When it comes to dams and levees, Jon is a self-described ¡°dam geek¡±! With 30 years working in the dams and flood control subsector, he¡¯s one of the go-to guys for dam and levee safety¡ªas well as hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and emergency action planning.
Some of Jon¡¯s most notable work involves developing Federal Emergency Management Agency dam safety guidance related to the High Hazard Potential Dam Rehabilitation Program being used across the nation and serving as a task order manager for United States Army Corps of Engineers¡¯ (USACE) Levee Periodic Inspection Program for multiple USACE districts across the Midwest. He¡¯s also serving as a Subject Matter Expert on general dam safety and emergency action planning for clients in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia.
Jon is always looking for a new challenge to solve, and he¡¯s quite good at resolving them. He received the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Kentucky Section¡¯s Robert M. Gillim Professional Recognition Award in 2015 (the Section¡¯s highest honor they can bestow). In his spare time, he enjoys relaxing with his family on his 6 plus acres of land, LEGO collecting and building, honing his BBQ skills, and volunteering.
