John Fontana

About John Fontana

I am an AIPG Certified Professional Geologist, NGWA Certified Well Driller, executive level manager, and business owner with over 40 years of experience. Vista GeoScience provides Advanced High Resolution Site Characterization and Optimized In-Situ Remediation services using a fleet of Geoprobe direct-push/auger combo rigs, Direct-Imaging systems, and custom built in-situ injection/pump systems. Our goal is to create a great customer focused \"go-to\" company serving the Environmental Consulting and Engineering industry with both employees, and clients, that value our work relationship and the higher quality of service we provide. Vista\'s provides the most advanced technologies and support services including: ADVANCED SITE CHARACTERIZATION- High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) Systems including 4WD ATV - Subsurface Imaging Tools: MiHpt, OiHPT-UV, OiHPT-G, OiHPT-UVR, CPT, & Gamma Ray - Hydraulic Profile Tool (HPT) Groundwater Profiling & Sampling (HPT-GWP)- Standard Penetration Test (SPT)- Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT)- Interpretive 3D Visualization CSM Data Modeling & Reports - Stray Gas Migration InvestigationsENVIRONMENTAL & GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING- Geoprobe Dual-Technology Drilling Rigs - Dual-Tube coring and monitor well installation - Split-Spoon & Geotechnical Sampling, SPT - Discrete Groundwater Sampling & Profiling Technologies - Vapor Intrusion: Advanced Passive & Active Soil Gas Technologies - In Situ Frozen Core Barrel Undisturbed SamplingREMEDIATION- Unique & Precise Clean-Inject Remediation Systems - Fracture Permeability Enhancement & Reagent Emplacement - In-Situ Chemical oxidation,(ISCO)- In-Situ Chemical or Biological Reduction (ISCR, ISBR)- In-Situ Biogeochemical Reductive Declorination (BiRD)- In-Situ Bio-Remediation (Oxy reagents, nutrients)- Surfactant Enhanced Reagents and Recovery Systems - Activated Carbon Methods (RPI Group - BOS100, BOS200, CAT100)- Injection pilot testing, design & method development assistance

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Vista Geoscience Llc

   Oct 2006 — Present · Golden, CO, US

   As President & CEO of Vista GeoScience, I lead a certified small business enterprise specializing in high-resolution site characterization and remediation services. My role involves strategic oversight of operations, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions to environmental consulting firms. In 2015, I championed the sale of the geochemical exploration laboratory division, allowing a focused approach on core competencies. Under my leadership, Vista has established itself as a trusted partner in the Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and Gulf Coast regions, contributing to sustainable environmental practices.

Education

• Humboldt State University

  BS, Geology, Oceanography, Physics

  1975 — 1981

Skills

• Rcra
• Geochemistry
• Environmental Policy
• Expert Witness
• Environmental Compliance
• Energy Industry
• Gas
• Groundwater
• Landfill Gas Surveys (Nmoc
• Petroleum
• Water Quality
• Geology
• Environmental Awareness
• Hydrogeology
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Domestic Water Well Contamination Issues
• Mineral Exploration
• Trace Hydrocarbon Analysis
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Water
• Groundwater Remediation
• Drilling
• Organic Geochemistry
• Environmental Engineering
• Remediation
• Earth Science
• Environmental
• In-Situ Chemical Oxidation (Isco)
• Environmental Management Systems
• Passive Soil Gas Surveys
• Analytical Chemistry
• Geochemical Exploration Surveys
• Hydraulic Fracturing Remediation Technologies
• In-Situ Chemical Reduction (Iscr)
• Remediation Injection Methods
• Contaminated Land
• Soil Gas Sampling
• Environmental Consulting
• Direct-Push Drilling Technologies
• Environmental Issues