PEOPLE: PROFESSIONALS
Louis P. Roth, MPA
Director of Government Relations
Lou manages the firm’s state and federal government relations practice area. His brings unique insight and perspective to the legislative process and is adept at simplifying complex legislative issues. Prior to his time at Delta, Lou worked for Holston & Associates, a government relations firm located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also worked in a variety of roles for U.S. Representative George Gekas in Washington, D.C.
Director of Government Relations
Lou manages the firm’s state and federal government relations practice area. His brings unique insight and perspective to the legislative process and is adept at simplifying complex legislative issues. Prior to his time at Delta, Lou worked for Holston & Associates, a government relations firm located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also worked in a variety of roles for U.S. Representative George Gekas in Washington, D.C.
Bonnie Wilkinson Mark
Principal, Historic Resources and Tax Credit Services
Bonnie has more than 29 years of experience working with historic resources and the use of historic tax credits. Because of her strong public-sector experience, Bonnie was responsible for the technical review and administration of the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program (historic tax credits) for Pennsylvania.
Principal, Historic Resources and Tax Credit Services
Bonnie has more than 29 years of experience working with historic resources and the use of historic tax credits. Because of her strong public-sector experience, Bonnie was responsible for the technical review and administration of the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program (historic tax credits) for Pennsylvania.
Edward Durst
Principal, Disaster Preparedness
Edward (Ed) Durst brings over 16 years’ experience in both state and local emergency operations management and healthcare emergency management. He has developed and led numerous exercises, to include mass casualty response, hospital and governmental facility evacuations, and business and downtime continuity exercises, from conception through the after-action review process, utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) concepts. He has developed multiple annual hazard vulnerability assessments (HVAs), written both healthcare centric and state emergency operation plans, with an all-hazards focus encompassing the key elements of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and he has led a 60-person hospital incident management team through both natural and manmade disasters and during cyber response incidents.
Principal, Disaster Preparedness
Edward (Ed) Durst brings over 16 years’ experience in both state and local emergency operations management and healthcare emergency management. He has developed and led numerous exercises, to include mass casualty response, hospital and governmental facility evacuations, and business and downtime continuity exercises, from conception through the after-action review process, utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) concepts. He has developed multiple annual hazard vulnerability assessments (HVAs), written both healthcare centric and state emergency operation plans, with an all-hazards focus encompassing the key elements of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and he has led a 60-person hospital incident management team through both natural and manmade disasters and during cyber response incidents.
Lynn Colosi
Senior Consultant, Transit Services
Lynn leads Delta’s team of transit professionals with project initiatives ranging from Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) plans to route planning. Lynn started her transit career at the Port Authority of Allegheny County, spending 15 years working in the areas of operations, planning, and real estate. Prior to joining Delta, she and her partners ran Clear View Strategies, a boutique public transportation consulting firm.
Senior Consultant, Transit Services
Lynn leads Delta’s team of transit professionals with project initiatives ranging from Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) plans to route planning. Lynn started her transit career at the Port Authority of Allegheny County, spending 15 years working in the areas of operations, planning, and real estate. Prior to joining Delta, she and her partners ran Clear View Strategies, a boutique public transportation consulting firm.
Christian Muniz
Senior Consultant
Christian joins Delta Development Group after more than 20 years of public and private sector experience focused on Pennsylvania state government. Over that time, his work for clients has included community and economic development incentives, tax and pension reform, and a multitude of legislative policies. He brings project management and leadership skills to the service of Delta’s clients. Most recently, Christian served as a contract lobbyist with Pugliese Associates. Within state government, he served as a legislative staffer to a former House leader and later as the Legislative Director at the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) under former Governor Ed Rendell. Christian is a Navy veteran, having served as a cryptologist from 1988 through 1994. Today he also volunteers his time as an appointed Planning Commissioner for Carlisle Borough.
Senior Consultant
Christian joins Delta Development Group after more than 20 years of public and private sector experience focused on Pennsylvania state government. Over that time, his work for clients has included community and economic development incentives, tax and pension reform, and a multitude of legislative policies. He brings project management and leadership skills to the service of Delta’s clients. Most recently, Christian served as a contract lobbyist with Pugliese Associates. Within state government, he served as a legislative staffer to a former House leader and later as the Legislative Director at the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) under former Governor Ed Rendell. Christian is a Navy veteran, having served as a cryptologist from 1988 through 1994. Today he also volunteers his time as an appointed Planning Commissioner for Carlisle Borough.
Christopher Johnston
Senior Consultant
Chris Johnston leads transit, economic development, and funding projects for Delta Development Group’s clients with a background in funding, and federal transit. Chris has worked at all levels of government. Chris’ previous experience includes serving as Executive Director for the Department of Parking and Transportation at California University of PA and as Assistant Deputy Secretary for Local and Area Transportation at PennDOT overseeing the bureaus of Public Transit, Rail Freight ports and water ways and municipal services. He developed and implemented a new managed parking system that created policy development, permit distribution, enforcement guidance, revenue accountability and a new shuttle service serving a campus with 3800 parking spaces and a multi-level garage. Chris’ unique background in all modes of transportation provides him with a balanced transportation perspective. He is experienced with federal and state funding programs, particularly regarding transportation modes, and has developed strong relationships with senior state and federal transportation agency officials.
Senior Consultant
Chris Johnston leads transit, economic development, and funding projects for Delta Development Group’s clients with a background in funding, and federal transit. Chris has worked at all levels of government. Chris’ previous experience includes serving as Executive Director for the Department of Parking and Transportation at California University of PA and as Assistant Deputy Secretary for Local and Area Transportation at PennDOT overseeing the bureaus of Public Transit, Rail Freight ports and water ways and municipal services. He developed and implemented a new managed parking system that created policy development, permit distribution, enforcement guidance, revenue accountability and a new shuttle service serving a campus with 3800 parking spaces and a multi-level garage. Chris’ unique background in all modes of transportation provides him with a balanced transportation perspective. He is experienced with federal and state funding programs, particularly regarding transportation modes, and has developed strong relationships with senior state and federal transportation agency officials.
Dane Higbee
Senior Consultant
Dane brings in-depth analytical and writing skills to Delta’s team. At Delta, Dane assists the Community & Economic Planning and Private Funding teams with delivering accurate and client-oriented deliverable products. Prior to joining Delta, he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As a student at Indiana, he was able to amass skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, data research, report writing, and GIS mapping. Dane also has insight into the public planning process through his internship with Franklin County, Pennsylvania’s Planning Department.
Senior Consultant
Dane brings in-depth analytical and writing skills to Delta’s team. At Delta, Dane assists the Community & Economic Planning and Private Funding teams with delivering accurate and client-oriented deliverable products. Prior to joining Delta, he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As a student at Indiana, he was able to amass skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, data research, report writing, and GIS mapping. Dane also has insight into the public planning process through his internship with Franklin County, Pennsylvania’s Planning Department.
Joshua Walter
Senior Consultant
Joshua (Josh) has been working as an emergency management and disaster preparedness consultant and has helped with the development of several CPG-101-compliant emergency operations plans. His work and academic experience have provided him with an understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Incident Command System (ICS); hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments; crisis communications; planning; and exercise design and evaluation. Before joining Delta, Joshua was an emergency planner with Savior Associates where he was involved in the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple HSEEP-consistent tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises, specifically in the public health and emergency services sectors. Additionally, Joshua was part of the project team to develop COVID-19 response after-action reports (AAR) and improvement plans (IP) for Johns Hopkins Health System, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Howard County General Hospital, and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
Senior Consultant
Joshua (Josh) has been working as an emergency management and disaster preparedness consultant and has helped with the development of several CPG-101-compliant emergency operations plans. His work and academic experience have provided him with an understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Incident Command System (ICS); hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments; crisis communications; planning; and exercise design and evaluation. Before joining Delta, Joshua was an emergency planner with Savior Associates where he was involved in the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple HSEEP-consistent tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises, specifically in the public health and emergency services sectors. Additionally, Joshua was part of the project team to develop COVID-19 response after-action reports (AAR) and improvement plans (IP) for Johns Hopkins Health System, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Howard County General Hospital, and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
Maggie McGahen
Senior Consultant
Maggie brings a thorough understanding of economic theory and modeling approaches, combined with in-depth analytical and critical thinking skills to Delta’s team. She has a deep understanding of economic data and the appropriate methods of analysis to interpret data. Prior to joining Delta she graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and interned at the 41st National Presidential Nominating Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. She also served as a Congressional Office intern for the United States House of Representatives and as a Congressional Committee intern for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, specifically in the subcommittee of the Coast Guard and Maritime. During the summer of 2018, Maggie assisted the economic development team for her hometown to revitalize their main street, where she gained hands-on experience and understanding on adapting and implementing new ideas.
Senior Consultant
Maggie brings a thorough understanding of economic theory and modeling approaches, combined with in-depth analytical and critical thinking skills to Delta’s team. She has a deep understanding of economic data and the appropriate methods of analysis to interpret data. Prior to joining Delta she graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and interned at the 41st National Presidential Nominating Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. She also served as a Congressional Office intern for the United States House of Representatives and as a Congressional Committee intern for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, specifically in the subcommittee of the Coast Guard and Maritime. During the summer of 2018, Maggie assisted the economic development team for her hometown to revitalize their main street, where she gained hands-on experience and understanding on adapting and implementing new ideas.
Diane Lizambri
Consultant
Over the past 20 years, Diane’s responsibilities have included managing the administration of Delta’s network infrastructure, collaborating with the IT team on application development projects, creating graphic design artwork; and assuming the role of quality assurance analyst, lead product trainer, and technical writer for Delta’s emergency management solutions software. Diane contributes to Delta’s Disaster Preparedness Solutions team by participating in exercise planning and personnel support for exercise conduct.
Consultant
Over the past 20 years, Diane’s responsibilities have included managing the administration of Delta’s network infrastructure, collaborating with the IT team on application development projects, creating graphic design artwork; and assuming the role of quality assurance analyst, lead product trainer, and technical writer for Delta’s emergency management solutions software. Diane contributes to Delta’s Disaster Preparedness Solutions team by participating in exercise planning and personnel support for exercise conduct.
Crystal Spence
Consultant
Crystal posses over 20 years of continuous leadership and management experience in the disciplines of health services and education and training. With her extensive military background in the United States Air Force, Crystal brings experience in disease and disability education, care, and evaluation of nursing care. In addition, she has provided disaster training for medical and non-medical personnel, and has obtained intermediate to expert fluency with programs associated with various medical systems.
Consultant
Crystal posses over 20 years of continuous leadership and management experience in the disciplines of health services and education and training. With her extensive military background in the United States Air Force, Crystal brings experience in disease and disability education, care, and evaluation of nursing care. In addition, she has provided disaster training for medical and non-medical personnel, and has obtained intermediate to expert fluency with programs associated with various medical systems.
Michael Owens
Consultant
With his background in medicine and public health, Michael (Mike) is a key player on the disaster preparedness solutions team. Michael interned with the Dayton Metropolitan Medical Response System (DMMRS) where he was involved in the development of Quickdrill information presentations for first responders at the beginning of COVID-19. These presentations provided pertinent pathogen information along with recommended safety measures conveyed to the public. Michael also participated in the development of After-Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plans (IP) for tabletop and full-scale mass casualty incident exercises for DMMRS, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Wilson Health, Quincy EMS, Perry Point-Salem Rescue, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, Southwest Ohio Regional Trauma System, and City of Sidney: Fire, Police, and County Sheriff.
Consultant
With his background in medicine and public health, Michael (Mike) is a key player on the disaster preparedness solutions team. Michael interned with the Dayton Metropolitan Medical Response System (DMMRS) where he was involved in the development of Quickdrill information presentations for first responders at the beginning of COVID-19. These presentations provided pertinent pathogen information along with recommended safety measures conveyed to the public. Michael also participated in the development of After-Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plans (IP) for tabletop and full-scale mass casualty incident exercises for DMMRS, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Wilson Health, Quincy EMS, Perry Point-Salem Rescue, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, Southwest Ohio Regional Trauma System, and City of Sidney: Fire, Police, and County Sheriff.
Brandyn Smith
Consultant
Brandyn has a keen understanding of economic theory and data analytics that is coupled with his extensive knowledge of funding opportunities through the Commonwealth grants and loans. Brandyn worked for the Governor's Center for Local Government Services within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development where he administered the Municipal Assistance Program and the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act. Brandyn was a key player in the development of the Early Warning System that compiles financial, demographic, and socio-economic indicators of financial distress as a means of being proactive against distress before it reaches significant levels of concern.
Consultant
Brandyn has a keen understanding of economic theory and data analytics that is coupled with his extensive knowledge of funding opportunities through the Commonwealth grants and loans. Brandyn worked for the Governor's Center for Local Government Services within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development where he administered the Municipal Assistance Program and the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act. Brandyn was a key player in the development of the Early Warning System that compiles financial, demographic, and socio-economic indicators of financial distress as a means of being proactive against distress before it reaches significant levels of concern.
Trent Miller
Consultant
Trent is an associate with Delta Development Group, Inc. He will be working with the Development Services team. Trent is experienced in community and economic development practices and principles and has experience with the Commonwealth’s funding opportunities through both grants and loans.
Prior to joining Delta, Trent interned with Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, or ABCD Corp., in Altoona, Pennsylvania where he focused on grant writing/coordination, in order to secure funding for local projects. He also collaborated with local leaders and elected officials to ensure sustainable and equitable growth throughout Blair County and other surrounding counties.
Consultant
Trent is an associate with Delta Development Group, Inc. He will be working with the Development Services team. Trent is experienced in community and economic development practices and principles and has experience with the Commonwealth’s funding opportunities through both grants and loans.
Prior to joining Delta, Trent interned with Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, or ABCD Corp., in Altoona, Pennsylvania where he focused on grant writing/coordination, in order to secure funding for local projects. He also collaborated with local leaders and elected officials to ensure sustainable and equitable growth throughout Blair County and other surrounding counties.
Luke Galyen
Consultant
Luke brings research, analytical, and bilingual communication skills to Delta’s team. At Delta, Luke assists
the Development Services team working collaboratively with clients on implementation of economic development strategies as well as researching federal and state economic development programs and assisting with the completion of comprehensive grant proposals and loan applications. Before becoming a part of Delta’s team, Luke graduated with degrees in Politics and Economics from Messiah University. The combination of these majors allowed him to develop a range of skills including writing, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and an understanding of political and economic systems. Luke also participated in multiple internships while in college. During these internships, he applied his research skills to produce a presentation on financial centers for the Director of Clearing and Risk for the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and to provide an overview of the history of how derivatives have been regulated in the United States. Luke has also worked with PA property tax data.
Consultant
Luke brings research, analytical, and bilingual communication skills to Delta’s team. At Delta, Luke assists
the Development Services team working collaboratively with clients on implementation of economic development strategies as well as researching federal and state economic development programs and assisting with the completion of comprehensive grant proposals and loan applications. Before becoming a part of Delta’s team, Luke graduated with degrees in Politics and Economics from Messiah University. The combination of these majors allowed him to develop a range of skills including writing, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and an understanding of political and economic systems. Luke also participated in multiple internships while in college. During these internships, he applied his research skills to produce a presentation on financial centers for the Director of Clearing and Risk for the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and to provide an overview of the history of how derivatives have been regulated in the United States. Luke has also worked with PA property tax data.
Ryan Godard
Consultant
Ryan has a wide range of experience in the emergency planning and disaster readiness field with a focus in crisis planning. Prior to joining Delta, Ryan interned with the Loyalsock Township School District. In this position he planned, guided, and evaluated an HSEEP-consistent, full-scale exercise with the school district to test evacuation and accountability procedures during a massive structure fire that forced students and teachers to move to a secondary location. A debriefing with senior leadership allowed for an assessment of the drill and strategies to improve the existing plan. With extensive experience in military training, Ryan is currently a member of the PA Army National Guard PAANG, 28th ECAB, Officer In-Charge (OIC) of Force Protection and Physical Security. He oversees, plans, updates, and develops Brigade Hazard Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Assessments, Anti-Terrorism Assessments and Training, and Emergency Management functions.
Consultant
Ryan has a wide range of experience in the emergency planning and disaster readiness field with a focus in crisis planning. Prior to joining Delta, Ryan interned with the Loyalsock Township School District. In this position he planned, guided, and evaluated an HSEEP-consistent, full-scale exercise with the school district to test evacuation and accountability procedures during a massive structure fire that forced students and teachers to move to a secondary location. A debriefing with senior leadership allowed for an assessment of the drill and strategies to improve the existing plan. With extensive experience in military training, Ryan is currently a member of the PA Army National Guard PAANG, 28th ECAB, Officer In-Charge (OIC) of Force Protection and Physical Security. He oversees, plans, updates, and develops Brigade Hazard Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Assessments, Anti-Terrorism Assessments and Training, and Emergency Management functions.
Delaney Schilling
Consultant
Delaney has a safety, health, and environmental background for chemical facilities. She is also passionate about emergency planning for Persons with Access and Functional Needs (PAFN), specifically the deaf/hard of hearing population. Before joining Delta, Delaney interned with Croda, a chemical facility located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. Croda specializes in the manufacturing of consumer care and life sciences products. She was on the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) team where she was responsible for creating a crisis communications plan, revising the Emergency Response Plan (ERP), as well as learning more about the occupational safety side of the workplace. Delaney has participated in several trainings and exercises that relates to her work at Delta. She participated in an A.L.I.C.E. Active Shooter training at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. She joined her classmates acting as victims of an active shooter incident at the college. She was involved in an active shooter simulation at the Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania as well. The purpose of this training was to prepare hospital staff for an active shooter incident and to teach them methods of deterring the assailant from their patient rooms.
Consultant
Delaney has a safety, health, and environmental background for chemical facilities. She is also passionate about emergency planning for Persons with Access and Functional Needs (PAFN), specifically the deaf/hard of hearing population. Before joining Delta, Delaney interned with Croda, a chemical facility located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. Croda specializes in the manufacturing of consumer care and life sciences products. She was on the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) team where she was responsible for creating a crisis communications plan, revising the Emergency Response Plan (ERP), as well as learning more about the occupational safety side of the workplace. Delaney has participated in several trainings and exercises that relates to her work at Delta. She participated in an A.L.I.C.E. Active Shooter training at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. She joined her classmates acting as victims of an active shooter incident at the college. She was involved in an active shooter simulation at the Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania as well. The purpose of this training was to prepare hospital staff for an active shooter incident and to teach them methods of deterring the assailant from their patient rooms.