Staff
Gita Murthy, Ph.D. founded RORE in 2003. As CEO, Dr. Murthy’s corporate responsibilities include business development, strategic planning, program management, document review, and client support and interface. Dr. Murthy’s areas of expertise include management and policy, operations and leadership, and government, industry, and community relations. She also holds a Contractor’s License Class A with HAZ Certification from the State of California.
Dr. Murthy has served as Program Manager on environmental remediation and engineering investigation-type contracts for the Department of Navy and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dr. Murthy serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of American Military Engineers and on the Board of Directors for the EWSA Steering Committee at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Dr. Murthy received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California at San Diego and a Doctorate in Biomechanics and Environmental Health Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley.
CEO’s Message:
“RORE continues to transform! RORE’s business model is expanding beyond environmental into energy management, remedial action for munitions, and construction. RORE is fortunate to have a team of dedicated, customer-oriented engineers, geologists, scientists, construction, and administrative personnel. Professional degrees include PE, PG, CEM, and LEED. Our personnel also have top-security clearances. With these terrific folks with over 150 years of collective experience, RORE is able to execute a majority of the projects in-house.
RORE is only as strong and as good as the team that supports its leadership. It is my intent to foster a business culture where creativity, innovation, and technical knowledge are used to better the environment. I believe that it is important to utilize and to empower professionals who are genuine, intelligent, technically-competent, motivated, have respect and regard for each other, and are willing to work hard and smart toward a common goal!
RORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and I embrace diversity with respect to cultures, opinions, solutions, and technical capability. This is evidenced through our work force who originates from China, India, Philippines, Poland, Mexico, and New Jersey! They bring with them training in engineering (environmental, civil, structural, geotechnical, munitions/UXO), geology, construction, chemistry, GIS, database management, and communications! This diversity in culture and technical expertise enrich RORE and make work a wonderful thing!
As we face challenging times in a highly competitive market, RORE understands the importance of forming strategic alliances with other businesses, and the need to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to our clients. As a result, RORE’s success stems, in part, from earning the trust of our customers. For that, we are grateful!
Thank you for your interest in RORE and I look forward to an opportunity to work with you and your team!”
Dr. Murthy is supported by senior project managers with extensive environmental, engineering, and construction backgrounds. Collectively, senior staff has over 150 years of experience. Brief introductions follow:
David Briggs, Munitions and Explosives Remediation Manager
David Briggs is an experienced munitions and explosives specialist. His resume covers 38 years of experience as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Military Officer and civilian Unexploded Ordnance Manager-Supervisor and technician. Mr. Briggs currently holds a US Top Secret security clearance.
Frank Iuliano, Construction Manager—East Coast
Mr. Iuliano has 30 years of experience working in the construction industry, with 18 years working as a Project Manager or Site Superintendent on Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Mr. Iuliano has managed large-scale MILCON project for the US Navy and Air Force. Mr. Iuliano has the construction Quality Control certification.
Jerry Sims, Construction Manager—West Coast
Jerry Sims has over 31 years of experience in the construction field, executing both environmental projects and civil construction and vertical construction projects. Mr. Sims is a Navy-certified Construction Quality Manager, and has the cost estimating, construction management, cost and schedule management, utilities installation, site grading and preparation, storm water pollution prevention controls and management, tenant improvements, vertical construction for single and multi-family homes, and vertical construction experience.
Anthony Talamantez, Senior Project Manager
Anthony Talamantez has over 19 years experience, with an emphasis in environmental remediation, emergency preparedness, and project and construction management. Mr. Talamantez has served as Program and Project Manager on various large Navy IDIQ projects, DOE projects, and EPA projects. He has extensive experience with firm fixed-price projects and cost plus contracts, and has managed a wide spectrum of work, including both public and private sector, and environmental and non-environmental field work.
