Our Team
Our team at CVL is committed to providing exceptional service and reliability, ensuring that our clients receive the best support in all aspects of their experience with us.
CVL Laboratory Director:
Gary Swanson
Gary Swanson has a biology degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has over 30 years of experience in the environmental laboratory industry and has served as a Quality Manager for over twenty of those years.
Mr. Swanson has analytical certificates for advanced bulk asbestos analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and analysis of asbestos air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). He also can perform analysis of fungal air samples collected in spore traps and is responsible for implementation of CVL’s Combustion by-product testing program.
As the Quality Manager he is responsible for managing quality control activities, maintaining accreditation standards, development of standard operations and procedures, and aiding customers with technical inquiries.
Gary enjoys exploring Civil War History and traveling and hiking in the Southwest US. He is a God Parent to three of his nieces and nephews.
Production Manager: Ashlie Fuller
Ashlie has been with Central Valley Laboratories since February of 2023. Her background in home improvement lead her into the testing that takes place at CVL.
Ashlie is a mom of two boys and a Labrador. In her spare time she enjoys shooting sporting clays and trap with her friends and family but hunting trips with her husband (and our dog) are her favorite!
Quality Manager: Miguel Angel Barraza
Miguel Angel Barraza is an analyst at Central Valley Laboratories. He graduated from San Jose State University in 2021 with a Bachelors in Biochemistry. With less than a year in the asbestos and mold industry, his experience/knowledge in a laboratory setting throughout university has allowed him to quickly translate into his new role.
Outside of the lab, he enjoys hiking trails across California, playing a round of golf and spending time with friends and family.
Analyst: Waverly Green
Waverly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Health Science from Oregon Institute of Technology, where she was a member of the Women’s Volleyball Team. Prior to CVL, Waverly was a Notary Public, and a Head Volleyball Coach at the middle school, high school, and club levels. She still coaches travel volleyball year-round at a local club.
In her free time, Waverly enjoys walking her dogs, working out, traveling, and spending time with family.