Principal program delivery manager for utility management services and wastewater/biosolids in municipal water utility sector.

Manage Engineering Business Unit comprised of six divisions including Facilities and Plants, Investigations and Inspections, Water Distribution, Stormwater (Urban Drainage and Levees), Smart Sewer/Overflow Control Program, Permitting and Development, the Contracts Administration Section and Project Management Office. Also manage the Regulatory Compliance and Laboratory Services Divisions. Served as member of the US Water Alliance “Imagination Team”, taking on the Imagination Challenge: Water’s Role in the Race to Zero. Initiated and participating in national WEF/NACWA/WRF effort to assist USEPA on Biosolids best practices and research to address PFAS, PFOA and other contaminants of concern. Led design/build project construct the Blue River WWTP Biosolids Facility with a state-of-the-art advanced digestion process using thermal hydrolysis.Led Water Services efforts on the March 2021 wastewater consent decree modification for the wastewater system. The modified consent decree captured over $2 Billion in savings on 25 year program costs, an additional five years to meet overflow capture requirements, and allowed considerably more flexibility to implement innovative solutions using adaptive management and green infrastructure.

Chief Engineering Officer responsible for Engineering Division supporting Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utilities.Created new Project Management Office, with enhanced training, staff development programs, capital project scheduling and controls, business process analysis, dashboards, design professional evaluations, and mentorship of engineering project managers

Associate Vice President, Client Services Manager / Central Region, Water AmericasProject Director / Client Service Manager for Clients in TX, OK, & KSWastewater Treatment Practice Leader, Central Region / Asset Management Practice Leader, Central RegionDirector - Planning & Asset Management, Water Americas• Returned to the company as a principal and Client Services Manager. • Led Water’s Planning and Asset Management organization for the Americas.• Relocated to Texas to serve as Client Services Manager. • Developed best practices and played a key role in growing the Asset Management Practice• Directed ground-breaking, transformative projects in Oklahoma and Texas utilities in advanced equipment/maintenance practices to optimize operations and reduce costs. • Cultivate relationships to develop, grow, and diversify the business with municipalities in water treatment, as well as other areas of Black & Veatch, including energy, technology, asset management, utilities, and management consulting.

Served as President in third year of four year term on the Board of Directors

• Recruited to manage engineering and construction of projects for existing infrastructure of sewer system, wastewater treatment plants, and pumping stations; managed upgrades, capacity needs, and regulatory compliance for existing and future WWT needs. Defined and implemented department processes and structure.• Key contributor to the development of the annual capital improvement program (CIP) and asset management initiative; planned and executed annual CIP for existing infrastructure projects. • Improved process of evaluating and selecting consultants to better measure transparency, effectiveness, quality, outcomes, and value of consulting engagements. • Strengthened training/skills of internal staff to increase efficiency and increase productivity.• Assisted Chief Engineer in leading Engineering Division staff and monitoring Engineering Division budget.• Spearheaded novel approach to sustainable agricultural land application for Middle Basin WWTP.

Project Manager (1996-2004) Training Coordinator, KC Regional Office / Project Engineer / Design Engineer (1983-1996)• Gained broad experience around utility engineering including design, construction, operations, startup, and troubleshooting; quickly progressed through the ranks to Project Manager with focus on projects across multi-state region.• Provided support to Client Service Managers on presentations to potential clients.• Worked on advanced projects, including some of the first phosphorus removal projects.• Managed engineers and oversaw large, cross-disciplinary teams on multiple projects.• Served as Project Manager on multiple projects for a major utility that included: WWTP Expansion Conceptual Design Study, WWTP Expansion and Diffuser Projects, Odor Control Facilities Designs and UV System, WWTP Facilities Plan and Rerating Study, WWTP Comparison Study, and UV Disinfection/Pumping Improvements.• Projects managed for other clients included: ▫ Solids thickening/dewatering, power generation improvements, biosolids storage facility.▫ Residuals improvements, Comprehensive Wastewater Study, Vulnerability Assessment/Emergency Operations.▫ WWTP grit improvements, WWTP nitrification/denitrification expansion▫ Digester/belt filter press CMAR improvements, UV system, Wastewater Treatment Master Plan & Rate Study.▫ Wastewater Master Plan, odor control improvements, influent screen replacement.▫ Nutrient removal, DAF thickening, centrifuge dewatering, and Class A alkaline stabilization.