Division Managers
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.
Andrew J. Pikero, P.E.
Division Manager - Hawaii/Pacific Region
Mr. Andrew Pikero joined CEL in 2021 with over 8 years of post-graduate experience. He has extensive experience in all aspects of geotechnical design including performing on-site laboratory testing, data collection, engineering analysis, special inspection and project management. Mr. Pikero supervises CEL’s extensive laboratory testing program and also prepares full scale geotechnical investigation and recommendations for a variety of commercial and residential applications. He also has experience monitoring the installation of both shallow and deep foundation systems and has worked in a variety of geotechnical conditions.
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.