Carrie received a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been working in the field of stormwater engineering since 1994. Carrie began her career as a Stormwater Engineer for the Cities of Milwaukee and Brookfield, prior to founding Stormwater Solutions Engineering (SSE) in 2002. SSE is located at the Global Water Center in Milwaukee and has a team of 10 professionals designing stormwater, green infrastructure, water quality and flood control practices for municipal, transportation, water agency and private clients. Carrie is also the inventor/owner of the patented rainwater harvesting device, StormGUARDen™.

Carrie has been involved in volunteer activities for many local groups including Engineers Without Borders, Milwaukee River Keeper, Future Cities Competition, Science Fair judging, UWM Alumni efforts, the Wisconsin Sea Grant, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and others.

Carrie is a nature lover and enjoys all outdoor activities of hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, running, kayaking, and gardening with her husband Tony, and their 2 German Shepherd dogs. For fun during the pandemic, Carrie and family also completed a 2-year long renovation of a former restaurant/bar into their forever home!