 Daniel R. Adams, Manager
- M.A., Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University - B.S., Business Management, Linfield College - Advanced Public Policy Conflict Resolution, Pepperdine University Dan is a seasoned facilitator/mediator, public involvement specialist, and organizational conflict manager. Dan has worked in 14 states with a wide variety of federal, state, county, and city agencies, as well as a diverse public, special interest groups, and corporations. Dan focuses his work in the western United States and brings a long history of working in controversial natural resource and public policy issues. His background and experience help to build trust in communities and help parties create holistic solutions that address needs and interests. Dan is also known for his experience in business/community development - both as a small business owner and organizational development consultant.
 Bryant J. Kuechle
- - M.A., Communication, Washington State University
- - B.S., Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Idaho
- Systematic Mediation Strategies, Pepperdine University - The Mediation Process Certification, CDR Associates - Public Participation Certification, International Assoc. for Pub. Participation
With The Langdon Group Bryant adds to an experienced career in the public involvement, public relations and journalism fields. Most recently, Bryant served as a Public Affairs Specialist with the Idaho Transportation Department, where he was responsible for media/public relations and public involvement in southwest Idaho, the state’s most populous region. A certified public participation practitioner, he has worked with urban and rural communities to address current transportation needs and to plan for future demands on the transportation system. Bryant is an experienced facilitator with the ability to reach people at varying levels of interest and involvement, resulting in balanced and constructive participation among group members. He also possesses a rich understanding of roadway design and construction and is experienced in working directly with construction contractors and subcontractors.  Justin B. Smart
- B.S., Journalism and Communication, Utah State University - Strategic Negotiation Skills, Pepperdine University - Public Participation Certification, International Assoc. for Pub. Participation - The Mediation Process Certification, CDR Associates
Justin brings a diverse set of communications skills to the Langdon Group, ranging from public involvement expertise to strategic campaigns and messaging to electronic and online communication. He comes to the agency from the Utah Department of Transportation, where he has worked most recently as a Public Involvement Coordinator in the Salt Lake City metro area. At UDOT Justin has worked on a wide cross-section of transportation projects, managing the public involvement efforts of as many as 20 projects at any one time. Having worked at varying levels of government, most prominently as Utah Gov. Olene Walker’s Assistant Deputy for Communication, Justin has a big-picture perspective for application at the grass-roots level. He is adept at working with widely diverse stakeholder groups and specializes in building strong relationships through excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
 Darla Christiansen
Darla Christiansen’s background encompasses communications, public education campaigns, public involvement planning and facilitation, marketing and media relations. She is known for her exceptional organizational and project management skills, and is adept at building productive relationships among project participants and diverse stakeholders. She has broad experience in creating and managing all aspects of campaigns, from media relations and stakeholder involvement to special event management and online communications. Darla is skilled at crafting strategic messages and public information materials, designing and facilitating all facets of public involvement activities, and managing committees. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. Stephanie Bennett
- B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Arizona State University - Facilitation Certification, Leadership Strategies Inc. - NEPA Training, Oregon Law Institute
Stephanie has 18 years experience in the public involvement/communications field. Her experience includes an award-winning career as a broadcast journalist in Idaho and Arizona. Stephanie worked as the Public Involvement Coordinator for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and helped implement the department’s Guide to Public Involvement for Development of Highway Projects. Stephanie worked on the public involvment for several projects including the Idaho 16 Improvement Study, I-84 Orchard to Gowen, SH-44 Corridor Improvement Project and the Sand Creek Byway. The public involvement for the Sand Creek Byway received the Excel Award, AASHTO’s highest honor, at the 2003 National Transportation Public Affairs Workshop. The Byway project was also awarded ITD's 2005 Excellence in Engineering Award for Public Participation. Stephanie has a good understanding of the NEPA process and how public involvement activities are coordinated with NEPA. She has attended several courses including the Oregon Law Institute’s NEPA 2003 seminar in Portland, Oregon and FHWA’s NEPA training in Boise. Stephanie is also a graduate of professional facilitators training. She has extensive background in writing for broadcast, publication, layout and design, media relations, and crisis communications plans.  Carri Hulet
- - B.A., Political Science, Tufts University
- - Mediation Certification, MWI and IIMCR
- - Deliberative Dialogue, NECCL and University of Massachusetts, Boston
Carri Hulet has a B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University and a mediation certificate from Mediation Works, Inc. Carri has mediated dozens of conflict situations, and is experienced in facilitating large groups. Carri particularly enjoys working one-on-one with clients and members of the public to identify numerous potential solutions to difficult situations, and in helping individuals work with others to make collaborative decisions. Before joining The Langdon Group, Carri was a project manager with two non-profit organizations, and worked as a researcher and practitioner with the Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution and Public Collaboration.  Siobhan Locke
- B.A., Interpersonal Communication Studies, Canisius College - Mediation Training, Mediation Center of Rochester - M.A. Conflict Resolution, Antioch University McGregor
Siobhan Locke is a public involvement and conflict resolution specialist who brings a wide range of skills in the field, including a strong mediation background. Ms. Locke joins the Langdon Group with a diversity of experience working with the public in projects in Utah and specializes in one-on-one stakeholder interaction, decision making by consensus, and facilitation. Siobhan also has a strong background in graphics, photography, layout and design which are all strong components of presenting information and education of stakeholders for a given project.  Lucy Park
Lucy is an experienced writer and communicator, specializing in technical editing, layout and design, and synthesizing public information. She has a background in marketing communication, with experience in advertisement mailers, fliers, and internal coordination for public events. Lucy also assists in developing funding for projects.  Andy Neff
Andy brings to the Langdon Group a wealth of experience in the transportation industry. He comes to the agency from the Utah Department of Transportation, where he served as public involvement coordinator for UDOT's Region One for eight years. Andy's responsibilities included media relations, managing all public involvement/information activities, representing UDOT on numerous external and internal committees and oversight of a project-specific public information manager program. Andy's knowledge of the transportation industry encompasses the planning, environmental, design, construction and maintenance phases of project delivery. He is skilled at writing, messaging, packaging and delivering public information. Prior to working at UDOT, Andy worked as a community relations representative for the Utah Transit Authority, where he helped prepare Utahns for the advent of the TRAX light rail system.  Joshua Palmer
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