Kathy Bourque Parker
About Kathy Bourque Parker
Kathy Bourque Parker serves as the Street Light Administrator for the Municipality of Anchorage, where she has worked since 2012. She has a background in engineering and project management, having previously worked at Procter & Gamble and held various roles within the Municipality of Anchorage.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Kathy Bourque Parker has served as the Street Light Administrator for the Municipality of Anchorage since 2012. In this role, she manages the street light maintenance contract and develops design criteria for street lighting within the municipality. Her responsibilities also include initiating cost-saving measures for the Municipality's Street Lighting program. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Project Administrator at the Municipality from 1995 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Bourque Parker earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine, completing her studies from 1984 to 1989. Her educational background provides her with the technical knowledge necessary for her roles in street lighting and asset management. This expertise is evident in her development of an asset management database specifically for the Municipal Street Light systems in Anchorage.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Before her tenure at the Municipality of Anchorage, Kathy Bourque Parker worked at Procter & Gamble. She held the position of Project Engineer from 1989 to 1991 and later served as a Resident Engineer from 1992 to 1994, both roles based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her experience at Procter & Gamble contributed to her engineering skills and project management capabilities.
Initiatives for LED Street Light Conversion
Kathy Bourque Parker actively researches grants to support the conversion of street lights to LED technology in Anchorage. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for the Municipality's street lighting system. Her efforts reflect a commitment to modernizing infrastructure and promoting sustainability within the community.