Chief, Dam Safety Permits
Maryland Department of the Environment
Baltimore, Maryland
John Roche, P.E. serves as the Chief of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Dam Safety Permits Division and is the primary point of contact for geotechnical engineering, policy, and regulatory matters. John also has experience with facilitating dam removal projects, emergency response and preparedness activities, and process improvement. Prior to joining the Dam Safety program in 2015, John spent nearly 10 years as a geotechnical engineering consultant in the Mid-Atlantic and New England states serving as a project manager for a wide array of geotechnical, environmental, and geothermal projects. He maintains active professional registration in three states and serves on the Executive Board and multiple committees for the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
Opening General Session: 40 Years of Dam Safety
Monday, September 23, 2024
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM MT
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM MT