Policy and Regulatory Advisory

Ross is a recognized expert in infrastructure permitting with over a decade of experience in project, program, and policy development across federal, state, tribal, and local governments. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and transparency of complex permitting processes while advancing environmental stewardship and meaningful public engagement. Ross helps clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes by translating policy developments into practical permitting and project delivery strategies.

Anne has more than 18 years of experience and specializes in multi-hazard risk and resilience planning and mitigation. Her expertise includes compliance monitoring, procurement, multiagency coordination, public information, closeout processes, and audit support.

Scott is a Senior Technical Director who leads Cultural Resources Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Indigenous Government Relations across SWCA. He has developed his expertise and acumen since entering the field in 1990 and has provided leadership in these areas at SWCA since 2001.

Carolyn is an energy industry veteran with 45 years of renewable energy and consulting experience. Over the last 20 years, she has worked with hundreds of Native American communities on energy development and cultural resource preservation.

Amanda Glen is SWCA’s natural resources technical director for biological services and provides strategic guidance on permitting and compliance for matters involving protected wildlife, plants, and habitats. Currently managing a national practice, she has more than 25 years of consulting experience with an emphasis on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how compliance with the ESA influences other regulatory programs. Her wealth of experience pertaining to endangered species issues includes research, permitting, consultations, status reviews, and conservation planning. Her experience includes negotiating compliance solutions for critically imperiled species facing potential determinations of jeopardy or adverse modification of designated critical habitats. She has led efforts to delist species no longer requiring the protections of the ESA when supported by sound science, and has been involved in voluntary conservation planning to help preclude the need to list species. Amanda frequently presents at regional and national conferences on matters related to the ESA, including new listings, regulatory and policy changes, and trends in compliance strategies.

Lillis Urban, Ph.D., is a Senior Planning Technical Director at SWCA with more than 20 years of experience in environmental planning and compliance. She specializes in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) strategy, environmental review, and complex, multi-jurisdictional permitting processes.

Lillis has worked across federal, state, municipal, academic, and private-sector settings, including roles with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, state agencies, municipal government, and environmental consulting firms. Her experience enables her to guide projects through complex regulatory frameworks while balancing environmental stewardship with project objectives. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders to navigate regulatory requirements and deliver defensible, effective permitting solutions. Lillis holds a Ph.D. in Biology with a focus on plant ecology and systematics.

Alison brings more than 25 years of experience in leading innovative, science‑driven solutions in watershed management, water quality, and environmental planning. She is recognized for leading enterprise‑level water resource initiatives, developing state-of-the-art technical tools, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex programs across agencies and geographies.