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APWA-MN Chapter Member Spotlight!

April 8, 2020

Name: Erin McPhee Anderson

Age: 29 & holding or perhaps 31

Employed with: Kimley-Horn

Number of years employed with current organization: 4.75 Years

Years active in APWA/MN Chapter: Less than 1 year

LinkedIn Profile URL (if applicable): www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mcphee-anderson

Originally from: Bismarck, ND

Family: Husband, Mike

Most challenging Public Works project you have been involved with: Southwest Light Rail

Most enjoyable Public Works project you have been involved with: Any project we get to document the before and after using a drone!

Favorite Movie: I hate to admit it, but I have to say Titanic

Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Very diverse interests, but I gravitate towards music with jazz, soul, pop and bluegrass influences

Favorite Restaurant: Anything Southeast Asia (Karta Thai Restaurant or Ngon Vietnamese Bistro)

Favorite Vacation you’ve been on: Favorite vacation style is the “Fly and Drive.” Some favorites include fly to Boston and road trip to Acadia National Park and fly to Las Vegas and road trip California Highway 1.

Hobbies/Extra-curricular activities: Biking (road and mountain), snowboarding, various arts & crafts, browsing antique, vintage and mid-century modern furniture stores

At some point in my life I would most like to: Visit or get involved with an Orangutan rescue and rehabilitation center in Indonesia (https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/orangutan-sanctuary)

Is there something about you that we would find surprising? I have a degree in Interior Design

Words of wisdom to share with the membership: I am more of a quotes person…“Struggle and Criticism are Prerequisites for Greatness” - Prince Ea