Thomas Groves
Director of Wastewater and Onsite Programs
978-349-2513
tgroves@neiwpcc.org
Tom has been with NEIWPCC since 1990, and since 2000, he has managed our many programs in the wastewater treatment realm, including those focusing on onsite/decentralized systems. His activities include overseeing NEIWPCC’s regional training program and coordinating the development of technical guidance documents. Tom speaks regularly at conferences across the country, and served as president of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) in 2009 and 2010. full bio
Nick Bissonnette
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2344
nbissonnette@neiwpcc.org
As an Environmental Analyst, Nick focuses on State Revolving Fund (SRF), New York City watershed projects, National Tanks Conference and Exposition, and underground storage tanks/leaking underground storage tanks (USTs/LUSTs) training. In addition, he serves as a resource and contributor to L.U.S.T Line, a national bulletin on tanks issues. Nick joined NEIWPCC in October 2019. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Connecticut, a Professional Certificate of Environmental Policy from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Don Kennedy
Training Coordinator
978-349-2518
dkennedy@neiwpcc.org
Since joining NEIWPCC in 1999, Don has developed, coordinated, and led NEIWPCC wastewater and safety training courses. His courses include pump station operation and maintenance, instrumentation and SCADA control, operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems, industrial wastewater treatment, and care of emergency generators. Don has spent more than 30 years in environmental services. He holds a B.A. from Framingham (Mass.) State University. full bio
Jennifer Lichtensteiger
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2525
jlichtensteiger@neiwpcc.org
As an Environmental Analyst, Jennifer’s responsibilities focus on both the Massachusetts and EPA-funded wastewater operator training programs, as well as current municipal wastewater and onsite wastewater system projects. She coordinates and schedules NEIWPCC’s wastewater training schedule including catalog production, course selection, course information distribution, and venue management. In addition, Jennifer coordinates the Youth in the Environment Program based in Lowell and New York City and identifies and addresses region priorities for residuals and NPDES with NEIWPCC’s Workgroups and Commissioners. Jennifer joined NEIWPCC in July 2018. She holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. full bio
Drew Youngs
Environmental Analyst
978-349-2512
dyoungs@neiwpcc.org
Drew has worked as an environmental analyst at NEIWPCC since 2016. In this role he manages NEIWPCC’s underground and leaking underground storage tanks (UST/LUST) programs. Working in coordination with the U.S. EPA, his efforts bring together federal, state, and tribal partners from across the country to improve the prevention and cleanup of releases from USTs. Drew also manages NEIWPCC’s work related to aquatic trash and marine debris and monitors policy related to the Clean Water Act, water and wastewater infrastructure, and State Revolving Fund programs. Drew holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Rhode Island. full bio
Leeann Hanson
NEIWPCC Information Officer;
JETCC Coordinator
207-253-8020
lhanson@neiwpcc-jetcc.org
As coordinator of JETCC, based in South Portland, Maine, Leeann develops and coordinates environmental training programs throughout Maine. She networks with state and federal environmental agencies and other water quality-related organizations to ensure that JETCC offers the precise training that is needed and utilizes the best instructional and technical support available. Leeann has been a member of NEIWPCC’s staff since 1992. She holds a B.A. in Advertising, Journalism, and Speech Communications from the University of Maine at Orono. full bio
Spring Connolly
NEIWPCC Administrative Assistant
207-253-8020
sconnolly@neiwpcc-jetcc.org
Spring provides secretarial and administrative support to the JETCC program. Her responsibilities include updating content on the JETCC website and designing many of the program’s publications, including the spring and fall training catalogs. She works closely with Maine DEP to maintain the Maine Wastewater Operator Certification records database and handles inquiries from Maine’s operators. Spring joined NEIWPCC in 2009. She’s a graduate of Kearns High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Independent Environmental Monitors
Linda Allen
NEIWPCC New York City CSO Project Director;
NYC CSO Monitoring Program
518-402-8234
linda.allen@dec.ny.gov
A NEIWPCC employee since 2009, Linda monitors and reviews New York City’s efforts to comply with requirements of the city’s Amended Combined Sewer Overflow Consent Order. She reviews plans and specifications, engineering reports, studies, and analytical data associated with CSO abatement projects required under the order. Linda also reviews waterbody/watershed facility plans and long-term control plans to assess water quality standards compliance. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of California and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Indiana University and is a licensed professional engineer in civil engineering and mechanical engineering.
Daniel (Don) Flannery
NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer;
NYSDEC
718-482-6963
daniel.flannery@dec.ny.gov
Don, who joined NEIWPCC in November 2017, monitors the progress of and reviews and comments on New York City’s efforts to implement capital projects required by the New York City Amended Consent Order (ACO). ACO projects include large regional CSO abatement facilities and sewer separation and treatment plant upgrades. Don reviews plans and specifications for compliance with ten state standards and NYS DEC rules and regulations and conducts field inspections for progress and final acceptance. Don holds a M.S. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University.
