Patrick M. Marchman, AICP CEP 2
Patrick M. Marchman, AICP CEP
Expert in Environmental Planning, Resilience and Program Management
1717 Cahill Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 206-371-8458 ¨ Email: ¨ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmarchman
Professional Summary
· Planning: Member of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) with advanced specialty certification as a Certified Environmental Planner (CEP) and fourteen years of professional experience. Experienced in environmental, coastal, hazard mitigation and natural resources planning, with expertise in surface transportation, community resilience, and climate adaptation. Planning areas of responsibility included nationwide and statewide environmental, real estate and hazard mitigation programs (FHWA, BOEM, FEMA), high-value coastal and marine infrastructure projects (FHWA, Maritime Administration, BAE Systems), local and regional climate resilience (U.S. Global Change Research Program) and multiple military installations at all scales in a multi-state, multi-environment region (Army Reserve).
· Program/Project Management: Managed state and regional Federal programs (environment, realty, cultural resources) with over $1 billion in funding using risk-based approaches; developed goals, objectives and metrics; developed and oversaw program budgets. Experience with ecosystem-based project delivery approaches (Eco-Logical).
· Regulatory Knowledge: Very strong experience with U.S. Federal laws and regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Uniform Act, the Stafford Act, and the Clean Water Act, among others. Familiarity with state, local and tribal law and regulation. Good understanding of local zoning law and concepts from serving on local zoning board of appeals.
· Software: Extensive experience with data analysis and reporting tools (SAS, SPSS, Business Objects), GIS/design (ArcGIS, Digital Coast, Google Earth, Geoportal, HAZUS-MH), database (Access, SQL Server), and other software (Powerpoint, SharePoint, Project, Office). Eight years of experience as an information technology professional.
· Communications/Partnership skills: Track record building partnerships and collaborating for high-profile initiatives and projects; experience in conflict resolution. Experienced professional writer, editor and public speaker.
Work Experience
U.S. Federal Highway Administration – Lansing, MI Sept. 2014 - present
Environment and Realty Program Manager
· Environmental Planning: Program manager and technical advisor for all FHWA environmental activities in Michigan supporting $1.09 billion (FY 2017) Federal Aid Highway Program. Ensure internal and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) compliance with all applicable Federal environmental laws and Presidential executive orders to support major project development and resolve complex issues. Coordinate internal review of environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impact statements (EIS). Other areas of responsibility include sustainability, endangered species, community connections, context sensitive solutions, air quality, historic preservation, environmental justice, hazardous/contaminated materials and brownfields, climate change, and wetlands. Worked closely with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and implement programmatic agreements and conservation partnerships. Organized regional climate resilience workshop for Midwestern states working with EPA and FHWA headquarters.
· Realty: FHWA program manager for Federal Right-of-Way, Utilities and Outdoor Advertising program in Michigan. Coordinate oversight process for Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) property acquisition involving over 670 parcels on the U.S. side (estimated $370 million for realty acquisition), developing quality assurance plans and coordinating acquisition reviews. Use realty GIS systems extensively to assist in oversight.
· Project and Program Management: Lead program reviews in cooperation with MDOT for environment, air quality and realty programs, determining multi-year goals and objectives and developing program metrics. Manage FHWA environment and realty programs using risk-based stewardship and oversight approaches.
· Selected Accomplishments:
o Led FHWA review, development and interpretation of EAs and EIS for projects including:
§ Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario; and
§ Transit (Chicago-Detroit High-Speed Rail, proposed bus rapid transit lines in Lansing, Michigan).
o Developed and implemented statewide policies and Procedures, including:
§ Planning and Environmental Linkages (PELs) guidance to assist NEPA alternatives development. Member of national team developing policy and guidance; presented on national webinars; and
§ Breaks in limited access right-of-way due to non-motorized trails (recreational, biking, etc).
o Recognition: Recognized with specially designated project oversight managers (sdPOMs) under “Kudos/Praise” in 2016 agency activity summary for “Division’s oversight of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project and the American inspection plaza on the U.S./Canada border”.
U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Herndon, VA Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2014
Environmental Protection Specialist
· Environmental Planning: Provided technical review of numerous EAs and EIS for renewable energy, oil and gas and marine mineral activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Co-wrote 2014 BOEM report Focusing Methodology for Streamlining Programmatic EIS Preparation. Recognized as 5-Year Programmatic EIS Star in July 2014.
· GIS: Used ArcGIS to model hypothetical oil spill impacts to bird and shoreline habitat in Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency - Arlington, VA Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2013
Hazards Mitigation Planner
· Hazard Mitigation & Environmental Planning: Reviewed state and local hazard mitigation plans with focus on impacts to water resources infrastructure and flooding. Project manager for online toolkit to support climate change adaptation through hazard mitigation planning. Worked on National Flood Insurance Program programmatic EIS.
· GIS: Used ArcGIS Geoportal, HAZUS-MH, and Saver2 to assess flood, hurricane and other hazard risks.
· Field Work: Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist in 5-county area in New York State after Tropical Storm Lee (2011). Described in post-disaster appraisal as “A huge asset to the IGA Team… developed excellent working relationships with local government officials and operations staff… demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.”
U.S. Maritime Administration - Washington, DC 2009-2010 (1 ½ years)
Transportation Industry Analyst
· Environmental Planning: Collaborating with U.S. Coast Guard, managed environmental process and coordination between states and applicants for Florida (Port Dolphin, estimated cost $1 billion) and Alabama offshore LNG ports.
BAE Systems, Inc. – Washington, DC 2008 –2009 (1 year)
Natural Resources Analyst
· Environmental Planning: Reviewed, edited and approved NEPA documentation (2 EIS and 1 EA) for U.S. Naval infrastructure projects in Washington state and Georgia with an estimated cost over $700 million.
U.S. Army Reserve (ICI Services LLC) - Seattle, WA 2006 – 2007 (2 years)
Senior Environmental Planner (Contractor)
· Program Management: Managed NEPA, natural and cultural resource programs for 42 U.S. Army Reserve facilities in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Drafted program budgets and co-chaired national Program Planning committee.
· Environmental Planning: Prepared 200+ Records of Categorical Exclusions, 2 EAs and 2 Installation Natural Resource Management Plans. Developed stormwater and spill prevention control and countermeasures plans.
Project Manager, Research Assistant, Consultant, Intern - Seattle, WA 2003 – 2005 (2 ½ years)
During and immediately after graduate school, worked with the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Pacific North West Economic Region, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, SAI Engineering and Covington Water District.
· Natural Resources: Wrote ESA documentation for local dredging project. Sampled water quality in local streams.
· Data Analysis: Analyzed Federal and state fisheries catch data, aerial photographs and state GIS data.
Consultant – Seattle, WA & Atlanta, GA 1995 – 2003 (8 years)
Included consulting projects for Microsoft, Battelle Memorial Institute, Ripcord Systems, Loudeye, and Delta Airlines.
· Software: Database administration (6 years), statistical analysis (8 years), project management (5 years), GIS.
Education
· Certificate in the National Environmental Policy Act, Duke University, Durham, NC, September 2012.
· Certificate in Environmental Management, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, June 2005.
· Master of Marine Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, June 2005.
· Bachelor of Business Administration in Decision Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, August 1995.
Professional Licenses, Certifications and Notable Volunteer Experiences
· AICP Advanced Specialty Certification - Certified Environmental Planner, 2016-present
· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Membership #237074, 2011-present.
· U.S. Global Change Research Program Resilience Dialogues, Subject Matter Expert (East Lansing, MI, 2017).
· City of East Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals, Member (East Lansing, MI, 2015-2016).