About

I spent 13 years in the private sector as an ecological consultant to the energy , mining, and land development industries. I have a strong background in surface water permits and field delineation of non-tidal freshwater wetlands and streams. My experience in the private sector included compiling permit packages/reports for submission to various state and federal agencies, Threatened and Endangered species and habitat surveys, invasive species surveys, Clean Water Act compliance, and wetland stream mitigation. A large part of my job was educating clients and junior staff on environmental regulations. 

I am currently a Project Manager for the USACE Pittsburgh District in the Programs and Project Management Branch. My main duties include planning, coordinating, and conducting site investigations and preparing appropriate documents and reports in response to Federal and State environmental and cultural resource protection statutes. Conducting inventories of project/study area resources, analyzing the potential impacts of proposed actions, and recommending alternatives to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts. In addition, I help ensure that District activities satisfy necessary compliance requirements, such as NEPA and other legislation applicable to more specific resources (wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, cultural resources, etc.).