Keenan B. Patterson

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Keenan B. Patterson, PE
Jefferson City

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WORK EXPERIENCE

The Cadmus Group, Inc.
Associate

January 2010 - Present

-Researched energy efficiency practices of drinking water systems.
-Conducted water and energy audits on small wastewater systems.
-Presented training on American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) implementation for drinking water state revolving fund (SRF) projects.
-Reviewed state SRF process to improve management of ARRA financial assistance.

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GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc.
Environmental Engineer

September 2009 - January 2010
Jefferson City, MO

-Preliminary engineering for a utility waste landfill modification.

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Infra Consulting LC
Owner

November 2006 - September 2009
Jefferson City, MO

-Owned and managed a small consulting practice.
-Wrote proposals and prepared grant applications.
-Edited and wrote other documents for clients.
-Researched grant opportunities.

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Water Protection Program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Backflow Prevention Coordinator

October 2003 - November 2006
Jefferson City, MO

-Administered the agency's backflow prevention regulations.
-Assisted water systems in compliance with backflow prevention requirements through information, advice, rule interpretation and other technical assistance.
-Organized training for water system staff who administer backflow prevention programs.
-Communicated information on the backflow prevention program to outside organizations through presentations, by phone and in writing.
-Supported the state Department of Health and Senior Services' water fluoridation programs through technical information and assistance.

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Southwest Regional Office, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Engineer III

June 2003 - October 2003
Jefferson City, MO

-Evaluated the infrastructure and operational needs of water systems and recommended improvements.

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Jefferson City Regional Office, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Chief, Public Drinking Water Unit

June 2002 - June 2003
Jefferson City, MO

-Supervised a staff of five that inspected, regulated, and assisted water systems in 17 counties; there were over 700 public water systems in these counties.
-Prepared work plans and performance evaluations.

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Public Drinking Water Program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Coordinator

May 1999 - June 2002
Jefferson City, MO

-First person to work full-time on the drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF), helped to create working relationships and procedures for the various units then responsible for operating the program
-Developed the annual plan for the DWSRF including managing the prioritizing of applications for loan assistance, planning public participation activities and presenting the annual plan to the state Safe Drinking Water Commission for approval.
-Worked with local agencies and consultants on engineering and environmental aspects of projects.
-Oversaw certain reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency on to the DWSRF and the drinking water needs survey.

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Air Pollution Control Program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Engineer II

November 1997 - May 1999
Jefferson City, MO

-Wrote operating permits for air pollution control sources.

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Water Pollution Control Program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Engineer II

August 1997 - November 1997
Jefferson City, MO

-Conducted engineering and environmental reviews of water pollution control projects.

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Kansas City Regional Office, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Engineer I/II

August 1994 - August 1997
Lee's Summit, MO

-Reviewed engineering plans and specifications for wastewater facilities.
-Drafted permits for the construction and operation of wastewater treatment works.
-Inspected wastewater facilities for compliance with state and federal requirements.

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EDUCATION

University of Missouri-Columbia
MPA in Public Administration

1999

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University of Missouri-Columbia
BSAgE in Agricultural Engineering

1994

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CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer, Missouri

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Water Works Association (AWWA)
-Member, 1999-Present
-Member, Cross Connection Control Committee, 2004-Present
-Member, Standards Committee for Backflow Preventers, 2004-Present

AWWA-Missouri Section
-Member, 1999-Present
-Member, Strategic Planning Committee, 2007-2008

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