Experience

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Field Operations Section Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• District Supervisor

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2022



MDEQ Water Resources Division

• Lansing District Office

• Environmental Quality Analyst

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  Construction Storm Water, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Nonpoint Source Programs Construction Storm Water, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Nonpoint Source Programs



Michigan's Office of the Great Lakes

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Public Access/Water Quality Specialist

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  As the Public Access and Water Quality Specialist for the Office of the Great Lakes, Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program, my responsibilities include contributing to the implementation of the CZM Program by serving as the program specialist for the Public Access and Water Quality focus areas. I assess needs and set priorities for creating and enhancing public access to coastal areas; work with coastal communities to develop, update, and implement polluted runoff management plans; form and oversee the CZM Program linkage to the Michigan Clean Marina Program; independently identify projects that represent the most strategic use of CZM funding; manage coastal grants unique to my respective focus areas; and form and maintain partnership with local, state, and regional coastal stewardship initiatives. Show less



Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2015

  Project Manager for the state sponsored low interest loan and grant programs that allows cities, townships and municipalities to fund water pollution control and drinking water projects with state and federal funds. Review and approve project and financial documents such as project plans, contract documents, and disbursement requests. Prepare guidance documents for staff and external stakeholders regarding programmatic and policy changes and serve as departmental liaison to local communities, environmental consultants and the general public. Show less



State of Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Compliance and Enforcement

  • Jan 1997 - May 2000

  Regulated all facilities discharging to the Detroit River Watershed. Responsible for drafting correspondence pertaining to environmental compliance of industries discharging to surface waters of the state, consulted with industrial representatives and the external stakeholders in matters pertaining to program information, or contested matters concerning environmental enforcement actions.

• Stormwater Permit Program

  • Dec 1993 - Jan 1997

  Established and implemented the Stormwater Permit Program in the Southeast Michigan District Office. Developed and presented statewide training and certification program for stormwater certified operators. Responsible for review of stormwater pollution prevention plans in order to ensure compliance with applicable environmental standards and implementation of best management practices for pollution prevention.



Michigan Department of Natural Resources

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Project Manager

  • Dec 1990 - Dec 1993

  Served as Project Manager for state sponsored low interest loan program that allowed cities, townships and municipalities borrow money for water pollution control projects. Prepared environmental assessments, reviewed and approved funding documents, prepared correspondence, served as departmental liaison to local communities, environmental consultants and the general public, and served as the sole point of contact for inquiries from citizens and governmental officials. Served as Project Manager for state sponsored low interest loan program that allowed cities, townships and municipalities borrow money for water pollution control projects. Prepared environmental assessments, reviewed and approved funding documents, prepared correspondence, served as departmental liaison to local communities, environmental consultants and the general public, and served as the sole point of contact for inquiries from citizens and governmental officials.