Michael A. Gianforte, P.E.
Executive Director
mgianforte@trwra.org
732-229-8578 Ext.16

Mr. Gianforte has worked for the Authority since 1995.  Before joining the Authority, Mr. Gianforte was a consulting engineer designing and providing construction management services to the public and private sectors of water and wastewater treatment conveyance systems.  Mr. Gianforte received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware and a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Farleigh Dickinson University and holds Public Wastewater licenses as well as a Professional Engineer’s License.

Dennis J. Galvin, P.E.
Capital Projects Coordinator
dgalvin@trwra.org
732-229-8578 Ext.13

Mr. Galvin has worked for the Authority since 1999.  Before joining the Authority, Mr. Galvin was a Consulting Engineer providing services to the public and private sectors.  He is a Professional Engineer, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Widener University in Pennsylvania, and is also a Professional Planner.

Brian A Rischman, P.E., S4, C3
Deputy Executive Director
brischman@trwra.org
732-229-8578 Ext.11

Mr. Rischman became a part of the Authority in December 2022, bringing with him valuable expertise in engineering consulting and operational domains. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Rowan University, along with a New Jersey Professional Engineer’s license and NJDEP S4, C3 wastewater operator licenses.

Lauren Lechner
Engineering Manager
llechner@trwra.org
732-229-8578 Ext.26

Ms. Lechner joined the  Authority in August 2024.

Prior to joining the Authority, Ms. Lechner was a consulting engineer in the water & wastewater industry, serving public and private clients within New Jersey and it’s surrounding areas. Ms. Lechner obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Monmouth University, and her Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering the University of Delaware.