Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Baton Rouge, LA
C-K Associates has been a trusted leader in environmental consulting since 1981, providing tailored solutions to help industries navigate complex regulatory landscapes while promoting sustainable operations. Our employee-owned firm combines decades of technical expertise with a commitment to quality and client trust, delivering comprehensive services in air, water, and waste compliance, ecological investigations, and risk assessment. With a focus on the oil and gas, manufacturing, and power sectors, we offer innovative environmental solutions backed by over 40 years of industry experience. Our team of credentialed professionals specializes in regulatory compliance, permitting, and remediation, ensuring clients meet environmental standards while minimizing operational risks.We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and prioritize transparency in all client interactions. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates geospatial tools, drone technology, and scientific analysis to address complex environmental challenges. C-K Associates remains dedicated to technical excellence, professional development, and community engagement through initiatives like environmental scholarships for emerging professionals.
Services
Air Quality
Ecological
Water Quality
Risk Assessment
Litigation Support
Drone Services
Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in environmental consulting.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures long-term commitment to client success.
- We provide tailored solutions for oil & gas, manufacturing, and power sectors.
- Our team includes FAA-certified drone operators for advanced environmental monitoring.
- We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies for efficient permitting.
Services
Air Quality
C-K Associates provides comprehensive air quality permitting and compliance services for industrial clients. Our team of 40+ professionals helps navigate complex regulations, prepares permit applications, and ensures compliance with Clean Air Act requirements. We specialize in Title V permits, ambient air modeling, and regulatory inspections.
Ecological
Our ecological services include wetland delineations, habitat evaluations, and environmental impact assessments. We assist clients with Waters of the US (WOTUS) determinations, endangered species assessments, and natural resource damage evaluations to support sustainable development projects.
Water Quality
C-K Associates offers NPDES permitting, stormwater management, and wastewater compliance solutions. With 30+ years of experience, we help clients meet Clean Water Act requirements through toxicity reduction evaluations, water quality monitoring, and spill prevention planning.
Risk Assessment
Our multidisciplinary team conducts environmental risk assessments and develops remediation plans for contaminated sites. We provide soil and groundwater assessments, fate and transport modeling, and voluntary remediation program support for industrial clients nationwide.
Litigation Support
C-K Associates provides expert technical analysis for environmental legal cases. Our services include site investigations, regulatory compliance reviews, and expert testimony in matters related to contamination, exposure, and environmental regulations.
People
Chad Cristina
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Chad Cristina leads C-K Associates with expertise in environmental engineering and regulatory compliance. He oversees strategic operations and client relationships across our four office locations.
Tre' Wharton
Chief Operating Officer
Tre' Wharton manages day-to-day operations and ensures efficient delivery of environmental consulting services across all practice areas.
Jeffery Schweitzer
Senior Environmental Scientist
With decades of experience in environmental science, Jeffery Schweitzer contributes technical expertise to our projects and supports environmental education initiatives through scholarship programs.
Linda Cummings
Litigation Lead
Dr. Linda Cummings provides expert guidance on environmental litigation cases, combining veterinary medicine and toxicology expertise to assess environmental impacts.
Alex Sheffield
Water Quality Program Manager
As Water Quality Program Manager, Alex Sheffield leads our NPDES permitting team and develops innovative solutions for complex water compliance challenges.
Questions
What environmental services does CK Associates offer?
We provide air quality permitting, water compliance, ecological assessments, risk remediation, and litigation support services for industrial clients.
How long has CK Associates been in business?
We've delivered environmental consulting services since 1981, with over four decades of industry experience.
What industries does CK Associates specialize in?
Our primary focus areas include oil & gas, manufacturing, and power generation sectors.
Do you offer drone technology for environmental monitoring?
Yes, we utilize FAA-certified drone operations for aerial assessments and mapping projects.
Are your consultants credentialed professionals?
Our team includes experts with credentials in biology, chemistry, engineering, and environmental science.
Where are your offices located?
We serve clients from offices in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and The Woodlands.