Staff Directory

WFRC is made up of 32 dedicated professionals with expertise in planning, analytics, policy, and communications. We’re proud to support the communities of our region and invite you to think of us as an extension of your team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help with your community’s goals and initiatives.

Leadership Team

Andrew Gruber Photo
Andrew Gruber
Executive Director
Ted Knowlton Photo
Ted Knowlton
Deputy Director

Organizational Operations Team

Marian Florence Photo
Marian Florence
Chief Financial Officer | Chief Administrative Officer
Andrea Pearson Photo
Andrea Pearson
Senior Executive Assistant | Compliance & Procurement
Jordon Chandler Photo
Jordon Chandler
Office Administrator
Kevrine Wells Photo
Kevrine Wells
Finance | HR Manager
Rosie Hernandez Photo
Rosie Hernandez
Executive Assistant | Community Outreach Specialist

Government Affairs and Communications Team

Miranda Jones Cox Photo
Miranda Jones Cox
Government Affairs Manager
Johnnae Nardone Photo
Johnnae Nardone
Communications Manager

Community and Economic Development Team

Madison Aviles Photo
Madison Aviles
Local Administrative Advisor
Christy Dahlberg Photo
Christy Dahlberg
Community Development Planner
Byron Head Photo
Byron Head
Community Planner
Megan Padjen Photo
Megan Padjen
Community and Economic Development Director
Matt Ryan Photo
Matt Ryan
Community Planner
Tim Watkins Photo
Tim Watkins
Community Planner
Marcia White Photo
Marcia White
Regional Economic Development Planner

Long-Range Planning Team

Julie Bjornstad Photo
Julie Bjornstad
Deputy Director of Long-Range Planning
Samantha DeSeelhorst Photo
Samantha DeSeelhorst
Transportation Planner
Jory Johner Photo
Jory Johner
Director of Long-Range Planning
Chay Mosqueda Photo
Chay Mosqueda
Transportation Planner
Hugh Van Wagenen Photo
Hugh Van Wagenen
Transportation Planner
Lauren Victor Photo
Lauren Victor
Transportation Planner

Analytics Team (Forecasting, GIS, and Data Services)

Bert Granberg Photo
Bert Granberg
Analytics Director
Bill Hereth Photo
Bill Hereth
Analytics Deputy Director
Andy Li Photo
Andy Li
Senior Transportation Engineer and Modeler
Chris Day Photo
Chris Day
Data Scientist
Sarah Lawless Photo
Sarah Lawless
Data Scientist
Josh Reynolds Photo
Josh Reynolds
Data Scientist
Suzie Swim Photo
Suzie Swim
Data Scientist

Short-Range Planning and Programming Team

Wayne Bennion Photo
Wayne Bennion
Director of Short Range Planning
Kip Billings Photo
Kip Billings
Senior Transportation Engineer | Air Quality Analyst
Ben Wuthrich Photo
Ben Wuthrich
Senior Transportation Engineer and Transportation Improvement Program Coordinator