G3 Quality’s Road Materials & Pavement Design Services

Tests include the following:

ASTM C136/ASTM C117 (Sieve Analysis & Washed Fines)
ASTM C88 (Sodium Soundness for Coarse and Fine Aggregate)
ASTM C127/ASTM C128 (Specific Gravity for Coarse and Fine Aggregate)
ASTM C131 (Los Angeles Abrasion Test for Coarse Aggregate)
ASTM C123 (Test for Lightweight Particles in Coarse and Fine Aggregate)
ASTM C142 (Test for Clay, Lumps, and Friable Particles in Coarse and Fine Aggregate)
ASTM C29 (Test for Unit Weight Density for Coarse and Fine Aggregate)
ASTM C40 (Test for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate)

Other qualitative testing may include:

Rip Rap Wetting & Drying Testing
ASTM C1260/ASTM C1567 (Alkali-Silica Reactivity)

Our material testing laboratories have the equipment and qualified staff to efficiently carry out:

Superpave, Hveem, Marshall, and Balanced Mix Design Methods
Specialized HMA testing: Hamburg Wheel Track Trest, APA Rut Test, IDEAL-CT, IDEAL-RT, SCB Testing

Our laboratories are equipped to run specialized testing, such as:

Dry Shrinkage Testing
Compressive Correlation to Flexural Strength Testing
Determining the Maturity Development Curve
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, AASHTO T336, and Texas DOT 428-A
Modulus of Elasticity Testing
Hot Concrete Testing for Nuclear Vault Storage

Chris Trull

Project/Department Manager

Chris leads our project management team here at G3 Quality. Chris began his 22-year quality management career as a field testing technician then a roadway inspector for infrastructure projects. After 12 years in the field, he transitioned to a management role, helping clients directly and mentoring other employees.

Chris embodies our core value of partnership and is skilled in forming strong relationships with contractors and owners to maintain quality standards. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sports, camping, and off-roading.

Marc Robert

Technical Services Director

Marc is a Technical Services Director at G3 Quality with over 34 years of experience in the construction industry and specific knowledge in the technical aspects of cement, aggregate, and concrete supply. He has provided his expertise to many of the major freeways throughout the Los Angeles area, self-consolidating concrete high rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles, and changes of Section 40 of Caltrans Standard Specifications.

Marc brings extensive knowledge in concrete mixture development, investigation of in-placed concrete, and laboratory management. He supports our clients in the development of mix proportions and value engineering to accomplish their projects productively. Outside of work, he enjoys watching movies, sports, and spending time with his grandkids.

Jordan Roper, P.E.

Senior Project Manager

Jordan is a Senior Project Manager and an expert in geotechnical engineering, pavement evaluation and design, quality program management, inspection, and material testing management. With 12 years in the construction industry and geotechnical engineering field, he has a strong understanding of the importance of a good foundation in construction and how to mitigate geotechnical issues.

Jordan is keen on embodying our core value of pride and providing the best services to clients by ensuring projects are constructed properly the first time. When he’s not in the field or in-office, Jordan can be found with his wife and three kids, oftentimes carrying out DIY house projects as a family.

Josh Noegel

Senior Project Manager

Josh is a Senior Project Manager here at G3 Quality and an an expert in the Quality Control/Quality Assurance industry. Josh began his 22-year career as a field and laboratory technician who carried out testing for soils, aggregate base, hot mix asphalt, and concrete. He then progressed to become a Field and Laboratory Supervisor, managing field technicians and laboratory accreditations, as well as Project Manager and Estimator, developing cost estimates for infrastructure projects. Additionally, Josh is well versed in the development of cement treated base, full depth reclamation (cement), HMA and concrete mix designs. He has provided his expertise to a wide range of projects throughout his career including highway and roadway rehabilitations, runway and taxiway reconstructions at airports and military bases, water wastewater projects, and structural work.

Josh’s experience performing all aspects of testing and inspection on a variety of material types for a wide range of agencies and projects has given him the experience to develop realistic cost estimates and provide creative solutions to our clients to perform the required scope of services as quickly and cost effectively as possible. When not in the office, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and playing golf.

Ray Alcantara

Senior Project Manager

Ray is the field services manager here at G3 and brings 19 years of experience in the construction industry. Having started as a field inspector, he has first hand knowledge of industry challenges and how to navigate through them which allows him to provide solutions and overall efficiency to our clients.

Ray is proud to be part of the G3 team and contribute to the success of every project and partnership. Outside of work, Ray enjoys outdoor activities with my family like camping, beach days and BBQ’s.

Susan Pierce

Executive Vice President

Susan is a founding member of G3 Quality, with more than 16 years of Architect/Engineer/Construction Industry-related experience along with a Bachelors’ degree in Business from Pepperdine University.

Susan has held key leadership roles in marketing and sales in the roles of Director of Strategic Planning and Senior Inside Sales Coordinator. Susan combines her industry strategic planning experience and expertise in business administration and organizational structure to head up the G3 Quality leadership team.

G3 Quality’s values of Pride, Partnerships, Ownership, and Effectiveness are demonstrated by Susan daily in her interactions with each G3 department, our trusted vendors, and clients. As a DISC certified trainer, Susan manages training and leadership development initiatives which include our G3 Academy, a program designed to guide and educate G3 Quality’s management team.

Chris and Susan organized the company to sustain a healthy work-life balance. In Susan’s quality time with her family and friends, she enjoys athletic activities with her husband and two daughters, as well as traveling and wine tasting.

Chris Gerber

President

Chris has actively participated in the infrastructure materials engineering and quality industry for more than 24 years, having first being introduced to the testing of concrete cylinders when he was just 15 years old. His passion lies in the design, testing, and inspection of materials as well as the development and implementation of project quality programs. This passion has resulted in the development of technical solutions that have helped a variety of clients complete successful projects over the years. The founding principle of G3 Quality is to establish a client-focused infrastructure quality management company that partners with all project stakeholders and invests in the success of the project.

Chris has managed quality programs on some of California’s most iconic infrastructure projects as well as various city/county quality assurance programs. Throughout his career, Chris has maintained an active involvement in our transportation community to continually improve, recognize, and implement processes and products.

Chris is a former Board Member of California Transportation Foundation (CTF) and has remained actively involved with California Asphalt Pavement Association, American Public Works Association (APWA), and Caltrans Expert Task Group. In his spare time, Chris enjoys water sports, family, friends, and hosting Sunday dinners with a variety of craft brews.

Zachary Wheeler, P.E.

Director of Operations

Zachary manages our project management, laboratory, field services, and technology divisions. As a California registered Professional Engineer, Zachary has more than 11 years of experience and is responsible for managing our daily operation which includes planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for projects varying in size. In his previous roles, he has been responsible for scheduling and managing field technicians, reviewing field and laboratory data, and delivering report submittals.

Zachary coordinates closely with each department to strategically staff and service each of our unique projects throughout California.

Zachary enjoys working on house improvements with his wife, golfing, and going to the beach with his daughter and their dog.

Matt Ramos

Internal Quality Director

Matt Ramos has more than 21 years of experience. His role as Internal Quality Manager serves as added-value to each G3 project. His oversight and attention to detail are provided at no cost to the client and ensures our high standard of quality. He has developed hundreds of HMA designs throughout California and brings quality program management experience specializing in the testing of aggregate, soils, binders, concrete, and HMA.

Matt brings a diverse background in the Quality Control Industry. He began his career as a Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor providing data review and Hot Mix Asphalt Mix Designs. He gained airport experience with his role as Quality Control Coordinator on a variety of LAX projects and agency projects throughout the LA/Orange County area.

Matt works closely with our Laboratory Manager and Information Systems Manager to coordinate testing and mix designs and get them processed and reported.

Matt enjoys time with his family and watching baseball.

Materials Design

Our experts are experienced in the development of high-performance sustainable materials design

Our Materials Design Services

Soils

Aggregate ASTM C33 Qualification

Concrete Laboratory Trial Batching

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Mix Designs

Slurry Seal, Chip Seal, & Micro Surfacing Mix Designs

Specialty Concrete Mixes & Research on New Concrete Products

Soil-Cement & Cement-Treated Base Designs

Full Depth Reclamation-Cement (FDR)

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