SEA - Key Persons
John Volkoff has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to develop a vision for accomplishment of projects, lead and participate in the implementation the specific tasks necessary to achieve that vision, and satisfy client goals. Much of his experience is in the regulation of nuclear power plants. This includes development of a process for development of a commercial nuclear license in the United Arab Emirates, nuclear regulatory compliance work for the Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactor in South Africa, license implementation for a European enrichment facility design in New Mexico, and multiple licensing and compliance activities at three nuclear power plants in the US.
John has also implemented a bilateral US military agreement in the Central Asia, conducted non-proliferation activities in Central Asia, and was the project engineer for a security upgrade project at the US Embassy in Rome. During this time, Mr. Volkoff also served as an officer in the US Navy Reserves, supporting US Navy activities in many countries and throughout the US, receiving many commendations for his work. Mr. Volkoff began his career as a submarine officer.
These experiences have demonstrated Mr. Volkoff's ability to envision a success path for projects, develop a plan to meet project goals, and lead and participate in the implementation of the plan. Mr. Volkoff work well with senior management, technical personnel, and all levels of management in between, to form the team to get work done and goals met.
"Judy Schweers has the remarkable ability to respond when action is needed, reflect when reason is required and complete when others stumble."
In the last twenty years Judy has been in a high profile position aiding the president of a dynamic company which grew to become one of the success stories of the eighties and nineties. Whether it was the acquisitions of the Miami Dolphins and Pro Player Stadium to the development of the Florida Marlins and the Florida Panthers into great sport franchises, Judy was there. Judy has used her personal management skills to support the president and his staff through tough decision making, innovative financial formats and legislative bottlenecks.
Judy Schweers brings to Security Engineering Associates the experience that is necessary to guide a company through the maze of requirements and regulation that control the security world. Using her ability to see clearly what is needed to support the client and the client's needs, Judy has and will direct S.E.A. through many applications of applied knowledge and experience resulting in many successful missions.
Mike has more then 27 years of experience in international and U.S. infrastructure construction management and design. He has extensive experience in managing the design and construction of large infrastructure projects; both internationally and in the U.S. Designated leader of design/construction teams consisting of foreign national and U.S. engineering professionals.
Mike has expertise in onsite heavy civil construction management including large diameter pipelines, roads, airports, pumping stations, and hydraulic structures; typically located in inaccessible, remote locations, or unsecured high threat environments.
Mr. Schwartz has been directly responsible for the design and construction management of numerous international and U.S. heavy civil projects, including airports, roads, and various water and wastewater improvements. This includes large and small diameter pipelines, deep pumping stations, pressure force mains, and collection systems. He has used International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) documents for the design, contractor selection, and onsite management of major international civil design and construction programs. Specific projects include the USAID Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Program, Manas-Kyrgyzstan International Airport Modernization, Astana-Kazakhstan Airport onsite design management, Operation Enduring Freedom Kyrgyzstan, Reserve Street interceptor sewer pumping station and force main, and numerous small and large diameter (up to 13 feet) buried and above ground water pressure lines and penstocks, gravity sewer collection systems, and associated structures.