American Structurepoint, in Indianapolis, INMr. Harvey is senior environmental specialist at American Structurepoint. Known for turning challenging projects into reality, American Structurepoint, headquartered in Indianapolis, has developed an international reputation since 1966 for its multi-disciplinary work throughout the built environment. American Structurepoint offers a diverse variety of services in-house, including architecture, civil engineering, construction inspection, environmental consultation, information technology, investigative/forensics, land surveying, planning and landscape architecture, structural engineering, transportation, and utility infrastructure. Its staff of more than 300 experienced professionals is equipped to spot opportunities, tackle challenges, and maximize resources, exceeding clients’ expectations and saving them both time and money.

President of AquaTerra Consulting in Franklin, INMr. Jones has worked with wetland, watershed, and water quality issues since 1995, including work experience with the Allen and DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and he has worked in a wetland regulatory position with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management- Section 401 Water Quality Certification Program. Mr. Jones has worked as a private consultant with AquaTerra Consulting since leaving IDEM in 2001, where he specializes in wetland delineations, permitting and mitigation planning, as well as watershed management planning.

Ms. Schroeder brings a variety of skills to the complexities of today’s agriculture. She grew up on a farm in Northeast Indiana, so her insight is grounded in experience. Ms. Schroeder works with the agricultural industry as she provides expertise such as litigating complicated environmental matters, drafting contracts for agribusinesses, and helping livestock farms navigate regulatory compliance. She has a diverse group of clients including farmers, rural landowners, agricultural companies, and industry groups. Ms. Schroeder has worked at firms in Indianapolis and Chicago, with her perspective including experience in complex litigation, civil defense, property liability, environmental law, and insurance coverage. She is licensed in Indiana and Illinois. Along with her thriving law practice, Ms. Schroeder is committed to sharing insight with the industry as a sought-after speaker and author. She has authored numerous articles and given presentations on a variety of agricultural, environmental, and legal topics, including the Right to Farm Act, zoning, renewable energy, sustainability, the Clean Water Act, employment law, agritourism, farm security, and insurance coverage. Ms. Schroeder earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Carthage College, her M.S. degree from Valparaiso University and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management in IndianapolisMr. Smedley is a wetlands project manager within IDEM’s Office of Water Quality-Wetlands and Stormwater Section, where he has implemented Indiana’s 401 and Isolated Wetland’s Program in the north-central territory. He received his B.S. degree in Wildlife Science with a specialization in Conservation from Purdue University’s School of Agriculture, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources. His professional background includes approximately six years of working within the private industry as a wetland scientist and as a project manager for Alt & Witzig Engineering located in Carmel, Indiana, where he performed wetland delineations, permit consultations/submittals, and wetland/stream mitigation conceptual design along with environmental assessments in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

United States Department of AgricultureMr. Tinsley serves as Indiana state compliance specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indianapolis.