Fred’s broad experience ranges from leadership positions of governmental agencies, founder of environmental firms to Project Manager of dozens of projects involving Historic and Brownfield Tax credits. His work in rebuilding historic sites and restoring contaminated sites has included large hotel complexes, state office buildings, EPA superfund sites, public transportation facilities, and commercial offices and apartment buildings.

Fred founded and has served as President of Lafser & Associates, Inc. (L&A) since 1991.The firm provides services to the redevelopment community in the areas of historic preservation and restoration, environmental compliance and remediation, and energy conservation and solar energy production through financial incentives and creative solutions. L&A has participated in over 400 redevelopment projects representing total project costs of over $2 Billion. While generally serving on the development team, Fred has developed a detailed understanding of the design, economics, financing, legal, accounting and construction aspects of complicated projects.

In addition to assisting developers, Fred has also completed a number of properties as a developer. The combination of his various experiences has resulted in a unique understanding of all aspects of development. Fred has served as Owners Representative on projects ranging from a 12,000 sq ft historic restaurant and bed and breakfast, to a $10M historic office restoration, to a $12Million high-end conversion of an historic power plant into design studios and offices.

Prior to the creation of L&A, Fred worked 6 years as president of an environmental engineering company, which included subsidiaries engaged in the recycling of hazardous waste. Early career opportunities included work at a regional planning commission, focusing on regional solid waste and recycling solutions, storm water management, and regional and statewide park and recreation studies. This led to an opportunity to serve as the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), a state cabinet position responsible for historic preservation, energy and environmental programs, as well as soil, water and mineral resources. In this capacity, Fred received numerous awards and was retained by three governors prior to beginning his private sector career.

EDUCATION

Washington University | Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Missouri | Bachelor of Science, Physics

OTHER CREDENTIALS

Board Member, Washington University Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic Member
Landmarks Association of St. Louis
Former Chair, National Governors Conference Natural Resource Committee
Former Chair, National Governors Conference Acid Rain Committee
Former Vice Chair, St. Louis Hazardous Material Emergency Response Committee
Three patents for solid and hazardous waste recycling technologies
National Governors Association Employee of the year award
St. Louis Top 25 Small Business Award
Missouri Resource Steward Award
Missouri Solid Waste Recycling Award

CERTIFICATIONS

40 Hour Hazardous Waste Management Training
8 Hour Hazardous Waste Site Supervisor Training
Numerous Environmental and Cultural Resource Conferences

Matt has over 15 years of experience as a cultural, historic, and architectural resource consultant who has provided management, education and consultation relative to cultural and historic resources, local history, historic preservation, historic architecture, and redevelopment issues. Providing to individuals, neighborhood groups, not-for-profits, developers, contractors, architects, builders, region-wide municipalities, in addition to local, state and federal agencies, Matt has expertise in guidance; documentation; redevelopment project review; Section 106 and Illinois 707; national and local-based historic register activities; local, state, and federal agencynegotiations; historic tax credit compliance; historic design; and monitoring of historic rehabilitation and/or new construction projects involving historic sites and resources or neighborhoods.

EDUCATION

Goucher College | Master of Art in Historic Preservation, Technology/Historic Architecture
Webster University & Vienna, Austria | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture and Painting
Webster University & Vienna, Austria | Bachelor of Arts, Religion, Culture and the Arts

CERTIFICATIONS

Exceeds Federal Certification 36CFR61 qualifications in History & Architectural History
Exceeds supplemental Federal requirements for Historic Architecture
Meets Federal requirements for Historic Archaeology
HUD Lead Safe Work Practices (#HUD 0912/18-8928)

MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Architects
Society of Architectural Historians
Missouri Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Ms. Luksza has been working in the environmental and quality assurance field for 8 years. She has been working as an Environmental Scientist with Lafser & Associates, Inc., for 3 years. Her experience ranges from field data collection to project and technical management of a wide range of environmental projects such as: Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), lead and asbestos surveys, ambient air monitoring utilizing real-time monitoring and stationary integrated sampling equipment, groundwater and soil sampling, blight studies, odor studies, geotechnical lab testing, and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) design.

EDUCATION

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO | Bachelor of Science Environmental Science, Minor Biology

OTHER TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

40-Hour HAZWOPER
First Aid/CPR Certified
Missouri Asbestos Building Inspector Certification
Missouri Notary Public
Certified Missouri Air Sampling Technician under 10 CSR 10-6.250

Adam has more than sixteen years of professional experience providing environmental consulting, construction, and engineering support to major metropolitan municipalities, federal government, and private industrial clients. An experienced liaison between clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Specializes in environmental investigations and remedial actions related to hazardous waste.

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

OTHER CREDENTIALS

Professional Engineer – States of Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas
OSHA 8-Hour Health & Safety Course for Site Managers
OSHA 40-Hour Health & Safety Course for Hazardous Waste Operations
Missouri Risk Based Corrective Action for Petroleum USTs

Mr. Randolph has been working in the accounting field for 5 years. He has recently joined Lafser & Associates in June 2014 as CFO/Controller. Her experience ranges from private to public accounting, as well as, some governmental background. He has provided construction accounting services, Cost Certification assistance/auditing and application consultation with several Federal & State Tax Credit projects.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Mengwasser, Martin, Lall & Clark, PC | Accountant
Missouri Gaming Commission | Auditor

EDUCATION

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO | Bachelor of Science Accounting

OTHER TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

Garen has his Real Estate license and helps model all the various incentives Lafser & Associates provides services for.  He helps developers locate high potential properties and provides other various real estate services for clients.   For the past three years, Garen has also been focusing his efforts on adding renewable energy to the company’s existing lines of business through the addition of a subsidiary company, Energistics, LLC. In this time Garen has overseen, designed and directed the installation of ~200kW of solar photovoltaic projects in the surrounding region. Projects include placing 50kW of solar panels atop a gas canopy, a 20kW solar carport where the roof of the structure is comprised of solar panels, and multiple flat roof solar installations. Other areas of business that Garen has dealt with are: PACE energy engineering, energy conservation, solar product development, and wind energy.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration at Liberty University

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management at Liberty University

OTHER CREDENTIALS

Licensed REALTOR in the State of Missouri – Commercial Member of SLAR (St. Louis Association of Realtors)