Doug Bauer

Vice President

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As the Business Development Officer and Vice President for Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. Doug is responsible for the development of internal process metrics as well as external client relationships. In this dual role, Doug is responsible for improving Pizzo’s already excellent ability to deliver an industry leading product as well as expanding the geographic project scope to include the entire Midwest. Doug entered the field of restoration ecology in 2000 and has spent the majority of his career involved in the specialized field of restoration ecology with extensive field experience ranging from on the ground implementation to project design and planning.

Prior to joining Pizzo & Associates in 2009 as the Business Development Officer, Doug’s experience includes two seasons as a wildland firefighter with the Mt. Whitney Ranger District’s Engine #41 crew in California, extensive federal contract project management experience and successful execution of 100+ restoration projects in 4 states covering 3,000+ acres.

Education:

  • University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • Master of Business Administration 2009
      -Concentrations in Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
  • University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
    • Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences 2004

Professional Memberships:

  • American Lung: St Louis
  • Partnership for a Connected Illinois: Board of Directors
  • American Public Works Association (APWA)
  • Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
  • Upper Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers Association (UMIMRA)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI): Young Leader

Professional Training:

  • Certified Pesticide Operator/Applicator -Illinois, Indiana
  • S-130 Basic Firefighter Training (2002)
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2002)
  • S-131 Firefighter Type1
  • S-211 Wildland Pumps
  • S-212 Wildland Power Saws
  • Advanced Burn Training – National Interagency Prescribed Fire Burn Training Center (2005)
  • CPR/ First Aid Training
  • OSHA 30 Hour
Doug Bauer