Vermont

(978) 350-6601 • lstevens@rcapsolutions.org

Laurie Stevens joined RCAP Solutions in March 2019. She brings 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector in engineering, environmental and community development fields. She has served in several high-level management roles ranging from engineering, design, compliance and financial management of water and wastewater systems to real estate management. She has supervised planning, zoning, and engineering departments, overseen operations of public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities, and managed environmental projects from concept to construction. Education: M.S. Environmental Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S. in Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Professional Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer NH & MA, Drinking Water Operator—Distribution 1, MA, Drinking Water Operator—Treatment 1, MA, NASSCO Certifications—National Association of Sewer Service Companies, PACP—Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program, MACP—Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program, LACP—Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program. Professional Affiliations: American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, New England Water Works Association.

(802) 377-5938 • jkiernan@rcapsolutions.org

John Kiernan joined RCAP Solutions in December 2021, bringing three decades of engineering and utility system management experience. He has been involved in every aspect of infrastructure projects, including asset management, capital improvement planning, design, permitting, construction administration, and development of funding strategies. John has also performed process evaluations and pilot testing for optimizing water and wastewater treatment processes. His efforts in developing and managing municipal water and wastewater projects will be an asset as he takes on his role as the Vermont State Lead. Education: Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical Engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, New York; Master of Engineering – Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College, Bronx, New York. Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer, Environmental Engineering (VT, NY)

(802) 461-6308 • jlochhead@rcapsolutions.org

Joshua joined RCAP Solutions in January 2024 after 6 successful years working for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division in the Capacity Development Section. During his time at the DEC, Joshua was responsible for developing, implementing, and managing some of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)’s set-aside programs. These included: asset management, user rates setting/training, leak detection, and valve exercising all with using a hands-on approach to help Vermont’s public water systems achieve technical, managerial, and financial capacity. In addition, Joshua holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Eastern Illinois University.