JOSEPH L. VARELLA
Field Supervisor

As Field Supervisor, Joe Varella contributes more than 14 years of professional experience in infrastructure and commercial building construction involving Quality Control Management, ICBO/AWS inspection, estimating, supervision, and contract administration. Joe has more than 3 years of construction inspection experience as a DSA certified Class 3 General Building Inspector and is presently certified by AWS as a Certified Welding Inspector. Joe’s strong experience and excellent working knowledge of construction industry practices combined with his detailed ability to interpret plans and confirm code compliance is a real asset in his performance as a senior inspector. Field supervision includes overseeing inspections related to shop and field welding inspection, concrete inspection including reinforcing steel and prestressed cable placement and stressing observation, masonry inspection and material sampling. Additional responsibilities include initial establishment of project scope and testing/inspection requirements, development of quality assurance tracking and administration procedures (both written and database applications), oversight of day-to-day inspection requests, management of non-compliance tracking and resolution and providing effective written and verbal communication to the project team.
 

MARK A. REESE
NDT Level III Supervisor

As Non-Destructive Testing Supervisor, Mark Reese contributes more than 20 years of structural welding experience to MatriScope's Non-Destructive testing department. Mark is primarily responsible for our structural steel and NDT services and oversight of our steel department including training and administration related to MatriScope’s NDT program in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189 requirements. Mark is presently a part-time instructor at American River Junior College in the welding technology program for the certification of welders, inspectors and NDT technicians. Mark has performed visual inspections and non-destructive testing on a wide variety of public works and private sector projects.

STEVEN E. LEE
Laboratory Supervisor

As Supervisor of MatriScope’s accredited laboratory, Steve Lee leads a team of technicians who perform material qualification and acceptance testing related to geotechnical investigations and construction materials. Experienced in a multitude of testing methodologies, Steven’s capability to identify procedures for maximizing workflow efficiencies assures projects are completed on time and on budget. His broad-based experience includes geotechnical and materials testing related to soil mechanics, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, shotcrete, masonry, steel coatings analysis, roofing materials, and fireproofing products. Additionally, Steven’s experience includes the operation of a kneading compactor for determination of Resistance Value and a full range of Asphalt testing including determination of Ignition Oven Oil Content, Emulsion Acceptance Testing, Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity, and Unit Weight of Asphalt Cores.

A. WAYNE RIERSON
Front Office Coordinator

Wayne Rierson began his career more than 30 years ago, continuously adapting and redefining administrative duties to more effectively streamline internal and external processes and communications. His expertise has helped to redefine MatriScope’s standard of quality related to customer support services. Wayne’s duties include: general office support and coordination, project administration, contract administration, insurance certificates, reporting of laboratory test results, and maintaining our "Client-Connect" internet accessible project database delivering reports related to engineering services, field inspections, laboratory testing, and invoicing to our customers desktop in real time.