Robert Barnard
Professional Experience:
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project Director 2008 to present
Has primary responsibility for all aspects of project development and delivery, including final design and construction contracts. Manages staff responsible for administration of all design and construction contracts. Responsible for internal/external communications regarding project issues, and coordination with third parties. Monitors and reports cost and schedule status, change control and claims administration. Represents project to outside agencies and interests including the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and state and local governments. Has executive level role in negotiations and dispute resolution with contractors. Reports to the Executive Director, Capital Project Division.
Mall Light Rail Project Design/Construction Director 2007 to 2009
Held primary responsibility for all contracts in $220 million Mall project, including the CM/GC civil/trackwork/systems contract.. Managed staff responsible for administration of all Mall contracts. Responsible for internal/external communications regarding project issues, and coordination with third parties. Monitored and reported cost and schedule status, change control and claims administration. Had top management level role in negotiations/dispute resolution with contractors.
City of Portland, Office of Transportation, Portland, Oregon Project Manager 1992 to 2006
Responsible for successful delivery of large, complex, high-profile, politically sensitive, high-risk public works projects with significant capital budgets, including the $57 million Portland Aerial Tram. Other related duties included: construction, project management, budgeting, estimating, cost control, scheduling and building relationships other governmental agencies.
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, Portland, Oregon Project Architect 1987 to 1992
Responsible for design development, contract document preparation and administration, scheduling, and on- site construction management support services for large, complex, high-dollar transportation facilities and buildings such as: The Holladay Street Improvement Phase II and III ($3.4 and $5.1 million): Complex, multi-discipline projects including infrastructure improvements for multiple City bureaus and TriMet. Work included design development, contract document preparation, management of consultant team and on-site construction management support services. Phase II required extensive coordination with TriMet’s bus operations to design and construct a new bus transfer facility. Phase III required extensive coordination with TriMet’s rail operations to design and construct prototype platforms for the west side light rail expansion. Oregon Convention Center Project ($85 million): Regional convention center, 490,000 square foot complex. Work included one year full-time contract document development and one year full-time construction administration support.
Education:
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies Bachelor of Architecture (graduated top of class) Kelly Betteridge
Professional Experience:
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet) Transportation Planning Manager, Columbia River Crossing Project 2008 to 2013
Responsible for day-to-day management of the transit planning efforts including the transit portion of the FEIS and annual Federal Transit Administration New Starts updates.
Transportation Programs Coordinator 2005 to 2008
Program manager for agency’s Transportation Demand Management activities. Worked with over 400 area employers and colleges to develop transportation programs to minimize single occupancy vehicle trips.
University of Minnesota State and Local Policy Program, Minneapolis, MN 2003-2005 Graduate Assistant
Aided in the development of an FTA funded study entitled, “Keys to Corridor Planning: Best Practices Framework for Successful Urban Transportation Corridor Projects.” Led research and completed drafts for both the economic development and governance portions of the study.
Parsons Brinckerhoff, Portland, OR 2000 to 2003 Marketing Coordinator
Led major transportation infrastructures pursuits from teaming through proposal development and interviews. Managed and authored multiple active pursuits while tracking potential projects from legislation through planning activities.
Booz Allen Hamilton, San Francisco, CA 1999 to 2000 Consultant
Worked on the TransLink project, aiding in the development of a shared Smart Card fare system for 26 transit agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), 2005
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon BA/BS Business Administration, 1999 Daniel W. Blocher, PE
Professional Experience:
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Executive Director, Capital Projects Division 2010 to present
Has primary responsibility for the Division’s overall program. Prioritizes and obligates division resources. Represents TriMet to outside agencies and interests, including the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation and state and local governments. Has executive level role in contract development, pre-contract negotiations and dispute resolution with contractors. Chairs the Contract Control Board. Member of TriMet executive leadership team. Reports to the General Manager.
Director, Project Operations; Manager of Construction Programs 2003 to 2010
Oversaw and managed resources assigned to major capital projects. Ensured that project organization was effective, coordinated and operating in accordance with overall agency goals and governing requirements. Managed engineering activities and technical studies of WES Commuter Rail Project. Managed overall division engineering, project control and contract implementation activities. Document project delivery procedures. Assured proper organizational development to support major capital projects.
Parsons Brinckerhoff Programme Management Ltd., London, UK Project Control Manager 2001 to 2002
Served as Programme Change Control Manager on the £6.4B West Coast Route Modernisation Programme for RAILTRACK, Plc. The programme encompasses upgrade and high-speed modernization of primary rail route from London to Glasgow. Managed all changes to the overall scope, schedule, and budget. Reorganized staff from several departments to coordinate similar functions. Established new procedures for defining design and scope changes and conducting orderly and comprehensive review of proposed changes. Organized a multi-disciplined Change Control Board to adjudicate complex design and scope issues. Streamlined routine changes in budget and other configured items. Verified follow-through on commercial implementation of approved changes within sub-programmes, alliances, and contractors.
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Director of Program Management 1995 to 2001
Led project control, cost analysis and contract management functions of Capital Projects Division. Responsibilities included commercial and engineering aspects, including funding acquisition, project organization, budget development, estimating, scheduling, contract services, cost tracking, change/claims control, contract compliance and cost management. Principal duties involved development and implementation of strategic policies and business procedures, coordination with FTA and PMO representatives and daily management of owner staff and consultants.
Major Projects • $350 million Interstate MAX Light Rail Extension (project set-up) • $125 million Portland Airport Light Rail Extension design/build project • $963 million Westside Light Rail Project • $23 million annual budget for various bus/rail facility improvement projects.
Alpha Corporation Construction and Engineering Vice President 1988 to 1995
Project manager for a broad range of design, engineering and construction management services for highway, bridge and transit projects. Typical assignments included design of civil and structural facilities including excavation support systems and underground facilities, construction management and project administration of heavy/highway infrastructure projects, Safety program development, Project Management Oversight (PMO), project scheduling, schedule analysis and expert testimony.
Education:
George Washington University, Washington, DC Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Sandy Bradley
Professional Experience:
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Program Management Director 2002 to Present
Responsible for professional staff managing cost control, estimating, project integration, risk management, scheduling and data base development. Member of management team for major capital projects. Prepare annual grant amendments for federal funding; track grant budget; respond to requests from Federal Transit Administration. Prepare, monitor and manage division’s annual operating and capital budgets. Analyze variances; suggest and implement recovery strategies. Assist in development of agency capital budget. Coordinate division activities with agency’s finance and administration division. Reports to Executive Director, Capital Projects Division.
Major Projects • Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project $1.49b scheduled to open in 2015 • Portland Mall/I-205 South Corridor Light Rail Project $575m opened 2009 • WES Commuter Rail Project $161m opened 2009 • Interstate Light Rail Project $350m opened 2004
Financial Management Analyst Westside-Hillsboro Light Rail Project 1998 to 2001
Responsible for budget oversight, cost tracking, analysis and cost projections for $963m light rail project. Prepared semi-annual cost-to-complete reports, annual grant budget and amendments as necessary, Determined eligibility of costs for grant funding.
Metro, Portland, Oregon Oregon Convention Center Project, Budget Manager 1986 to 1991
Responsible for budget, cost tracking, analysis, review and reporting for $85m Oregon Convention Center project. Staff to Citizen Advisory Committee on Design and Construction.
Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon Justice Center Project Transition Team, Management Analyst 1976 to 1986
Responsible for staffing, budget and work plan to close Rocky Butte Jail and open new downtown detention center in the Justice Center.
Sheriff’s Office
Researched, developed and implemented first rape prevention, public awareness and outreach program. Analyzed proposed legislation for possible impact on law enforcement. Annual operating budget team.
Education:
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Bachelor of Arts in Government, cum laude
International Graduate School, Stockholm, Sweden Graduate certificate
Gary Ficek, PMP
Professional Experience:
Tri-County Metropolitan Transit (TriMet), Portland OR Capital Project Director 7/2013-Present
Currently responsible for coordinating mega-project development, intergovernmental agreements for the 7.3-mile, $1.5 billion Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail extension, and providing management support for the $34M renovation of a four-story, 60,000 SF new transit operations control center building.
Transit Manager 3/2012 to 7/2013
Accountable for ensuring that TriMet's business objectives and contract obligation for the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) Project were successfully executed, well-designed and completed safely, on time and within budget. I was responsible for managing overall transit design and project development activities, and coordinating the $850M Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant application. Served as the day-to-day project liaison with FTA Region X to ensure policy compliance, coordinate deliverables, facilitate communications and meet governmental expectations during the Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) application process.
Gannett Flemming, Inc., San Francisco, CA 11/2010 to 3/2012 Project Manager
Responsible for managing a Project Management Oversight (PMOC) team of engineering subject matter experts to oversee Federal Transit Administration (FTA) major capital investment light rail mega-projects. Serve as the primary contact with the FTA Region IX office to facilitate the continuous review, evaluation, and monitoring of FTA-funded projects to make certain the Grantee complies with statutory, administrative, and regulatory requirements.
Multinational Force & Observers, Sinai, Egypt 5/2009 to 11/2010 Force Engineering Officer (Engineering Operations Manager)
Managed and led a 30-person cross-cultural staff consisting of three functional work teams including the Project Management Office, Facilities Maintenance, Forward Observation Bases (FOBs) and Physical Security maintenance; coordinated all engineering requirements with over 400 civilian contractors and ongoing military operations for two military bases, two airfields, one naval station and 28 FOBs; oversight of the development, planning, execution, control, and closing of maintenance and new construction projects.
American International Contractors, Inc., Cairo, Egypt 5/2008 to 1/2009 Deputy Project Manager for the $15M U.S. Embassy Security Upgrade Project in Cairo
Managed the safety and engineering team, cost and schedule control, quality control coordination, progress reporting, work package planning, procurement, and site logistics; identified and mitigated issues; and managed demanding US State Department stakeholders.
Kerr Contractors, Vancouver, WA 5/2007 to 5/2008 Project Manager for the $28M I-5/S.R. 502 Interchange Project
Turner Construction, Eugene, OR 5/2006 to 5/2007 Project Engineer, $350M Sacred Heart Medical Center; Civil Superintendent, $10M RiverBend Public Improvement Plan
Caddell International, Algiers, Algeria 1/2005 to 5/2006 Project Security Engineer for the $67M New U.S. Embassy project in Algiers
U.S. Army Special Operations Forces, Active Duty and National Guard 1988 to 2004
Education:
B.S., Business Management and Marketing, minor in Geology, Portland State University, 2000 M.S., Engineering Management, Portland State University, Omega Rho, 2004
Accreditations: Project Management Professional (P.M.P.): Project Management Institute - No. 1293857 Carley Francis
Professional Experience:
WSDOT, Columbia River Crossing Project, Vancouver, WA 2011 to present Transportation Planning Specialist IV
Assist in overseeing activities and professional staff developing the CRC finance plan; coordinating tolling development and implementation; and coordinating with state financial stakeholders to develop, refine and implement the CRC finance plan.
WSDOT, Columbia River Crossing Project, Vancouver, WA 2007 to 2011 Transportation Planning Specialist III
Conducted project outreach, managed production of materials, and provided timely and accurate information to the media, the public, project partners and other project staff. Coordinated drilled shaft contract procurement. Managed public disclosure process to state standards.
WSDOT, Vancouver, WA 2006 to 2007 Transportation Planning Specialist II
Developed traffic projections and micro-simulations and conducted data analysis to support planning tasks, including the Interchange Justification Report for the SR 14 – Camas-Washougal Widening & Interchange. Acted as the Southwest Region bicycle and pedestrian liaison, reviewed development applications and produced supporting documents using GIS software.
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 2005 to 2006 Planner I
Environmental planner responsible for completing the first Bicycle Master Plan for the city (adopted 5/06) and acting as city bicycle liaison, reviewing the capital budget of the transportation department, finalizing the city’s Transportation Improvement Program submission to the regional government, reviewing forest conservation permits and assistance permit seekers in meeting city and state laws, coordinating review of proposed amendments to the maritime master plan, securing funding for trail projects (secured $450,000), participating in development of the city comprehensive plan update (adopted 6/06), using GIS to support functions of department environmental planners.
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 2004 to 2005 Planning Assistant
Provided support for the land use section and the planning department: led staff from four agencies to develop an interagency prototype database for tracking development projects; liaison to the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee; staffed the Bicycle Master Plan; used GIS to update city-wide directory and prepare maps; tracked city council bills; and, ensured public access to Planning Commission hearings and planning department information, policies and procedures.
Education:
Portland State University, Portland, OR Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, 2011
University of Washington, Seattle, WA B.A., Community and Environmental Planning, 2002 B.A., Comparative History of Ideas, 2002
Franklin T. Green, PE
Professional Experience:
Washington Department of Transportation Structures Engineering Manager, Columbia River Crossing Project 2007 to 2013
Provided design oversight for the RC D-B project package; monitoring work plans for all Structures Engineering activities to ensure performance to approved scope, schedule and budget; overseeing professional staff responsible for geotechnical drilling and preparation of design recommendations for marine and land bridges; ensuring construction documents meet applicable design standards and policies for WSDOT, ODOT, FHWA, and FTA and support the delivery schedule for letting construction contracts.
Assistant Design Engineering Manager, Columbia River Crossing Project 2006 to 2007
Assisted the Design Engineering Manager with direction, oversight, and outcome of highway design functions. Acted as a technical liaison between CRC Staff and Bi-State Agencies to ensure that all agency guidelines and standards were met. Worked directly with consultant design task leaders to ensure that deliverables are received as well as reviewing and approving all deliverables related to highway design. Responsible for coordinating, obtaining, and maintaining the technical and procedural manuals for all stakeholders of the CRC project for the staff’s use. Responsible for ensuring the organization, storage, and operation of all engineering related files.
Design/Construction Team Leader, Vancouver Area Engineering Office 2004 to 2006
Design Team Leader - Responsible to ensure that all aspects of the design meet agency standards for the SR500 / Sj. Johns Interchange and Salmon Creek to NE 129th Street Noise Wall projects. Coordinated between the design team and support groups such as Bridge and Structures, Geotech, Utilities, Real Estate Services, Local Programs, and Traffic. Responsible for all technical aspects of the project as well as ensuring that all milestones for the project schedule were met.
Construction Team Leader - Coordinated and mentored the project inspectors so that all aspects of the project would be constructed per the contract plans and specifications for the I-5 widening project from Salmon Creek to I-205. Coordinated with the contractor and local agencies, presented the project at public meetings, prepared change orders and back up for change orders, writing correspondence to the contractor, preparing as-builts, working with inspectors and office staff to complete clear and concise pay notes, and reviewing the contract plans and special provisions.
Transportation Engineer 2 2002 to 2004
Served as a construction inspector on the widening project in Battleground and as Project Lead Inspector on the I-5 widening project from Salmon Creek to I-205. Inspection duties included roadway excavation operations, determining if the subgrade was acceptable / suitable, crushed surfacing base rock placement, curb installation, and solving construction related issues with the contractor and WSDOT personnel. Performed the preliminary geometric design for the SR 500 / St. Johns Interchange Project.
Education:
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana B.S., Civil Engineering (12/2001)
Accreditations:
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, WA #42776 Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, OR #85473PE Douglas T. Jones, P.E.
Professional Experience:
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet) Transit Design Manager, Resident Engineer 2012 to Present
Managed the production of light rail preliminary engineering and final design plans (to include construction documents) for the Columbia River Crossing project. Managing the retrofit of communications systems on Type 1-3 light rail vehicles and the design and construction for Positive Train Control on TriMet’s WES line.
New Jersey Transit, New Jersey 2003 to 2012 Assistant Program Manager
Managed all scheduling (design, construction, force account activities, etc.) and contract management/documentation/reporting activities associated with the joint Amtrak/New Jersey Transit Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement, a $1.0B project to provide increased capacity, redundancy and reliability of train traffic to and from New York City. Provided same expertise on the ~$20M Pennsauken Station project, a project designed to link commuter rail and light rail serving the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Directed all aspects of the $5.5M New Jersey Transit Rail LiDAR-based Rail GIS program, including budgeting, planning, procurement, testing, successful implementation and ongoing maintenance. Management and coordination of consultants and contractors, and effective interaction with clients, the public, regulatory agencies, internal legal staff and oversight political bodies.
J5 Consulting 2002 to 2003 Principal/Owner
Acquired base mapping for utility clients in Southern Arizona using both mapping- and survey-grade GPS units. Developed GIS datasets and AutoCAD as-built drawings using a combination of GPS data and historical utility mapping. Developed water models from base data, ultimately used to make sound decisions on system expansion and optimization.
Town of Oro Valley, Arizona Public Works 2001 to 2002 Operations Division Manager
Effectively managed a culturally diverse staff of 15 including professional engineers, planners, secretarial staff and union employees (street maintenance and striping); responsible for safety, training, performance appraisal and overall effective leadership. Managed the implementation of the Oracle Road Improvement District, a cooperative initiative to involve business owners and the public in a major road widening and improvement project.
Education:
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; M.P.A. (SPEA-Resource Management), 2001 California State University at Long Beach; M.S.E. 1991 University of Florida; B.S.E.1987 Northeastern University; GIS Certificate 2009
Accreditations:
Professional Civil Engineer: Oregon, Washington, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Tau Beta Pi: Lifetime Member of Engineering Honor Society Casey Liles, MSCE, PE
Professional Experience:
WSDOT/ODOT, Columbia River Crossing Highway Engineering Manager 8/08 to Present
Project Engineer managed initial draft development of design-build contract for Columbia River Bridges and Approaches. Managed all aspects of roadway and interchange engineering including stormwater, utilities, lighting, illumination, traffic control, traffic engineering and surveying. Provided oversight for traffic engineering services including managing the team of transportation engineers (agency and consultant staff) responsible for developing travel demand forecasts, preparing traffic operations assessments, evaluating impacts and identifying solutions for automobile, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian mobility, and preparing Design and construction documents.
WSDOT, Vancouver and Kelso, WA 9/01 to 8/08 Area Engineer (4 years) and Assistant Area Engineer
Responsible for delivering the state design and construction program in planning, leading, organizing, and controlling the work performed by the office. Assure all assigned projects are completed within scope, on schedule, and within budget. Responsible for the continuous coordination of all elements of the project’s development process with regional maintenance and support offices, HQ Bridge, HQ Hydraulics, HQ Project Development, FHWA, HQ Planning, permitting agencies, and consultants. Plan, monitor, and manage all location activities on all assigned projects including consultant work. Assure that all standards, policies, and procedures are followed during the project development phase. Represent WSDOT to other agencies, the public, and the media. Manage as many as 50 employees including technicians, engineers, and secretaries.
WSDOT, Vancouver and Olympia, WA 6/99 to 9/01 Systems Planning Manager (1 year) and Assistant Systems Planning Engineer
Managed planning engineers in updating the 2003-2022 Washington Transportation Plan (WTP) and Highway Systems Plan (HSP). Coordinated and communicated with a wide variety of transportation partners including 1) internally: maintenance, program management, design, construction, environmental, agency executives; and 2) externally: cities, counties, regional transportation planning organizations, tribal nations, consultants, and the public. Recommended analysis procedures and conducted analysis for the implementation of highway planning legislation. Reviewed route development plans for technical accuracy and to insure alignment with department policy and the WTP and HSP update process. Used GIS technology to analyze, map, and communicate system level data and performance. Coordinated with six WSDOT regions to prepare and present the Highway System Plan document, briefing papers, technical information, and other presentation materials to the Commission and WSDOT executives.
WSDOT, Mercer Island and Bellevue, WA 5/93 to 6/99 Project Inspector/Designer
Inspects and directs the inspection of roads, structures and related items; may serve as lead inspector, act as roving inspector, or may inspect specialized features such as major structures, illumination systems, electrical systems, signal systems or enclosed drainage systems; analyzes and interprets plans and specifications; stake out alignment. Performs responsible project development work such as: field reviews projects; evaluates alternate designs requiring detailed analysis of accident data, capacity studies, hydraulics, etc. Prepares and/or reviews project definitions, project summaries, hydraulics reports, environmental documents, design estimates, right of way plans, contract plans, specifications, estimates and special provisions using field data and standard design criteria for projects such as intersections, interchanges, grading, paving, resurfacing, and drainage.
Education:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Master of Science in Civil Engineering, June 1999
Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, December 1992 Associate Degree in Public Works Technology, December 1992
Accreditations: Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, WA #37393 Jay Lyman, P.E.
Professional Experience:
David Evans and Associates, Portland, Oregon 1990 to Present Senior Vice President Mr. Lyman is a Senior Vice President of David Evans and Associates, Inc. He has more than 33 years of experience in regional transportation planning, transportation development, and environmental impact studies, and is skilled in managing transportation projects involving interdisciplinary teams. His project experience includes highway corridor studies, transportation system planning, feasibility studies, and facility improvement planning. He has worked throughout the Western US with state departments of transportation, counties, and cities in planning and engineering solutions to transportation needs. Areas of expertise include Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Corridor Studies, Transportation Planning Studies, and Traffic Forecasts. His previous roles with DEA include: Chief Operating Officer. Provided operational leadership to the company, including developing and implementing an operating vision for the company and for the execution of the operations business plan and meeting or exceeding the operations plan. He served on the Executive and Operations Committees and assists the President in managing financials and the budgeting process. Oregon Regional Manager. Responsible for the overall operations of the region and achieving regional business plan results.He assured that DEA’s policies and procedures such as project management processes, risk management and contracting are in place and are performed consistently. Vice President of Professional Services. Responsible for oversight of technical and professional disciplines and services, including direct management of firmwide Discipline Directors. Also responsible for oversight and direction of DEA’s Project Manager Program. Transportation Business Unit Leader. Developed and drove DEA’s transportation strategy to achieve full potential throughout the firm, which required close collaboration and support at the regional and office operations level. His project experience includes: Consultant Team Senior Manager (Former Project Manager), Columbia River Crossing. DEA has been a part of the Columbia River Crossing project since the first phase corridor study in 1999. The 92-year-old I-5 bridge is a major transportation link for the communities on both sides of the Oregon-Washington border. The purpose of the project is to improve the mobility, reliability, and accessibility for all users of the corridor. As prime consultant, DEA led a large project team nationally recognized experts in bridge, freeway, and transit design; combined FHWA and FTA NEPA studies; and project financing. DEA provided project management, engineering, and traffic analyses for the project. Mr. Lyman was project manager from 2005-2008 and returned as a senior management resource to the project in 2012.
Project Manager, Sunrise Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), for Clackamas County, Oregon. The Sunrise Corridor is a planned four- to six-lane, limited access expressway with six major interchanges linking the Portland metropolitan area with Mt. Hood and communities in central and eastern Oregon. The corridor is 13 miles long, and crosses urban and rural areas. As DEA project manager, Mr. Lyman was responsible for land use, transportation, hydrology, energy consumption, community infrastructure, and parks and recreation elements of the EIS.
Principal-in-Charge, Powell Boulevard/Foster Road Corridor Transportation Plan, Portland, Oregon. Mr. Lyman was Principal-in-Charge for this study managed by Metro, the Portland metropolitan area regional government. The project area is located in southeast Portland and extends south into unincorporated Clackamas County. The project is the initial phase of a major transportation corridor plan. Project tasks include identifying corridor objectives and associated evaluation criteria and measures; generating a comprehensive inventory of major transportation facilities, land uses and environmental features; and developing and evaluating initial multimodal transportation improvement alternatives to support anticipated growth in the corridor study area. Education:
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington BA, Economics, 1975 University of Washington, Seattle, Washington BS, Civil Engineering, 1979
Accreditations: Professional Engineer in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho Raymond Mabey, P.E.
Professional Experience: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Columbia River Crossing Program Manager 6/2011-Present
The Program Manager, supported by functional managers from WSDOT and ODOT, oversees Project Controls; and Business Services. The Program Manager directs all day-to-day activities needed for successful execution of these functions to Program budget and schedule.
OTIA III Program Manager, Office of Project Delivery 2/2005 to 5/2011
Managed the planning and delivery of Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) $1.3 billion OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program through a combined ODOT and consultant staff of over 160 people; provided engineering and strategic leadership support to program planning, integration, and administration.
Senior Bridge Engineer, Office of Project Delivery 4/2004 to 1/2005
Directed all activities related to the area of technical expertise for the delivery of bridge repair and replacement projects included in the OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program (Program) by determining policies and procedures, program priorities, and the utilization of resources.
Interim Bridge Program Unit Manager, Technical Services Branch 10/2003 to 12/2003
Responsible for the management of five direct reports, assignment of work, performance reviews, and work planning for the Bridge Program Unit (develops, implements, and operates ODOT’s Bridge Management System).
Senior Load Rating Engineer, Technical Services Branch 2/1997 to 3/2004
Developed and implemented Load Rating Program goals and objectives, guidelines, procedures, and priorities in conformance with AASHTO and FHWA requirements. Assigned and reviewed load ratings conducted by Bridge Engineering Section staff and consultants; managed consultant contracts; assigned assembled and negotiated work orders and reviewed and approved invoices; prepared and monitored Load Rating Program budget of $1 million per biennium.
Education:
Oregon State University Graduate Studies in Structural Engineering, all coursework completed for Master’s degree, major in Structural Engineering, minor in Mathematics.
Oregon State University Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering, major in Structural Engineering.
Accreditations:
Oregon Registered Professional Engineer (Civil), 19242
Bob Pappe, P.E., P.L.S.
Professional Experience:
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) State Traffic/Roadway Engineer: 10/2010 to Present
Manage ODOT’s Traffic-Roadway Section of approximately 76 staff and 6 managers. ODOT’s Traffic-Roadway Section consists of 6 units: Roadway Engineering Unit, Traffic Standards Unit, Traffic Safety Engineering Unit, Access Management Unit, Office of Project Letting and Geometronics. Exercise authority provided through Administrative Rule and through Delegated Authorities including but not limited to approving ODOT design standards and construction specifications; design exceptions; installation, modification and removal of all traffic control devices on state system; and establishing speed limits on highways and roads within the state.
Contract Administration Engineer, Construction Section 5/1999 to 10/2010 (except 3/2006 to 8/2007 see below)
ODOT’s Statewide Expert for administering all state and federal aid construction contracts. Provide statewide leadership and direction in all aspects of ODOT’s construction program including interpretation of plans and specifications, change orders and contractor claims. Success requires a mix of collaboration, cooperation, compromise, partnering principles, innovative thinking, risk taking, dispute resolution and occasional fixation on reaching program goals.
Design-Build Manager, Office of Project Delivery 3/2006 to 8/2007
ODOT’s statewide expert for Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternate delivery methods. Develop, implement and manage ODOT’s Design-Build Program. Primary Agency interface with Oregon Dept. of Justice and FHWA on alternative delivery issues. Overall Expert on all alternative delivery and contracting policies, procedures, and activities. Lead internal and external Stakeholder involvement for Design Build and CMGC alternate contracting.
Project Manager, Region 3 1996 to 1999
Lead final design and construction engineering and inspection of construction projects; manage 11 design and 14 construction staff. Engineering oversight and Engineer-of-Record for final plans. Represent ODOT with local governments, public and media pertaining to project delivery.
Access Management Engineer, Region 3 1994 to 1996 Region 3’s first Access Management Specialist. Represent ODOT at land use hearings with planning commissions, city councils and county commissions. Work with developers to find mutual success while mitigating impacts on transportation systems.
Assistant Project Manager 1992 to 1994 Location Design Team Leader 1989 to 1992 Location Designer 1985 to 1989 Nelson International: Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Manager 1980 to 1984 Union Construction Worker: Foreman, equipment operator, laborer 1972 to 1980
Education:
Oregon Institute of Technology; BS CET, Minor in Structural Engineering, Cum Laude Southern Oregon College; Two years Business, General Studies
Accreditations:
Professional Engineer, Oregon #13,707 Professional Land Surveyor, Oregon #2483
Steven M. Siegel J.D.
Professional Experience:
Siegel Consulting, Portland, Oregon Financial Institutional Structures Manager 2006 - Present
Leads the financial and institutional structures team responsible for preparation of the CRC Finance Plan and required Full Funding Grant Agreement documentation. Responsible for preparing the Capital and Operations Finance Plan Report for New Starts process and legislative purposes. Mr. Siegel assists in preparing application materials for federal discretionary grant opportunities. Also responsible for assisting in preparing financing, project development, and operations agreements.
President, Siegel Consulting, Portland, Oregon 1988 to Present
Practice focuses on project and program funding, managing public and public-private infrastructure and development projects, land use, and development. Clients have included TriMet, Portland Development Commission, Washington County, Oregon, Oregon Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Metro, Port of Hood River, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Timbers, and Intel.
As Regional Policy Coordination consultant for TriMet, Siegel Consulting has analyzed reauthorization bills, prepared proposed language and back-up materials required by Congressional delegation and staff, prepared financial plans for the New Starts evaluation processes, developed regional consensuses on project priorities, and prepared state legislation for transportation funding initiatives. As financial consultant to Metro, assisted in preparing the Regional Transportation Plan. On behalf of City of Portland, managed negotiations with Portland Trail Blazers on development of the Rose Garden, including designing and implementing the finance plan for the City’s share of this project. On behalf of Portland Timbers, led negotiations to establish public-private partnership to redevelop Jeld Wen Field.
Steven Siegel, Attorney at Law 1999 to 2007 Attorney
Was licensed to practice in Oregon; currently on inactive status. Practice focused land use and real estate development. Clients included Downtown Development Group, Singer Properties, Gerding-Edlen Development, Carroll Development, Harsch Development, and City Center Parking.
Portland Development Commission, Portland, Oregon 1987 to 1988 Special Director of Convention Center Development
Served as Project Manager for the Convention Center project, including designing and implementing the finance plan for this project. Also assigned to Mayor Clark’s office to facilitate Portland convention business.
Metro, Portland, Oregon 1977 to 1986 Director of Planning, (final position)
Oversaw department of thirty planners responsible for regional transportation, urban growth boundary and regional land use, regional infrastructure programs, and development of the Oregon Convention Center.
Education:
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (Operations Research) -- 1968
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (Operations Research) -- 1972
Lewis and Clark College of Law, Portland, Oregon Juris Doctor -- 1999
Kris Strickler, P.E. Project Director Professional Experience:
Oregon Department of Transporation 2011- Present Oregon Project Director
Directs the project development and implementation programs for the Columbia River Crossing Project. Responsibilities include program management, oversight from scoping through completion of construction, developing policies, providing policy direction to the staff and teams of consultants, developing partnerships with agencies and local jurisdictions and ensuring the coordination of communication strategies. Kris is also responsible for oversight of the environmental phase of the project, plans preparation, specifications, and construction activities.
HDR Engineering 2010 to 2011 Senior Project Manager
Responsible for management of transportation projects, oversight of transportation staff, and providing strategic insight for project development. A sample list of project oversight includes:
• West Vancouver Freight Access Project, Port of Vancouver Washington • CR712 Value Engineering Study, Florida Department of Transportation • US12 Freeway Conversion Project, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Value Planning Study • Highway to Highway Connection (H2H), Anchorage, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities • Sterling Highway Milepost 45 to 60, Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Preliminary Engineering, Cooper Landing, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 2004 to 2010 CRC Deputy Project Director
Responsible for directing the project development and implementation programs for the Bi-state Columbia River Crossing Project and the affiliated projects in concert with the Project Director. Responsibilities include program management, oversight from scoping through completion of construction, developing policies, providing policy direction to the staff and teams of consultants, developing partnerships with agencies and local jurisdictions - as well as Bi-state jurisdiction partnerships – and ensuring the coordination of communication strategies. Responsible for oversight of the environmental phase of the project, plans preparation, specifications, & construction activities.
Assistant Area Engineer, SW Region 2002 to 2004
Responsible for oversight, management, and delivery of design and construction projects in the Clark County area of Southwest Washington. Managed engineers and technicians with the intent of delivering the department’s program, managed several projects at one time with emphasis of on-time, on-budget delivery.
Design and Construction Team Leader, SW Region 2001 to 2002
Served as Design Team Leader/Chief Inspector for multiple projects within the Clark County area of Southwest Washington. Managed teams of professionals, both agency and consultant, with intent on delivery of the projects assigned. Some project management duties were: utilizing the MPD process for projects, preparing and monitoring schedules, monitoring project funding, maintaining project files, coordinating with support groups and local agencies, preparing and presenting public meetings, reviewing contract plans and special provisions, preparing final records, generating as-builts, preparing change orders, and negotiating with contractors.
Education:
Washington State University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - 1998
Accreditations:
Professional Civil Engineer – State of Washington #39922 David Unsworth
Professional Experience:
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Director of Project Development and Permitting 2012 to Present Responsible for “Moving Together Project” - the development of series of buildings for TriMet staff including remodeling of a 60,000 square foot operations base, new administrative headquarters and new maintenance facilities. Directs staff responsible for permits and approvals for Capital Projects; responsible for the development and tracking of environmental mitigation projects.
Deputy Director Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project (PMLRT) 2009 to Present Key member of overall management team for the PMLRT Project. Specific roles include federal, state and local approvals and permitting, securing Federal New Starts and Full Funding Grant Agreement approvals, and the development of intergovernmental agreements with local jurisdictions for funding and design services Reports to the PMLRT Director.
Senior Manager Project Development 2005 to 2008 Responsible for the development of TriMet’s New and Small Start transit projects from early scooping, through alternatives analysis and the environmental process into project implementation. TriMet’s Project Manager for the PMLRT Project and worked secure the Locally Preferred Alternative and funding for the Project. Project Manager for the Portland Streetcar Loop Project and prepared the successful Small Starts application. TriMet’s manager for the Portland to Lake Oswego Alternatives Analysis and the NEPA lead for the Columbia River Crossing.
Metro, Portland OR Principal Planner 1999 to 2005 Senior Planner 1993 to 1999 Associate Planner 1988 to 1993 Responsible for managing varying aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for the Hillsboro Light Rail, South/North Transit Study, Interstate Max, and I-205/Portland Mall Projects. Coordinated with FTA and prepared Federal New Starts documentation. Oversaw the design and cost development for busway, bus rapid transit, high occupancy vehicle lanes, high occupancy toll lanes, commuter rail and river transit alternatives for the South Corridor. Managed a team of engineers, architects and planners for the Rose Quarter, South Willamette River Crossing, Columbia River Crossing and Southeast Portland segments of the South/North Transit Project.
City of Portland, Planning Bureau, Portland, Oregon Land Use Planner 1985 to 1988 Member of a four-person team responsible for a major re-write of City of Portland’s Zoning Code. Developed travel demand forecasts for use in the Columbia South Shore Industrial re-zoning project and assisted on the first implementation of Portland’s Environmental Overlay Zone
Education:
College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, Urban Planning Heather Wills
Professional Experience:
Oregon Department of Transportation 6/2005 – Present Environmental Manager
The Environmental Manager oversees the day-to-day preparation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents including FEIS and Record of Decision (ROD). The Environmental Manager is responsible for overseeing the environmental Team, including development of the FEIS, ROD and supporting technical documents; overseeing the environmental staffing, budget, and workload planning; managing Environmental activities to approved scope, schedule and budget; overseeing preparation of environmental permit applications, negotiations with regulatory agencies, and environmental mitigation monitoring; and maintaining the Mitigation Measures matrix and manages compliance with commitments in the NEPA documents and federal, state, and local environmental permits.
Permits/Water Quality Specialist, Region 1 11/2004 to 6/2005
Coordinated successful environmental permitting of transportation projects for Region 1 of the Oregon Department of Transportation.
URS Corporation, Portland, OR and Anchorage, AK 9/2003 to 11/2004 Environmental Scientist/Planner
Worked on several small and large transportation projects in both Portland and Anchorage Alaska. In Anchorage, I was responsible for managing portions of large transportation and development projects for various government agencies, Including Federal Highway Administration and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
United States Geological Survey, Portland, OR 5/2001 to 9/2003 Physical Scientist
Key member on the Oregon Division National Water Quality Assessment Program for the Willamette Basin. Led the Urban Land Use Gradient study site selection process, where water quality and habitat conditions within streams were evaluated and correlated with percent urban land use in the watershed.
Washington Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA 8/2000 to 7/2001 Environmental Planning Associate
Placed at WSDOT in the Environmental Services Office through the Environmental Careers Organization. Assisted various staff with developing agency wide NEPA and mitigation policy.
Education:
Portland State University, Portland Oregon Masters of Urban and Regional Planning – Environmental Specialization, 2003
Portland State University, Portland Oregon Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science, 1999 Steven D. Witter
Professional Experience:
TriMet, Portland, Oregon Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Program Manager 2011 to Present Responsible for the management of scope, schedule and cost control for the Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail Project. Provides overall management of the TriMet Cost Control Board, and monitors monthly costs trends during contract execution. Steve is responsible for the Division’s monthly project reporting and, quarterly briefing meetings for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Steve is TriMet’s liaison to the FTA and the FTA’s oversight contractors.
Columbia River Crossing Transit Manager 2008 to 2011 Responsible for management of a CRC Transit Team including prime consultants and multiple sub-consultants to meet all federal and agency program and budget requirements for the CRC Light rail project connecting Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington. Specific duties include coordination of design teams to meet FTA approvals throughout the project, including jurisdictional requirements, coordination of jurisdiction review and comment on interim and final design submittals.
Project Director WES Commuter Rail 2007 to 2008 Oversaw the successful completion of commuter rail project, a 14.7 mile line connecting four cities with five stations. Responsibilities include overseeing construction field office team, design team, real property acquisitions and permit approvals. Maintained relationships with all four city administrations and negotiated challenging relationships with affected property owners and neighborhoods.
Design Manager WES Commuter Rail 2005 to 2007 Responsible for managing all aspects of the civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering . Managed the combined design contracts totaling $4 million dollars. Working closely with the Cities of Tigard and Tualatin in integration of station design betterments to meet their goals for developing regional town centers.
Project Manager 2001 to 2005 Various duties include Systems Office Engineer, Design Manager and Resident Engineer for various small projects. Architectural design lead for stations, operations buildings, and parking structure on the I-205 Light Rail Project. Developed Baseline Project Requirements for Design Build Contract Negotiations. Coordinated design with internal stakeholders, local jurisdictions, neighborhood groups and development agencies.
Education:
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Master of Architecture
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Science Fine Art
Carolyn (Lyn) D. Wylder, PE
Professional Experience:
David Evans and Associates, Inc, Portland, OR 7/00 to current Vice President and Principle Project Manager, serving on DEA (previously Executive Office Manager, Portland)
Operations Technical Director for the Columbia River Crossing Project. Assisted the Project Management Team and the functional managers in the day-to-day coordination and management of the staff, monitored work plans for all staff activities to ensure performance to approved scope, schedule and budget, and oversaw the administrative support for assigning and scheduling work, monitoring progress, and managing change on approved task works of the staff.. Also served as the Consultant Team senior manager.
Program Manager for DEA’s Project Management Oversight Contract with the US Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. Ensured project progressing on time, maintains budget, and in accordance with approved project management plans. Oversight of World Trade Center’s PATH Station, Fulton Street Transit Center, South Ferry Station. Construction estimate $4.5 billion+. PMO services include review of activities of implementing transit agency, designers and contractors, ensuring sufficient technical capacity to implement projects and monitor NEPA compliance, budget, and schedule quality management. Perform risk assessment.
Principle In Charge - Central Phoenix East Valley Light Rail – Line Section 2 for Valley Metro Rail and Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Phoenix, Arizona. Civil engineering leader of Line Section 2, including 3 miles of new light rail track. Included civil, roadway, stations, traffic, track, drainage, utilities, architectural, structural, and landscaping design discipline work. With DEA's bid document quality control and accuracy, four construction bids within 10% range, and low bidder was lower than engineer's work estimate.
Project Manager, Interstate MAX Line Section 10C Design-Build, for TriMet, Portland, Oregon. Responsible for overall design of Line Section 10C of Interstate MAX project, a $30 million, 8,000-foot-long light rail extension. This section of Interstate MAX included two stations, both of which included park-and- ride facilities and a 3,800-foot elevated double track structure. DEA designed all structural and civil facilities related to Line Section 10C, including road relocations, parking lots, light rail track, bridge and drainage facilities.
Expert Review Panel - SR 520 Bridge & Alaskan Way Viaduct Projects, King County, Washington. One of eight Expert Review Panel appointees selected by the Governor of WA to review the finance and implementation plans for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement and SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV projects. Reviewed projects’ purpose and needs; alternatives being considered; costs for these projects; funding available to build these projects; and construction implementation plans.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Atlanta, Georgia 8/93 to 7/00 Executive Vice President of Operations and Development, Assistant General Manager for Transit System Development.
North Line Extension - Canterbury Junction to Dunwoody Station, MARTA, Atlanta, Georgia - Responsible for design, construction, schedule, cost adherence, and overall quality of 7.3-mile extension of MARTA’s regional rail system, including three stations, 5,400-foot-long aerial structure, and a 3,000-foot-long cut-and-cover tunnel. Line opened weeks early in time for 1996 Olympic Games, $10 million under budget. Re-sequenced design, real estate acquisition, critical material procurement, and construction activities.
North Line Extension - Dunwoody Station to North Springs Station, MARTA, Atlanta, Georgia - Responsible for design, construction, schedule, cost adherence, and overall quality of project. 2.3-mile project included two stations, 4,000 feet of cut-and-cover tunnel, and two parking decks (1,300 cars and 2,300 cars, respectively). Became Executive VP of Business Management in 1999.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, Massachusetts 2/92 to 8/93 Assistant General Manager for Design, Construction and Real Estate
Major projects included: Old Colony Railroad, South Station Phase II, reconstruction of several contact rail stations and a major yard.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, Georgia 1982 to 1992 Project Manager, Manager of Maintenance – Operations, Chief Civil Engineer
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia MSCE 1977; BSCE 1975
Accreditations: Professional Civil Engineer, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, Oregon; Professional Engineer, Tennessee