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Division Managers

Daniel R. Allopenna, P.E.

Daniel R. Allopenna, P.E.

Senior Engineer/Division Manager – Sacramento

Mr. Allopenna started with CEL in the laboratory while attending California State University, Sacramento. He is currently the division manager of our Sacramento office and oversees the lab and field staff to ensure that our clients receive the best service. Mr. Allopenna brings over 20 years of experience in the Materials Testing and Inspection and Geotechnical Engineering divisions. His knowledge and experience is a great asset to the CEL team.

Barbara Cappa

Barbara Cappa

Director - Hawaii/Pacific Region

Mrs. Cappa has been continually involved with CEL since September 1985. Since 2010, she has been the principal responsible for stimulating the growth of the Hawaii division. Her goal is to bring a quality team approach ensuring success and customer satisfaction to every project. As a Project Manager, she has a proven capacity to approach problems creatively and to effectively implement solutions. Her business acumen and willingness to exceed project expectations make her a great addition to any project team.
Seth Price

Seth Price

Division Manager – Salt Lake City

Mr. Seth Price joined CEL in 2020 with more than 27 years of experience in construction quality control management and supervision. Mr. Price has over 27 years of experience in testing and inspections as a QA or QC representative on federal and state highways, bridges, runways, dams and multi-level steel, concrete and masonry structures. With more than 12 years of project management/field supervision and 4 years of principal management. Mr. Price is experienced in construction and inspection of reinforced concrete and masonry, pre- and post-tensioned tendons, fire-proofing, welding assemblies, structural bolding, deep foundation systems, grout curtains, mass grading operations, asphalt and concrete paving.

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Headquartered in San Ramon, California, we have offices and laboratories throughout the Western United States. CEL can efficiently and economically provide service through our major offices or by providing a mobile laboratory on a job site or remote location.
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