About
Quality & Expertise
We believe in empowering you. While it’s true that engineering and geology projects are often intricate and complex, your project doesn’t have to be. Our goal is to make your life as easy as possible. At Geohazards, we believe in transparency, flexibility and accessibility – you’ll always know where your project stands and always be confident you’re getting the right answers quickly. Have a question? Call us! We’re real people who enjoy listening and can’t wait to work with you. 
Our History
Since our inception in 1985, Geohazards has had a mission of caring for our clients. Our humble beginnings started in the Geology Department at the University of Florida, where our founders mentored future geologists. Their love for education and counseling naturally led to a company culture of personal service and thorough, thoughtful engineering and geology solutions. Geohazards has at its core a deep-rooted culture of people first. Stop by and meet our team!
Our Team
B.S. Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007
Master in Construction Management 2010
Email Sam at:
spolena@geohazards.com
Sam Polena, P.E.
Owner/Director of Engineering
B.S. Biomedical Sciences, National University of Health Science 2010
Master in Public Health, Benedictine University 2012
Email Roena at:
rpolena@geohazards.com
Roena Polena, MPH
Owner/Managing Director
BS Geology, University of Florida, 2007
FL P.G. 2795, GA P.G. 2182
Licensed in FL, GA, TN, SC, KY, TX, and AL
Email James at:
jolson@geohazards.com
James Olson, P.G.
Director of Geology & Geophysics
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Loyola University, 1989
Master’s in Business Administration, Florida Atlantic University, 1991
Email Anne at:
abenton@geohazards.com
Anne Benton
Director of Finance and Human Resources
BS Civil Engineering, University of Florida, 2009
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, University of Florida, 2010
Florida P.E. 77743
Email Toni at:
twebster@geohazards.com
Toni Webster, P.E.
Engineering Manager
University of Florida (UF)-Ph.D. 1982 Civil Eng., Specialty-Geotechnical Eng.
UF-M.E. 1980 Civil Eng., Structures and Hydraulics
UF-B.S. 1978 Civil Engineering
UF-Bachelor of Building Construction 1973
Email David at:
Engineering@geohazardsinc.com
David Bloomquist, P.E., Ph.D.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
BS Geology, Clemson University, 1995
Florida P.G. 2302, Tennessee P.G. 5586
Email Gerald at:
jblack@geohazards.com
Gerald Black, P.G.
Senior Staff Geologist
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Florida 2010
Master of Engineering Civil Engineering, University of Florida 2011
Email Chelsea at:
cberube@geohazards.com
Chelsea Berube, P.E.
Engineering Assistant Manager
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of South Florida 1997
Email Michael at:
msmith@geohazards.com
Michael Smith, P.E.
Senior Forensic Structural Engineer
Jake Berry
Professional Geologist
B.S. Geology, Minor Anthropology, University of Florida 2016
Email Will at:
wskipper@geohazards.com
Will Skipper
Staff Geologist
BS Business Administration & Management,
National Louis University, 1993
AAS Business Administration,
Northern Virginia Community College, 1982
Email Karen at:
admin@geohazards.com
Karen Friedel
Administrative and Scheduling Coordinator
B.A. Geology, B.S. Geography, Florida Atlantic University 2020
Email Hunter at:
admin@geohazards.com
Hunter Moran
Staff Geologist
Ph.D. in Geology from the University of North Carolina
Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida
Florida Professional Geologist License NO. PG3
Email Anthony at:
TRandazzo@GeohazardsInc.com
Dr.Anthony F. Randazzo
Founder/Consultant
Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Minnesota
Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida
Florida Professional Geologist License No. PG18
Email Douglas at:
DSmith@GeohazardsInc.com
Dr.Douglas L. Smith
Founder/Consultant
Press
Our team is often interviewed for television, radio and news articles. If you are a member of the media and have an inquiry, please get in touch. We’re happy to try and assist.
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Test DriveGeohazards is now part of Team UES!
UES, a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, materials testing and inspection services, has acquired Geohazards Engineering and Geology in June 2025, expanding the company’s forensic engineering expertise.
Geohazards’ Owner and Director of Engineering Sam Polena, P.E. shared, “We have a talented team of professional engineers and geologists who are accessible and provide expert solutions that clients trust. We will continue to provide our expert services regionally and nationally as a part of UES while always finding ways to be the best partner to our clients. We strongly align with UES’ mission to exceed client expectations while ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of the land and structures in the communities we serve.”
Read the full press release or visit www.TeamUES.com today to learn more!