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Strategic Growth Director | Policy
Ross Pilotte
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.
Geomorphologist • Corvallis
Jack Zunka, PhD, PG
Jack has more than 15 years of experience in theoretical and applied geomorphology with specialty in morphological adjustments following dam removal and the role of geology in landscape evolution of rivers. He has expertise in geomorphic assessment and quantitative landscape analysis, hazards assessment, sediment sampling and analysis, reservoir processes and water quality analysis, hydrologic and time series analysis, GIS, and field data collection. Jack develops analytical tools and models for geomorphic and hydrologic analyses and is experienced in hydraulic and morphodynamic numerical modeling.
Air Quality and Noise Director
Brad Sohm
Brad has a background in chemical engineering and specializes in air quality compliance and permitting, noise impact analysis, health and safety, environmental site investigations, environmental remediation, and NEPA impact assessments.
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Ross Pilotte
Strategic Growth Director | Policy
Jack Zunka, PhD, PG
Geomorphologist
Brad Sohm
Air Quality and Noise Director
Posted
November 4, 2025
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As data centers expand globally, resource competition is intensifying. This webinar highlights how volumetric water balancing and air quality assessments can be integrated early in the design process to reconcile cooling performance, environmental compliance, and community impact.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
11 AM MST | 12 PM CST | 1 PM EST
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Why You Should Join Us
- Plan smarter, not harder! See how integrating volumetric water balancing and air quality standards early in the design process can streamline permitting and reduce costly redesigns.
- Stay ahead of regulations by understanding evolving water use and emissions requirements that are shaping data center siting and design across the country.
- Design with community resilience in mind. See how resource planning supports operations reliability while minimizing local environmental and social impacts.
- Apply real-world examples through exploration of case studies showing how integrated water and air planning improves project feasibility and long-term performance.