Who We Are

Shawn founded CIP on a simple but powerful belief: that infrastructure programs should do more than fix pipes or manage stormwater — they should strengthen the communities they serve. With more than 30 years of experience, including nearly a decade dedicated exclusively to community-based infrastructure programs, Shawn has become one of the country's foremost experts in structuring and delivering Community-Based Public Private Partnerships (CBP3s), an innovative delivery model that aligns the interests of public partners, private firms, and the communities they serve. He is a frequent voice in national conversations about infrastructure innovation, regularly engaging policymakers, industry leaders, and municipal partners on the transformative potential of performance-based delivery. 

As President and CEO, Shawn works closely with CIP's public partners to help them define their goals, build the right teams, and structure programs that are set up to succeed. He is a tireless advocate for approaches that go beyond compliance, embedding workforce development, community outreach, and local economic opportunity into the core of every program CIP delivers. His leadership of the Wausau EquiFlow Lead-Free Program (the nation's first CBP3-delivered lead service line replacement program) resulted in more than 2,100 LSL replacements in just two years and set a new national standard for what accelerated, community-centered infrastructure delivery can look like. Today, CIP is delivering or developing EquiFlow programs in Wausau and Racine, WI and Westerly, RI, with more on the horizon. 

A graduate of Clark University, Shawn is based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Outside of work, he enjoys watching his kids play sports and staying active himself—whether running, hiking, or skiing. He values time outdoors and making the most of New England’s changing seasons.

Sean has spent more than 13 years helping public partners unlock the funding and financing they need to deliver infrastructure at a scale and speed that would otherwise be out of reach. As CIP's Chief Business Officer, Sean leads the financial structuring and funding strategy for every program in CIP's portfolio — combining deep expertise in public finance, federal grant programs, and performance-based commercial structures to build funding strategies that maximize available resources and minimize the burden on residents and public partner budgets. 

Sean has overseen the planning, structuring, and delivery of infrastructure projects totaling more than $1 billion in value across a range of asset types, from water infrastructure and lead service line replacement to military housing, student housing, and renewable energy development. His work with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has been particularly impactful: for the Wausau EquiFlow Lead-Free Program, Sean helped secure more than $40 million in LSLR funding — over half of it as principal forgiveness — through the Wisconsin State Revolving Fund, and partnered with the City to land a $2 million HUD grant to support a complementary lead paint remediation initiative.  

Sean holds an MS in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. Based in Providence, Sean is an avid Yankees fan and enjoys traveling the world with his family.

Pete has spent more than 27 years figuring out how to make complex infrastructure programs actually work — on the ground, on time, and for the people they're meant to serve. As CIP's Chief Operating Officer, Pete is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of every program in CIP's portfolio, working closely with Program Managers to ensure that each initiative is meeting its performance benchmarks, hitting its milestones, and delivering the community benefits that were promised to public partners. What sets Pete apart is his ability to build and align multi-disciplinary teams — engineers, contractors, community organizations, city staff — around a shared set of outcomes, and then hold the whole system accountable to delivering them.

Pete is a pioneer in the CBP3 space. He has led operational delivery on all three of the country's stormwater CBP3s — the Clean Water Partnership in Prince George's County, Maryland, the Fresh Coast Protection Partnership in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Chester, Pennsylvania CBP3 — and has served as the Implementation Lead for each of CIP's EquiFlow Lead-Free programs in Wausau, WI, Racine, WI, and Westerly, RI. His work on the Wausau program during its critical first two years was instrumental in achieving more than 2,100 LSL replacements and building the operational foundation for a program targeting all 8,000 of the city's lead service lines. 

Outside of work, Pete enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and daughters. Whether hiking, camping, or exploring new trails, he values time in nature and the chance to unplug and recharge.

John is a Program Manager for CIP, currently responsible for the EquiFlow Lead-Free Program in Wausau, managing day-to-day operations and construction activities to ensure smooth execution and community engagement. He coordinates closely with engineering and construction partners, manages outreach teams, and ensures program compliance, all while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with community needs.

John brings over a decade of experience in municipal infrastructure, utility work, and team leadership. Prior to joining CIP, he worked with DAAR Engineering as a Construction Manager and held key roles in public works, asphalt, and septic services across the Wausau area. His background spans heavy equipment operation, water and sewer maintenance, and project site management—always with a focus on safety, efficiency, and service to the public.

John is a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoys hunting, ice fishing, and cooking with his smoker.

As Program Manager, Jaspreet currently leads the EquiFlow Lead-Free Program in Racine, where she oversees program delivery, stakeholder coordination, and day-to-day implementation to help accelerate the replacement of lead service lines across the community. She works closely with municipal partners, engineering and construction teams, and outreach organizations to ensure the program runs efficiently while maintaining transparency, regulatory compliance, and strong engagement with residents.

Jaspreet brings more than 20 years of experience managing large-scale public infrastructure and resilience programs across federal, state, and local agencies. Prior to joining CIP, she served in senior program management roles with Deloitte Consulting and CDM Smith. Her work has included coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing program governance frameworks, and delivering technical projects that improve community resilience and environmental outcomes.

Jaspreet holds a Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Engineering and Technology from Gujarat Agricultural University. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and traveling, with 18 countries visited so far.

Jamie is the Program Manager currently responsible for the EquiFlow Lead-Free Program in Westerly, RI, managing day-to-day operations and construction activities to ensure smooth execution and community engagement. Prior to joining CIP, Jamie worked in the offshore wind industry in a business development capacity. Her professional experience spans across nonprofit organizations, state government, public utilities, and academia.

Jamie received her Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island, where she also received a Certificate from the Energy Fellows Program. Jamie brings to this role a passion for healthy communities and strives to always consider the intersectionality of infrastructure development with systemic inequity, environmental justice, and socio-economic disparities in her work.

Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, in her free time Jamie likes to spend time with friends, family, and her adorable dog, Bowie.

Eric brings a rare combination of technical depth and on-the-ground operational experience to CIP's programs. With more than 12 years in infrastructure development and urban planning, Eric has played a central role in the delivery of some of the most complex community-based infrastructure programs in the country — and his fingerprints are on nearly every aspect of how CIP tracks, manages, and reports on program progress.

As Senior Programs Director, Eric oversees the systems and processes that keep programs running efficiently and accurately, from service line inventory verification and database management to community outreach coordination and construction oversight. At the Wausau EquiFlow Lead-Free Program, Eric served as Program Manager during the program's first two years, overseeing the community outreach team, managing project tracking and reporting through the program database, and coordinating the construction procurement process that enabled more than 2,100 LSL replacements.

Before joining CIP, Eric spent years as Program Manager and Maintenance Coordinator for the Clean Water Partnership in Prince George's County, Maryland (one of the country's largest stormwater CBP3s) where he developed and ran a comprehensive asset management system for more than 400 stormwater devices and helped achieve over 75% Target Class Participation and 50% Resident Participation among local and minority-owned businesses.

Eric holds an MS in Geodesign from Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Architecture and the Built Environment, with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), urban planning, and green infrastructure, and a BS in Geology from the University of Mary Washington. Outside of work, Eric enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and relaxing at the beach. He’s passionate about the outdoors and committed to building resilient, healthy communities.

Natalie brings the kind of financial discipline and attention to detail that large-scale, publicly funded infrastructure programs demand. A Certified Public Accountant with more than six years of experience, Natalie supports CIP's EquiFlow programs as a key member of the finance and reporting function, ensuring that every dollar is tracked, every grant requirement is met, and every municipal partner has the clear, accurate financial reporting they need to stay informed and in control.

Natalie currently supports all of CIP's EquiFlow programs, where her responsibilities span project financial reporting, funding application documentation, program budgeting, and cost-stack reporting. Her work is the connective tissue between CIP's operational delivery and the funding structures that make these programs possible, ensuring that expenditures align with performance benchmarks and that public partners remain in full compliance with the federal and state funding sources underpinning their programs.

Before joining CIP, Natalie honed her skills as a Senior Associate in Audit at KPMG, where she led complex audit engagements and served as a primary liaison between client teams and senior leadership. That background — rigorous, detail-oriented, and built around clear communication of financial information to non-financial audiences — translates directly to the work she does at CIP every day.

Natalie holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Bryant University and is a licensed CPA in the state of Rhode Island. Outside the office, Natalie loves to stay on the move, whether she’s sightseeing, hiking, or traveling. She enjoys being outdoors and making the most of every season, snow or sun. She’s a lifelong New England sports fan and enjoys watching and playing sports with family and friends.

Ahmad supports CIP’s daily operations for the Wausau EquiFlow Lead-Free Program through coordination, documentation, and resident engagement. He contributes to strategic planning, manages internal files, schedules site visits, and assists residents with completing key forms. He also tracks and reports project data to support decision-making across teams.

Before joining CIP, Ahmad worked in academic and nonprofit roles in Afghanistan and Turkey. He served as Vice President of Programs & Research at the Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization and held leadership and teaching positions at NVIS in Istanbul and Kardan University. Across these roles, he focused on program delivery, academic planning, and community partnerships.

Ahmad holds a PhD in Criminal Law & Criminology from Azad University of Tehran, a Master’s degree from Azad University of Kabul, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Law from Kabul University.

Ahmad enjoys spending time with his family — especially his children — and appreciates good films and books.

As Program Administrator, Becky ensures the day-to-day operations of the local Wausau office run smoothly by supporting the Program Manager, coordinating administrative functions across the program, and serving as a friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for the Wausau residents and community members who reach out with questions about the program. In a program where resident trust and engagement are essential to success, Becky's warmth, professionalism, and deep ties to the community make her an invaluable part of the team.

Becky brings a rich and varied professional background to her role at CIP. She spent 13 years as President of a credit union, where she developed exceptional skills in organizational leadership, financial oversight, community relations, and team management. Her career has also included extensive experience in human resources as an HR Director for a pharmacy, as well as the rewarding challenge of building and running her own small business. That breadth of experience — spanning finance, operations, personnel management, and entrepreneurship — gives Becky a practical, adaptable approach to problem-solving and a genuine appreciation for the people and businesses that make up the Wausau community.

A Wausau-area resident, Becky holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Upper Iowa University and an Associate's Degree in Marketing from Northcentral Technical College. When she's not in the office, you'll likely find her hiking or kayaking the beautiful Wisconsin outdoors, out on the golf course, cooking for family and friends, or playing trumpet with her church.