Instructors for AK-CESCL Training Program
Steering Committee | Instructors
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Approval Date |
Affiliation |
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Master Instructors | |||
Collie, Annie | 06/22/2022 | Midnight Sun Environmental, LLC | Annie@midnightsunenv.com |
Coon, Tracy | 04/10/2020 |
DOT&PF, Northern Region TPC Consulting, LLC |
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James, Joshua | 03/17/2020 |
DOT&PF |
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Packee, Eddie | 01/24/2022 |
Travis/Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc. |
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Trasky, Shawn | 01/03/2022 | Crouse Environmental Compliance LLC | |
Zimmerman, Alex | 12/12/2019 |
Creative Courses |
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Instructors | |||
Annie Collie Master Instructor
Annie Collie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability from Colorado State University in 2014. She has worked in the environmental field in the state of Alaska since 2017. Currently, Annie works as an environmental scientist with Midnight Sun Environmental, LLC in Anchorage, Alaska. She has worked on a wide variety of projects throughout the state of Alaska including transportation, utility, and other major infrastructure projects. Annie’s work has focused on developing and managing storm water plans, advising, and installing best management practices, contaminated sites investigation and remediation, wetlands permitting, NEPA compliance, and state and federal permitting.
Annie is a passionate outdoors enthusiast. When she is not working, she can be found back country skiing, hiking, backpacking, camping, foraging, or fishing.
Registration & Certifications
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Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead- since 2018
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Leave No Trace Certified Instructor
Tracy Coon Master Instructor
Currently serving as a Stormwater Engineer for DOT Northern Region Construction, Tracy works closely with contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance on construction projects. Her background includes hands-on experience as a Stormwater Manager for private contractors, conducting inspections and developing strategies to minimize environmental impacts at construction sites and gravel facilities.
Tracy enjoys making complex regulations understandable and practical for field application. She believes that education and proactive compliance are key to protecting Alaska’s waterways while keeping construction projects on track.
When she's not teaching or working in the field, Tracy loves spending time with family and friends at her cabin, riding snow machines and four-wheelers, and enjoying the Alaskan outdoors.
Certifications, Committees & Trustee Roles
- AK-CESCL Master Instructor
- AK-CESCL Committee – Instructor Representative
- Board Member, Pacific Northwest Chapter of IECA (Alaska Representative)
- Trustee, ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Health Benefits & Legal Services
Joshua James Master Instructor
Joshua James is a fourth generation Alaskan. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from UAA in 2008, and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Alaska. He has been an instructor of the AK-CESCL course since 2014.
Registration & Certifications
- AK CESCL Instructor
- CISEC
Edmond Packee Jr., PhD Master Instructor
Dr. Packee earned his Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) in mining from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2005. He is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSSc.), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Inspector (CESSWI), and a Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ). Dr. Packee has been performing erosion and sediment control related work since 1992. Dr. Packee is a Master Instructor for the AK-CESCL program.
Certifications, Degrees, Distinctions
- Philosophiae Doctor in Mining - University of Pretoria in South Africa (2005)
- Certified Professional Soil Scientist
- Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
- Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality
- Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector
Shawn Trasky Master Instructor
Shawn Trasky was raised in Chugiak. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering in 2002 from Montana Tech before returning to Alaska. Shawn continued her education and in 2011 she received a Master's Degree in Project Engineering and Management, also from Montana Tech. She has over 10 years of diverse experience in the environmental engineering field that includes working for oil and gas companies, private consulting, and construction in Alaska.
Shawn loves Alaska for the vast outdoors and enjoys hiking, running, camping, and fishing.
Registration & Certifications
- AK CESCL
- CISEC
Alex Zimmerman Master Instructor
Alex Zimmerman brings over 20 years of large scale construction experience in Erosion and Sediment Control training. From large disturbance, linear, and single family construction to restoration and emergency landslide repair, his experiences add to informative trainings on real world compliance issues for construction site operators, inspectors, and designers. Alex has consistently found value in the quality education he receives from IECA training. By getting involved in the Pacific Northwest Chapter he has worked to bring more local training opportunities the IECA members and the local community.
Working with CSI Geosynthetics in Vancouver, Washington, Alex has been helping project teams succeed by planning for the productive and compliant completion of varied construction tasks. Consulting has been keeping Alex busy across the country and in his favorite destination state, Alaska.
"The beautiful scenery, challenging climate, and great people make Alaska special and a place I never get tired of." says Zimmerman.
Focusing on productive site management for compliance, Alex assists project teams with planning and site audits to identify potential problems and more effectively ensure regulatory compliance. Sought after for site consulting and training, Alex finds time to volunteer with his local watershed stewards association and assist statewide stormwater management committee members.
Alex has been recognized by various associations and agencies for his professional course preparation and delivery. Developing custom trainings for audiences as varied as Alaska Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska Department of Transportation, Building Industry Association of Washington, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and cities in British Columbia, Alex stays up to date and informed on the latest regulations and compliance challenges. He was the 2009 recipient of the Educational Achievement award by the International Erosion Control Association. Course participants learn how to control costs, prevent erosion, protect water quality, and comply with permit requirements in an positive, proactive, profitable manner.
Registration & Certifications
- Master CESCL Instructor
- IECA Educational Achievement Award (2009)
- CPESC
- CISEC
- CESSWI