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My career in restoration design within fluvial, estuary, wetland, and meadow systems began in the mid-2000s. I lead interdisciplinary teams performing hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphic, and biologic analysis & modeling for project development and design of habitat restoration projects across the country with a focus in the Pacific Northwest. Many of my project designs use large wood structures for geomorphic influence, riparian regeneration, along with providing immediate & long-term aquatic habitat value. Project work also includes dam removal, bioengineered bank stabilization, gravel augmentation, along with culvert and channel design for fish passage. I bring a systematic and organized approach to all aspects of his work, including the construction phase. Having overseen construction on over 50 restoration projects, I’ve developed a style that integrates thorough planning, attention to detail, effective communication, and tight plans and specs with allowances for field fitting where appropriate. My technical skills include the use of a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic software and sediment transport modeling codes. I also use computer aided design (AutoCAD) and geographic information systems (ArcGIS) software in integration with field tablets and other mobile applications to assist in site assessment, alternatives analysis, project design, and construction. Additionally, I routinely lead project teams in surveying with high precision GPS and traditional land surveying equipment.

Listed skills include Sediment Transport, Gis, Hydraulics, Stream Restoration, and 16 others.