Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
I am an Infrastructure Planner and public-sector strategist with more than a decade of experience advancing complex infrastructure programs across Missouri and the Midwest. My career spans statewide program leadership, asset and capital planning, and the delivery of data-driven strategies that improve stewardship, accountability, and long-term financial outcomes. Most recently, I led and supported high-impact infrastructure initiatives—from launching Missouri’s $265M ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Program to advising rural ISPs, electric cooperatives, and public entities on funding strategy, compliance, and execution. In these roles, I became known for translating complex policy and regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable plans that accelerate delivery while maintaining audit-ready compliance. Today, as an Infrastructure Planner with the Missouri Department of Conservation, I focus on infrastructure asset management, lifecycle analysis, capital planning, and policy development. I work closely with leadership, budget teams, and planners to analyze data, inform maintenance and investment decisions, and support long-range planning aligned with organizational goals. I bring a collaborative, analytical approach to infrastructure planning—equally comfortable working with data, facilitating cross-disciplinary coordination, and communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. What motivates me is durable impact: building systems, processes, and plans that help public institutions manage infrastructure responsibly and serve communities effectively for the long term. If you’re interested in infrastructure strategy, asset management, or public-sector planning, I’m always open to connecting.
Develop and recommend policies, processes, and projects through the Infrastructure Asset Management Program to improve stewardship, accountability, risk management, and financial efficiency. Lead development of short- and long-term capital plans supporting construction budgeting and alignment with departmental strategic objectives. Analyze lifecycle, condition, and portfolio data to inform infrastructure maintenance strategies, rehabilitation vs. replacement decisions, and long-range planning. Use analytical tools, metrics, and comparative analyses to deliver portfolio status updates, technical insights, and long-term financial implications for leadership and budget teams. Conduct complex planning and research studies, synthesizing multiple data sources into actionable recommendations for maintenance, repair, replacement, or disposal of infrastructure assets. Develop graphic depictions, statistics, and scenario analyses to support asset management planning and investment decisions. Provide input into infrastructure design standards, maintenance guidelines, and long-range comprehensive planning efforts. Deliver end-user training on asset management systems, planning data access, and reporting to support planned and predictive decision-making. Facilitate cross-disciplinary coordination within the Infrastructure Management Branch to align priorities, share updates, and improve planning processes.
Following a company-wide layoff at Finley Engineering, I used this transition period to pursue opportunities aligned with long-term public service and infrastructure planning goals. During this time, I focused on professional development, role alignment, and preparation for a return to state service in an infrastructure planning capacity.
Led broadband strategy and funding delivery for clients across the Midwest, including electric cooperatives, rural ISPs, and municipalities. Managed federal and state grant lifecycles from pre-application through post-award compliance, delivering tangible outcomes in speed, accuracy, and capital access. Spearheaded custom grant and tax credit strategies that materially reduced project costs and maximized award competitiveness. Designed client workflows that cut application timelines by 30–40%, increasing throughput and client satisfaction. Launched a recurring revenue stream through post-award support offerings, expanding firm capabilities and improving retention. Partnered with OSP engineers, legal teams, and finance departments to ensure audit-readiness and compliance across multi-million-dollar builds.
Oversaw one of the nation’s largest state broadband grant programs, managing over $265 million in ARPA infrastructure funds. Led end-to-end grant operations, from policy design to subrecipient monitoring, ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates. Designed and implemented Missouri’s ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, reducing average award timelines by 50% using a dual-review model. Maintained 100% federal compliance across all projects under NTIA’s Broadband Infrastructure Grant. Cultivated key relationships with applicants, contractors, legislators, and federal stakeholders to accelerate approvals and resolve deployment barriers. Authored program documentation, FAQs, and technical guides to ensure clarity, transparency, and replicability.
Promoted through multiple roles in the Division of Energy, ultimately leading the team responsible for distributing millions in energy-efficiency loans and grants to public entities statewide. Managed the Energy Loan Program, deploying funding to school districts, hospitals, and public buildings to reduce operational costs. Created and launched the Municipal Utility Emergency Loan Program to address fuel-related financial emergencies during market volatility. Developed new cost-share programs benefiting Missouri farmers, delivering measurable savings and increasing fund utilization by 30%.
• Reviews applications to determine compliance with stated loan program criteria and project viability. • Recommends, develops, coordinates and implements assigned state energy projects or major segments of complex projects. • Recommends and prepares or assists in the preparation and oversight of project, grant and subgrant proposals and/or agreements and budgets or sections thereof. • Develops and maintains cooperative client relationships and partnerships. • Serves on and, as assigned, leads interagency, departmental and divisional task forces related to designated specialty area. • Performs technical analyses in designated specialty area, prepares reports and provides technical assistance to clients. • Develops and implements project evaluation activities; develops and maintains project specific data tracking systems; designs field codes and analyzes surveys; analyzes economic and consumption data; and prepares reports. • Recommends, develops, conducts and/or coordinates presentations, seminars and related training in specialty area. • Assists in drafting legislation or rules necessary to carry out projects. • Recommends, develops, coordinates and implements statewide technical assistance and/or education, training and public awareness projects. • Conducts technical or scientific literature reviews and data searches. • Attends professional or technical local, state, regional and national meetings, as assigned.