Kathy Luther Email & Phone Number

Portage, Indiana

- Managed portfolio of Environmental Department programs, budget, staff of 3-5, and projects in environmental education, conservation planning, watershed management, brownfields, urban forestry, and alternative energy- Grew annual environmental planning department revenue from $500k+ to $1M+ through grant writing and partnership projects- Led environmental analysis and writing of award-winning plans such as the NWI 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan, Marquette Plan Update 2015, and… Show more - Managed portfolio of Environmental Department programs, budget, staff of 3-5, and projects in environmental education, conservation planning, watershed management, brownfields, urban forestry, and alternative energy- Grew annual environmental planning department revenue from $500k+ to $1M+ through grant writing and partnership projects- Led environmental analysis and writing of award-winning plans such as the NWI 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan, Marquette Plan Update 2015, and Greenways + Blueways 2020- Designed and implemented marketing campaigns and outreach strategies for air and water educational programs- Planned, staffed, and facilitated monthly multi-stakeholder meetings of Environmental Management and Policy Committee (EMPC); drafted and presented environmental policy resolutions from EMPC to NIRPC Commission- Created and gave presentations on various environmental and regional topics to audiences including local Chamber of Commerce and State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference- Integrated environmental planning into agency transportation planning and programming- Managed $1.4M U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants with the Regional Development Authority and secured additional $600k Coalition Assessment grant- Facilitated and supported Chicago Area Waterway System – Aquatic Invasive Species stakeholder group consisting of environmental, business, and local government coalitions and natural resources advocacy organizations- Represented NIRPC on various boards and event planning teams including Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program’s Coastal Advisory Board, Chicago Wilderness Executive Board, Lake Michigan Forum, and South Shore Clean Cities Board of Directors Show less

Portage, Indiana

- Reporting directly to Executive Director, oversee day-to-day operations, communications and coordination across multiple grant-funded program areas of regional governmental organization with annual operating budget of $3.2M and 25 staff members- Represent agency and regional interests with federal and state agencies, regional and local partners, and on boards and committees- Participate in hiring decisions and mentoring for leadership team; assume temporary leadership positions for… Show more - Reporting directly to Executive Director, oversee day-to-day operations, communications and coordination across multiple grant-funded program areas of regional governmental organization with annual operating budget of $3.2M and 25 staff members- Represent agency and regional interests with federal and state agencies, regional and local partners, and on boards and committees- Participate in hiring decisions and mentoring for leadership team; assume temporary leadership positions for transportation planning and finance departments after leadership retirements- Oversee agency communications staff and outreach programs- Coordinate agency budgeting and financial management in partnership with CFO, or in place of CFO during transition periods- Provide leadership in internal team building and hiring exceptional staff Show less

Valparaiso University

Merrillville, Indiana

- Managed client environmental analytical services for industrial, municipal, and engineering clients needed for compliance across multiple state and federal environmental regulatory programs

Merrillville, Indiana

- Represented Indiana on the multi-state Lake Michigan Technical Coordinating Committee

Master Of Science In Environmental Science, Water Resources Management

Activities and Societies: Environmental Management Association

Master Of Public Affairs, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Phi, Orchestra, Symphonette, Washington DC Semester

Education record