AUSTIN, TX Laura M. Casset, P.E., C.F.M., C.P.E.S.C.  joins Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)'s Austin office as Floodplain Management and Project Funding Specialist.                                           

With more than 12 years of experience serving public clients in stormwater and floodplain management, Casset will oversee LAN's growing grant and funding practice, as well as support various projects throughout central Texas. Her background includes civil engineering design of flood mitigation projects, surface water hydrology/hydraulics, identifying project funding opportunities, grant application development, Federal Emergency Management Agency map revisions and studies, as well as site development, utility relocation, and transportation drainage projects throughout central and south Texas. 

"Laura is passionate about helping communities navigate and understand the many funding options for their stormwater management and flood risk reduction projects." said Derek St. John, LAN's Vice President over Stormwater Services. "She will serve as a great resource to our clients for comprehensive floodplain management services."

Casset is a licensed engineer in the state of Texas, a certified floodplain manager, and certified professional in erosion and sediment control. She holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.