Claudia Listopad, Ph.D., GISP
President/Principal Scientist
Claudia Listopad is a cross-disciplinary project manager, water resources ecologist, and certified GIS Professional specializing in the application of modeling, ecological and hydrological field assessments, monitoring program design and implementation, statistical analyses, and remote sensing to complex data sets, particularly those related to natural resources, water resources, and restoration.
She has over 20 years of project management experience, including serving as a Federal Program Manager for key federal clients including the US Army Corps, the US Marine Corps, the US Space Force, and US Coast Guard.
Since founding Applied Ecology in 2009, she has led the growth and expansion of diverse environmental and engineering services lines while building strong partnerships throughout the Southeastern US.
William "Bill" Paton
Vice President, Senior GIS Modeler and Software Developer
Mr. Paton has nearly 40 years of technical and project management experience in software design, implementation and integration for a multitude of purposes. Prior to joining AEI in 2012, he worked in the Defense Industry for over two decades, where he managed multimillion-dollar projects with several staff engineers. At AEI, Mr. Paton specializes in database design and custom interfaces, both on desktop and web platforms, as well as technical reporting (software documentation, test plans, and data analysis reports). He’s led projects that have ranged from real-time detection and identification of targets using compact 3-D laser radar (LADAR) to custom watershed loading models for TMDL implementation, groundwater modeling, and web application development.
As a lead software engineer with decades of federal project experience, Mr. Paton can customize unique software solutions for complex data management and visual representation.
Leesa Souto, Ph.D.
Director of Operations
Dr. Souto has been working for Florida’s water resources for over 30 years in many different capacities, providing her a comprehensive understanding of the complex environmental issues facing our state.
Andrea Bishop
Senior Environmental Compliance Manager
Andrea Bishop has over 26 years of technical, project, and contract management experience in environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and restoration programs for the Department of Defense.
Catherine Soistman, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Catherine Soistman, P.E., is a principal engineer with 21 years of experience in the various phases of site remediation, including site investigation, feasibility studies, treatment system design and installation, in-situ chemical oxidation, operation, maintenance, and monitoring, optimization, and site closure.
Sarah Malone, M.S., CPM, ENV SP
Senior Water Resources Project Manager
Ms. Malone has been working in Florida’s water resources industry for 20 years in many different capacities, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the complex water management issues currently facing our state. During her career, she has managed water resources including surface waters, stormwater, wastewater systems, and public water supply.
Walker Dawson, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Walker Dawson, P.E. has over 18 years of diverse experience in governmental management, water quality, coastal and waterfront engineering. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience and knowledge in project management, overseeing consultants and contractors to drive project success.
John Hussain, CE, PWS
Senior Environmental Scientist
Mr. John Hussain is an environmental scientist and project manager with prior experience in both government and private sector. He brings significant cross-disciplinary experience in wetland and terrestrial ecology, environmental assessments, listed species surveys and determinations, hydrological and water quality data collection, and spatial analyses.