Andy Knott Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Missouri

Traverse City, Mi

Managed all aspects of organization, including annual budget of $1.5 million (FY 2013), fundraising, programs, outreach and public communications. Supervised staff of five professionals. Implemented organization’s strategic plan. Served as convener of the Natural Resources Network of the Grand Vision, a regional blueprint for prosperity that involved 12,000 residents in its development. Managed implementation of the Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan that serves as a blueprint for the community’s stewardship of water resources and as a gateway for funding on-the-ground water quality projects. Served as chief spokesperson before the media, local units of government and the public.

Traverse City, Mi

Program Director for GTB’s water quality, air quality and environmental stewardship programs. Raised and managed annual program budget of $548,000 (FY 2007). Supervised staff of three professionals. Represented GTB on regional Land Use and Transportation Study Coordinating Group that later became the region’s Grand Vision. Represented the Chippewa-Ottawa Resource Authority on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Phosphorus Advisory Committee. Spearheaded GTB’s involvement in the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration. Served as primary contact with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Indianapolis, In

Managed air quality, energy and transportation policy programs for Indiana’s largest environmental organization. Built and coordinated strong and diverse coalitions around campaign issues. Authored press releases, articles, opinion pieces, fact sheets and coalition letters. Chief spokesperson on program issues before the media, local government, Indiana legislature, U.S. Congress, regulatory agencies and the public. Developed productive relationships with foundations and major donors. Raised average annual program budget of $85,000 (direct costs) and assisted with general organizational fund raising. Conducted campaigns linking land use, transportation and environmental quality. Supervised program assistants and interns.

Indianapolis, In

Key contributor to rule development, compliance and enforcement programs in Office of Air Quality. Developed statewide regulations and policies. Served as compliance inspector and enforcement case manager.