Douglas Soutter is a geologist with GHD, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Doug's environmental project experience includes geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, site characterization, sampling and field methods, source identification, evaluation of remedial alternatives, remediation, the application of environmental risk systems, and the development of site-specific remedial objectives. Since 1988, he has worked on many projects which incorporated engineered barriers and institutional controls as part of remedial action. These projects have included CERCLA, RCRA, and state voluntary program sites. Doug is also proficient with database and GIS system development for multi-state projects. Doug is also active in the ITRC Geostatistics for Remediation Optimization and LNAPL Update teams. Doug earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania in 1986 and a Masters of Environmental Pollution Control from the Pennsylvania State University in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1993. He is an Illinois Licensed Professional Geologist (LPG).