GOMEZ AND SULLIVAN ENGINEERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Administrative Support
- Marketing and Administrative Support
Aliceabringsabackgroundofvariedexperiences,includingmarinescience,compliance,highereducationadministration,andlanduseboard,toGomezandSullivan.Sheappreciatesthecommunityofsupportthatthrivesthroughattentiontodetailthatcanbeseenineverythingwedo-fromtouchingbasewithteammates,crosstraining,followupandfollowthrough,andthequalityofthefinishedprojects.Aliceaenjoyswalkingandbikinginthewoodsandkayaking(andsomedaysshe'sluckyenoughtodothemall).Shealsolovessharingamealwithher"framily"(friendsthatarefamily)attheirlocalrestauranthangout.
AmandaisaCivilEngineerwholovesthateachprojectshehastheopportunitytoworkonenableshertolearnandgrow.Amanda'sfavoriteaspectofherworkatGSEisbrainstormingandcollaboratingwithherco-workers.Outsideofwork,Amandaenjoysmartialarts,andskeetshootingattheIlionFish&GameClub.Ifgiventheopportunitytospendaweekanywhereintheworld,shewouldchoosetostay-cationandtaketimetorelaxandenjoyherhome.
Job Titles:
- Water Resources Engineer at Gomez
AnnaisaWaterResourcesEngineeratGomezandSullivanwhoworksintheHennikeroffice.HerfavoritethingaboutworkingatGSEisthesmallofficeenvironmentwhichallowshertoeasilygettoknowhercoworkers.Shelikesthatherworkisvariedandrequirescriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskillsbothinthefieldandintheoffice.Inherfreetime,shelikestorideherbike,hikeintheWhiteMountains,andeaticecream.Ifshecouldspendaweekanywhereintheworld,shewouldseetheGreatPyramidsinEgyptandtraveltoJordanandIsraeltoseePetraandJerusalem.
AshokisaCivilEngineernewtotheAlbanyareaandGSE.Heiscurrentlyworkingonafloodforecastingsystemthatprovidescriticalinformationthatcanprotectcommunitiesandsavelives.Knowingthatheisplayingapartonsuchanimportantprojectisveryexcitingforhim.Inadditiontohisprojectwork,AshokenjoystheongoingopportunitiesforlearninganddevelopmentthatGSEprovides.Beingnewtothearea,Ashoklooksforwardtoexploring,hiking,campingandtakinginconcertsatEmpireStatePlaza.AsabigfanofManchesterUnited,ifgiventhechancetotravelanywhereintheworld,AshokwouldliketovisitEnglandtotakeinagame,andtotravelaroundEurope.
BenSawyerisaStructuralEngineerwhoisaNewHampshirenativeandistrulyalocalhavinggrownupinHennikerjustashortdistancefromwheretheNHofficeislocated.Beingfromthearea,hehashisfavoritehikingandwalkingtrails,butenjoysgettinguptotheWhiteMountainstotakeinthesights.EvenafterlivinginNHformostofhislife,Benstillfindsnewmountainsandlakestoenjoyandexplore.HavingspentmostofhislifeinNewEngland,BenhasaspirationsoftravelingtonewandexcitingplaceswithNewZealandonthetopofthelist.Atwork,Bencreditsthepositiveprofessionalenvironmenttothefriendlypeopleandcompanyculture.WhathemostappreciatesaboutworkingatGSEisthateveryprojectisdifferentandhasuniqueaspectsthatchallengehimtothinkofdifferentapproachestofindingasolution.
BetsyjoinsGomezandSullivanafterearningherPhDinWildlifeEcology,Emphasis:FisheriesfromtheUniversityofMaine,whereherresearchfocusedontheeffectsofrapidpopulationgrowthandthepotentialforincreasinglevelsofnitrogenandphosphorousonanadromousalewivesreintroducedintotheSt.CroixRiver.SincemovingtoNewHampshire,Betsyhasenjoyedthelargenumberofdayhikesandsmalllakestoexploreinthearea.Herfavoritewinteractivityisicefishing,andshecanbeseenrunningafterflagsanychanceshegets.She'dlovetovisitNorwayagaintoexploreitsbreathtakingbeauty.AtGomezandSullivan,Betsyenjoysthevarietyoffulfillingprojects,tasks,andchallengessheworksonwithadynamicteamofpeople.
Job Titles:
- Environmental Scientist and Support Staff
Job Titles:
- Civil Engineer
- Civil Engineer / Ecologist
- Civil Engineer and Ecologist
CeiraisaCivilEngineerwithabackgroundinenvironmentalbiology.SheenjoysworkingatGomezandSullivan'sUticaofficewhereshehastheopportunitytoutilizebothhercivilengineeringandbiologydegreesbybeinginvolvedinavarietyofprojects.Shealsoappreciatesthecollaborativeandsupportivecompanyatmosphere.SheisaNewYorknativeandavidhikerwhoalsoenjoysbackpacking,kayaking,andfishingintheAdirondacks.
CynthiacomestoGomezandSullivanwithanextensivebackgroundinNotforProfitFinance.SheisagraduatefromUticaCollegeofSyracuseUniversitywithaBSinAccounting.ShewasemployedatCatholicCharitiesofHerkimerCountyfor19years,startingthereasAccountingAssistantandlaterpromotedtoFiscalDirector.In2008shewasnamedAssociateExecutiveDirector.InthatpositionherroleatCatholicCharitiesevolvedfromfiscalresponsibilitiestooverseeinghumanresources,qualityassurancecontrol,marketing,andsupervisionofseveraloftheagency'skeyprograms.SheisalsoaBoardMemberandFinanceChairforTheGoodNewsFoundationlocatedinUticaandvolunteersontheFinanceCommitteeforherchurchinIlion.
CynthiaisanativeoftheUtica,NYareaandcurrentlyresidesintheVillageofIlion,NYwithherhusband.Sheenjoysreading,cookingandspendingtimewithfamily,especiallyherone-yearoldgrandsonSebastian.
DamianisaWaterResourceEngineerwhoappreciatesthemanyopportunitiestobeinvolvedinnewanduniqueprojectsatGSEthatchallengehimtolearnandgrowasanengineer.Healsoenjoystheopportunitiestoexpandthestateofthescience.Inhisfreetime,Damiancanbefoundrunning,orskiingintheAdirondacks.Ifhecouldspendaweekanywhereintheworld,DamianwouldvisittheRockyMountainsinwinter.
Job Titles:
- Environmental Specialist and GIS Analyst
Job Titles:
- Hydrogeologist and Project Manager
LizzyisaGeotechnicalEngineerwhograduatedfromRPIin2013withaB.S.andM.E.inCivilEngineeringwithaconcentrationinGeotechnicalEngineering.Shehasabackgroundinsubsurfaceexplorations,damsafetyinspections,slopestabilityanalysesanddamrehabilitation.Sheenjoyscollaboratingwithherco-workersandthestrongteamatmosphereGomezandSullivanprovides.InhersparetimeLizzyenjoyscampingandhikingaroundNewYorkandhasagoaltohikeallthe46highpeaksintheAdirondacks.LizzyalsoplaysrollerderbywiththeCentralNewYorkRollerDerbyTeam.Ifgiventhechancetotravelanywhereforaweek,LizzywouldspenditinherhomestateofWashingtontovisitfamilyandfriends.
EmiliebringstoGomezandSullivanastrongbotanicalbackgroundandseveralyearsoffieldexperienceinvariouslocationsintheUnitedStates,includingWoodridge,IL,GreatSmokeyMountainsNationalParkinTennessee,SaltLakeCity,UT,andTheGreatBasinInstituteinReno,NV.ShelovesworkingwithplantsandishappytogetthechancetocontinuethatworkwithGomezandSullivan,aswellasexpandherskillsandworkwithavarietyofspecialists.EmilieenjoyshikingandtrailrunningintheAdirondacksonweekends.Locally,she'llhitthetrailsonfootoronbikeatSaratogaSpaStateParkorcatchaconcertattheSaratogaPerformingArtsCenter.
ErinisanEcologistwithapassionforbotany.SheappreciatesthefactthatherworkatGSEallowshertocontributetohabitatrestorationacrossNewYorkState.Erinlovestotravel,especiallytoNationalParksintheUSandabroad.Closertohome,herfavoriteplacetoreturntoeachyearisAdirondackStateParkwheresheenjoyshikingwithherfamily.
HeatherisaStructuralEngineerwhoappreciatesthesmallercompanyatmosphere.SheenjoysthecollaborativeenvironmentthatGSEencouragesallowingeachperson'sstrengthstobeutilizedwithlittleemphasisonpositionandappreciatesthespaceandtrustfromseniorstafftolearnandgrow.GomezandSullivan'sbusinesslayoutalsoallowshertoengageinavarietyofprojectswhereshecancontinuouslyacquirenewknowledgeandworkonsomethingdifferenteveryday.Inherfreetime,Heatherenjoystravelingtoexploretheoutdoorsthroughcamping,hiking,skiing,andswimming.Ifshecouldvisitanywhere,shewouldtraveltotheCaribbeantospendaweeksailingontheopenocean.HeatherfindsthelocationoftheHennikerofficeidealforheractivelifestylebeinginasmallcountrytownwhereshecangotothefarmer'smarketorlocalfairs,butalsotraveltoacityinlessthan30minutesforrestaurants,bars,andmore.
IanKiralyisaFisheriesBiologistwhoenjoyshistimecollectingfishandenvironmentaldatathroughouttheNortheast.Heisanavidfishermaninhisfreetimeandspendsmanyweekendslookingfornewandprosperousfishingspotsthroughouttheyear.HehasfoundtheopportunitiesforexploringthelakesandriversaroundNewYorkandNewEnglandahighlightoflivinginNewHampshire.WithinhisresponsibilitiesatGomezandSullivan,Ianfindsheiscontinuallyexposedtonew,interesting,andchallengingwork,whichoftenrequiresavarietyofcriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskillstofindsolutions.Ifhecouldvisitanywhere,IanwouldtraveltotheKamchatkaPeninsulatofishforRainbowTroutthathaveneverseenahuman,orafishinglure.
JasonGeorgeisanEnvironmentalScientistintheNewHampshireoffice,buthisrootsareinNewYork.HeisadiehardBuffalosportsfanandspendshisfreetimefishingandhunting.JasonisamemberoftheGSEski&snowboardteamatthelocalskihill,Pat'sPeak,andalsoenjoysplayingdiscgolflocallywithhiscoworkers.Inaprofessionalmanner,JasonlikestherichvarietyofprojectsthatGSEworkallowshimtoexperienceandenjoysconductingstudiesonlakesandriversandthenaturalresourcestheysupport.Hefindsthattheopencollaborationwithhisco-workersallowsprofessionalstafftoexchangeideasandshareresourceswhichleadstoproblem-solvingandapositiveworkenvironment.IfJasonwereabletotravelanywhereintheworld,hewouldvisitLebanon.
Job Titles:
- Founding Principal of Gomez
- Senior Dam Safety Engineer
JerryisafoundingprincipalofGomezandSullivanEngineers,andhiscareerhasfocusedonwaterresourcesprojectssince1975.DuringthistimeJerryhasformedlastingfriendshipswithcoworkers,technicalassociates,andclientsduetohisqualityworkintheindustry.Jerryisresponsiblefortheevaluationanddesignofhydroelectricpowerprojects,damsandfloodcontrolstructures,andheisapprovedbyFERCasanIndependentConsultanttoperformPart12DamSafetyInspections.Jerryenjoystheuniquetechnicalaspectseachprojectpresents,andtheprocessofapplyingsoundengineeringpracticestofindthebestdesign,mostefficientanalysis,andcost-effectivealternatives.Jerrytakestimetomentorandsharehisknowledgeandexcitementforthefieldofengineeringwithyoungerstaff,passingonthesenseofprideinaqualityproducttothenextgeneration.Histimeawayfromworkisspentvisitingwithfamilyandenjoyinghisgrandchildren.OriginallyfromVermont,Jerryenjoystimeatcampandahealthydoseofmaplesyruponanything,aslongasit'sreal(i.e.Vermont)maplesyrup!Jerryhasalwaysappreciatedthebeautyandmajestyofnature'sartwork,andifgiventheopportunitytotravelanywhere,hewouldenjoyspendingayeartouringtheU.S.NationalParks.
Job Titles:
- Civil Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer and Ecologist
JimCommerfordisaCivilEngineerintheHenniker,NHoffice.InhistimeworkingforGSEhehasfoundthemostenjoymentincompletingdamremovalprojectsandworkingoninitiativeswhichbenefittheenvironmentandhelpgiveabetterunderstandingoftheriversystemsintheNortheast.Whennotatwork,Jimexploresthelocalarea'shikingandswimmingaswellasbeingamemberoftheGSEskiteaminthewinter.Inthesummermonths,youcanfindJim,alongwithotherHennikerstaff,findingnewrunningandswimmingspotsthroughoutthearea.Ifhecouldtravelanywhere,JimwouldmakehiswaytoYosemiteNationalParktoexplore,hike,andswim.
JillGriffithsisaWaterResourcesEngineerandEcologistintheNewHampshireoffice.SheisaPennsylvanianative,buthascalledNewEnglandhomeformuchofheradultlife.Atwork,Jillappreciatesbeingapartofprojectsthathaveatangiblebenefitforbothpeopleandtheenvironment.Sheisanoutdoorenthusiastandenjoysfindingnewplacesthroughouttheregionwheresheandherfamilycangocanoecamping
JohnisaCivilEngineerwhogreatlyenjoysworkingonthewide-rangingandvariedprojectswithinhisroleatGSE.Thebroadscopeofworkhedoesfrommonthtomonthkeepsthingslivelyandencouragesanenvironmentofconstantlearning.Johnalsoenjoystheworkingenvironmentandtheinteractionhehaswithhisco-workers.Whennotatwork,Johnspendshistimeimmersedinvariousartsandartforms,hisfavoritecurrentlybeingwriting.Johnalsoenjoysexerciseofallsortsbuttendstogravitatebacktowardslifting,running,andsoccerprimarily.
JohnHartisaWaterResourcesEngineerintheNewHampshireoffice.WorkingatGSE,hehascometoappreciatetheinteractionshehaswithasizablenumberofdedicatedandexperiencedstaffintheHennikerofficeandtheotherGSEoffices.Inaddition,hefindstheworkheisinvolvedintobechallengingandinteresting,keepinghimengagedinavarietyofprojects.Inhisfreetime,JohnexploresthelocalareaonhisroadbikeaswellashikingandcampingintheNewEnglandareaandeasternCanada.IfJohncouldvisitanywhereintheworld,hewouldreturntoIcelandwithhiswifetoenjoyalltheoutdooractivitiesandpristinelandscapestheareaoffers.
Job Titles:
- Senior Energy Regulatory Advisor
JoeisanEnvironmentalScientistwithapassionforthenaturalworld.HeenjoysthewidevarietyoffieldworkheisabletoperformandthecollaborativeteamatGSE.Hisfavoriteprojectsofteninvolveboatingdownremotestretchesofriversorlakes.Whennotatwork,Joespendshistimegardening,cooking,birdwatching,andexploringthemanywaterfallsthroughoutWesternNewYork.Joe'sdreamvacationisalongcanoetripthroughNorthernQuebecorLabrador.
Job Titles:
- Civil / Water Resources Engineer
KevinisaCivil/WaterResourcesEngineerwhocallsKentuckyhome.KevinlovesthetechnicallychallengingworkandopportunitiesforclientinteractionthathisworkatGSEprovides,aswellastheopportunityforhimtolearnandgrowasaprofessional.Whennotworking,Kevinenjoyshikingthroughthewoods,attendingsportingeventsandspendingtimeexploringactivitiesinhisdowntownarea.Ifhecouldgoanywhereintheworldforaweek,KevinwouldgobackpackingthroughGermanytolearnmoreabouthisgenealogy.
Job Titles:
- Regulatory Specialist for Gomez
KirkSmithworksasaRegulatorySpecialistforGomezandSullivanandisaNHnative.Hefindsthesizeofthefirmtobeoneofitsbiggestassetsallowinghimtogettoknowhiscoworkersandtheprojectstheyareworkingoninsteadofbeingjustanotherfaceinalargercompany.Kirkappreciatestheabilitytoworkonaprojectfromthemarketingandproposalstagethroughprojectimplementationandcompletionandcreatingastrongrelationshipwithclientsthroughtheprocess.Outsideofwork,heplaysUltimateFrisbeebothcompetitivelyandrecreationallyinlocalleaguesandisafoundingmemberoftheGSEskiteamatthelocalskiarea(Pat'sPeak).KirkenjoysexploringthenewmicrobreweryscenethathastakenholdinNewHampshireandonedayhopestotraveltoNewZealandandAustraliatoexperiencealltheoutdooractivitiestheSouthPacificoffers.
Job Titles:
- Information Technology Program Manager
- Information Technology Program Manager for GSE
LanaisanInformationTechnologyProgramManagerforGSE.Inthisrole,sheprovidesITtechnicalleadership,supportandservicestoouremployeesandourclients.ShespecializesinadvancedMicrosoftandGIStechnologies,dataanddocumentmanagementsystemsdesignandimplementation.Lanahasinitiated,successfullydeveloped,andimplementedavarietyofcomprehensiveinformationManagementsystemsacrossmanyapplicationsrelatedtoHydropowerandEmergency/DisasterManagement.Inhersparetime,sheenjoysreading,traveling(especiallycruisingtheworld),goingforwalksandlisteningtonature,andspendingtimewithherfamilyandfriends.Giventhechancetotravelanywhere,LanawouldgoonanArcticCircleexpeditiontoseeaplaceofrawbeauty.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Support / Recruitment
- HR, Recruiting, and Administrative Support
LeahjoinedtheGomezandSullivanteamattheirHennikerofficeinJanuary2019.Shepreviouslyworkedfor10yearsinstudenttransportationmanagement.DuringthattimeshebecameinterestedinHumanResources,takingcoursesatSNHUforHRManagementandLeadership.She'sexcitedtodeepenherHRandrecruitmentskillsandapplythematGomezandSullivan.Leah,alongwithherpartnerJosh,lovestohike,runtrailraces,kayak,paddleboard,andplayballhockey.Shealsolovesagoodglassofwineandsnugglingwithherkitties.
MarkWamserisaNHnativeandhasworkedwithGomezandSullivanasaWaterResourcesEngineersincethecompanyopened.Hefindsthemostexcitingandchallengingprojectstobethosestrikingabalancebetweentheregion'senergyandenvironmentalneeds.Heisalsoparticularlyinterestedindamremovalandriverrestorationwork.Mark'slovefortheenvironmentextendstohisfreetimeinwhichheandhisfamilymakeuseofalltheoutdooractivitiesthattheregionoffers.HeplaysinlocalleaguesforbasketballandUltimateFrisbee,isamemberoftheGSEskiteam,andappreciatestheabundanceofhiking,camping,andboatinginthearea.Atwork,Markfindstheatmospheretobeteamorientedandfriendlyandenjoysthemutualrespectthatissharedamongstthestaff.Ifhecouldspendaweekanywhereintheworld,hewouldtravelbacktoGermanyandspendmoretimeengrossedinthecultureandexploringhisfamily'shistory.
MattNoblesisaBiologistfromupstateNewYork.HeenjoysworkinginaquaticenvironmentsandspecializesinfreshwatermusselSCUBAsurveysandfisheriesstudies.Hespendsasmuchofhisfreetimeoutdoorsashecan,andyoucanusuallyfindhimoutfishing.MattenjoysworkingoutdoorsonthewidevarietyofGSEprojects,wherenotwodaysfeelthesame.
MelanieRheaumeisaLandUsePlannersplittinghertimebetweenhydropowerlicensingprojectsandbusinessdevelopmentactivitiesoutoftheHennikeroffice.ThisvarietyinworkloadisoneofthethingssheappreciatesmostaboutherpositionatGSE.Inaddition,shefindsthevastopportunitiesforgrowthandthecollaborativerelationshipswithintheofficecombinetomakeitanidealworkenvironment.Whennotatwork,MelanieenjoysgettingoutandenjoyingtheNewEnglandseasons:gettingthegardensreadyinthespring,relaxingatthelocalpondorheadingtothebeachinsummer,hikinginthefall,andsnowshoeinginthewinter.Andwhenshegetstiredofallthatfreshair,drivingtooneoftheneighboringcitiestocatchsomelivemusicisalwaysanoption.AlthoughshelovesherlifeinNewHampshire,Melaniewouldn'tpassupanopportunitytospendaweekortwoloungingunderapalapaonabeachinMexico.
MollyjoinedGomezandSullivanaftergraduationfromtheStateUniversityofNewYorkCollegeofEnvironmentalScienceandForestry,whereshemajoredinEnvironmentalResourcesEngineering.Oneofhercareergoalsistocontributetotheconservationandrestorationofourenvironment.AtGomezandSullivan,she'sexcitedtocollaborateondiverseprojectsthatinvolveandaidthenaturalenvironment.Mollyenjoyshiking,camping,andbackpacking,andislookingforwardtospendingmoretimeintheAdirondackssincesettlinginAlbany.Lookingfartherabroad,MollywouldlovetovisitIrelandandexploreherheritage.
Job Titles:
- Accountant and Payroll Specialist
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Payroll Manager
RianaworksintheHennikerofficeasaWaterResourcesEngineer.ShehasaMaster'sofEngineeringfromMITandawell-roundedbackgroundthatincludeshydrologic/hydraulicmodelingexperience,timeontheregulatorysidewithMassDEP,andnonprofitsalmonadvocacywork.Rianaenjoysspendingtimeoutdoorshiking,biking,andgardening.
Job Titles:
- Civil / Water Resources Engineer
RyanworksintheUticaofficeasaCivil/WaterResourcesEngineer.HeenjoyshisworkatGomezandSullivanusingpasteventstoinformcurrentanalysisandpredictfuturebehaviorthroughhydrologicandhydraulicmodeling.Inhisfreetime,Ryanlikestohikewithhisdog,Sligo,intheCatskillsorADKs.IfRyancouldtravelanywhere,hewouldchoosetovisitIrelandandwalkthecountrysidebydayandplaythefiddleinthepubsatnight.
TimSullivanisaRegulatorySpecialistandaNewEnglandnative.WorkingforGSE,heappreciatesbeingabletowitnessthepositiveimpactthatthecompany'sworkhasbothintheenergyindustryaswellasfortheenvironment.Heenjoysworkingwithadiversegroupofprofessionalsandhavingtheabilitytoworkonandtraveltoavarietyofprojectsandjobsites.Outsideofhisprofessionallife,TimenjoystakingtripstotheNHseacoastandweekendtripstoCapeCodwithhisfamily.HeisadiehardNewEnglandsportsfanandgetsinvolvedinlocalleaguesaswellascoaching.Ifheweretotaketimeawayfromworkandtakeadreamtrip,hewouldvisitIrelandandScotlandagainandfurtherexplorehisfamily'sancestryandroots.
Job Titles:
- Founding Principal of Gomez
- Senior Water Resources Engineer
TomisafoundingprincipalofGomezandSullivanEngineersandhas35yearsexperienceasaWaterResourceEngineer.HisareasofexpertiseincludeFERCrelicensing,waterqualitymonitoringandmodeling,hydrologicandhydraulicanalysis,instreamflowanalyses,andoperationsmodeling.Tomlikesworkingattheintersectionoftechnologyandpolicy,lookingatarangeofpotentialsolutionsforproblemsandthenfindingtheonethatisthebestfit.Withhisextensiveexperienceandlong-standingrelationshipswithothersinthefield,it'snosurpriseTomenjoyshisworkduetothepeopleheworkswith.Heappreciatestheabilitytocollaboratewithadiversegroupofpeople,whethertheybetheteamatGSEorclients,whoareallinvestedinlearningandgrowing.Whennotatwork,TomlovesspendingtimeintheWhiteMountainsortheocean,andofcourseventuringtoBoston.Inthewarmermonths,youcanoftenfindhimoutbikeriding(aslongasthetrailsareniceandflat!).ThechoiceofwheretogoifhehadtheopportunitytotravelanywhereintheworldwouldeitherbeacomprehensivetourofEnglandoracruisealongoneofEurope'smajorrivers.