Field Offices
The California Area IHS, Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEH&E) has strategically located field offices throughout California (Redding, Arcata, Sacramento, Ukiah, Clovis, and Escondido) to effectively serve Indian individuals, communities, and health programs. Staffing in these locations includes professional engineers, engineer technicians, environmental health specialists, utility consultants, and administrative support. The information below identifies staffing by name and position for each specific location, addresses, phone and fax numbers. For assistance, contact the office nearest to you.

SACRAMENTO DISTRICT
Sacramento District Office
650 Capitol Mall
Suite 7-100
Sacramento, CA 95814-4708
(916) 930-3960
FAX (916) 930-3954
| District Engineer | CDR J. David Mazorra, PE Ext. 345 (david.mazorra@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Bob Johnson Ext. 349 (bob.johnson@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technican | Johnnie Douma, Ext. 348 (Johnnie.Douma@ihs.gov) |
| Administrative Support Assistant | Trisha Sutherland Ext. 305 (trisha.sutherland@ihs.gov) |
Clovis Field Office
613 Harvard Avenue
Suite 101
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 322-7488
FAX (559) 322-7445
| Environmental Engineer Consultant | LCDR Sean Bush Ext. 304 (sean.bush@ihs.gov) |
| Environmental Engineer | LT Matt Mergenthaler Ext. 303 (matthew.mergenthaler@ihs.gov) |
| Environmental Engineer | Steve Poitra Ext.302 (steve.poitra@ihs.gov) |
| Office Automation Clerk | Bianca Ruelas Ext. 301 (bianca.ruelas@ihs.gov) |
1252 Airport Park Blvd.
Suite B5
Ukiah, CA 95482-5979
(707) 462-5314 or 0451
FAX (707) 462-6907
| Sr. Environmental Engineer | LT Charles Thompson Ext. 104 (charles.thompson@ihs.gov) |
| OEHE Sanitarian | LTJG Timothy Shelhamer Ext. 103 (tim.shelhamer@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Adam Howell Ext. 106 (adam.howell@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Rickey Wright Ext. 105 (rickey.wright@ihs.gov) |
| Office Automation Clerk |
REDDING DISTRICT
1900 Churn Creek Road
Suite 210
Redding, CA96002-0292
(530) 246-5339
FAX (530) 246-5210
| District Engineer | Andrew Huray Ext. 304 (andrew.huray@ihs.gov) |
| District E.H. Officer | LCDR Charles Craig Ext. 302 (charles.craig@ihs.gov) |
| Field Engineer | LT Steven Tidwell Ext. 308 (steve.tidwell@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Scott Brooks, Ext. 305 (scott.brooks@ihs.gov) |
| Admin. Support Asst. | Pattigail Whitehouse Ext. 301 (pattigail.whitehouse@ihs.gov) |
Arcata Field Office
1125 16th Street
Suite 100
Arcata, CA 95521-5585
(707) 822-1688
FAX (707) 822-1692
| Environmental Engineer Consultant | Barry Jarvis, PE Ext. 203 (barry.jarvis@ihs.gov) |
| JR Environmental Engineer | LT Travis Sorum Ext. 204 (travis.sorum@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Denise O'Gorman Ext. 206 (denise.o'gorman@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Maureen Harrington Ext. 202 (maureen.harrington@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Dara Zimmerman Ext 201 (dara.zimmerman@ihs.gov) |
ESCONDIDO DISTRICT
Escondido District Office
1320 West Valley Parkway
Suite 309
Escondido, CA92029-2129
(760) 735-6880/81
FAX (760) 735-6893
| District E.H. Specialist | CAPT Brian Lewelling 735-6891 (brian.lewelling@ihs.gov) |
| Field Engineer | LCDR Mark Hench, PE 735-6887 (mark.hench@ihs.gov) |
| Field Engineer | LCDR Roger Hargrove, PE 735-6883 (roger.hargrove@ihs.gov) |
| Tribal Utility Consultant | Nancy Dewees, PE 735-6882 (nancy.dewees@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Talat Mahmood 735-6889 (talat.mahmood@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | John Jeng 735-6888 (john.jeng@ihs.gov) |
| Engineering Technician | Keith Bailey 735-6886 (keith.bailey@ihs.gov) |
| Administrative Support Assistant | Michelle Blackowl 735-6880 / 6881 (michelle.blackowl@ihs.gov) |

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