Professional Portfolio
Project Examples
Brick Streets Master Plan
November 2017
In 2017, I led a multi-departmental team to create a master plan for brick streets. The plan includes strategies to consistently fund brick streets, remove and prevent non-brick patches, preserve all current brick streets, and find the most cost-effective solution for each street. City Council adopted the plan in November 2017, and it won an an award for Technical Innovation and Management Innovation from the American Public Works Association, Illinois Chapter, in May 2018.
Safe Routes to School Grant
Fall 2018
I coordinated with engineering staff and Bloomington Public Schools District 87 to apply for a $200,000 Safe Routes to School grant in 2018. The Illinois Department of Transportation awarded the grant to the city in 2019, and the city improved sidewalks near Sheridan Elementary School, which is a school in a low income area with a high percentage of students who walk to school.
Trenchless Technology Leads to Award for City Project
Fall 2018
Engineers in the City of Bloomington, Illinois Public Works Department received an award for the HoJo and Wittenberg Sewer Improvements Project, which used trenchless technology to make the construction of a gravity sewer more cost-effective than replacing a failing pump station. The American Public Works Association, Illinois Chapter awarded it Project of the Year for Environmental Projects in 2018.
Idle Reduction Technologies Available from the Factory
January 2020
Idle reduction technologies (IRTs) are technologies that reduce fuel consumption and fuel costs. Initially, these devices were sold as aftermarket add-ons to vehicles, especially police vehicles. Though the aftermarket add-ons are effective and have been implemented in several large cities, more recent technological developments from vehicle manufacturers may have made aftermarket IRTs for non-hybrid vehicles unnecessary in most applications.
Summer Wrap-Up 2024
Summer 2024
More than 2,000,000 visits have been made to Downtown Bloomington this year, driven by one of the busiest summer seasons in recent city history. A surge in activity, led by packed events, revitalized spaces, and community engagement, has positioned Bloomington as a key destination for both residents and visitors. The City of Bloomington’s summer success is a testament to its commitment to enhancing community life. With a packed calendar of events and initiatives ahead, the city invites all residents and visitors to experience everything Bloomington has to offer.
Streets and Sidewalks Supplemental Report 2025
March 2025
The City of Bloomington prepared this supplemental report to describe the data presented in the Fiscal Year 2025 Street and Sidewalk Network Update in greater detail and to provide additional data. The Engineering Department presented the update to the Bloomington City Council at its regular meeting on March 24, 2025.
News Story Examples
ISU Senior Shares Her Success Story
April 18, 2018
Among the students graduating this year is a woman who was told college was "not for her." Brooke Hausmann is a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Major in the College of Education at Illinois State University. She has faced challenges from an auditory processing disorder and becoming hard of hearing. With the help of professors and students, she was able to succeed where others thought she would fail. WGLT's Michael Hill talks with Brooke to hear her story.
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Sen. Durbin 'Amazed' By McLean County Mental Health Resources
August 12, 2016
Community leaders and government officials in McLean County are receiving praise for their improvements to resources for people suffering from mental illness in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said the area is moving in the right direction.
Equinox House Models Rainwater Collection
April 18, 2016
More than 2,000,000 visits have been made to Downtown Bloomington this year, driven by one of the busiest summer seasons in recent city history. A surge in activity, led by packed events, revitalized spaces, and community engagement, has positioned Bloomington as a key destination for both residents and visitors. The City of Bloomington’s summer success is a testament to its commitment to enhancing community life. With a packed calendar of events and initiatives ahead, the city invites all residents and visitors to experience everything Bloomington has to offer.
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McLean County Considering Fixes For Voting Problems
April 26, 2016
A solution to the long wait times and registration issues experienced by voters at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center is still in progress. The McLean County Board Finance Commitee held a special meeting at ISU to address concerns from people in the community. Some of the blame for the problems was put on Senate Bill 172, which allows people to register on the day of an election. Board Member Rich Buchanan said the state hasn't provided any money to pay for that change.
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