Alta Planning + Design specializes in the planning, design, engineering, and implementation of bicycle, pedestrian, park, and trail facilities and systems.

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Carolyn Sullivan is the current Principal and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc). Carolyn has held this position since February 2013. Prior to this, they were the Financial Consultant & Owner at CMHS Business Solutions from October 2012 to December 2013. From April 2010 to October 2012, they served as the Director Finance & Administration at [Downstream](/org/downstream). Sullivan began their career in 1990 as a Staff Accountant at BDO USA, LLP and has since held positions of increasing responsibility at various companies, including Ziba Design, Cardno WRG, Babcock & Jenkins, and Miller Freeman.

Carolyn Sullivan has a BS in Accounting from the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) and an MA in Accounting from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota).

Carolyn Sullivan reports to George Hudson, CEO. They work with Caitlin Johnson - Staff Accountant, Calvin Brown - Staff Accountant, and Benjamin Frazier - Senior Planning Associate.

Carolyn Sullivan

Benjamin Frazier is currently a Senior Planning Associate at ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC. Prior to this, they worked at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority from July 2015 to September 2016 as a Metro Trainee in the Transit Applications section of the Information Technology Department. In this role, they wrote Scope of Works, Board Reports, and other documents in support of projects and initiatives, prepared presentations for both advisory committees and in support of projects, and assisted in preparing an installation schedule and budget for a fleetwide (2400 buses and 275 rail cars) equipment upgrade. Benjamin also worked on projects including phase 1 of installing electronic signs at bus shelters throughout Los Angeles County, upgrading the operator interface on their on-board mobile data terminals (SmartMDT), and the installation of the newest iteration of the fleetwide incident-based surveillance system (IBSS). In addition, they attended high-level long-term strategic planning meetings.

Before working at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Mr. Frazier held the position of Extern at Foothill Transit from March 2015 to March 2015. Prior to that, they were a Department of Transportation - Active Transportation Division - Bicycle Outreach and Planning Intern at the [City of Los Angeles](/org/city-of-los-angeles) from October 2014 to August 2015.

Benjamin Frazier has a Master's Degree in Planning - Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Concentration from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university).

They are on a team with Brett Hondorp - President, Beth Flanagan - Senior Marketing Associate, and Brittain Storck - Principal. Benjamin Frazier reports to George Hudson, CEO.

Benjamin Frazier

Brandon Gonzalez is a Senior Planning Associate at [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc). Brandon previously worked as a Senior Planner - Project Manager at LDC, Inc. from March 2016 to October 2018.

Brandon is responsible for land development project management, navigating complex jurisdictional development codes, environmental regulations, physical & topographic constraints, and political processes for single-family, townhome, and multifamily projects. Brandon is fully responsible for project financials, regulatory compliance, and providing exemplary customer service. 

Brandon coordinates teams of planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, and critical areas consultants for entitlement acquisition, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance, site design, issue mitigation, preliminary and final engineering, and construction. Brandon also partners with external agencies, elected officials, jurisdictions, purveyors, utility providers, and neighbors to represent client interests and facilitate project objectives. 

Brandon was the project manager for Planning department’s expanding role in municipal projects, including the development of small area and neighborhood plans, development code writing, and amendments to comprehensive plans. Brandon also created the Buildable Lands Guidance for the Washington State Department of Commerce under the Washington State Growth Management Act’s comprehensive planning Review & Evaluation program.

Brandon Gonzalez has a B.A. in Political Science from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university) and an MCRP in Masters in City and Regional Planning from The University of Texas at Arlington. Brandon also has a certification from the American Planning Association in American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Brandon Gonzalez works with Andre-anne Cadieux - Outreach Coordinator, Branden Bergeron - Engineering Associate, and Carolyn Sullivan - Principal, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Brandon Gonzalez reports to George Hudson, CEO.

Brandon Gonzalez

Anna Gore has been working in the transportation planning field for over 5 years. Anna started their career as the Membership and Business Program Manager at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, where they managed membership programs, developed annual budgets, and launched new programs such as the Business Membership Program and Women Bike SF. In their current role as Planning Associate at ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC, Anna works on a variety of projects related to active transportation and parking. Anna is also responsible for data entry and analysis, and collaborates with other departments to increase member engagement. Anna has a passion for making cities more livable and sustainable, and believes that active transportation is a key part of that equation.

Anna Gore has a MEPD from The University of Georgia in Environmental Planning and Design, a BS from [Radford University](/org/radford-university) in Media Studies, and a bachelors from [Virginia Tech](/org/virginia-tech). Anna is also certified from the League of American Bicyclists as a League Certified Instructor (LCI).

Anna Gore reports to George Hudson, CEO. They work with Caitlin Johnson - Staff Accountant, Carolyn Sullivan - Principal, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, and Cat Cheng - Art Director.

Anna Gore

Beth Flanagan is a Senior Marketing Associate at [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc). Beth has previously worked as a landscape architect at Walker Macy, where they successfully managed the design and construction of public open space projects.

Beth has a focus on business development activities, and has secured a speaking role at the Vancouver Nature Play Summit. Beth has also initiated the Spring Garden Park community outreach in order to help the local community and to build relationships with prospective clients.

Leading the Sustainable Design Committee, Beth has helped develop a strategic plan for Walker Macy around eco-design and marketing the company as an engaged partner in this design process.

Beth Flanagan has a BS in Landscape Architecture from [Arizona State University](/org/arizona-state-university).

They work with Benjamin Frazier - Senior Planning Associate, Cat Cheng - Art Director, and Cathy Cibor - Principal. Beth Flanagan reports to George Hudson, CEO.

Beth Flanagan

Cat Cheng is an art director and graphic designer who has worked for several companies, most notably [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc). Cat has been with ALTA since May 2013 and in their current position, they are responsible for leading the in-house creative services department. This includes managing a team of nine graphic designers and web developers, coordinating workloads, and overseeing project intake and design. Cat has also been responsible for developing scopes and budgets for proposals, as well as creating and maintaining internal systems and department resources.

Before joining [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc)., Cat worked as an ad designer/production assistant at Just Out Publication from December 2005 to April 2007. Cat then took on the role of graphic designer at Grapheon from October 2007 to August 2012 before moving to LIT Workshop as a graphic designer from July 2007 to October 2007. Cat's first professional position was as a graphics/program associate at Metro Arts in Transit from January 2003 to December 2005.

Cat Cheng is a highly skilled and experienced art director and graphic designer who has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the creative department at [ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC](/org/alta-planning-design-inc).

They work with Brittain Storck - Principal, Cecilia Ward - Controller, and Benjamin Frazier - Senior Planning Associate. Austin Dunn - Designer, Chelsea Cole - Designer, and Brian Burchfield - Design Associate report to Cat Cheng. Cat Cheng reports to George Hudson, CEO.

Cat Cheng

Calvin Brown is a staff accountant at ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN, INC. Calvin has also worked as an assistant district manager at the [City of New York](/org/city-of-new-york) and as a civic data analyst and planner at [Alta](/org/alta) Planning + Design. As an assistant district manager, Calvin was responsible for liaising with elected officials, city agencies, local nonprofits, and community groups to address issues affecting Community District 3 in Manhattan. Calvin also crafted resolutions and formal responses to city land use and transportation proposals, organized and led community board and interagency meetings, and developed scripted tools in Python to automate tasks and aid in land use and transportation related analysis. As a civic data analyst and planner at [Alta](/org/alta) Planning + Design, Calvin led data analysis and created written content and visual graphics for active transportation projects nationwide. Calvin also developed Python tools that automated data collection and analyses, workflows, and graphics production. These tools were used on multiple projects nationwide, and expanded [Alta](/org/alta)’s capacity to deliver stronger, more consistent products within budget. Calvin has a wide array of experience with demographics and transportation data, including data from the U.S. Census, LEHD, OpenStreetMap, GTFS, Streetlight, Replica, and Ecopia. Calvin is skilled in using GIS, Python, Jupyter Notebook, PostGIS, Excel, and other tools to analyze data and communicate findings in the form of maps, tables, graphics, and written reports. Calvin has presented active transportation projects

Calvin Brown has a Master’s Degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, General from the University of Illinois Chicago.

Calvin Brown reports to George Hudson, CEO. They work with Brett Hondorp - President, Anna Gore - Planning Associate, and Cathy Cibor - Principal.

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