Meet the
Team
Since our foundation in 1999, Badlands Environmental Consultants industry-leading environmental testing and consultation services have earned our client’s trust throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and beyond. Our firm is locally owned and operated, fully licensed and insured, and committed to delivering outstanding results to our valued customers.
We owe our business’s longevity to our team’s hard work and 70+ years of combined experience. We welcome you to learn more about our team members’ qualifications below. If you would like to help us understand how we can be of service – or request your free estimate – then we encourage you to contact us today.
James D. McGurren
Owner, President and Chief Executive Officer
James D. McGurren started his career in the industrial hygiene and environmental health field in 1989. His areas of expertise and professional experience include comprehensive industrial hygiene practice; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lead and asbestos abatement regulations; project management and design; building surveys; specifications and on-site air monitoring; site assessments; lead-based paint surveys; air emissions monitoring; and indoor air quality assessments.
Mr. McGurren has in-depth professional experience conducting environmental property evaluations. He is an expert in the Phase I Environmental Assessment and Transaction Screen Process in conformance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Mr. McGurren has conducted numerous environmental assessments in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Florida, Texas and California.
Kayla DeHaven
Senior Environmental Specialist
Kayla DeHaven has worked in the industrial hygiene and environmental health field since 2011. Her expertise and experience are in the areas of comprehensive industrial hygiene practice; EPA, OSHA, AHERA, and HUD lead and asbestos abatement regulations; building surveys; on-site air monitoring; lead-based paint surveys; air emissions monitoring; and indoor air quality assessments. Ms. DeHaven has completed a large number of projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
Nick Jangula
Environmental Specialist
Nick Jangula started in the industrial hygiene and environmental health field in 2020. His areas of focus include comprehensive industrial hygiene practice; EPA, OSHA, and AHERA asbestos abatement regulations; on-site air monitoring; building surveys; air emissions monitoring; and indoor air quality assessments. Mr. Jangula oversees projects throughout North Dakota and South Dakota.
Kyle McGurren
Environmental Specialist (Part-time)
Kyle McGurren joined the industrial hygiene and environmental health field in 2008. His expertise and experience include comprehensive industrial hygiene practice; EPA, OSHA, and AHERA asbestos abatement regulations; on-site air monitoring; building surveys; air emissions monitoring; and indoor air quality assessments. Mr. McGurren is responsible for projects in North Dakota and South Dakota.
Babette McGurren
Office Manager
Babette has been the office manager of Badlands Environmental since 1999. She has expertise and experience are in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and client/vendor relations. Ms. McGurren has been trained in mold testing for homes and businesses.
