Our Story
We understand your frustrations. Trying to find a trusted small business that can deliver the quality services with small business dedication, flexibility, and price. And friendly people who excel at making the complex simple. Before starting Scout Environmental, we noticed many clients and companies looking to fulfill the same needs.
And that is why Scout Environmental was founded by friends and colleagues Ryan, Jason and Melanie. We are environmental industry veterans who understand your needs and the mission you support.
Ryan, a Navy Veteran, joined forces with Jason, with a history of family military service, and Melanie, an environmental attorney and Marine Corps spouse.
At Scout Environmental we are your Scouts. Your guides to making complex environmental issues simple, so you can win the day.
Scout's Core Values
We conduct our business with integrity. This means we do what’s right.
We are committed to excellence in all that we do so you know we're getting it done for you with quality.
We enjoy making the complex simple. We make your life easier, so you can have more fun.
Our Leadership Team
Ryan Pingree, AICP, CEP
Co-Founder, President
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Jason Strayer, CPEA
Co-Founder, Vice President
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Melanie Hernandez, JD, CEP
Co-Founder, Vice President
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Richard M. Cornelius, JD
Senior Advisor
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Paul W. Sage
Senior Advisor
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Julie Werner, PE, LEED AP
Director of Environmental Engineering
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Happy Clients
“Thank you for being so proactive and keeping current on issues related to our project. It is comforting to know that we are working with someone so committed to excellence.”
“[Scout Environmental] provided their draft [Environmental Assessment (EA)] ahead of schedule…to complete a quick EA within a couple months’ time-frame. Everything went fast and smooth with no issues.”
-- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Certifications/Registrations
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (Veterans Affairs CVE-certified)
California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
City of San Diego Emerging Local Business Enterprise (ELBE)
State of Washington Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
State of California Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Current Government Contract Vehicles
- U.S. Army Environmental Command Environmental Compliance Conservation Services (ECCS), Contract No. W9124J-20-D-0012, Small Business Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) (Named Prime: Scout-Cardno JV)
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW), Contract No. N62473-19-D-2804
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Environmental Contract to Perform National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Other Environmental Planning Services for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Projects (Named Subcontractor to Adanta, Inc.)
- U.S. Coast Guard, Contract No. 70Z05019DBBECPI02
ID/IQ Nationwide Environmental Contract to Perform NEPA & Environmental Compliance Support Services (Named Subcontractor to BB&E)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Mobile District, Contract No. W91278-20-D-0044
Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect and Engineer (AE) Services to Support Planning and Environmental Division for Military, Civil Works, and Support to Others (Named Subcontractor to Cardno GS, Inc.)
- USACE – Tulsa District, Contract No. W912BV-20-R-0066
ID/ID Environmental Consulting Services Contract for NEPA and Environmental Services (Named Subcontractor to Chloeta Fire, LLC)
- U.S. Navy, Contract No. N00178-18-R-7000
ID/IQ Multiple Award Contract, SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-Nxg)
- 2021 City, County, and Port of San Diego Consultant Rotation List
San Diego Office