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EDUCATION:
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology , May 1989
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate courses in Water Chemistry, 1991-92, 1995
CERTIFICATION:
Pennsylvania Sewage Treatment Certificate, Class A, Type 1
Pennsylvania Waterworks Certificate, Class A, Type 1
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Pennsylvania Water Environment Association
Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association
American Water Works Association
Water Works Operator's Association of Pennsylvania
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Like many other people in the water pollution control field, Mike was interested
in the outdoors and the environment. As an Eagle Scout he taught the nature
and soil and water conservation merit badges at scout camp while still in
high school. This led him to pursue a degree in Biology in college. After
graduation, Mike was hired as the Laboratory Supervisor for the Municipal
Sewer and Water Authority of Cranberry Township in 1989. His duties included
supervising all laboratory functions for both the wastewater and water treatment
plants. He created a laboratory SOP manual and initiated a laboratory quality
control program. He also developed a safety manual and directed the Authority's
safety program. In 1994 he was promoted to the position of Assistant Manager
of Plant Operations. He supervised all ongoing regular work activities of
the Authority's sewer and water plants and laboratory, including the scheduling,
assigning and reviewing work carried out by the sewer, water, and laboratory
personnel. In October 2002, he was promoted to the Manager of Plant Operations
and continues in this position to supervise all operation and maintenance
activities for the wastewater treatment plant, three wastewater lift stations,
three potable water storage tanks and one potable water booster station. Mike
currently is serving on the Biosolids, Scholarship and Golf Outing commitees.
He received the Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association Excellence
in Operation Award for 2002 and was nominated by his peers to the WPWPCA Executive
Board. Mike recently became a classroom instructor/ outreach assistant through
the Pennsylvania Department of Community Economic Development and teaches
the laboratory and Sacramento courses. In his spare time Mike likes to archery
hunt, fish and golf.
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