Profiles

Profiles of staff members

Tom Schauer

Tom is a Senior Aviation Advisor for Mead & Hunt with more than 33 years of experience in the aviation industry, advising on a wide range of technical, planning, political, and funding issues. He has worked in aviation in both the private and public sectors, including various roles at the FAA.

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Eric Craft

Eric serves as Mead & Hunt’s Extended Reality (XR)/Visualization Program Manager. In this role, he leverages two decades of industry experience to provide clients with leading-edge immersive environments using augmented, virtual, and mixed realities. When not at work, Eric can be found playing indoor soccer and spending time with his wife, stepdaughter, their Corgi, and

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Russell Ferlita, Ph.D., P.E.

As a Water Practice Leader based in Tampa, Florida, Russell is passionate about expanding Mead & Hunt’s Florida Water practice and beyond. His expertise area is membrane treatment processes, and he stays on the cutting edge of water and wastewater treatment technologies and design to bring clients exceptional solutions. Outside of work, Russell spends time

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Meifa Chen, Ph.D.

With over two decades of proficiency in hydraulic modeling, Dr. Chen has created a multitude of models for stormwater drainage, water distribution, wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment plants for clients across the US and internationally. His expertise in sewer hydraulic modeling encompasses the use of various software programs, including SWMM4, SWMM5, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, InfoSewer,

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Celeste Vandeventer

As Mead & Hunt’s Sustainability Planner, Celeste is a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional and recently earned her M.S. from Columbia University in Sustainability Management. She is passionate about incorporating sustainability into our project workflows, outcomes, and daily operations. When not at work, Celeste loves to head to the mountains to go skiing or hiking with

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Kevin Spitz, PE, CM

As an Engineering Supervisor serving Mead & Hunt’s Aviation group, Kevin excels in providing airport clients with innovative solutions to evolving industry challenges. He has experience in airfield engineering, Project Management, and construction administration. When not at work, you can find Kevin chasing his kids at the playground.

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Anusha Ravichandran, EI

With experience spanning environmental, chemical, and water/wastewater engineering, Anusha is passionate about helping develop a sustainable and safe environment. When not at work, you can find Anusha doing calligraphy, crafting, or traveling.

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Justin Effinger

Justin is a seasoned traffic engineering leader with over 14 years of experience in traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations. He specializes in advanced traffic signal operations, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and integrating and enhancing various ITS technologies. When not at work, you can find Justin involved is sporting activities like

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Ross Varin

As an environmental engineer, Ross is skilled in finding tailored solutions to client water/wastewater challenges across various sectors, from municipal to food & beverage to aviation. His project experience includes municipal wastewater treatment plants, biosolids management, and industrial pretreatment systems, among others. When not at work, you can find Ross mountain biking in the Cascades

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Jeff VanVoorhis

Jeff leads project development across all markets using the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) alternative delivery method. He is a trusted, responsive, and innovative partner who travels to project locations to develop relationships with all levels of client staff.

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