Who We Are

Zara Environmental was formed in 2003 by combining the independent consulting services of Jean Krejca and Peter Sprouse. Our staff includes experts with specialties ranging from endangered species and hydrogeology to regulatory compliance and cave exploration.

Name (click for bio) Title Email Phone
Rachel Barlow, M.S. Biologist rachel@zaraenvironmental.com 512.217.2056
Clover Clamons, M.S., P.G. Geologist clover@zaraenvironmental.com 512.468.8319
Brian Cowan, M.S., P.G. Hydrogeologist brian@zaraenvironmental.com 512.632.8409
Kellie Cowan Office Manager kellie@zaraenvironmental.com 512.291.4555
Jeanette Larsen Biologist jet@zaraenvironmental.com 512.963.5103
William Larsen Field Supervisor bill@zaraenvironmental.com 512.906.5443
Jean Krejca, Ph.D. President jean@zaraenviromental.com 512.294.8636
Jimmy  MacMillan Scientific Diver jimmy@zaraenviromental.com
David  McBee Scientific Diver david@zaraenviromental.com
Krista McDermid, M.S. Biologist krista@zaraenvironmental.com 512.757.7676
Cass Meyer Geologist cass@zaraenvironmental.com 512.461.4859
Peter Sprouse Vice President peter@zaraenvironmental.com 512.415.2994
Saj Zappitello, P.G. Hydrogeologist saj@zaraenvironmental.com

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Certifications

Zara Environmental and its employees hold the following certifications, licenses, and permits:

TxDOT Precertifications 

2.3.1 Wetland Delineation
2.6.1 Protected Species Determination
2.6.2 Impact Evaluation Assessments
2.6.3 Biological Surveys
2.5.1 WPAP

Business Certifications

Historically Underutilized Business
Woman Owned Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Small Business Enterprise
SCTRCA

Licenses

        Brian Cowan, Texas Professional Geoscientist 11180
        Clover Clamons, M.S., Texas Professional Geosientist, 3639
        Saj Zappitello, Texas Professional Geoscientist 10859
        Zara Environmental, Texas Geoscience Firm 50365
        Peter Sprouse, TDA Pest Control Applicator

Federal Permits

        Zara Environmental TE85077A

State Permits

Zara Environmental SPR-0608-082

Other Certifications 

OSHA Confined Space Entry

CPR

Cave Rescue