Andrew Meindl Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Wisconsin, United States

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

• Transportation Affairs
• Community Affairs
• Plan Commission (2022 - 2024)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Committee (2022 - 2024)
• Youth Commission

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Manage construction projects under the $3.5 million prospectus from "cradle to grave."
• Develop projects to meet tenant needs
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of customers and the US Government
• Supervise 10-30 architecture, engineering, and construction contractors
• Review contractor performance in governmental systems

Greater Chicago Area

• Incorporated Abrate LTD
• Developed a clothing line with team of contract designers

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Managed forest program grants for states and regional programs up to $25 million
• Developed and implemented a forest grant visual management system to track and maintain excellent customer service during a grants lifecycle that decreased processing time by ~10%
• Provided grant administration training for grantees across the region

Greater Chicago Area

• Lead technical assistance efforts for Tribal Governments in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota regarding Air Quality and Healthy Homes
• Managed regional radon program for five states with a budget of over $10 million and over 100 state employees and contractors, achieving thousands of radon tests and mitigation system installs annually
• Benchmarked over 10,000,000 square feet of space across multiple organizations in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• Secured over $600,000 for four solar arrays in New Brighton, MN
• Fostered the development of a Healthy Homes program in New Brighton, MN reducing air quality risk in over 500 homes
• Created the Interagency Indoor Health Initiative securing funding, technical assistance, and education for healthy homes in Indian Country

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed construction and consolidation projects with budgets more than $3.1 million over five years
• Increased waste diversion rate by 20% and increased recycling by 5% in 1 year promoting a culture of sustainability at EPA Region 5 in Chicago
• Saved EPA Region 5 approximately $330,000 in water use costs with small investmentsconstruction
• Reduced printer paper consumption by 37% and avoided $105,000 in paper costs utilizing data analysis at EPA Region 5
• Responsible for oversight of EPA facility operations at Chicago Campus including high rise commercial and laboratory space
• Oversee the organization's Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 in an organization of over 1,200 employees and multiple facilities including a laboratory

Greater Chicago Area

• Consulted the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to purchase 3% renewable energy
• Implemented a Green Fee to collect $120,000 each year for sustainable projects and energy purchases
• Guided UIC staff to create a request for proposal for renewable energy purchases
• Collaborated with school administration to implement Green Power Partnership at UIC
• Campaigned for 4 EPA initiatives (Green Power Partnership, Waste Wise, Energy Star, Pesticide Monitoring Program) at UIC
• Lectured in public to gain support for Green Power Initiative

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Volunteer Appointment

Greater Chicago Area

• Volunteer Appointment
• Prepared a budget and raised $1,000 for a Parking Day Exhibit at the 2013 APA Conference
• Moderated Student Capstone Symposium at APA 2013 National Conference
• Provided insight on planning and budget issues in Illinois

Belvidere, IL

• Wrote the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Belvidere, IL
• Researched and developed ordinances for the Boone County Wind Turbine Development
• Coordinated an awards ceremony of 50 attendees to increase awareness of the historic preservation plan
• Engaged downtown business owners and local residents about the new city center development plan
• Reviewed sustainable development activities for proposed site plans
• Conducted site plan reviews for business developments in the City of Belvidere

Greater Chicago Area

• Conducted site and financial analysis for wind turbine developments
• Consulted private firms to maximize return on investments on wind turbine developments
• Assisted potential stakeholders on building a wind development portfolio in Dolton, IL
• Facilitated monetary funding strategies with local governments about wind energy
• Negotiated with local governments wind turbine setbacks and utility integration

Masters, Environmental Planning And Policy, 3.84

Activities and Societies: American Planning Association Student Representative, Urban Planning and Policy Student Association Graduated.

Bachelors, Urban And Public Affairs, 3.47

Activities and Societies: EPA OnCampus Abassador, Model United Nations, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Member at Large.

Associates, Arts, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, College Democrats