WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Geoff is the Transportation Department Manager and has twenty-six years of experience in the transportation field. 

 

For twenty-two years Geoff worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation.  Throughout his IDOT career Geoff held positions with the Bureau of Planning, Bureau of Construction, Bureau of Land Acquisition and the Bureau of Program Development and worked as a Location Studies Engineer, Project Support Engineer, Geometric Engineer, Design Squad Leader and Resident Engineer.  His diverse experience required him to master a variety of tasks required for planning, developing, implementing and maintaining the IDOT transportation system. 

 

After retiring from IDOT, Geoff worked in private industry where he worked in site development with both public and private entities, easily navigating through the coordination and approval process for multiple state and local agencies. 

 

Geoff frequently works with the public.  He is an expert in public involvement, and while at IDOT served on a committee that developed the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) guidelines still in use by IDOT today.  

 

As a result of his experience, Geoff has the capability to see your transportation project from many different angles, resulting in a project done as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible. 

 

RECENT PROJECTS

 

Reconstruction of the Big X interchange

Reconstruction / re-alignment of the ramps for the I-80, I-74, and I-280 interchange, commonly referred to as the Big X.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

US Route 20 from Freeport to Galena

Environmental Impact Study and Phase I Engineering Study for a new 50-mile four-lane highway from Freeport to Galena.  Geoff held public meetings for the review of the technical reports, organized public hearings, and submitted a Record of Decision.

 

Milan Beltway Extension

Environmental Impact Study and Phase I Engineering Study that extended the Beltway across the Rock River and connected with IL Route 5 in Rock Island.  Geoff coordinated the design approval and obtained the Record of Decision.

 

US Business Route 20 West State Street Corridor

The project was a partnership between IDOT and the city of Rockford  to combine urban renewal and facility upgrades into one project.  The project had extensive public involvement and numerous meetings were held with the community.  The project has an approved Environmental Assessment (EA) and construction plans are being completed. 

 

IL Route 251, Kishwaukee Street in Rockford

Mile long urban widening and resurfacing project of Kishwaukee Street from 15th Avenue to Harrison Avenue, utilizing CSS concepts.  The facility upgrades developed for the preliminary engineering and approved project report incorporated input from various stakeholders through coordination meetings with the City of Rockford, special interest groups, and public meetings. 

  

US Route 30 from Fulton to Rock Falls Project

Environmental Impact Study and Phase I Engineering Study for enhancing the roadway between Fulton and Rock Falls.  Geoff set project schedule, developed public involvement process and held the first round of Public meetings.

 

I-74 Iowa-Illinois Corridor Study

Study of the I-74 Corridor that extends from Avenue of the Cities in Moline, IL to 53rd Street in Davenport, IA, including the Mississippi River Crossing.  Geoff coordinated the public involvement process, established alignments for the study, and held initial public meetings.

 

IL Route 64 from Mt Morris to IL 26

Widening and resurfacing of Route 64 from the Community limits to the intersection of IL Route 26.

 

US Route 30 IL 251 to Shabbona

Widening and resurfacing of US 30 from the IL Route 251 to Shabbona Road including the re-alignment of the curves just to the west of the Village.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

US Route 34 from Euclid Avenue in Princeton to I-80

Widening and resurfacing of US 30 with intersection improvements, and rehabilitation of the railroad structure.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

US Business Route 20 from Alpine Avenue to Perryville Road in Rockford

Widening and resurfacing of Route 20 through the expanding commercial area adding turn lanes and revising intersection geometrics.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

US Business Route 20 from Buckley Drive to the Clock Tower Entrance

Project consisted of a complete reconstruction of US 20 and improving the geometrics of the intersections.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

IL Route 26 from Princeton to Bureau Junction

Widening and resurfacing of IL 26 from US 6 intersection in Princeton to the railroad crossing in Bureau Junction.  Project included bridge reconstruction, several mainline and side road realignments, and constructing new ramps for the I-180 interchange.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

Tiskilwa Spur over the Hennepin Canal

Project consisted of the removal of the existing truss bridge and replacing it with 12’x12’ box culverts.  The mainline required both horizontal and vertical realignments to meet current standards as well as the realignment of adjacent roadways.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.

 

IL Route 251 from River Lane to Pearl Ave

Project was a coordinated effort with the Army Corps of Engineers for a Flood control project.  The drainage canal was reconstructed along with this portion of IL 251.  Geoff completed the construction plans on behalf of IDOT.