Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Environmental Compliance & Construction Management Services
Since 1986, Gehm Environmental has established itself as a leader in environmental compliance and construction management. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of combined experience in asbestos assessment, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in delivering cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of municipalities, developers, and private industries. Our expertise spans all phases of project management, from initial planning to final remediation, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. With a focus on innovation and integrity, we maintain open communication with clients to address challenges proactively. Our commitment to unbiased technical advice, free from manufacturing interests, has earned us a trusted reputation in both public and private sectors.From hazardous waste management to underground storage tank services, we provide comprehensive support for complex environmental projects. Our leadership in emergency response and corrective action planning demonstrates our ability to resolve critical situations efficiently. By integrating advanced technologies with proven methodologies, we deliver sustainable outcomes that align with client objectives and environmental stewardship principles. This dedication to excellence has solidified our position as a preferred partner for environmental and construction management needs.
Services
Asbestos Services
Environmental Compliance
Emergency Response
Construction Management
Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in environmental compliance and construction management.
- Our team provides unbiased technical advice with no manufacturing interests.
- We deliver rapid emergency response services for hazardous substance releases.
- Our professionals hold certifications in asbestos assessment and abatement.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication.
Services
Asbestos Services
Our licensed professionals conduct comprehensive asbestos inspections and abatement planning. We ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through detailed assessments, removal monitoring, and third-party air quality testing. With over 20 years of experience, we provide critical risk management solutions for industrial, educational, and government facilities.
Environmental Compliance
We help clients navigate complex environmental regulations through permitting, reporting, and compliance management. Our services cover waste characterization, disposal selection, and closure of regulated sites. By maintaining continuous communication with agencies like the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, we prevent project delays and ensure adherence to air, water, and waste protection programs.
Emergency Response
Our rapid response team addresses hazardous substance releases with immediate containment and remediation. We implement corrective action plans for soil and groundwater contamination while maintaining regulatory compliance. With experience in oil industry incidents, school emergencies, and hospital situations, we minimize environmental impact and public risk through swift, coordinated action.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end management for demolition, remediation, and construction projects. Our services include cost analysis, water/soil testing, erosion control design, and phase supervision. With expertise in Missouri-specific regulations, we ensure projects meet environmental standards while maintaining budget and schedule efficiency for government and private clients.
Waste Management
Our comprehensive waste management services cover characterization, minimization, and proper disposal. We assist clients with regulatory compliance for solid and hazardous waste streams, including underground storage tank management. Through strategic planning and agency coordination, we implement sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.
People
Dave Gehm
Founder & President
With over 40 years of experience, Dave Gehm Environmental founded the company in 1986 after earning an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering. He holds multiple certifications in environmental management and serves as County Fire Chief and Haz-Mat Manager for Missouri Task Force Urban Search & Rescue Team. His technical expertise drives the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and innovative solutions.
Terry Gehm
Co-Owner & Manager
Terry Gehm Environmental brings extensive experience in environmental compliance and project management. After transitioning from the petroleum industry, she developed expertise in environmental regulations and cost-effective solutions. With 30+ years in the field, she focuses on client relations and operational efficiency, combining technical knowledge with business management skills to support the company's growth and service quality.
Questions
What environmental services does Gehm Environmental Environmental offer?
We provide asbestos assessment, compliance management, emergency response, construction oversight, and waste management services for government and private sector clients.
Do you handle emergency environmental incidents?
Yes, our rapid response team manages hazardous substance releases with containment, remediation, and regulatory compliance support for oil industry, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Are your professionals certified in asbestos handling?
Our licensed personnel have over 20 years of experience in asbestos identification, abatement planning, and regulatory compliance for industrial and public institutions.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance for projects?
We maintain direct communication with agencies like MDNR, provide permitting services, and implement monitoring systems to ensure adherence to air, water, and waste regulations throughout project lifecycles.
What construction management services do you provide?
We offer project oversight including cost analysis, soil testing, erosion control, and phase supervision for demolition and remediation projects across Missouri and surrounding regions.
