Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois, B.A. Government, 1971
University of Colorado, Boulder, M.P.A., City Management, 1973
University of Colorado, Denver, Technical Courses, 1976-1994
Metropolitan State, Denver, Technical Courses 1988-90

Water system development, water management, water audits, water valuation, water meter sizing, and water history

American Water Works Association

Metropolitan Conservation Inc.

National Home Builders Association

Colorado Apartment Builders Association

Business and Economics Council

Xeriscape Colorado

Colorado Water Education Foundation

Colorado University, Center of the American West

Colorado State Water Research Institute

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce 

Human Pursuits

Assistant Water Sales Administrator,  1977 – 1983, Denver Water Department, Denver, CO.
Responsibilities included sales of Denver Water facilities and water, negotiations, liaison with distributors and developers and writing of water sales contracts for Denver.  Writing and negotiating charges and fees schedules and estimating facility costs.

Research Analyst, Legislative Council, 1976-1977, Colorado Legislature, Denver CO.
Researched and provided information on water and sewer matters and values to the legislature. Staffed House Local Governments and Senate Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions Committees.

Assistant Director, Consumer Counsel, 1975-1976, Guam
Evaluated various consumer issues, specializing in utility related concerns.  Worked as liaison with the legislature, federal government and various island consumer groups to insure business’s compliance with consumer laws.

Program Evaluator, 1974, Community Mental Health, Lansing, MI.       
Responsible for evaluating the efficacy of the various components of the organization and adequacy and fairness of fee schedule including the Drug Rehabilitation Program, Mental Health Program, and Educational Programs.    

Interim City Manager, 1972-1973, City of Silverthorne, CO.
Developed land use planning mechanisms including zoning ordinances and flood plain regulations.  Administrative analysis and forms development.  Held public hearings on various planning issues.

Site Developer, Kinder Morgan Power, State of Virginia. 
Responsible for development of three power plants in Virginia.  Successfully obtained local water rights and contracts, zoning and platting of three sites.  Also obtained air, water, wastewater and Public Utility Commission (State Corporation Commission in VA),  permits for the sites.   Administered a $3 million development budget.

Site Developer, Barlow Projects, Virginia, North Carolina and Key West, Florida.  
This position requires representing a waste-to-energy company and determining the efficacy of various waste disposal options for communities in these states.   Responsibilities included identifying sites, negotiating contracts and obtaining water rights and environmental permits.

Site Developer, Community Energy, Inc., North Carolina and Eastern Shore of Virginia. 
Represented CEI, a wind energy company, in development of wind energy in VA and NC.  Responsibilities included identifying and obtaining sites for large wind energy turbines.  Responsibilities included negotiating with individual land owners and obtaining permits from local agencies for construction of windmills.

Water Demand Management Study - City of Westminster, CO. 
The study accomplished three goals, 1) determine the water use characteristics of new residential development, 2) identify an effective water management program to reduce demand, 3) evaluate the potential for water conservation in new and existing development.  Purpose of the study was to avoid a water tap moratorium because of supply shortage.

Water Conservation Study, Colorado Apartment Association, Denver, CO.
The study evaluated present water use in multi-family developments, and identified strategies and appliances for reducing water demand and water costs.  Study was used to negotiate a $120,000 rebate program from the Denver Water Board for appliances and fixture replacement in existing multi-family units.

Water Purchase Agreement, Red Peak Property, Glendale, CO.   Negotiated the purchase of water from the City of Glendale for non-potable purposes on a multi-family development in the City. The water purchase agreement allowed the proprietor to save their landscaping and fill their pool during the severe 2002-2003 drought. 

Water Sales, Confidential Client, Weld County, CO. 
Developed and leased a water supply valued at $3 million to an industrial client.

Water System Development – Brunswick County, VA. 
Assist the County with the development of a water system to provide 7.7 million gallons per day for an electric generating station and county municipal demands.  Project included identification and development of water rights, permit acquisition from state and federal agencies, reservoir development, and water quality mitigation.

Water Asset Study - Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District. 
District was faced with a water tap moratorium because of a supply shortage.  District reviewed its assets and developed a water supply program using its stormwater, ground water, recharge, wetlands, contract rights, and water demand management program to avoid shortage.

Water Demand Management Program - JPI, Lincoln, Pacifica, Fairfield, Capital Pacific,  Prime West and AIMCO.  
Research and analysis of water use patterns in residential and commercial buildings.  Developed program to reduce water use for buildings in Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, Utah, Washington, and Colorado resulting in water impact fee savings in excess of $35 million. 

Water and Sewer Service Study - Galleria Mixed Use Development Project,. Aurora, Colorado. 
The Galleria project was a politically and environmentally sensitive project because of its impact on Denver, Aurora, Greenwood Village, and Arapahoe County.  Key to the development was the availability of water and sewer and the various alternatives for service.  The first phase of the project was to identify water and sewer supply alternatives, water conservation program and negotiate water and sewer service agreements.  Study required thorough understanding of water and sewer extension agreements and city policies regarding water right acquisitions, sewer connection, and distributor responsibilities.  Estimated delivery system costs and developed district water and sewer tap fee and rate schedule.  The second phase of the project involved constructing offsite water and sewer facilities, obtaining approval from 23 separate entities, and installing a sewer line through an established neighborhood and existing Denver Park.  Duties included coordination with public officials, businesses, neighborhood organization and individual property owners, as well as engineers, surveyors and contractors. 

Water Sales, Colorado National Bank, Denver Tech Center area. 
Developed water and sold clients water to a confidential concern for $4 million.

Colorado Integrated Resource - Conservation and Economics Model, Colorado Water Conservation Board. 
Developed the first model that integrated the impacts of water supply, resource development, and water conservation on the economics of a water provider’s budget and rates.

Water Analysis and Valuation, University of Colorado. 
Evaluated and estimated water demands for the University of Colorado’s new dorm complex, negotiated an agreement with the City of Boulder saving the University $1.3 million in water related fees.

Water Analysis and Sale, Cody Water Company.    
Analyzed, valuated and marketing of $11 million in water rights in Arkansas River system.

Water Sales, Gateway America. 
Identified, evaluated and sold water to a confidential client for $2.5 million.

Water Analysis, Valuation and Sale, Confidential Arizona Industrial Client. 

Model Water Conservation Plan - Colorado Water Conservation Board, State of Colorado. 
Develop the model water conservation plan for Colorado municipalities.  Plan includes various tested conservation tools for reducing water use, various strategies for implementing the program  and the financial impact  of various water conserving methods.

Water Conservation Program - City of Englewood, CO.
Develop a water conservation/management program to reduce water usage for the city’s residential, commercial and industrial accounts.   Program reviewed the efficacy of various programs and the program’s  impact on the City’s water finance account.

Water Management Program - Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District.  
Developed a water conservation program that included asset management, water supply development, and water demand reduction programs.

Embrey Partners, San Antonio, TX. 
Negotiated and acquired water for three projects saving the projects in excess of $1,000,000 in water acquisition fees.

Water and Sewer Service Study - Douglas County Metropolitan District.
Developed and implemented a plan to supply water and sewer service to  2,000 acre District in northwest Douglas County.  Project responsibilities included developing and implementing water conservation program, identifying demands, annexation policies, water and sewer charge and tap fee analysis, facility sizing, pipeline routing, financial feasibility analysis, revenue generation, programs, evaluation of water supply and sewer service alternatives, and explanation of the plan to District Board, constituents, and financing firms.

Water and Sewer Service Study - Gondolier Farms
Gondolier is a mixed use development zoned in Douglas County, Colorado.  The project had no water and sewer supply.  Negotiated contract with local district to obtain water and sewer supply.  Duties included utility demand analysis, water and sewer fee analysis, water conservation program development, water quality impact negotiations, ground water analysis, negotiation of water and sewer contract, utility construction cost estimates, and augmentation plan.

Water Resource Program - Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado. 
Cherry Creek Valley has a need for developing a water supply for its future development.  Developed and implemented water management plan, including water reuse and graywater system, pricing incentives, and educational program.  Facilitated appropriation of Senate Bill 5 ground water and helped develop tributary and non-tributary delivery system.  Analyzed and recommended water and sewer tap fee structure and user charger schedule.  Developed water and sewer annexation, water audit, water conservation, and water line extension policies.  Executed contract negotiations with Denver Water Board.  Performed functions relating to demand analysis, water conservation program development, computer programming, scheduling, cost and revenue projecting, and political analysis.

Water Management Analysis - Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Researched and analyzed various conservation measures including pricing strategies, legislative initiatives, retrofit programs, new development incentive packages, reuse systems, and graywater technologies.  The information was assimilated and incorporated into a system operation and finance model.

Resource Fee Research Study - Homebuilders Association of Metropolitan Denver,.
Homebuilders were concerned about the cost of developing new water supplies and corresponding system development charges that had escalated to the highest in the nation, $7,250/home.  Asked AquaSan to research alternative water development strategies and costs for possible use by municipal entities.  Developed and designed a water conservation program which could provide a reliable water for several communities at a cost of less than $ 2,500/home.

Water Research Study  - Engineer 470 Partnership.
E-470, a highway connecting communities on the eastern portion of the Denver Metropolitan area from needed water for its landscaping, originally estimated at $ 1,000,000/mile.  AquaSan researched costs and alternative landscaping projects.  Implemented a xeriscape landscaping program and a graywater system for irrigation that saved the Partnership over 50% of their original estimate.

National Water Rates and Charges Study  - Metropolitan Denver Home Builders Association. Denver, Colorado. 
Retained to perform metropolitan wide water and sewer rate and tap fee charges survey for the Colorado area and the U.S. southwest.

Sewer Fee and Charge Study -  Confidential Client,
Retained to perform water and sewer rate survey and analysis of front range providers.

Expert Witness - E-470 Highway Authority,. 
Provided expert witness services regarding the availability and feasibility of water and sewer to property along the E-470 corridor.  Projected costs and revenues, determined best policy practices.  Worked with local districts, cities and property owners for installation of water line.

Rates and Fees Analysis - American Water Development, Inc., Denver, Colorado. 
Analysis of present and future rate structures, fees and charges in the front range. Developed program to generate revenue from water supply inventory.

Future Water Research Study - City of Lakewood, CO. 
Involved in many different but complementary management and technical tasks.  Executed detailed research and analysis of the City's existing water situation, including a supply study and demand study.  Developed water and sewer annexation policies, alternative supply scenarios, cost and revenue projections, and financing alternatives.  Managed program development through initiation of detailed research concerning all legal water agreements, and developing community support for projects' conclusions.

LittletonFuture Water Research Study - City of Littleton, Colorado. 
Littleton was faced with a water shortage plus a multi-million dollar decision whether to participate in building the Two Forks Dam.  Initially reviewed existing contracts and current water supply.  Estimated demand and developed alternative supply scenarios.  Costs and revenues were projected for the scenarios and a recommendation was provided.  Technical responsibilities included hydraulic analysis, contract review, demand analysis, and economic analysis.  Recommended program for meeting the costs to be incurred from future water projects.

Easement Negotiations - Meadowlakes Project.  Residential development in Arvada, Colorado. 
Retained to obtain the approval and facilitate the  construction of a sewer line through the back yards of a rural neighborhood.  Project had been stopped several times during a four year period for environmental and political reasons, and, for these reasons, was considered "impossible" to install.  Approval received, project came in on budget and schedule, and a thank you note was received from the neighbors.  Duties included pipeline routing, right-of-way acquisition, and project management.

Water Line Negotiations - Green Valley Ranch. Mixed use development in northeast Denver and northern Aurora. 
Negotiated proposed annexed areas of 8 mile water pipeline, reservoir and pump station in Denver.  Duties included contract negotiations, payment schedule, cost estimates, construction schedule, and addressing local political and environmental concerns.                      

Water Resource Analysis - City of Grand Junction. 
Analysis of Grand Junction’s water supply and impacts of upstream water development on City’s supply.

 Annexation/De-annexation Negotiations - Bromley Park Metropolitan District, Brighton, Colorado. 
Bromley Park had a need to obtain water and sewer service to its service area.  An agreement was structured with the Beebe Draw District.  It was later determined service could be more efficiently provided from the City of Brighton.  Responsibilities included negotiations for water and sewer annexation and de-annexation with Beebe Draw and Brighton, estimation of costs, contract development, water, sewer, and stormwater analysis.