STAFF

We are happy to introduce you to the members of our staff. If you would like to contact us, please use the link in blue above each bio or the contact information provided.

District Manager – Gretchen Schatschneider

A graduate of Delaware Valley College, Gretchen has been with the District since 2001. She began by serving the District in the Watershed Specialist position and became District Manager in 2007.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x106 Email: gschatschneider@bucksccd.org

Agricultural Conservation Technician – Ryan Herstine

Ryan is a graduate of Delaware Valley University with a major in Agribusiness and a minor in Crop Science.  Ryan was hired by the BCCD in 2020.

Phone: (215) 345-7577 x115 Email: rherstine@bucksccd.org

Agricultural Conservation Technician – Carly Seldow

Carly graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Agriculture and Food Systems and minors in Agroecology and Plant Science. Carly joined BCCD in April of 2023.

Phone: (215) 345-7577 x104 Email: cseldow@bucksccd.org

Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Roads Administrator – Morgan Schuster

Morgan is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and was hired by the BCCD in 2014.  Morgan has taken responsibility for the Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Roads Program in Bucks County. For more information on Dirt & Gravel Roads, please visit the Programs and Services page.

Phone: (610) 324-6287 Email: mschuster@bucksccd.org

Watershed Specialist – Karen R. Ogden

Karen graduated from Salisbury University (Maryland), with a B.S in Biology and the University of West Florida with a M.S. Biology – Coastal Zones. Karen’s work history includes water quality data collection, environmental education, natural resource and protected species management, and consulting work for environmental impact assessments. Karen joined the District in late 2021.

Phone: (215) 345-7577 x107   Email: kogden@bucksccd.org

Environmental Protection Specialist II – Rich Krasselt

Richard is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and was hired by the BCCD in 2004. His responsibilities include reviewing applications for NPDES permits, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan reviews, and conducting site inspections. Please refer to the list below for the specific municipalities Rich serves.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x109 Email: rkrasselt@bucksccd.org

Environmental Protection Specialist and Education Specialist – Jason Maurer 

Jason is a graduate of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He was hired by the BCCD in 2016. His responsibilities include reviewing applications for NPDES permits, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan reviews, and conducting site inspections. Please refer to the list below for the specific municipalities Jason serves.

Jason has also accepted the role as Environmental Educator, for which he will coordinate the BCCD’s awards and scholarship programs, along with the annual Envirothon Competition and other duties.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x105 Email: jmaurer@bucksccd.org

Environmental Protection Specialist – Tori Jones Long

Tori has recently left the District to pursue another opportunity. We wish her well in her new endeavor. Tori’s municipalities have been reassigned to other staff members. Please refer to the list below to locate the appropriate individual to assist you.

Environmental Protection Specialist – Amanda Sandor

Amanda is a graduate of Allegheny College and has a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology and a minor in Values, Ethics, and Social Action. She previously worked in endangered waterbird conservation and wetland restoration in Honolulu before becoming a resident of Bucks County in 2017. Amanda became a Bucks County Master Gardener in April 2020.

Amanda joined the BCCD in October of 2021 and is currently serving as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Her responsibilities include reviewing applications for NPDES permits, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan reviews, and conducting site inspections. Please refer to the list below for the specific municipalities Amanda serves.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x114 Email: asandor@bucksccd.org

Environmental Protection Specialist – Kevin Mault

Kevin joined BCCD in May of 2023 and is currently serving as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Kevin is born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Evergreen State College in 2004 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. Kevin is a member of the Bucks County Audubon Society. His responsibilities include reviewing applications for NPDES permits, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan reviews, and conducting site inspections. Please refer to the list below for the specific municipalities Kevin serves.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x119 Email: kmault@bucksccd.org

Environmental Protection Specialist – Christian DeSimone

Christian is a 2024 graduate of Penn State University and was hired by the BCCD in May 2024. As an Environmental Protection Specialist, Christian’s responsibilities include reviewing applications for NPDES permits, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan reviews, and conducting site inspections for municipalities in Bucks County. Please refer to the list below for the specific municipalities Christian serves.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x102 Email: csdesimone@bucksccd.org

NPDES Permit Coordinator- Erik Gunstensen

Erik joined BCCD in March of 2023, and is a graduate of Rutgers University. He is our newest NPDES Permit Coordinator. His duties include processing Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans and NPDES Permit Applications, corresponding with applicants and engineers, archiving completed projects, submitting data to the federal permit tracking systems, and providing general support to the District Technicians. He is also responsible for processing co-permittees, transfers, terminations of NPDES permits and provides assistance with administrative duties and Right to Know requests.

Phone: (215) 345-7577 x124 Email: egunstensen@bucksccd.org

NPDES Permit Coordinator – Susan Seykot

Sue transitioned from a part-time position to full-time with the District in January of 2019. She is our lead NPDES Permit Coordinator. Her duties include processing Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans and NPDES Permit Applications, corresponding with applicants and engineers, archiving completed projects, submitting data to the federal permit tracking systems, and providing general support to the District Technicians. She is also responsible for processing co-permittees, transfers, and terminations of NPDES permits.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x101 Email: sseykot@bucksccd.org

Administrative Assistant and Conservation Specialist – Logan Freed

Logan is a recent graduate of Delaware Valley University and has a B.S. in Conservation and Wildlife Management and a minor in Media and Communications. She interned with BCCD throughout the summer of 2023, and transitioned to full time with the district in January of 2024. Her responsibilities increased to support the district with administrative tasks, while continuing her work on watershed and conservation projects.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x110 Email: lfreed@bucksccd.org

Receptionist – Marilyn Laurelli

Marilyn is a graduate of Delaware Valley University and has a B.S. in Horticulture/Plant Science.  Marilyn joined the BCCD in January of 2019. She is also the District’s official Right to Know Officer and BCCD Board secretary.

Phone: (215)345-7577 x100 Email: mlaurelli@bucksccd.org

NPDES Permit Coordinator – Celeste René Moyer

René has retired from BCCD as of October 26, 2023. She has had a wonderful career here and she is very much missed. Congratulations on your retirement! Please call our main phone line at (215) 345-7577 if you have questions that Rene’ would handle. The receptionist can then redirect your call. Permit coordinators Susan Seykot and Erik Gunstensen have been assigned to the territories listed in the chart below.

10/25/2024MunicipalitiesTechniciansNPDES Permit Coordinator
1Bedminster TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
2Bensalem TownshipRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
3Bridgeton TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
4Bristol BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
5Bristol TownshipRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
6Buckingham TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
7Chalfont BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
8Doylestown BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
9Doylestown TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
10Dublin BoroughJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
11Durham TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
12East Rockhill TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
13Falls TownshipRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
14Haycock TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
15Hilltown TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
16Hulmeville BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
17Ivyland BoroughKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
18Langhorne BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
19Langhorne Manor BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
20Lower Makefield TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
21Lower Southampton TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
22Middletown TownshipRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
23Milford TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
24Morrisville BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
25New Britain BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
26New Britain TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
27New Hope BoroughChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
28Newtown BoroughChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
29Newtown TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
30Nockamixon TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
31Northampton TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
32Penndel BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
33Perkasie BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
34Plumstead TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
35Quakertown BoroughJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
36Richland TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
37Richlandtown BoroughJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
38Riegelsville BoroughJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
39Sellersville BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
40Silverdale BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
41Solebury TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
42Springfield TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
43Telford BoroughAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
44Tinicum TownshipJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
45Trumbauersville BoroughJason MaurerErik Gunstensen
46Tullytown BoroughRich KrasseltSusan Seykot
47Upper Makefield TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusak Seykot
48Upper Southampton TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
49Warminster TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
50Warrington TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
51Warwick TownshipKevin MaultErik Gunstensen
52West Rockhill TownshipAmanda SandorSusan Seykot
53Wrightstown TownshipChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot
54Yardley BoroughChristian DeSimoneSusan Seykot