Karin Wayne
Summary
My extensive background in water and environmental management, including significant roles at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and the US Environmental Protection Agency, provides comprehensive insights into utility operations and regulatory compliance. My experience managing substantial budgets, including an annual allotment of approximately $35 million and an additional $135 million from the 2009 Economic Stimulus for the DWSRF Program, demonstrates my capacity for high-level strategic planning and financial oversight. Combined with my Chemical and Fuels Engineering degree focused on Environmental from the University of Utah and my experience on the Board of Directors for Kidpower of Colorado, I possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills, and governance expertise necessary to offer valuable Board of Director level insights to any local, state, or federal entity providing electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Administrative Assistant
CMHS Colorado Springs School District 12
09.2018 - 08.2023
DWSRF Coordinator
US Environmental Protection Agency
08.2008 - 09.2011
EPA Region 8 coordiantor for eth Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
Region 8 states: CO, MT, UT, ND, SD, WY
Annual Allotment totaled Approx. #35M
Economic Stimulus of 2009 provided an influx of approx. $135M in the DWSRF Program
Oversaw all States programs to ensure they were in compliance with the Federal Government requirements
Provided assistance to states regarding projects and funds
Utah Drinking Water SRF & Water Quality SRF
State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality
06.2000 - 08.2008
Held three different positions while working fore the State of Utah. I started with the permitting section of Water Quality. I reviewed waste water facility plans and permitted them according to their compliance with state regulations. I then moved into the Water Quality SRF program where I helpedc to fund those waste water facilities. As a natural progression, I then moved into the Drinking Water SRF program where I helped to coordinate the program that was in need of support and guidance.
All of these positions required:
Organization, Coordination among several people and groups, Communication, Find Solutions, Made Recommendations to Management and Governing Board(s)
Education
Chemical and Fuels Engineering - Environmental - Wastewater & Drinking Water
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah05-1999
Skills
- Program Coordinator - Strong support of Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning/Multi Tasking
- Solution Oriented
- New Ideas/Problem Solver
- Organized/Efficient
- Communication
- Time Management
Custom Section
Leadership Development Course (2006-2008)
Disadvantaged Communities - Determined the impact the Recovery Act had in Region 8 to help improve drinking water in disadvantaged communities.
Completed 3 Half Marathons (2006, 2016, 2017)
Timeline
Front Office Administrative Assistant
CMHS Colorado Springs School District 12
09.2018 - 08.2023
DWSRF Coordinator
US Environmental Protection Agency
08.2008 - 09.2011
Utah Drinking Water SRF & Water Quality SRF
State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality
06.2000 - 08.2008
Chemical and Fuels Engineering - Environmental - Wastewater & Drinking Water
University of Utah
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