PHE Welcomes New Senior Project Manager

PHE is pleased to welcome back Mr. Greg Jackson, CEA, CEIA, Senior Project Manager, as the latest addition to the PHE Team! With over 11 years of experience, Greg’s expertise covers a broad spectrum, including leading environmental compliance audits, managing remediation and site investigation projects, and managing NEPA projects for various agencies and Federal grant programs.  Greg has supported a variety of clients over the years including the U.S. Coast Guard, Veterans Affairs Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Department of State, and Department of Energy. Greg is also an active Board Member of the Society of American Military Engineers Baltimore Post, serving on the Young Members Committee and as a Co-Chair of the Maryland Leadership and Mentoring Program. Greg’s robust skills in environmental compliance and NEPA will help PHE continue to actively provide quality service and expand our offerings. We eagerly anticipate the valuable contributions Greg will make in advancing PHE's mission of delivering exceptional value to our clients and providing an outstanding workplace.

 Join us in welcoming Greg back to PHE!

PHE Staff Presenting at Conferences across Pennsylvania

PHE is hitting the road in Pennsylvania, and we’re thrilled to share that Dawn Schilling, PE, AICP, Associate Principal at PHE, recently presented at the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) Conference in September. She will also be speaking at the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA-PA) Annual Conference this October. Both conferences provide valuable educational and networking opportunities for environmental and planning professionals across the region. Attendees can explore emerging topics, discover innovative projects, exchange insights, connect with colleagues, and engage with industry leaders.

Dawn’s presentation focuses on the recently completed International Joint Commission (IJC) project: “Climate Change Adaptation for Community Resilience Across the Great Lakes Region.” The IJC is a binational organization representing both Canada and the United States, dedicated to managing the lakes and rivers along the border. It actively investigates and addresses transboundary issues, and recognized the pressing need for climate change adaptation among small- to medium-sized communities within the Great Lakes Region.

Many small- and medium-sized communities around the Great Lakes struggle to find the resources and tools necessary to effectively plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change on their water resources. Recognizing this gap, the IJC identified the need for a resource that offers a simplified resiliency planning framework, along with practical tools and additional resources to aid communities in their adaptation efforts. In response, the PHE team collaborated with the IJC to create a comprehensive guide and toolkit. This resource features a six-step resilience framework, a catalog of existing tools and case studies, as well as new worksheets and guidance designed to support effective implementation of the framework.

The PAEP session in September 2024 provided attendees with an update on the guide and toolkit, which was nearing completion. The upcoming APA-PA session in October will mark the conclusion of the project, offering an overview of the final guide and toolkit along with the latest status update. Dawn will be presenting on Sunday, October 13, at 2:00 PM at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center.  We can’t wait to see you there!

PHE Welcomes New Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager

Exciting News!

Introducing Ms. Dawn Schilling, PE, AICP, our new Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager, and the latest addition to PHE's leadership team!

With over 30 years as a NEPA practitioner and Project Manager, Dawn's expertise covers a broad spectrum, from guiding complex Environmental Assessments (EAs) and managing multi-resource Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to overseeing design projects from inception to construction advertisement. Her impressive career also includes multi-state Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) studies, extensive public involvement experience, and policy and instructional development.

Dawn's robust skills in NEPA, training, and communication will enhance our services and solutions, helping us expand our offerings to state and municipal clients. As an Associate Principal, we eagerly anticipate the valuable contributions she'll make in advancing PHE's mission of delivering exceptional value to our clients and providing an outstanding workplace.

Join us in welcoming Dawn to PHE!