Our Team

Neil Wolfe

Senior Geoscientist & Co-Owner

Neil has worked with Hedin Environmental since 2006 and co-owns Hedin Environmental as of 2023. Neil has a BS in Geology and specializes in watershed assessments, treatment system design, construction oversight, treatment system operation and maintenance, treatment system rehabilitation, research and development, and project management. Neil implements passive treatment solutions for hard rock mining clients.

Ben Hedin

Environmental Scientist & Co-Owner

Ben has worked with Hedin Environmental since 2012 and co-owns Hedin Environmental as of 2023. Ben has a PhD in Geology and Environmental Science and his dissertation was on critical minerals in AMD. He specializes in watershed assessments, treatment system design, research and development, and project management.

Bob Hedin

Senior Project Manager & Founder

Bob founded Hedin Environmental in 1994 after working with the U.S. Bureau of Mines for 6 years. Bob has a PhD in Ecology and his dissertation was on revegetation of mine sites. Bob specializes in treatment systems design, treatment system rehabilitation, research and development, and project management. Bob authored or coauthored much of the founding research on the passive treatment of mine waters.

Geoge Watzlaf

Senior Environmental Engineer, P.E.

George has worked with Hedin Environmental since 2007 after working with the U.S. Bureau of Mines and Department of Energy for 25 years. He has a M.S. in Environmental Engineering and is a Professional Engineer. George specializes in treatment system design, construction oversight, and treatment system rehabilitation. George authored or coauthored much of the founding research on the passive treatment of mine waters.

Ted Weaver

Senior Geologist

Ted has worked with Hedin Environmental since 1997 after working in the mine water treatment field for 15 years. Ted has a M.S. in Geology and specializes in treatment system design, construction oversight, treatment system operation and maintenance, treatment system rehabilitation, and project management.

Michael Fritz

Environmental Scientist

Michael has worked with Hedin Environmental since 2022 and has been working in environmental consulting since 2012. He has a B.S in Geology and specializes in treatment system design, permitting, and construction oversight.

Olivia Weaver

Geologist, GIT

Olivia has worked with Hedin Environmental since 2023. Olivia has a BS in Geology and is a Geologist in Training. Olivia specializes in watershed assessments and research and development.

Naomi Anderson

Environmental Engineer, EIT

Naomi worked with with Hedin Environmental from 2017 to 2020 and returned to work with us in 2024. Naomi has a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and M.S. in Forest Resources. Naomi specializes in watershed assessments and treatment system design.

Kelly Long

Office Manager

Kelly has worked with Hedin Environmental since 1995. Kelly ensures Hedin Environmental runs smoothly and is responsible for administration.