New at Barr - Holiday 2022

In Ann Arbor

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Eric Hakel

Senior Environmental Scientist

Eric, who has more than 20 years of experience in the consulting field, specializes in air, water, waste, and chemical compliance and reporting. His areas of expertise include environmental management information systems; management of safety data sheets; development and implementation of hazard communication plans; and compliance reporting related to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Tier II chemical inventories, and air emissions. He also supports oil and gas clients with asset inventories.

734-922-4403 | ehakel@barr.com

In Hibbing

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Lisa Weidemann, PE

Environmental Engineer

Lisa has 12 years of experience as an environmental engineer, consultant, and manager. She specializes in early-stage exploration, pre-feasibility, permitting, operations, and closure planning for mining and other heavy industry clients in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to joining Barr, Lisa served as manager of environment and community affairs for Teck Resources Limited in northern Minnesota, where she managed environmental and social baseline studies as well as environmental review and permitting activities. She also has consulting experience with firms in Minnesota and Colorado, including the design of remediation systems and evaluations for mine reclamation and remediation work across the U.S.

218-362-8805 | lweidemann@barr.com

In Minneapolis

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Samantha Anthonijs

Senior Environmental Scientist

Samantha comes to Barr with 10 years of experience gained at 3M Company as an environmental engineer, giving her extensive familiarity with general manufacturing process technology. Her work at 3M included leading development of a program for evaluating and managing risk associated with environmental impacts from manufacturing operations, as well as running programs and designing standardized assessment tools to verify compliance with state and federal air, water, and waste requirements. Samantha specializes in air quality regulations and standards including Title V, MACT, and NSPS. 

952-893-5226 | santhonijs@barr.com