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Ramboll Mr. Kulhanek is a leading practitioner in streambank stabilization, environmental regulatory matters, and water resource management.  He has a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University.  He has served as lead engineer on various water resource projects in the Midwest.  He currently is the lead engineer for a large environmental remediation and streambank stabilization project in Michigan.  Mr. Kulhanek has over 10 years of experience in computer modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and DRAINMOD.  He specializes in green infrastructure design, wetland design, and stream restoration design.  His approach is focused on bioengineering, creating aesthetically pleasing natural designs integrated with conventional engineering methods.  Mr. Kulhanek has extensive SESC and MDEQ/USACE permitting experience and NPDES Phase I & II stormwater permit compliance.  Mr. Kulhanek is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.  He has earned the designation of certified professional in erosion and sediment control from EnviroCert International, and is both a construction and an industrial certified stormwater operator in Michigan.

Mr. Jones, P.E., is president of Hartech Engineering, which was founded in 2007 as a multi-discipline civil engineering consulting firm providing infrastructure, development, and municipal design services for the public and private sectors. Bringing over 30 years of engineering expertise along with specific state-of-the-art, computer-aided technology to achieve efficient, cost saving design solutions, he also provides hydrology and hydraulic studies and reports along with general civil engineering support for prime consultants to PennDOT or local municipality projects. Mr. Jones is a licensed pilot and studied Military Civil Engineering while serving in the U.S. Air Force and continues his master’s education locally through Penn State. He is also a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Arizona, and Georgia.

Mr. White has over 35 years of experience in engineering, ranging from compliance and industrial wastewater and air treatment system evaluations to remedial study/design projects. Mr. White works with clients across a variety of industries, including iron and steel, utilities, specialty chemicals, food and food additive processing, and petroleum refining. He has expertise in industrial wastewater and stormwater regulatory review and implementation support under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Mr. White earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and an M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Mr. Jones, P.E., is president of Hartech Engineering, which was founded in 2007 as a multi-discipline civil engineering consulting firm providing infrastructure, development, and municipal design services for the public and private sectors. Bringing over 30 years of engineering expertise along with specific state-of-the-art, computer-aided technology to achieve efficient, cost saving design solutions, he also provides hydrology and hydraulic studies and reports along with general civil engineering support for prime consultants to PennDOT or local municipality projects. Mr. Jones is a licensed pilot and studied Military Civil Engineering while serving in the U.S. Air Force and continues his master’s education locally through Penn State. He is also a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Arizona, and Georgia.

Mr. Shoots Veis is an experienced and engaging public speaker, having given hundreds of public presentations at professional conferences, college courses, public meetings, TEDx and service clubs.  He served a five-year term on the Billings, Montana city council, where he took an interest in getting presenters to engage with the audience.  Mr. Veis spent several years appearing as an actor in dozens of productions at Billings Studio Theatre and hosts the Your County, Your City and Your Schools programs on Community 7 Television.

Fairfax CountyMr. Dhakal is recognized as a leading stormwater management expert. His experience includes serving as a stormwater management expert in Land Development Services in Fairfax County Government, Virginia. He has 23 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management plan review, policy making, and code interpretation, etc. Mr. Dhakal has developed and enforced stormwater management objectives related to land development activities through application of the principle and practice of engineering, policy, and research findings. He has reviewed, amended and implemented engineering standards as and when needed. Mr. Dhakal manages all aspects of stormwater management applications including BMPs, innovative practices, floodplains, dam standards, Chesapeake Bay preservation ordinances, MS4s, and TMDLs. He is a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality certified erosion and sediment control combined administrator and stormwater management combined administrator.

WSB & Associates Inc.Ms. Bonnell is an environmental compliance specialist with experience in environmental law and policy. She is committed to providing high quality service to clients in regards to stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) design, installation, and inspection surrounding the general construction, MS4, and industrial NPDES permits. Ms. Bonnell has extensive experience with environmental education and environmental outreach, having served on the Board of Directors for River Keepers, a nonprofit focused on providing sustainable use of the Red River. She is a facilitator of ProjectWet and Project Learning Tree, and she has spent as countless volunteer hours teaching youth about stormdrain marking, water resources, and aquatic invasive species. In addition, Ms. Bonnell has given numerous presentations regarding environmental education, environmental outreach, and scenario development for the field of oil and energy development. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Natural Resources Management from North Dakota State University, Fargo.

Mr. Keehn has over 35 years of experience in the field of stormwater planning and design. Projects have included storm sewer design; detention ponding for rate control; retention ponds for water quality improvements; wetland construction; underground and above ground BMPs including rain gardens, first flush diversion structures, and special outlet structures; and retrofit of existing sites for stormwater improvements. He holds the certification of diplomate water resource engineer (D.WRE) from the American Academy of Water Resource Engineers, and is a registered engineer in the states of South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Mr. Keehn is a registered hydrologist in Wisconsin, a certified floodplain manager (CFM), and a Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) erosion and sediment control certified inspector.

Senior Permitting Specialist at Logan Simpson Design
Mr. Boesch has over 15 years of Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 401, 402, and 404 permitting and dust control experience. He is responsible for conducting all site inspections and stormwater monitoring for Logan Simpson’s active stormwater and dust control projects. His primary job roll includes routine environmental monitoring, training, and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPPs) production for large energy and infrastructure projects. Mr. Boesch has conducted stormwater training, inspections, best management practice (BMP) and stormwater control measure installation oversight, and environmental protection administration for contractors during the construction of several large linear projects to bring those projects’ stormwater documents and work activities into compliance with state departments of environmental quality Construction General Permit requirements. He has also been responsible for site management for pre-construction activities on Impaired Waters and Outstanding Arizona Waters (OAW) construction projects. Mr. Boesch was a primary author of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Dust Abatement Handbook and Field Guide, and he served as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) district environmental coordinator for the Globe District. He authored the ADOT SWPPP template and stormwater monitoring sampling and analysis plan template. Mr. Boesch is the facilitator of the ADOT/Associated General Contractors (AGC) Erosion Control Coordinator (ECC) courses and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)/Las Vegas Associated General Contractors (LVAGC)/Nevada Contractors Association (NCA) Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM) training courses.

Mr. Nuño is a 2008 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a specialty in structural and environmental engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field of drainage and erosion and sediment control. In his 18-year career, Mr. Nuño has excelled in the design of land development projects including grading, utility design, stormwater management, and erosion control. Through his experiences as a consulting engineer, he has prepared civil construction plans for such clients as Marriott International, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Lennar Homes, Oakwood Homes, and Kiewit Infrastructure West. In the field, Mr. Nuño has provided stormwater inspection services for SDG&E, Caesars Entertainment Group, and public agencies such as the City of Carlsbad, California, and the Town of Elizabeth, CO. He has managed civil projects in 19 different states and prides himself on working with developers, architects, and contractors to bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and constructability in the field. Mr. Nuño is a registered professional engineer in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and California; a Certified Floodplain Manager; a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, a Colorado LEED accredited professional, and a qualified SWPPP developer/practitioner. He is an active member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Urban Land Institute, and the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers. 

Ramboll Mr. Kulhanek is a leading practitioner in streambank stabilization, environmental regulatory matters, and water resource management.  He has a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University.  He has served as lead engineer on various water resource projects in the Midwest.  He currently is the lead engineer for a large environmental remediation and streambank stabilization project in Michigan.  Mr. Kulhanek has over 10 years of experience in computer modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and DRAINMOD.  He specializes in green infrastructure design, wetland design, and stream restoration design.  His approach is focused on bioengineering, creating aesthetically pleasing natural designs integrated with conventional engineering methods.  Mr. Kulhanek has extensive SESC and MDEQ/USACE permitting experience and NPDES Phase I & II stormwater permit compliance.  Mr. Kulhanek is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.  He has earned the designation of certified professional in erosion and sediment control from EnviroCert International, and is both a construction and an industrial certified stormwater operator in Michigan.

President at LaForge & Associates, LLC
Mr. LaForge primarily focuses on the areas of municipal services; road construction; stormwater management; flood control; hydraulics and hydrology; domestic water supply, distribution and treatment; and wastewater collection and treatment. His extensive experience includes all aspects of the above design areas, from collection of the initial raindrop through domestic use and wastewater treatment to recycling and reuse. Mr. LaForge has an extensive training background in all areas of capital improvement programs, municipal implementation programs, inspection techniques and stormwater management. His experience includes the use of geographical information systems (GIS) and modeling software to simulate the collection or distribution system of interest, and the experience to understand why the model does not match the actual system measurements. Mr. LaForge is registered as a professional engineer in Illinois and is a member of the American Public Works Association. He earned his B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Owner, Senior Water Resources Engineer at Water Engineering Solutions LLC
Ms. Fisher has over 30 years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics, having designed hundreds of drainage and water quality treatment facilities all along the front range of Colorado. She has also authored hundreds of drainage studies and is well versed in low impact development, groundwater investigation, and emergency flood mitigation. She was the continuing education director for Martin/Martin for over ten years, and she conducted several hundred classes for the civil department. Ms. Fisher’s current passion is helping people and solving water problems, particularly related to floodplains, and understanding water migration and control, both on the surface and underground. She has evaluated hundreds of sites and performed water issue evaluations of floodplains and for conditions such as standing water, wet basements, excessive sump pump discharges, and multiple other drainage issues.

Mr. Nuño is a 2008 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a specialty in structural and environmental engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field of drainage and erosion and sediment control. In his 18-year career, Mr. Nuño has excelled in the design of land development projects including grading, utility design, stormwater management, and erosion control. Through his experiences as a consulting engineer, he has prepared civil construction plans for such clients as Marriott International, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Lennar Homes, Oakwood Homes, and Kiewit Infrastructure West. In the field, Mr. Nuño has provided stormwater inspection services for SDG&E, Caesars Entertainment Group, and public agencies such as the City of Carlsbad, California, and the Town of Elizabeth, CO. He has managed civil projects in 19 different states and prides himself on working with developers, architects, and contractors to bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and constructability in the field. Mr. Nuño is a registered professional engineer in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and California; a Certified Floodplain Manager; a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, a Colorado LEED accredited professional, and a qualified SWPPP developer/practitioner. He is an active member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Urban Land Institute, and the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers. 

Owner and Principal of Advanced Water Resources Engineering, LLC (AWARE)
Mr. Wong is the owner and principal engineer of Advanced Water Resources Engineering, LLC (AWARE), a water resources engineering firm that provides consultation relative to stormwater design and management, drainage, flood control, floodplain management, H&H, and permitting, as well as expert testimony on drainage and flooding litigation matters. Mr. Wong is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado with 15 years of consulting experience, and he has worked on stormwater projects in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Texas, Illinois, and New York, as well as in Peru. He has worked on nearly 40 litigation matters, of which many had a major component relative to stormwater runoff. Mr. Wong was a lead instructor for CDOT’s Transportation and Erosion Control Supervisor Certification program and frequently presents the topic of underground storage and treatment, including as the annual guest lecturer at UWRI’s 2-day detention design class. Mr. Wong enjoys spending time with his 12-month old son, the newest addition to his family.

Ms. Keish has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, specializing in stormwater and construction mitigation compliance. Ms. Keish is a California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) qualified trainer of record under the construction and industrial stormwater permits, as well as a qualified SWPPP practitioner/developer (QSP/D) and qualified industrial stromwater practitioner (QISP). She has also conducted state-wide stormwater trainings on visual trash assessment for full trash capture equivalence. Her project experience includes work as seconded staff on a Phase II MS4 program, as well as in design and construction on large infrastructure projects. She is also an Envision sustainability professional (ENV SP), and an ISI verifier and trainer. Ms. Keish is currently serving as CASQA Non-Traditional Subcommittee co-chair and WTS Women’s Leadership Program chair.

Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc.Mr. Koffman manages projects throughout the Northwestern States, with a strong focus on the California Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley. He provides technical expertise in relation to stormwater compliance solutionsand works closely with property managers, municipalities, general contractors, Caltrans and the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Koffman is a qualified SWPPP developer and qualified SWPPP practitioner through theCalifornia Storm Water Quality Association. He is also a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, and a certified inspector of erosion and sediment control.

Ramboll Mr. Kulhanek is a leading practitioner in streambank stabilization, environmental regulatory matters, and water resource management.  He has a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University.  He has served as lead engineer on various water resource projects in the Midwest.  He currently is the lead engineer for a large environmental remediation and streambank stabilization project in Michigan.  Mr. Kulhanek has over 10 years of experience in computer modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and DRAINMOD.  He specializes in green infrastructure design, wetland design, and stream restoration design.  His approach is focused on bioengineering, creating aesthetically pleasing natural designs integrated with conventional engineering methods.  Mr. Kulhanek has extensive SESC and MDEQ/USACE permitting experience and NPDES Phase I & II stormwater permit compliance.  Mr. Kulhanek is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.  He has earned the designation of certified professional in erosion and sediment control from EnviroCert International, and is both a construction and an industrial certified stormwater operator in Michigan.

Mr. Norris is a civil engineer for the City of Greenville, North Carolina, specializing in stormwater engineering, and he is the owner of Norris Environmental Engineering, PLLC. He is a professional engineer, a certified floodplain manager, a certified professional in stormwater quality, and a certified professional in low impact development. Prior to working for the City of Greenville, he worked with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Mr. Norris was also the environmental specialist and floodplain administrator for the City of Wilson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management and a master’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, both from North Carolina State University.

Senior Project Manager at BL CompaniesMr. Jones is a professional engineer licensed in Ohio and Colorado, a certified professional in erosion & sediment control (CPESC) and a certified professional in storm water quality (CPSWQ).  He has over 15 years of experience with residentialand commercial land development, with special emphasison stormwater issues.  Mr. Jones has also represented local governmental agencies, reviewing engineering plans and providing recommendations to approval authorities.  He earnedhis B.S. degree from Iowa State University and his master’sdegree in Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) fromThe Ohio State University.

Veridus Group in IndianapolisMr. Holeyfield is a graduate of Texas A&M University witha degree in Civil Engineering.  He has been in the industry for 12 years and is licensed in the states of Texas and Indiana.  Mr. Holeyfield specializes in civil engineering land development ranging from commercial/retail development and industrial development, to small site civil projects, education projects and more.  He also has a background in transportation planning and operations. He is part of Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders program and is involved in community development and outreach.   Mr. Holeyfield joined The Veridus Group in January 2017 and leads the civil design studio for the group.

Veridus Group in IndianapolisMr. Jensen is the founder, president and principal engineer at the Veridus Group.  He has been involved in a number of high profile projects throughout his career including large municipal projects, sustainable master planning, large campuses and mixed-use complexes.  Mr. Jensen specializes in representing project owners in complex projects.  His creative, sustainable, collaborative approach to issues assists clients through the most difficult projects and circumstances.  Mr. Jensen is a graduate of Purdue University’s School of Civil Engineering and is licensed in five states. He and his staff primarily focus on commercial site development, schools, athletic facilities and all aspects of stormwater management for their clients. Mr. Jensen started the Veridus Group in 2011 to provide a civil engineering consultancy alternative in the regional market.

Innovative Water Solutions, LLC, Austin
Mr. Maxwell-Gaines received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering specializing in water and wastewater from Texas A&M University in College Station. After college, he and his wife joined the U.S. Peace Corps and accepted volunteer positions in Suriname, South America. They were assigned to the remote village of Godo Olo which is located in the Amazon rainforest, deep in the interior of Suriname. They helped the village implement a water well project, provided after-school tutoring, and provided business training for the villagers. They spent 27 months serving in the Peace Corps. After returning to Austin in 2002, Mr. Maxwell-Gaines worked at a civil engineering firm that provided a breadth of project experience ranging from TMDL computer modeling projects for impaired streams in Texas, to subdivision design, to water and wastewater treatment plant design. He became a licensed engineer in 2007. In 2004, Mr. Maxwell-Gaines started Innovative Water Solutions LLC. IWS is a design/build water conservation company that focuses on the nexus of stormwater management and water conservation. The company designs and installs rainwater/stormwater collection systems, stormwater management systems including green infrastructure, and graywater reuse systems, as well as efficient irrigation systems and water conservative landscaping for residential and commercial projects. To date, IWS has installed over 8,000,000 gallons of rainwater storage capacity across the state of Texas. Mr. Maxwell-Gaines has designed water conservation systems and green infrastructure projects for numerous institutions including: Texas A&M University; The University of Texas at Austin; City of Austin; Texas Department of Transportation; Texas Parks and Wildlife; numerous Independent School Districts (Austin, Dripping Springs, Wimberley Hays CISD); Atmos Energy; CubeSmart; Denton County, Texas; City of New Braunfels; San Jacinto River Authority; and SeaWorld.

Mr. Norris is a civil engineer for the City of Greenville, North Carolina, specializing in stormwater engineering, and he is the owner of Norris Environmental Engineering, PLLC. He is a professional engineer, a certified floodplain manager, a certified professional in stormwater quality, and a certified professional in low impact development. Prior to working for the City of Greenville, he worked with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Mr. Norris was also the environmental specialist and floodplain administrator for the City of Wilson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management and a master’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, both from North Carolina State University.

Professional Engineer at FTN Associates in Little RockMr. Robbins is a licensed professional engineer in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Oklahoma. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Purdue University and over 40 years of experience as an environmental engineer. Mr. Robbins has developed stormwater pollution prevention plans and designed structures to improve the quality of stormwater discharges. He has worked with several industrial facilities to resolve issues around achieving stormwater discharge limitations and benchmarks. He has taught graduate level college courses on waste management. Mr. Robbins currently serves as senior project manager for FTN Associates Ltd. in Little Rock.

Environmental Compliance Manager, The Greater Nashville AreaMr. Walsh is a certified professional in stormwater quality and a certified professional in industrial stormwater management. He graduated Middle Tennessee State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Technology with dual concentrations in Site Analysis and Water Resource Management. This included an educational background of primarily Biology and Chemistry with Geology, Soil Science, Mathematics, and other related subjects. Mr. Walsh worked as an environmental consultant in the scrap metal and auto recycling industry for nine years. He is currently an environmental compliance manager in the auto recycling industry. In the last 13 years he has worked on hundreds of stormwater permitting projects, including BMP design and maintenance, records keeping, sampling, and regulation compliance.

Sustainable Site Consultant in BartlettMr. Wyatt is a registered landscape architect and founding principal of Alan J. Wyatt, RLA, ASLA, LEED-AP, of Bartlett, Tennessee. His professional experience has included project management, planning and design, and construction administration of facilities for public and private clientele throughout the United States in landscape architecture, planning, urban planning/design, and sustainable/resilient design as well as other practice areas. Mr. Wyatt has led and managed the planning and design, project management, implementation, and construction administration and management of over 3500 projects, from residential gardens to new ‘smart-growth’ communities, including commercial/retail, urban mixed-use, residential, neighborhood redevelopment, parks, greenways, trails, streetscapes, leisure and recreational venues, sport facilities, healthcare, education and campus master planning, institutional, transportation, historical and cultural sites, streetscapes, land-use planning, community master planning, urban stormwater management, sustainable site master planning, sustainable/resilient environments and other project types. Mr. Wyatt has given presentations to professional organizations, civic groups, and the University of Memphis Civil Engineering Graduate Department on innovative “green infrastructure’ stormwater management techniques, water sensitive urban design, green infrastructure and sustainable sites and landscapes. He continues to share his passion for sustainable community issues through presentations to local educational groups, sharing his experience and knowledge through local media and his involvement on current community issues with local stakeholder groups. Mr. Wyatt’s commitment to the profession and the local community has included service as president of Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and as president of the West Tennessee Chapter of the Urban Forestry Council, as well as on the local board of the United States Green Building Council.