Appointee Biographies

DEREK PARKS

Derek Parks is the owner of Parks Environmental Inc., and a former Senior Aquatic Specialist for AECOM. His community involvement includes formerly serving as a member of Environment and Ecological Committee for the Region of Waterloo.

GARY EPP

Gary Epp is the Practice Lead for Ecology for AECOM. He is directly responsible for the management and coordination of a team of ecologists. He is recognized as an expert in ecological assessment before the Ontario Municipal and Environmental Assessment Boards.

SHELLEY LOHNES

Shelley Lohnes lives in Guelph, where she works as a wildlife and fisheries ecologist. She has spent over 15 years of her career as a practitioner in the consulting industry serving in many sectors: linear infrastructure, renewables, aggregates and mining, and land development. Her broad understanding of aquatic and terrestrial ecology allows her to effectively deliver successful projects from conceptual design to construction with an ecosystems-based approach. Her volunteer time includes mentorship of young women pursuing leadership in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, as well as serving two terms as Chair on her local community’s Environmental Advisory Committee.