Professional Biography
Thomas Gallinger is a Project Manager at YA Group with over 30 years of experience in the environmental field. He provides environmental assessments, water damage and mold inspections, soil and groundwater contamination evaluations, fire damage and combustion byproduct sampling, and asbestos and lead investigations. Prior to joining YA Group, Thomas operated a small environmental consulting firm for more than twenty years, managing a wide range of environmental testing and remediation projects for private and insurance clients. His background in running a consulting company, combined with YA Group’s extensive resources, allows him to deliver thorough evaluations and personalized service to clients of all sizes. Thomas Gallinger continues to apply his experience to complex environmental investigations.
Credentials & Certifications
- MS Env. Health
- NJLSRP, NYMA
- New York State New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional
- New Jersey Underground Storage Tank Closure
- New Jersey Subsurface Evaluator
- New York State Mold Assessor
Representative Consulting Assignments
- Warehouse | New Jersey — Smelting waste - Preliminary assessment, Site investigation, Remedial Investigation and Respose Action Outcome (RAO) submittal to NJDEP
- Tarrytown Marina — Gasoline & Oil Spill - Subsurface Investigation, Remediation and Spill Closure
- Bronxville High school — Flood Event - Mold & Bacteria assessment and Final Clearance
- Apartment Building / Private house(s) | New York City — Water damage / mold growth - Mold assessment and Final Clearance
- Cattle Farm — Phase 1 & Phase 2 - Sampling of water supply for metals, PFAS, VOAs
- Buried Oil Tank Closure | City of Peekskil — Post excavation soil sampling and closure reporting
Professional Experience
- Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group | 2025 - Current
- Principal / Sr. Consultant | Gallinger Environmental Management | 2005 - 2025
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, SUNY, Oneonta, New York
- Master of Science, Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety , CUNY Hunter College, New York
Affiliations
- New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals LSRPs
Professional Licenses
- NYSDOL Mold Assessor - New York - License ##24-6AQX4-SHMO
- Licensed Site Remediation Professional - New Jersey - License #594594
- Tank Closure License - New Jersey - License #0022582
- Subsurface evaluator License - New Jersey - License #0022582