An Innovative Environmental Consulting Firm
Path Forward Partners, Inc. is an innovative environmental consulting firm that offers a wide range of services to help clients overcome environmental challenges. Founded in 2018 by David Grunat, Greg Noblet, and Craig Pelletier, the company is dedicated to providing practical and health-protective solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

One area in which Path Forward Partners, Inc. has a unique level of experience and expertise is real estate transactions and redevelopment. The company’s team of professionals has worked on numerous projects involving the acquisition, development, and management of contaminated properties. They understand the complexities of environmental regulations and are equipped to handle all aspects of environmental due diligence, remediation, and risk management.
The company’s multidisciplinary team is well-versed in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including geological sciences, hydrology, environmental health and toxicology, vapor intrusion, and environmental engineering. With their expertise, the professionals can integrate health, environmental, and engineering data into comprehensive analyses of site conditions and develop the appropriate risk-based management measures that will optimize project objectives.
Path Forward Partners, Inc. maintains strong relationships with regulatory agencies, real estate developers, industrial and high-tech clients, vendors, contractors, lending institutions, and attorneys. These relationships facilitate successful project completion, as the company is aware of the relevant rules and regulations and the unique needs of each client.
The company’s services include environmental assessments, remediation, compliance, permitting, and due diligence. The team’s expertise extends to underground storage tanks, hazardous materials, soil, soil gas, and groundwater contamination, and indoor air quality. The company works with a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, municipal, residential, and commercial real estate.
As an innovative environmental consulting firm, Path Forward Partners, Inc. is committed to providing its clients with high-quality services that are tailored to their specific needs. The company is constantly exploring new and innovative solutions to environmental problems, and its team of experts stays up-to-date with the latest technological advances in the field. With its strong technical background, creativity, and responsiveness, Path Forward Partners, Inc. is well-equipped to solve the most complex environmental problems and provide guidance in real estate transactions and redevelopment.
The following is a summary of some of the licenses and certifications maintained by Path Forward:
- California Class A General Engineering Contractor License No. 1060404
- Professional Geologist
- Certified Hydrogeologist
- Professional Engineer
- Micro and Public Works Certified Small Business Enterprise with California Office of Small Business and DVBE Services
- Certified Emerging Business with Alameda County Small, Local, and Emerging Business Program
- Small Business Certification with the City of Oakland Local and Small Local Business Enterprise Program
- Alameda County Certified Green Business