D1-4-CivTech_Discipline 1_Transit On Call #BPM007068-Key Personnel.pdf

ATTACHMENT C

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

ATTACHMENT C: KEY PERSONNEL BIOS —

DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Working Together CivTech’s greatest strength is assembling high-performing teams and guiding them with the project management expertise needed to deliver exceptional results. We have carefully selected trusted, strategic partners whose proven experience ensures innovative solutions, reduced risk, and efficient delivery. Our strong, long-standing relationships with our subconsultants not only reflect our commitment to excellence, but also guarantee seamless collaboration—providing our clients with the confidence that their project will be completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Dawn Cartier, PE, PTOE Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Northern Arizona University Registration: Professional Engineer (Civil): Arizona #35879 // Nevada #020382, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer: #723

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Phoenix South Central Transit Oriented Development Implementation Plan

parking demand and identify opportunities for district parking.

y City of Phoenix Capitol Extension/I-10 West Transit Oriented Development Plan

scenarios for travel patterns, this highlighted the impact/circulation of vehicles with the implementation of new development, multimodal facilities, and street closures. Dawn also assisted in presenting information at public meetings.

With 29 years of experience in urban planning and transportation, Dawn has established herself as a leader in the field. Her planning, analysis, modeling, and design experience includes master transportation plans, traffic impact, capacity, and parking analyses and considerations. She also has extensive experience performing corridor studies and access management plans, feasibility reviews, alternatives analysis, cost estimation, and gathering and facilitating public input as part of the public involvement process. As CivTech’s Founder and President Dawn is the driving force behind all the firm’s services, ensuring the highest standards of modeling, planning, and design. Her leadership role instills confidence in the quality of CivTech’s work.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Larry Wiele, PE Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University Registration: Professional Engineer (Civil): Arizona #75306 Colorado #PE0064582 // Idaho #P-22205 // Iowa #13495 // Nevada #030994 // North Dakota #PE-8532 // Oregon #104737PE // South Dakota #15727 // Texas #142980 // Washington #23017761

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Dallas, Dallas Streetcar Operations and Management Plan

streetcar line.

last mile improvements

Larry is CivTech’s Director of Design and a Senior Transportation Engineer. He has over 34 years of professional experience, 20 years of which have been focused on project and program management. His wide-ranging background includes projects in roadway and highway design, traffic signal design, street and specialty lighting, ADA improvements, recreational trails, utilities (storm, sanitary, and water), aesthetic improvements, and site development. Larry has also completed NEPA environmental documents, location studies, and various traffic studies, including traffic impact analysis, Safe Routes to School studies, and Roadway Safety Audits. He has extensively demonstrated success in engineering and design on hundreds of heavy civil engineering projects. Larry will provide design expertise on transit facilities and identify engineering constraints/ opportunities for transit.

Ruth Gutierrez Education: Civil Engineering Coursework, Arizona State University Certifications: Certified in Travel Demand Modeling in TransCAD // Certified in Traffic Simulation in TransModeler

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Phoenix, South Central Transit Oriented Development Implementation Plan

patterns, which highlighted the impact/ circulation of vehicles with the implementation of new development, multimodal facilities, and street closures.

timeframes to understand the impacts of traffic patterns on intersections and streets where a streetcar is proposed.

In her 20 years at CivTech, Ruth has secured a depth of knowledge and skill across multiple aspects of traffic and transportation planning, transportation operations, public participation, and broad coordination with multiple municipalities and public interests. Her familiarity with tasks such as collecting data, utilizing intensive Excel spreadsheets to collect data within study areas, creating transportation models using TransCAD, TransModeler, Synchro, Aimsun and SIMtraffic, calculating future volumes using regional travel demand models and proposed site traffic, calculating intersection turn movements, determining roadway classification, and future lane geometry in projects. Ruth has developed models that evaluate transit, bike, and pedestrian travel.

Romina Marca Narvaez Education: Master of Science in Urban Planning, University of Arizona, (Concentration in Transportation Planning and Real Estate Development) // Bachelor of Architecture, University of Buenos Aires (Concentration in Architecture, Design, and Urbanism)

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Dallas, Dallas Streetcar Operations and Management Plan

streetcar line and provided GIS expertise.

y City of Phoenix South Central Transit Oriented Development Implementation Plan

city code, design guidelines, and previous planning studies.

Romina Marca is an entry-level transportation planner with public- and private-sector experience in the U.S.

and Argentina. With a background in architecture and a master’s in urban planning, she specializes in pedestrian infrastructure, site analysis, and multimodal planning.

She is skilled in GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Romina has strong technical skills in ArcGIS, applied across transportation, urban design, and community resource projects. She has used ArcGIS for mapping transportation networks, analyzing service accessibility for vulnerable populations, and assessing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure for the City of Casa Grande.

In addition to spatial analysis, Romina creates clear, visually engaging maps by integrating ArcGIS outputs with Adobe Photoshop, enhancing technical reports and public engagement materials.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Jay Yenerich, PE Education: Master of Science Engineering, University of Texas // Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Texas Registration: Professional Engineer (Civil): Arizona #37474

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Valley Metro Rio-East Dobson Streetcar Extension

including trackwork, utilities conflicts, and alternatives analysis.

Designs modified roadway elements, moved utilities, and had right-of-way impacts. Jay developed Avondale’s standard shelter, which included Avondale branding/logo.

needed for the prefabricated guard house, including communications, water, sewer, and electrical tie-ins.

Jay has led major bus and transit initiatives across Arizona and the Southwest, specializing in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), bus facilities, light rail, and multimodal integration. He has managed complex corridor studies, traffic modeling, and environmental documentation, and has overseen the design of transit centers and facilities.

Jay is experienced in coordinating with MPOs, city governments, and public agencies to deliver sustainable, accessible transit solutions.

Robert McKie, AIA Education: Bachelor of Architecture;

University of California, Berkeley Registration: Licensed Architect:

California, # C 23140

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit), On-Call Architectural & Engineering Services Contracts

engineering services (GES) contract in support of efforts to modernize, upgrade or replace existing facilities and components in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA

drive-through bus wash and water reclamation systems at four of AC Transit bus service and maintenance yards.

Rob is a senior architect with more than 35 years of experience in planning, pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and design support during construction for a wide variety of projects with a focus on transit and transportation facilities. He manages A/E design services contracts for transit agencies, including rail and bus maintenance, and systemwide facility improvements. Rob has a proven track record of resolving regulatory and community issues and implementing solutions to address complex phasing and funding requirements while balancing stakeholder interests, land use compliance, and environmental regulations. Rob is experienced in coordinating with building and fire officials through detailed fire and life safety code analyses to safely implement complex designs. Rob is skilled at integrating innovative technologies and sustainable design practices, including daylighting, passive solar design, energy efficiency, and high-performance building enclosures, and guiding credit documentation for LEED® and Envision certification efforts.

Achyuthan Ramaswamy Education: Master of Architecture, University of Oregon // Bachelor of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, India

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Valley Metro Rio-East Dobson Streetcar Extension Alternative Analysis

coordinating with the design team, and review station configurations.

y Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority(VTA), Chaboya BRT Modifications, Phase I

development, building information modeling (BIM), design coordination among various disciplines, preparation of contract documents, and coordination of the quality process.

Achyuthan is a designer with experience providing architectural design and modeling for transportation projects, including. He is skilled at assisting senior architects to develop conceptual designs, schematic plans, 3-D models, presentations, and construction drawings/details using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and building information modeling (BIM). Achyuthan is also experienced at coordinating on-site meetings that clarify requests for information (RFIs) from contractors and vendors. His academic and research background is in sustainable technologies and design solutions, which include conducting energy simulations to develop passive heating solutions, optimizing the utility of sun spaces in buildings, and assessing and analyzing passive cooling strategies to arrive at optimum redesign requirements of glazing, roof pond, and stack ventilation in different climate zones.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Michelle Schefflin Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado // Associate of Applied Science, Architecture, Northampton Community College

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Scottsdale, Osborn Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Connection Study

pedestrian bridge over Osborn Road at Indian Bend Wash Trail.

engagement leading to a design phase.

Michelle is an experienced project manager specializing in transportation planning and engineering, with a strong emphasis on active transportation and multimodal infrastructure. Recognized for her responsiveness and reliable leadership, Michelle is valued by clients for her clear communication, timely decision-making, and strong commitment to project success. Her expertise spans transportation planning studies, shared-use paths, bikeways, complete streets, intersection enhancements, roadway widening, and roundabout design.

Corinne Donahue, AICP Education: Master of Urban Planning, University of Kansas // Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management, Kansas State University Certification: American Institute of Certified Planners

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), Strategic Planning for Mobility Management

rural areas of Nebraska.

y Kansas Department of Transportation, Triennial On-Site Review for Public Transit Providers

at various locations across the state of Kansas.

Corinne is a lead planner for Olsson and has managed many transit and transportation planning projects for both rural and urban transit agencies, along with large department of transportation projects across the country. She understands the opportunity and process of implementing successful pilot projects that are on the cutting edge of technology and often lead the way for other transit providers.

Shawn Strate, AICP Education: Master of Urban Planning, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign // Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Geography, Oklahoma State University Certification: American Institute of Certified Planners

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Triennial On-Site Review for Public Transit Providers

at various locations across the state of Kansas.

y Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), Route Restoration Plan

streetcar connectivity plan, bus stop guidelines, and will be developing a regional transit improvement plan

Shawn is a transportation planner who has managed long- and short-range planning projects to improve transit services and infrastructure. Prior to joining Olsson, he gained valuable professional experience in urban and transportation planning in the public and private sectors, with an emphasis in public transit.

Most recently, Shawn was the planning manager for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and was the primary liaison to partner organizations with local jurisdictions on community planning efforts.

He coordinated and participated in public engagement activities, managed the agency’s Title VI program and processes, and oversaw the use of service and community data for projects and reporting.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Tamara Burke Education: Master of Science, Environmental Biology, Regis University // Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Metropolitan State University of Denver

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y FHWA—CFLHD, Perkinsville Road *

- Role: NEPA Project Manager & Environmental Compliance Specialist

- Led the CatEx process, Section 106 and Section 7 Consultation, and Section 404 Permitting

* Completed with previous employer.

Compliance Specialist

- Led the NEPA process, Section 7 and Section 106 consultation processes, and Section 404 permitting. * Completed with previous employer.

Corinne is a lead planner for Olsson and has managed many transit and transportation planning projects for both rural and urban transit agencies, along with large department of transportation projects across the country. She understands the opportunity and process of implementing successful pilot projects that are on the cutting edge of technology and often lead the way for other transit providers.

Raj Shah, PE Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Arizona State University Registration: Professional Engineer (Civil): Arizona #27556

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Russell Road

Estimating, Plans.

y Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC), 27th Avenue & Olney Avenue

Plans.

Raj has over 35 years of experience in predesign, final design, and post-design stormwater projects, and has completed more than 160 projects throughout Maricopa County. His expertise includes drainage design, area drainage master studies/plans (ADMS/P), storm water, hydrology/hydraulics, flood hazard mitigation, LID implementation, and Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) submittals.

Raj will perform hydrologic stormwater analysis, establish catch basin locations, complete storm drain hydraulics, and determine retention basin volumes. Raj is recognized for optimizing detention basin design to minimize the footprint and maximize the usable property area. He encourages innovative and cost-effective solutions in all stormwater designs, including the utilization of various 2D and 3D modeling tools to analyze the unique drainage characteristics of each project site/corridor.

Troy Tray, PLS Education: Bachelor of Science, Land Surveying Ohio State University // LEAP Class of 2004 Registration: Professional Land Surveyor: Arizona #33868 // Idaho #11338 // New Mexico #22094 // Nevada #15346 // Ohio #7918

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), PDOC, Cement Plan Road Shared Use Path

completion of tasks, directed office personnel for production of both topographic and parcel/ ROW base mapping, and liaised between Ardurra’s engineering and survey staff.

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Russell Road

of field scope based on current site conditions, coordinated with aerial mapping subconsultant, directed office personnel for both Topographic and Parcel/ROW base mapping, and liaised between Ardurra’s engineering and survey staff.

Troy has 32 years of experience in proposing, managing, and producing a variety of surveying projects. His work includes record-of-surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, legal descriptions and exhibits, as well as boundary and construction surveys for both public and private clients throughout Arizona.

In his role, Troy has managed numerous survey projects, acting as a liaison between the field crew surveyors and the office surveyors and technicians. He has extensive knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of ALTA surveys, which benefit clients and other end-users.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Taylor Plummer, AICP, IAP2 Education: Master of Urban Planning, Sustainable Land Use Planning and Housing and Community Development, University of Kansas // Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Policy and Society Track, Legal Studies Minor, Creighton University

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y City of Buckeye, Downtown Specific Area Plan

The project included robust public engagement and featured a historic part of the city.

Comprehensive Plan. The project included robust public engagement.

Taylor is a community planning group leader for Olsson’s Planning & Engagement team, responsible for setting performance expectations, managing client service, and overseeing project execution for her group. In her more than 10 years of experience, Taylor has successfully led ample diverse community planning projects, from corridor plans to comprehensive plans, guiding her team throughout the planning process.

Alton Williams, PE Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Northern Arizona University Registration: Professional Engineer (Civil): Arizona #39531 // New Mexico #22081

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Tsé Bit’á’i Justice Center, Shiprock, NM

administrative services. The site infrastructure development and design construction documents were prepared per Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) requirements.

y Little Singer Community School (LSCS), Birdsprings, AZ

administrative services for this Pre-K-6th grade elementary school in Birdsprings, AZ. The site infrastructure development assessment and design construction documents were prepared per Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) requirements

Alton is a member of the Navajo Nation, bringing 30 years of experience in civil engineering and project management. His expertise encompasses residential, educational, and commercial site development, as well as residential housing assessments, construction administration, and field surveying. Since founding Hozho Engineering, Alton has focused on projects for Tribal Nations in Arizona and New Mexico.

He has collaborated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), various Tribal Housing Authorities, Utility Authorities, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Indian Health Services (IHS). Alton is well-versed in the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), ADOT, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), as well as other city and county regulations in northern Arizona and New Mexico.

Ashton Koons Education: Bachelor of Specialized Studies, Environmental Geology, Biology, and Anthropology, Ohio University

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Iron Springs Road at Skyline Drive Passing Lane

cultural resources, and hazardous materials.

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), I-40 at Bellemont Design Concept Report Update

to cover the environmental resource areas of hazardous materials, biological resources, cultural resources, noise, socioeconomics, air quality, and Section 4(f) resources.

Ashton is a seasoned environmental professional with a decade of experience in the field. Over the years, Ashton has successfully managed a diverse range of projects, demonstrating expertise in scoping initiatives and leading comprehensive report production. She is well-versed in conducting thorough environmental reviews, which include assessing potential impacts on ecosystems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

In addition to project management, Ashton has performed detailed biological and archaeological surveys, identifying crucial habitats and cultural resources. Her proficiency extends to noise and visual assessments, where she evaluates the potential effects of proposed projects on surrounding communities.

Notably, she has in-depth knowledge of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 compliance, ensuring that projects adhere to federal regulations governing the discharge of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States.

On-Call Transit Consultant Services // Solicitation #BPM007068 // DISCIPLINE 1: TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES

Benjamin Burns Education: Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Texas A&M University

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), I-40 Dead River Bridge Eastbound

including the Pre-jurisdictional Determination and Preconstruction Notification, as well as the Water Quality Certification Request and Biological Evaluation.

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Pendleton Drive Dip Elimination Project

Section 404 permitting associated with wetlands/Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) delineation in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Biological Evaluation (BE)..

Benjamin brings nearly a decade of experience in environmental services for transportation and construction clients nationwide. He has managed over 40 projects in Arizona, primarily through ADOT’s Project Development On-Call (PDOC) contract, focusing on federal- and state-funded roadway improvements.

His expertise includes preparing NEPA Categorical Exclusions for various funding programs, such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Safe Routes to School. Benjamin ensures compliance and effective project delivery by managing consultant teams and coordinating with agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), USACE, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), and Arizona State Museum, as well as multiple local governments.

Joel Tyberg, MA, RPA Education: Master of Arts, Anthropology / Archaeology (SW Archaeology and Museum Collections Management emphasis, University of Colorado Boulder // Anthropology / Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology (Historic Archaeology and Preservation Policy emphasis), University of Maryland

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Various Projects in Multiple Locations

widening, extending highway entry and exit ramp lanes, turn lane additions, traffic light installations, roadway repavement projects, bridge repairs, shoulder work, embedded sign placements, and point-of-entry truck screening facility improvement transportation projects y Bureau of Indian Affairs, Environmental Assessment for Repairs to Menager’s Dam Village Dam and Irrigation System

pedestrian survey of approximately 1600 acres in and around Menager’s Dam Village

- Primary author for the preliminary BIA-compliant archaeological survey reports

Joel has over 20 years of experience working with DOTs in states like Arizona and Colorado on active construction right-of-way projects. He is well-versed in Federal Highway Administration funding, Section 4(f) rules, and Section 106 requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act. Joel has conducted research using ADOT’s HPT Portal and CDOT’s Historic Sites Inventory and participated in determining areas of potential effect for federal projects.

Heather Coates Education: Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology and Ecology, Arizona State University

RECENT EXPERIENCE

y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), US 60 Tomahawk Road/Southern Avenue Widening

(BESF), and CWA technical memorandum y Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), I-17 Flex Lanes Design Build

warning sign locations and assessed the locations for biological resources, including WOTUS and potential habitat for federal and state-listed wildlife.

- Prepared a biological resources memo evaluating the findings.

Heather boasts seven years of extensive experience as a biologist, specializing in conservation biology and ecology. She has a wide range of field and research experience, utilizing techniques such as call-playback presence/absence surveys, remote camera deployment, and tracking with the use of radio telemetry.

Heather brings a wide range of biological consulting experience in both the public and private sectors of the southwestern United States. She has conducted numerous biological evaluations, habitat assessments, migratory bird surveys, threatened and endangered species assessments, and native plant inventories.

Heather is well versed in both state and federal environmental regulations and has helped ensure project compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act