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Craig P. Hermann PE, PP, CME Director Site Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture Education Rutgers University, College of Engineering: B.S., Civil Engineering/1996 Credentials Professional Engineer: New Jersey Professional Planner: New Jersey Certified Municipal Engineer: New Jersey Mr. Hermann has 27 years of design and regulatory experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects related to pre-construction permitting and coordination, municipal infrastructure design, site development, urban redevelopment, roadway design, and recreational field design. Design tasks include site permitting, concept planning, utility design and layout, stormwater management design, horizontal and vertical roadway design, lot geometry and grading. 12 years of his career were spent working as a consulting engineer for various municipalities in New Jersey, where extensive experience was gained in the design of municipal infrastructure improvements as well as the municipal approval procedure, by acting as Board Consulting Engineer for various Boards in New Jersey resulting in a clear understanding of how to move a project through the municipal review process and the review and approval process for utilities and other jurisdictional agencies to construction. In addition, Mr. Hermann, having designed multiple recreational fields, has extensive experience in the design and permitting of natural and synthetic turf fields. Relevant Experience New Building and Site Improvements at Independence Park – Newark NJ: Provided civil engineering and project management support for the project which included the redevelopment of portions of an existing park with a new community center with associated driveway, walkways and community recreational grove area and a synthetic turf recreational field. Services included the coordinating the site layout with the project architect and the design of grading and stormwater management improvements including green infrastructure BMPs to control stormwater runoff from the redeveloped portions of the park. PS&S was involved in the project from the conceptual stage for the community building through the design phase of the building, field and associated improvements, to performing construction administration services for the construction of the community building and associated improvements. Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater Replacement Project –

sociated improvements, to performing construction administration services for the construction of the community building and associated improvements. Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater Replacement Project – Passaic, NJ: Provided civil engineering support to the Landscape Architect for the preparation of construction plans for the replacement of an exiting amphitheater at the Passaic County Park. The scope of work included the grading design of the site to provide stadium type of seating, drainage design, and ADA parking stall and amphitheater access driveway design. The amphitheater was designed so as to be coordinated with the existing park pedestrian network and provides a space that will be utilized by the surrounding neighborhood for cultural events, performances, and community gatherings. www.psands.com Gill St. Bernard’s, Synthetic Turf Field – Peapack-Gladstone, NJ*: Prepared construction plans for the construction of a synthetic turf field for the school. The project included the removal of the existing natural turf field within a track and the installation of a synthetic turf field. The design included preparation of field layout plans, grading, a drainage plan that utilized existing stormwater management infrastructure including an existing above ground detention basin that required analysis and alterations in order to meet the NJDEP Stormwater and borough ordinance stormwater requirements. All permits to construct the field, including a soil erosion and sediment control plan certification were obtained. Coordinated with the contractor and agencies with jurisdiction and provided construction administration services from the start of construction to the final construction sign off. *Work performed prior to joining PS&S

Daniel Maher, RLA, ISA Certified Arborist Senior Director, Landscape Architecture Site Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture Education SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: BLA, Landscape Architecture/2013 Credentials Registered Landscape Architect: New York Licensed Landscape Architect: New Jersey ISA Certified Arborist: New York ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certified Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) NYSDEC 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Training Certificate USDA Asian Longhorned Beetle Compliance Training Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) New York State Arborists (NYSA) www.psands.com Mr. Maher is a Registered Landscape Architect in New York and New Jersey and an ISA Certified Arborist. He has over 12 years of experience in site design and project development of residential, commercial, and urban design projects. His experience leading, supporting, and coordinating with colleagues has resulted in the successful development of projects from conceptual design through construction. Daniel has extensive experience in the field of arboriculture and has led projects on various scales ranging from individual tree risk assessments to large-scale infrastructure projects spanning miles and comprising over 5,000 trees. Daniel’s experience in site inspection before, during, and at completion of projects, has developed a focus to technical details and solving complex design issues during construction, which have reduced change orders and schedule delays. Relevant Experience Francis Lewis Park, Reconstruction of the Queens Approach to the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge - Queens, NY: Landscape Designer/ Arborist. Our firm provided Landscape Architectural and Arborist services for the reconstruction of the Queens approach to the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. We designed landscape restoration for the approach right-ofway as well as the Francis Lewis Park playground and athletic courts which were impacted by the approach ramp reconstruction. Daniel developed construction documents including site plans, details, specifications, and cost estimate for the reconstruction of the handball and basketball courts. Daniel also performed construction inspections throughout the duration of the project and reviewed contractor

fications, and cost estimate for the reconstruction of the handball and basketball courts. Daniel also performed construction inspections throughout the duration of the project and reviewed contractor submittals during planting and athletic court reconstruction. Edison Housing Authority Tennis and Basketball Court Improvements – Edison, NJ: PS&S provided its Landscape Architecture services to Edison Housing Authority for the design of new tennis and basketball courts located adjacent to the Authority’s administrative offices. Daniel led the Landscape Architecture team in the development of construction bid documents for new tennis and basketball courts, associated site furnishings, and upgraded existing court lighting. Our team supported EHA with the bid support, construction administration and grant funding compliance. The project was completed in July 2024. Riverwalk Losee Park, Tarrytown, NY: Landscape Architect. The RiverWalk Extension at Losee Park is a pivotal addition to a larger network of interconnected public pathways along the Hudson River in Westchester County, NY. The design integrates innovative stormwater management solutions and living shoreline elements, featuring a vibrant mix of native rain gardens and live stake plantings. Key elements include the restoration of eroded riverside soil, an eight-foot-wide pathway, plaza overlooks, waterfront railings, lighting, site amenities, and pavements that seamlessly extend the aesthetic of the RiverWalk corridor. Daniel contributed to the project from conceptual design through the final construction documents and provided ongoing construction support, including oversight of SWPPP inspections.

Patrick Alexander Senior Designer Site Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture Education SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/2018 Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Sigma Lambda Alpha Landscape Architecture Honor Society Mr. Alexander joined PS&S in August 2018 as a landscape architecture designer with the company’s Site Civil Engineering department. Mr. Alexander’s responsibilities include conceptual design, project research, technical drafting of landscape and lighting construction documents, 3D rendering and visualization, takeoffs and cost estimates, design detailing, and project presentation design. A selection of landscape design interventions with which he has professional experience covers both residential planting and commercial site landscape/hardscape design. Prior educational experience includes green belt planning, cultural landscape analysis, and designing for urban floodway sites. Relevant Experience County of Essex, Independence Park – Newark, NJ: Provided landscape architectural design support for the addition of new soccer and softball fields to an existing Olmsted Brother’s Park in Newark’s Ironbound district. New Building and Site Improvements at Independence Park – Newark, NJ: The Independence Park Improvements consists of the development of a new community building and re-establishing the community grove area, all located within the existing Independence Park. The site improvements provide vehicular and pedestrian directly from Adams Street as well as pedestrian access to the east by connecting the proposed sidewalks to the existing. Passaic County, Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater Improvements – Woodland Park, NJ: Redesign of an existing amphitheater within a 225-acre Passaic County Park. Coordinated the specification of the canopy structure and stage design and provided landscape and lighting plans for the areas of improvement. Trenton Battle Monument – Trenton, NJ: PS&S landscape architects, cultural resources staff and survey team recently supported R. A Sebring Architects in designing and gaining approvals for a program of plantings and other improvements to help revitalize this aging monument in downtown Trenton. The monument is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located atop an 18th century archaeological site, so our team needed to

lp revitalize this aging monument in downtown Trenton. The monument is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located atop an 18th century archaeological site, so our team needed to carefully consider effects on both above and below-ground historic resources. Our landscape architects approached the project using a light touch and focused on plantings that would require only shallow installation. By minimizing potential impacts to the monument, the archaeological site and surrounding historic districts, the team was able to design around all of the issues. In December our team won unconditional approval from the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office for this project. Village of Westbury, Westbury Downtown Revitalization – Westbury, NY: Streetscape improvement landscape and lighting design for two main roadways through downtown Westbury. Hardscape improvements including new cast iron tree pits and planter boxes were proposed to beautify the Village’s business district. www.psands.com

Lori S. Kapferer, PE Senior Project Engineer Site Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture Education Lehigh University: B.S., Civil Engineering/1998 Credentials Professional Engineer: New Jersey and Pennsylvania Ms. Kapferer has nearly 20 years of regulatory, design, and management experience from her work on a variety of civil engineering projects including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain regulations compliance, stormwater design, environmental permitting, municipal consulting, and construction management for public agencies. She served for more than 10 years as a consulting engineer for several municipalities in Pennsylvania, where she performed land use plan reviews and worked with municipal clients to find solutions to floodplain and stormwater issues and comply with permit requirements. She has performed the following design tasks: stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, utility design and layout, culvert sizing, ADA ramps, parks layout and site grading. More recently, she performed construction inspection and administration on a 4-lane highway bridge replacement project over a railroad in northern New Jersey, ensuring that the construction adhered to contract documents and met state and federal funding requirements and she completed the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis in support of the preliminary engineering phase on a 13-mile highway widening project in southern New Jersey. Relevant Experience Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, Liney Ditch Park Green Infrastructure Improvements – Explored options for managing stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces at Liney Ditch Park and CCMUA Administration Building through the implementation of green infrastructure solutions. This project seeks to enhance the resilience of the existing stormwater system and is currently in the design phase. Municipal Consulting – Performed consulting engineering for several municipalities in Lancaster and Chester Counties in Pennsylvania. Responsibilities included serving as municipal engineer at planning commission meetings, providing land development plan reviews to ensure conformance with local ordinances, and designing as park layouts, drainage improvements and culvert replacements. Drafted stormwater ordinance updates. Assisted municipal clients in adhering to permit requirements. Performed and evaluated floodplain and

ark layouts, drainage improvements and culvert replacements. Drafted stormwater ordinance updates. Assisted municipal clients in adhering to permit requirements. Performed and evaluated floodplain and stormwater calculations in response to flooding issues. Conducted dam inspections in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Dam Safety requirements. New York State Office of General Services, Jones Beach East Bathhouse Renovations. Served as a subconsultant to WXY. Completed grading, drainage, and utility design for pool deck and parking areas for historic bathhouse. Required significant coordination with clients and other design disciplines. Drafted the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that was approved by NYDEC. Performed Construction Administration tasks including RFI responses and submittal reviews as well as construction phase design services. www.psands.com Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program – Camden County Municipal Utilities AuthorityRecommended green infrastructure practices within the street right-of-way in the City of Camden, NJ. Supported the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority in NPDES Long Term Control Plan implementation to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows. Green infrastructure installations include curb extensions, tree trenches, rain gardens, and subsurface infiltration. Project is currently in the conceptual design phase.

Brad Joshnick, PLS Vice President Survey Services Education Credentials As a Director of Surveying, Mr. Joshnick is responsible for execution and supervision of surveying projects including boundary surveys for residential and commercial development, ALTA/ACSM Surveys, right-of-way acquisition, GIS applications, control for aerial photography, topographic and wetlands survey. He has substantial experience in subdivision design and layout, deed research, and map filing laws. Mr. Joshnick interfaces with other departments within PS&S and coordinates work of field crews and clients. Professional Land Surveyor: New Jersey Relevant Experience New Jersey Institute of Technology: A.S., Survey Technology/1995 Lincoln Park West – Jersey City, NJ: Prepared Topographic and Boundary Survey Map, including establishing Pierhead and Bulkhead line, Riparian Grant lines along the Hackensack River as well as re-established Route 1 & 9 right-of-way utilizing available maps from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation. Newport Park – Jersey City, NJ: Boundary and topographic survey of a 3-acre park connecting Washington Boulevard with the Hudson River. Responsible for all traverses and locations. Pier C Park - Hoboken, NJ: Prepared the boundary and topographic survey in support of the design and environmental permitting. Port Imperial – Weehawken, NJ: Responsible for preparation of subdivision plan for the Township of Weehawken sports park including preparation of plans in support of Waterfront Walkway Development permitting. Giralda Farm Green Acres Boundary Survey – Responsible for all GPS, field traverse, and control networks for a boundary survey of 135 acres located in Chatham Township, Morris County, NJ. Hudson County Golf Course – Jersey City, NJ: Prepare the boundary and topographic and bathymetric survey for the proposed golf course. Provide the survey support during permitting and construction phases. Newport Park – Jersey City, NJ: Boundary and topographic survey of a 3-acre park connecting Washington Boulevard with the Hudson River. Responsible for all traverses and locations. Saw Mill River Daylighting – Yonkers, NY: Supervised all survey field work related to Boundary topographic and utility base mapping, bathymetric survey of the confluence area to the Hudson River. Harrah’s Casino/Hotel – Atlantic City, NJ: Provided boundary and topographic

rk related to Boundary topographic and utility base mapping, bathymetric survey of the confluence area to the Hudson River. Harrah’s Casino/Hotel – Atlantic City, NJ: Provided boundary and topographic survey for major expansion project, including additional casino floor space and a 415-room Hotel parTower. Provided stakeout of borings and test pits to assist geotechnical efforts. Set and monitored points along adjacent building to check for movement during construction. www.psands.com