Growing up among the lakes and streams of Wisconsin had a profound influence on Troy’s career path. “Water has always had an enchanting allure to me, so pursuing a career focused on rivers and water resources was a natural choice and a great way to combine my passions and technical interests.” Following a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University Troy moved west to begin his career amid the beauty and recreational opportunities in Colorado. He earned a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado and worked in the fields of water resource engineering, mining and stream restoration.

The founding of ERC in 2000 provided an opportunity to combine the technical aspects of water resource engineering and environmental sciences with the intent of providing clients highly specialized services. “From inception, ERC’s goal has been to offer services where hard engineering and softer environmental sciences combine and complement each other to design and construct sustainable solutions.”

Troy’s 24-year professional career has spanned the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology and stream restoration. His diverse skills and experiences have provided the opportunity to participate in a multitude of creative and innovative projects including design/build restoration of more than 50 stream projects, small and large scale irrigation projects, dam and reservoir projects, stream evaluations and surface water control and management for mining projects around the globe. “The incredible diversity and depth of technical expertise that ERC provides in a small company setting is what really sets us apart.”

When not working, Troy continues to enjoy the natural beauty and recreation that brought him to Colorado and spends as much time as possible on the water. His interests include traveling, flyfishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, rafting and hunting and he enjoys sharing those activities and time with his wife, daughter and son.

From inception, ERC’s goal has been to offer services where hard engineering and softer environmental sciences combine and complement each other to design and construct sustainable solutions.

Alan Tipton, P.E.

Project Engineer

David Blauch, PWS

V.P., Senior Ecologist

Diane Wright

Diane graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree, where her passion for wetland science was sparked by her mentor, Dr. Frank Golet, creator of the Cowardin Classifications System for Wetlands.

Heather Thompson, PE

PE, Senior Water Resource Engineer

Jon Wulff

Senior Ecologist

Lisa Shea, PE

PE, Senior Project Manager

Monika Decker

Monika grew up camping under the towering redwood trees in California. She loves the outdoors and after earning her B.A. from UC Berkeley became a seasonal outdoor educator.

Natalie Griffin Rothman

Natalie grew up on the beaches and in the streams of Maui, Hawai’i. From a young age, she spent her time exploring tide pools, snorkeling with tropical reef fish, cliff jumping,

Peter Stitcher

Fisheries Consultant

Sharad Upadhyaya

Born and raised in Nepal, Sharad always loved to get lost in nature.  He received his B.E. in Civil Engineering and M.S in Water Resources Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. 

Shelley Fiedler

Office Manager

Troy Thompson, PE

PE, President, Sr. Water Resource Engineer

Tyler Worley

Growing up in rural Wyoming Tyler has always been connected to the outdoors,