Alpha Analytical Inc began in 1987 when Dr. Roger Scholl and Randy Gardner realized that the environmental testing market was exploding and they wanted to be a part of the growth.  Shortly after forming their company in Sparks, NV they were awarded their first contract for the synfuels project in Parachute, Colorado through Unocal to develop specialty isotope dilutions related to analyses of PNAs in organic matrix that required a deep understanding of analytical chemistry.

During late 80’s through the late 90’s the thriving underground storage tank removal industry became the backbone of environmental labs across the nation. The requirements of having a major portion of our analytical work associated with demanding TATs and strict reporting requirements helped AAI establish themselves as one of the best commercial environmental laboratories on the West coast.