Daniel Loya, Staff Geologist

Daniel Loya, Staff Geologist

Daniel Loya, Staff Geologist

Dan performs field observations and inspections for rough grading projects and occasionally assists with drilling for investigation projects when required. He also contributes to efforts on fault investigations, which include coordination of trenching operations and the logging of trench walls after trench excavation and cleaning are complete.

Part of his role is helping with drafting various types of reports for AAI, including rough and post-grading reports, preliminary investigation reports, and investigation logs.

Dan earned his BS in Geology at California State University, Long Beach. He finds it very rewarding to know that the effort he makes on a day-to-day basis helps the company to produce top-notch products for every one of our clients, which helps foster a level of trust that is hard to come by and ensures great long-term professional relationships.

When not working, Dan loves spending time with his wife (and two awesome dogs), their families and travels whenever the opportunity arises, both internationally and within the U.S. He’s an avid health and fitness enthusiast, bordering on being obsessive! Dan loves to cook, dabbles in mixology at home, and is constantly working on developing his own recipes, getting inspiration for both food and drink from the new restaurants he frequents.

Daniel Albus, Project Engineer

Daniel Albus, Project Engineer

Daniel Albus, Project Engineer

Danny is a Project Engineer with AAI and serves in a variety of roles at the company including Project Manager, Lab Manager, and Equipment Manager. He is tasked with maintaining current certifications for the company and applies his engineering expertise toward a multitude of residential and commercial development projects throughout Southern California.

In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Danny has been instrumental in developing AAI’s custom tools and applications using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, all of which have been crucial for internal project tracking and workgroup productivity.

Danny holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University Long Beach and is a native of Tustin, California.

Whenever the opportunity arises and time permits, Danny explores the world, seeking new and off-the-beaten path adventures. He has traveled through over 40 countries and speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Korean, French, and is currently learning Portuguese.

Hai D. Nguyen Associate Engineer

Hai D. Nguyen, Associate Engineer

Hai D. Nguyen Associate Engineer

Hai is an Associate Engineer at Albus & Associates and has responsibility for geotechnical engineering services. His experience includes hospitals, residential, commercial, industrial, public works, transportation, and federal projects. His areas of expertise include seismicity and ground motions, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, ground improvement, and retaining/shoring systems. 

Hai earned his B.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. He previously served in the US Navy Seabee, officially called the Naval Construction Force (NCF), and was deployed to Iceland, Okinawa, Thailand, and Iraq.

What Hai enjoys about working at AAI is the ability to work on innovative solutions for multi-industry projects.  He enjoys mentoring junior staff and streamlining workflows to meet project deliverables. When not at work, Hai enjoys traveling with his family to scenic spots with surf or snow.  He enjoys a good game of chess and a delicious sushi or seafood meal.

Chris Wright, Technical Services Manager

Chris Wright, Technical Services Manager

Chris Wright, Technical Services Manager

Chris is responsible for many of Albus & Associates’ field responsibilities. He schedules inspections with clients and technicians, as well as with geologist/engineering and special inspectors and deputies. Daily, Chris reviews reports, plans, timecards, and test data, and is the Assistant Radiation Officer at AAI. You can also find Chris performing fieldwork, such as density testing of soil, aggregate base and asphalt, footing inspections, and sampling of field materials.

Chris studied natural sciences and math at Lake Tahoe Community College and has taken additional classes at various Cal State campuses. He maintains Hazardous Operations and ACI certifications. In a previous life, Chris taught skiing and snowboarding and was in the ski patrol at Heavenly Valley Resort in Lake Tahoe; additionally, he was involved in wildland firefighting as an EMT. He previously served as the caretaker of a lakeside estate, performing a variety of tasks and fulfilling odd requests for an eccentric, wealthy individual.

The pleasant environment and working closely with the AAI staff is what Chris likes most about his job, as well as the recognition of hard work done well by upper management.

In his spare time, Chris travels to Hawaii, Costa Rica, Panama, Bahamas for surfing and scuba diving, and pursues skiing and snowboarding trips to resorts in Utah, California, and Colorado. Though sushi is his go-to favorite, Mexican food is a must have staple!

Monica Moore

Monica Moore, Accountant

Monica Moore

Monica is AAI’s Accountant and handles the company’s financial reporting, accounting, HR generalist duties, insurance, and more. She is instrumental in making sure that t’s are crossed, and i’s are dotted when it comes to bringing on new staff, customers, and vendors and making sure all licenses are in place for AAI’s work to proceed without a hitch.

Monica attained her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at California State University, Northridge. She particularly enjoys working in AAI’s family-run environment and finds the management and staff great to work with.

An avid UCLA sports fan, Monica loves to travel and considers herself a foodie. In her off-hours, she spends time going to the movies and reading suspense thrillers and mystery novels.

Kimberly Keller Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Kimberly Keller, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Kimberly Keller Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Kim is Albus & Associates’ part-time Administrative Assistant and Office Manager and is responsible for a variety of duties, including office operations, accounts payable, event planning, and human resource functions.

Her career includes positions in a host of work environments including Capital Group, Avery Dennison, Squaresoft and the Norton Simon Museum. Her favorite part of her work at AAI is planning events from start to finish.

Kim holds multiple degrees, including an MA in psychology from Philips Graduate Institute, an MBA in finance from Cal Poly Pomona, and a BS in finance, real estate & law, also from Cal Poly Pomona.

When she’s not running the office like a well-oiled machine, Kim spends her time reading, enjoying ballet, and taking care of her two daughters.