Recordkeeping for Air Stack Testing; Stormwater Drywell Inspections, Industrial Wastewater Sampling, and Related Compliance Services.
Tommy Lowe
Samuel Weiss
Samuel Weiss
Consultant & Field Service Lead
B.S., Environmental Science, A.A.S. Environmental Engineering Technology
Tommy Lowe joined NWA in 2023 and currently serves as a Consultant and Field Service Lead. In this role, Tommy oversees compliance programs that address a range of environmental and safety requirements, including RCRA (Hazardous Wa
Consultant & Field Service Lead
B.S., Environmental Science, A.A.S. Environmental Engineering Technology
Tommy Lowe joined NWA in 2023 and currently serves as a Consultant and Field Service Lead. In this role, Tommy oversees compliance programs that address a range of environmental and safety requirements, including RCRA (Hazardous Waste) BB & CC Leak Detection & Repair, Wastewater Sampling, Stormwater Dry Well Inspections and Reporting, and the development and implementation of Hazardous Materials Management Plans.
With more than 12 years of experience in the industrial sector, Tommy brings a wealth of expertise to the NWA team. His previous position as an Industrial Chemistry Lab Manager in the metal finishing industry involved serving clients in the aerospace, medical, automotive, and military fields. Throughout his career, Tommy has worked closely with compliance and safety departments to implement new products and processes, ensuring that all initiatives fully comply with government regulations and industry specifications. He has experience Managing Hazardous Chemicals and Chemical 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.
Austin Bridgers
Austin Bridgers
Austin Bridgers
Administrative Services Officer and Environmental Field Associate
Austin joined NWA in April 2024. He supports all administrative functions at NWA. For 8 years, Austin served in the U.S. Army as a non-commissioned officer. He brings valuable experience working in various operations providing planning and administrative functions includin
Administrative Services Officer and Environmental Field Associate
Austin joined NWA in April 2024. He supports all administrative functions at NWA. For 8 years, Austin served in the U.S. Army as a non-commissioned officer. He brings valuable experience working in various operations providing planning and administrative functions including but not limited to logistics, project management, and contracts management.
Managing accounts receivable and developing operational procedures and policies. At NWA Austin aligns our administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiencies within a virtual office. He supports administrative service functions that relate to accounting, payroll, project management, human resources, marketing, and cyber security. Austin is also cross-trained to support NWA field projects associated with Leak Detection & Repair when required. .
Drew Cesarini
Austin Bridgers
Austin Bridgers
Safety Officer
B.S., Construction Management and Technology (On-going) & Exercise and Wellness
Drew Cesarini joined the NWA team in September 2025 as a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a concentration in safety, bringing his dedication to supporting others into NWA’s compliance-focused environment.
Safety Officer
B.S., Construction Management and Technology (On-going) & Exercise and Wellness
Drew Cesarini joined the NWA team in September 2025 as a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a concentration in safety, bringing his dedication to supporting others into NWA’s compliance-focused environment. With a strong background in injury prevention and wellness, Drew has developed and led corporate programs that prioritize ergonomics and workplace safety.
He contributes to NWA’s safety initiatives, enhancing the organization's commitment to health and safety. At NWA, Drew advances the Client Heat Safety Program, completes hazard assessments, advises on ergonomic practices, and expands research into actionable corporate wellness strategies designed to mitigate risk and promote healthy workplace behavior.
Dan Shinder
Austin Bridgers
Dan Shinder
Fractional CMO
Dan has been brought on as our Fractional Chief Marketing Officer after spending a few months as our marketing consultant to work with us at a much deeper level in a more hands-on position.
Dan has worked with countless companies of many sizes and entrepreneurs of all types in many industries, both B2C and B2B,
including Gold
Fractional CMO
Dan has been brought on as our Fractional Chief Marketing Officer after spending a few months as our marketing consultant to work with us at a much deeper level in a more hands-on position.
Dan has worked with countless companies of many sizes and entrepreneurs of all types in many industries, both B2C and B2B,
including Gold and Platinum artists, Roland USA, Alesis, Denon DJ, Ford Motor Co., Akai, McDonald's, and many more.
Dan has also worked with some well-known as well as non-profit organizations, such as the National Speakers Association and The American Diabetes Association.
He has also attracted a following of 1.4M people of his own music media brand, Drum Talk TV.
dan@advancedsocialmarketing.com