When it comes to infrastructure, there is always more to be done. Improving or creating roads, highways, railways, and airports is vital for effective and efficient travel throughout the United States. As technology advances and more and more people are traveling, projects big and small have started up again to … Read More
At G3 Quality, our entire foundation is built upon our employees. Our employees represent everything that G3 Quality team stands for, believes in, and the work we provide. We are proud to employ client-focused professionals who value attention to detail and hard work. What It Takes at G3 Quality Being … Read More
On Wednesday, October 28, members of our G3 Quality team attended the 2020 California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) Golf Tournament at the scenic Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, CA. It’s known as one of the premier events of the year for the asphalt pavement industry in Southern California. … Read More
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.