Emeryville City Council
June 17, 2025

ATTACHMENT B-1

Jesse Olsen

Key Experiences
● Biketopia volunteer and board member
● Chair of Emeryville BPAC
● East Bay Bike Party ride leader and DJ (The Lamp Guy) ● Founder of Blacksburg Bike Party
● Oakland native and work in Emeryville (Swift Navigation, Biketopia Annex) Selected Positions
Biketopia Volunteer 02/2017-present
Biketopia Board Member 07/2023-present
● Assisted visitors with the maintenance and repair of their bikes ● Managed operations of two bike co-op facilities
● Helped develop and refine the co-op’s strategic plan
● Evaluated and modified the effectiveness of the co-op’s programs and services ● Engaged with the community to understand their needs and interests Emeryville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commissioner 07/2023-present Emeryville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Chair 07/2024-present ● Evaluate proposed transportation projects and infrastructure changes to ensure they meet the needs of cyclists and pedestrians
● Provided recommendations on policies, plans, and projects related to cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in Emeryville
● Gathered public input, addressed concerns from residents, and communicated feedback to city council
Bike Mechanic 03/2017-05/20217
Bay Area Bike Mobile
● Hosted bike repair workshops at schools in the nine Bay Area counties ● Taught bike mechanics basics to K-12 students
● Fixed a lot of bikes!
Student Intern 01/2016-12/2016
Virginia Tech Hokie Bike Hub and Alternative Transportation Center ● Assisted students, faculty, and staff with the repair and maintenance of their bikes ● Educated visitors about the fundamental concepts of bike repair ● Promoted alternative transportation practices
Education
M.S., Fisheries Conservation 8/2014-12/2016
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Blacksburg, VA Graduate Research Assistant, M.S.

Thesis: Flood pulse influences on exploited fish populations of the Central Amazon B.S., Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Science, 8/2010-5/2014 State University of New York,
College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, Syracuse, NY Honors thesis: Synchronized breathing and sound production of juvenile arapaima Magna cum laude with Honors

David Raymond, PE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled and experienced Professional Engineer with 4 years of experience in land development and project management and 2 years of experience in transportation engineering. Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. Skilled in the design and construction of a wide variety of projects, ranging from campus ADA improvements to active transportation designs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARK THOMAS Oakland, CA
Design Engineer II/Project Engineer June 2023 – Present Responsible for the design and production of plans, specifications, and estimates. Responsible to produce Caltrans PID and PA/ED level environmental documents. Designing the transportation engineering aspects of multiple projects of various sizes throughout the Bay Area in California. Managing the time of 1 intern.

KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager Jan 2022 – June 2023
Advising clients and overseeing design and production of civil engineering construction documents. Responsible for over $325,000 worth of billings between November 2021 and October 2022. Managing 15 projects of various sizes and the time of 11 production team members including 8 engineers and 3 CAD drafters.

Project Engineer Aug 2019 – Dec 2021
Responsible for the design and production of civil engineering construction documents. Designing the civil engineering aspects of 25 projects of various sizes throughout Southern California. Managing the time of 2 CAD drafters and 2 interns.
● Prepared civil engineering design plans for residential, commercial, educational, municipal and technological clients – including but not limited to Brookfield Properties, IMT Residential, California Institute of Technology, Liberty Utilities, and Amazon. ● Multi-disciplinary coordination with MEP engineers, landscape architects, architects, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, and other consultants; clients; and contractors to take a project from schematic design all the way through completion of construction – including but not limited to AEI, Carrier Johnson, Gensler, Englekirk, Geotechnologies, Hennon, and Swinerton. ● Established design fees and schedules for civil engineering proposals. Consulted with project cost accountants to ensure that we are billing the client for the correct lump sum amount each month. ● Lead weekly staff scheduling meetings and team meetings for our 15-person team that includes ensuring team members have sufficient work and reviewing the current status for ongoing projects. ● Presented engineering and operational topics on 2 separate occasions to 50+ peers.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Davis, CA
B.S. Civil Engineering, Construction Management Minor Sept 2015 – Jun 2019 GPA – 3.87 (High Honors, 92nd percentile of Engineering Undergraduates) ● Leadership: Tercero Leadership Council and Design Project Manager for ASCE Steel Bridge Club (2018 2nd place at the regional ASCE competition)
● Internships: Quincy Engineering; Teichert Construction; Rex Moore Group, Inc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE)
● Key Skills: Active Transportation Design, Land development, hydraulics and hydrology, low impact development design, ADA design, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, HydroCalc, Flowmaster, and BST ● Interests/Other: running, biking, Sacramento Kings, international travel, good movies and tv shows, basketball, soccer, table tennis













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Natalie Croak Stich
Communications Professional
EDUCATION June 2013 Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies University of California, Santa Barbara

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
Dec 2023 -
Current
Public Affairs Specialist, Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) • Currently serving as project manager for (1) redesigning the District's website, (2) designing and implementing a digital asset management platform, and (3) designing educational signage to enhance the District's wastewater treatment plant tour program. • Serve as the District's in-house graphic designer.
• Updated the District Style Manual to include new templates for districtwide PowerPoints, email signatures, and customer email newsletters.
• Wrote and released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call creative services to create a District-approved list of photographers, videographers, drone pilots, and graphic designers to use for special projects.
• Serve as DSRSD's liaison for regional communications and water conservation committees.

Sept 2019 –
Dec 2023
Water Resources Communications Representative, City of Livermore • Managed all public outreach for the City of Livermore Water Resources Division. The Division's services include potable water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• Managed goals, objectives, and priorities for the Division's outreach program; developed and administered budget.
• Oversaw consultant agreements; drafted and issued requests for proposals for professional consulting services related to public outreach; reviewed submissions and made recommendations for selection; and monitored service expectations and contract terms. • Oversaw and participated in community and special events and the Division's K-12 education program.
• During the 2021 - 2023 drought, served as the chair of the TriValley Drought Communications Committee and led water conservation outreach for the City of Livermore. Messaging focused on mandatory water use restrictions, conservation rates, and the temporary reopening of the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station.
• Redesigned Proposition 218 notices for sewer service charges and potable/recycled water rates, resulting in significantly fewer protests.
• Launched quarterly email newsletters and bill inserts to improve communication with Livermore Municipal Water customers. • Improved and relaunched Livermore Municipal Water's water conservation kit program.
• Developed a water conservation postcard that is mailed annually to single-family homes in Livermore Municipal Water's service area with the highest water usage.

May 2016 –
Aug 2019
Public Outreach Specialist, Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) • Served as staff liaison for the Board of Directors Communications Committee and CVSan's Community Advisory Committee.
• Developed CVSan's first Crisis Communications Plan and Social Media Plan.
• Wrote requests for proposals (RFPs) and managed contracts for copyediting, website design, commercial printing, and
communication consulting services.
• Provided graphic design, copy editing, and project management for CVSan's print and digital outreach, including annual reports, newspaper ads, bill inserts, and Proposition 218 notices. • Wrote, issued, and served as the media contact for press releases. • Managed CVSan's website and social media accounts.
• Coordinated staffing and logistics for special events.

May 2014 –
Apr 2016
Assistant Naturalist & Volunteer Coordinator, City of Pleasanton • Managed Division’s public outreach, including website pages, social media accounts, Activity Guide pages, print materials, and email newsletters.
• Redesigned Division’s marketing materials, leading to a 30% increase in field trip bookings.
• Recruited, scheduled, trained, and supervised all Division volunteers. Increased annual volunteer hours by 215%.

CERTIFICATIONS • Graphic Design Professional Certification | UC Berkeley Extension, 12 of 14 required units completed
• Landscape Maintenance Qualification | ReScape, Feb 2023 • Intermediate Public Information Officer | CSTI, Dec 2021 • Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper | CalWEP, Feb 2021 • Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Grade I | AWWA, Dec 2020 • J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications | CAPIO, Apr 2019