Acting Assistant Administrator / January, 2024 — January, 2025

I served as the head of all water programs at EPA. I proposed, reviewed, edited, and approved all rules, policies, and memoranda issued by EPA.

Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator / December, 2021 — January, 2024

I served as the Deputy to the Assistant Administrator. I reviewed and approved all of the rules, policies, and memoranda issued in the Office of Water

Commissioner / January, 2017 — December, 2021

I developed and implemented the Indiana Governor's environmental policies as the head of the state environmental agency. I lead the 900 person state agency, testified before the state legislature, served on a number of Boards and Commissions as a member of Governor Eric Holcomb's cabinet.

Deputy Chief of Staff/Chief of Staff / January, 2015 — 2017

I formulated a $130 million budget, devised a new agency department, and was appointed by the Governor to serve the Commissioner.

Assistant Commissioner, Office of Water Quality / April, 2005 — January, 2015

I set policy direction for water including wetlands, water quality standards, Combined Sewers, permitting and compliance. I led efforts to eliminate extensive permit backlogs, improved wetland permitting coordination, and improved stakeholder relations, coordinated water office activities with the other offices in the agency.

Chief, Wastewater Permits Branch, Office of Water Quality / March, 2002 — April, 2005

I supervised 50 employees in Industrial, Municipal, and Stormwater wastewater permits and Implemented a plan to remove the backlog of combined sewer plan reviews.

Chief, Wastewater Compliance Branch, Office of Water Quality / September, 2002 — March, 2001

I supervised 40 inspectors, data managers, and managed an operator certification program.

Chief, State Revolving Loan Fund / January, 2000 — September, 2001

I led a program designed to provide low-interest loans to municipalities and closed $350 million in loans to over 50 communities.

Elected City Council Member / July, 1993 — January, 1996

Elected to seven member city council to represent 75,000 citizens and govern the municipality

Program Manager / January, 1990 — January, 1996

Served as rapporteur for foundaHon programs including preparaHon for the UN Earth Summit.

Congressional Staff Member, Office of Representative Peter J. Visclosky / January, 1985 — January, 1987

Responded to Constituent requests.

Legislative Assistant / January, 1987 — January, 1990

Tracked legislation, briefed the Congressman, attended committee hearing meetings.