California Department of Food and Agriculture

DIRECTOR OF PLANT HEALTH AND PEST PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION, Secretary Appointed 
February 2020 – September 5, 2023, www.cdfa.ca.gov

Served as part of the Secretary’s management team to provide expert advice on statewide policies, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and operations relating to the mission for the Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division on behalf of the agricultural industry. Budget. Division Budget: +/- $120M. 
Policy Program Operations, Oversight, and Team Development:
▸Lead the preparation of the statewide Comprehensive Pest Prevention Program Analysis (C3PA) for the future of the pest prevention system in California to 2050. Provide hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and operational management to protect California from the damage caused by the introduction or spread of harmful plant pests; provide leadership of pest prevention and management programs that effectively protect California's +/- $50B agriculture industry, horticulture, natural resources, and urban environments from invasive plant pests; prevent the entry, spread and establishment of invasive plant pests that could be detrimental to the State's agriculture, public or natural resources; to continually analyze and improve pest detection programs to ensure California's pest free status for significant pests; and to provide state of the art plant pest diagnostics services.
▸Serve as the State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) for California and the National Plant Board (NPB), provide guidance, oversight, and leadership to Division staff (+/ 500 ) to ensure environmental compliance for protection of California's natural and working lands.
▸President’s Award for Outstanding Partnership and Collaboration, National Plant Board 2023.
▸Oversee the Division's collective budget; develop fiscal strategies and allocate program resources.
▸Provide leadership for partnership with USDA/APHIS and the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA)

Director, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO)

California High-Speed Rail Authority

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, (Governor Appointed), May 2013 – October 2020

Formulated and administered environmental policies, programs, and supports sustainability for the CHSRA. Advised the CEO on environmental compliance and policies influencing the development of the high-speed rail system. ▸▸▸ Project Budget: +/- $1.027B (includes Phase 1 & 2)

Program Administration & Team Development:
▸	Oversaw an operational budget of over +/- $1.027B to implement a state-wide Phase I and 2 rail modernization plan, engineering 800 miles of high speed rail lines to 24 stations throughout CA. 
▸	Administered environmental policies and programs and supported sustainability for the high-speed rail network. Directed the environmental efforts to obtain environmental clearances for all 10 project phases. 
▸	Effectively communicated project goals, timelines, and policies to 30+ team members, legal and 100+ support staff for implementation.  

Resource Stewardship & Environmental Policy:
▸	State and federal environmental policy liaison. Established policies to ensure project compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
▸	Coordinated the Environmental Impact/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) report and all permitting and mitigation for all phases. Responded to concerns to avoid or minimize impacts. 

Community Stakeholder Partnerships & Outreach: 
▸	Leveraged and built quality connections with stakeholders, municipalities, agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and community groups to implement environmental strategies and goals.  
▸	Liaison to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Department of Transportation and State and federal agencies on environmental issues.

Director of Environmental Services

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Environmental Planning, (Governor Appointed), November 2012 – April 2013

Formulates and administers environmental policies, programs, and supports sustainability for the CHSRA. Advises the CEO on environmental compliance and policies influencing the development of the high-speed rail system. ▸▸▸ Project Budget:+/- $693M (includes Phase 1 & 2)

Program Administration & Team Development:
▸	Oversees an operational budget of over +/- $693M to implement a state-wide Phase I and 2 rail modernization plan, engineering 800 miles of high speed rail lines to 24 stations throughout CA. 
▸	Administers environmental policies and programs and supports sustainability for the high-speed rail network. Directs the environmental efforts to obtain environmental clearances for all 10 project phases. 
▸	Effectively communicates project goals, timelines, and policies to 30+ team members, legal and 100+ support staff for implementation.  

Resource Stewardship & Environmental Policy:
▸	State and federal environmental policy liaison. Establishes policies to ensure project compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
▸	Coordinates the Environmental Impact/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) report and all permitting and mitigation for all phases. Responds to concerns to avoid or minimize impacts. 

Community Stakeholder Partnerships & Outreach: 
▸	Leverages and builds quality connections with stakeholders, municipalities, agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and community groups to implement environmental strategies and goals.  
▸	Liaison to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Department of Transportation and State and federal agencies on environmental issues.

Deputy Director, Environmental Planning

ICF International

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has developed a long-term implementation program to construct the 800-mile California High-Speed Train Project (CHSTP) connecting Southern and Northern California. This $68 billion project includes final design and construction of the rail and civil infrastructure to support the first, true high-speed rail project in America, with trains operating at up to a 220 mph high-speed rail service, with procurement of Design/Build Contractors to begin construction in 2012.

Serving in the Office Of the Client, the Authority:
 
Interim Deputy Director, Environmental Planning, California High Speed Rail Authority (January 2012 to November 2012)

Under the general direction of the CEO, provide leadership and advises the CEO on policies regarding environmental issues. Participates and serves as a member of the Executive Management Team of the Authority. Develop, implement, and oversee complex planning issues such as environmental compliance, mitigation, project monitoring, quality control, and quality assurance, to ensure successful completion of the Authority’s mission. Provide collaboration with Parsons Brinkerhoff, the Program Management Team (PMT) to ensure the achievement of project goals, objectives, and schedule. Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General, State of California, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assure the completion of the EIR/EIS and Agency approvals for the project segments. This includes the coordination, compliance, and completion of tasks for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Authority, FRA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Provide leadership, collaboration, strategies, and approach with Federal and State Resource Agencies.

Serving in the Office Of the Client, the Authority, and the PMT:

Senior Technical Specialist, Permitting and Mitigation (October 2011-January 2012)

Senior Technical Specialist - Energy, Environment, and Transportation Group

Teichert, Inc.

Provided oversight and coordination in the design, sustainability, and development of multifaceted project master plans, and project proposals. Prepared annual and long-range project budgets, and quarterly reviews. Coordinated schedules, timelines, and critical path management of projects. 
▸	Established and maintained ongoing business relationships with key stakeholders, public officials, and municipalities. Monitored federal, state, and local government environmental regulations, ensuring all existing land use entitlements were valid and compliant. 
▸	Oversaw the development of sustainability programs within Project Master Plans.
▸	Developed standard contracts for architects and contractors in collaboration with legal department.  
▸	Provided design oversight and management of publications, of Roots of the Past series, including Sacramento’s New Brighton Township, Stories of the Land, Sacramento Park Neighborhoods, and Sacramento’s Park Neighborhood Trees, and Real Food, Four Seasons of Eating Well.

Project Manager

ICF International (Jones & Stokes)

Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills while spearheading construction operations for long-term clients. 
▸	Intricate projects required precise planning, multilayered development, and coordination of ecosystem restoration, telecommunications, transportation, and linear infrastructures. 
▸	Performed overall program management of 100+ technical staff, construction management, and inspections and provided fiscal project management, including contracts, proposals, and cost estimates for several projects.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS FOR THE IRVINE COMPANY (IRVINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY):

Mountain Park Specific Plan Study Area: 3,027 acres, 854 acres of development, 300 acres of
aggregate quarry reclamation, 2,146 acres open space, Anaheim, California 

	Shady Canyon Golf Course and Residential Development: 1,080 acres, Irvine, California 

	Quail Hill Residential and Commercial Development: 1,239 acres, Irvine, California  

	Turtle Ridge Residential Development: 1,618 acres, Irvine, California 

SIGNIFICANT INDEPENDENT PROJECTS:

Beale Air Force Base, USAF: Oversaw the design/build of 14 acres of 77 restored vernal pools across a 212-acre preserve within the Habitat Conservation Management Plan (HCMP) area.

Williams Communications, LLC: Managed 100+ technical staff for field inspection for environmental compliance with the CEQA, USACE, CDFW on the following large projects:
▸	48-Mile Long Fiber-Optic Cable Route – San Francisco to Santa Clara (Key route for Williams Communications, LLC in the US).
▸	San Francisco Bay Area Ring
▸	141-Mile-Long Fiber-Optic Cable Route – San Luis Obispo to Bakersfield 
▸	184-Mile-Long Fiber-Optic Cable Route – Point Arena to Sacramento, 102-Mile-Long Point Arena to Robbins, CA. 

Sugarloaf Farming Corporation (Peter Michael Winery/ Seaview Vineyard Development): 391 acres; 65.7 acres vineyard, 325.3 acres open space, Sonoma County.

Construction Program Manager and Environmental Scientist

Established 1887, California Contractors License No. 8.
▸	Construction Division: developed competitive proposals and cost estimates for earthwork; grading; environmental construction, asphalt paving; concrete; and underground utilities for sewer, storm, and water systems.
▸	Aggregate Division: Performed quality control testing of aggregate materials for use in various projects.
▸	Oversaw construction of wastewater treatment plant buffer lands for Sacramento County. 
▸	Extensive leadership throughout the Greater Sacramento area through participation in local community projects, committees, and Teichert Foundation efforts tasked with building strong neighborhoods.

Engineer/Estimator, Project Manager, Manager

ValleyCrest Companies

For ValleyCrest Landscape Development, Estimator for the development of competitive proposals and cost estimates for landscape planting, irrigation, drainage, and site improvements.

Estimator

30+ years of California statewide strategic collaborative leadership and management with integrity and experience, providing program implementation, complex regulatory and environmental planning, operational excellence and oversight of infrastructure, science, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and reclamation, while partnering with stakeholders, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, environmental justice communities, non-governmental organizations, and industry.

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