Community Planning Association Staff are listed below in alphabetical order. Our organizational chart provides an overview of our internal structure.
Name |
Extension/Email |
Matt Stoll
Matt Stoll joined COMPASS in 2002, and has served as the Executive Director of the organization since 2004. Under his direction, the organization has focused on developing and retaining collaborative and cooperative partnerships with Treasure Valley communities, and with local, state, and federal planning agencies. Prior to his tenure at COMPASS, Mr. Stoll worked at the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for nine years. Mr. Stoll holds a Master of Arts degree in geography from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. He is active within the Treasure Valley community through his involvement in volunteer and non-profit organizations.
Executive Director |
(208) 475-2266
mstoll@compassidaho.org |
Megan Larsen
Megan Larsen joined COMPASS as Director of Operations in January 2013, bringing more than 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, human resources and administration. Prior to joining COMPASS, Megan was Controller & Office Manager for Capital City Development Corporation. She has her Master of Public Administration from Boise State University and her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State University.
Director of Operations |
(208) 475-2228
mlarsen@compassidaho.org |
Eric Adolfson
Eric Adolfson is the GIS manager for COMPASS. He joined COMPASS in early 2006. His experience includes geographic information systems (GIS) for federal, state and county agencies in Idaho. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Washington State University.
Principal Planner, GIS |
(208) 475-2245
eadolfson@compassidaho.org |
Tori Cale
Tori Cale joined COMPASS February 2023 as the Bike/Ped Counter Technician. She is part of the active transportation planning team and manages the Bicycle/Pedestrian counter program. Before coming to COMPASS Tori was in the aviation industry for nearly a decade where she served in a variety of administrative rolls. In her spare time she loves to spend time outdoors and is an active volunteer.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Technician |
(208) 475-2267
tcale@compassidaho.org |
Matt Carlson
Matt joined COMPASS in 2023. He helps bring potential COMPASS projects and member agency projects to funding readiness, identifies funding sources, and assists with grant applications. Prior to joining COMPASS, Matt worked for the Idaho Transportation Department in the Division of Highway Development. Matt has experience at federal, state, county, and city government agencies. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an emphasis in Natural Resource Policy from the Martin School of Political Science at the University of Idaho.
Grant Writer and Administrator |
(208) 475-2236
mcarlson@compassidaho.org |
Cathy Crandell
Cathy Crandell is a Data Specialist for the Air Quality Board. She attended Boise State University and has worked for the Air Quality Board since 1985. Crandell is responsible for data analysis and managing the information flow among the Idaho Transportation Department, Air Quality Board, and emissions testing stations.
Data Specialist |
cathy@emissiontest.org |
Brian Crowley
Brian Crowley joined COMPASS in May 2018 as an Assistant Planner. He works with the Technical Services Team, supporting GIS data and related projects. Brian is a Boise State University graduate in Environmental Studies, with an additional certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Michigan State University.
Associate Planner |
(208) 475-2246
bcrowley@compassidaho.org |
Denise Eikanger
Denise Eikanger is the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Coordinator for the Air Quality Board. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and has worked for the Air Quality Board since 1989. Eikanger is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and managing the vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program in Ada County.
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Manager |
denise@emissiontest.org |
Josie Gallup
Josie Gallup joined COMPASS in May 2022 as a Communication Assistant. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in English with a Professional and Creative Writing emphasis from Central Washington University of Ellensburg, WA in 2021. She has experience co-editing a magazine for Central Washington University and has experience producing outreach materials, public speaking, and creating social media content.
Communication Assistant |
(208) 475-2226
jgallup@compassidaho.org |
Teri Gregory
Teri Gregory joined COMPASS in June 2022 as the Executive Assistant and comes to us from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality where she spent 31 years in a variety of administrative positions. Teri attended the University of Idaho where she studied elementary education. In her spare time, she loves to travel, garden, and read.
Executive Assistant |
(208) 475-2225
tgregory@compassidaho.org |
Keith Holmes
Keith Holmes, CPA, has served as accountant since late 2005. He has almost fifteen years experience in accounting and finance, including as a financial specialist for the Idaho Transportation Department, as a senior accountant for a private firm, and as a staff accountant for a large local corporation. He holds Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Finance from Boise State University and is active with a number of charitable organizations.
Accountant |
(208) 475-2247
kholmes@compassidaho.org |
Dane Hoskins
A self-described “recovering engineer,” Dane Hoskins received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Montana State University in 2018 before relocating to Cape Town, South Africa, to pursue a master’s degree in urban planning. Upon graduation, Dane worked for the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency as an assistant transportation planner. He joined COMPASS in 2022 as an Assistant Planner.
Associate Planner |
(208) 475-2240
dhoskins@compassidaho.org |
Liisa Itkonen
Liisa Itkonen, Ph.D., AICP, is a Principal Planner for transportation. Prior to joining COMPASS in March 2008, she worked for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality as a planner and project coordinator. She is a native of Finland and has a Master’s Degree in Social Policy from the University of Helsinki, Finland and a Doctorate in Environmental Sociology from Washington State University.
Principal Planner |
(208) 475-2241
litkonen@compassidaho.org |
Lila Klopfenstein
Lila Klopfenstein works on public transportation and environmental review projects at COMPASS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy from the College of Idaho and a Master of Public Administration degree from Boise State University.
Associate Planner |
(208) 475-2230
lklopfenstein@compassidaho.org |
Amy Luft
Amy Luft has served as Communication Coordinator at COMPASS since 2008. She has over 25 years of diverse experience in outreach, communication, and project management, and has worked in both the public and private sectors. Immediately prior to her employment at COMPASS, Amy was employed at the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for eight years. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Idaho and a Master’s degree from Clemson University.
Communication Coordinator
Communication Team Lead |
(208) 475-2229
aluft@compassidaho.org |
Austin Miller
Austin Miller joined COMPASS in September 2022. Previously, Miller worked at the Ada County Highway District in the development services department, reviewing development applications, assessing impact fees, and overseeing the 20-year Capital Improvements Plan. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Boise State University.
Principal Planner, Transportation
Planning Team Lead |
(208) 475-2239
amiller@compassidaho.org |
Jacob Miller
Government Affairs Coordinator |
(208) 475-2233
jmiller@compassidaho.org |
Hunter Mulhall
Hunter Mulhall joined COMPASS in April 2017. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Nevada, Reno. Hunter has worked in both the private and public sectors doing data management, GIS, and business analytics. Prior to joining COMPASS, he was GIS Operations Manager at LeadDog Consulting in Anchorage, Alaska, and most recently a consultant to the Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho.
Principal Planner |
(208) 475-2231
hmulhall@compassidaho.org |
Jacob Miller joined COMPASS as the Government Affairs Coordinator in November 2022, bringing more than a decade of experience in government affairs, communications, and political management. Prior to joining COMPASS, Jacob served as the Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Idaho Republican Party, the Executive Director of the Ada County Republican Party, and the Chairman of the Idaho Young Republicans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Mary Rodriguez
Mary Rodriguez is a Customer Service Specialist for the Air Quality Board. She has worked for the Air Quality Board since 2010 and is responsible for answering incoming calls and emails from customers, including requests for extensions for repairs and information on Idaho state laws and policies on emissions testing. She is active in the community, regularly volunteering for non-profit organizations.
Customer Service Specialist |
(208) 377-9191
mary@emissiontest.org |
Janet Russell
Janet joined the COMPASS staff in February 2012 as a financial assistant. She is a Certified Payroll Professional with over twenty years experience in the payroll industry. Janet is primarily responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Financial Assistant |
(208) 475-2248
jrussell@compassidaho.org |
Sherone Sader
Sherone Sader joined COMPASS June 2022 as a Resource Development Assistant. She provides a key support role for projects and programs and is responsible for data collection, data entry, analysis, and technical support. She grew up in the Seattle area but has lived 20 years in Nebraska, working three of those years as the Assessor’s Clerk in Nuckolls County, and the remaining years as a rural postal carrier. She’s a mother of five and also has many years of experience in administration, graphic design, social media management and music ministry.
Resource Development Assistant |
(208) 475-2237
ssader@compassidaho.org |
Mitch Skiles
Skiles joined COMPASS in 2020. His primary role includes assisting with the development, maintenance, and application of the region's travel demand model, air quality conformity demonstration, and benefit-cost analyses. He grew up in eastern Montana and graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with experience pulling from both the transportation planning and engineering disciplines and a strong interest in transportation data analytics. Previously, Skiles was responsible for long range Capital Improvements Plan updates for the Ada County Highway District and oversaw the District’s impact fee program.
Principal Planner, Modeler |
(208) 475-2234
mskiles@compassidaho.org |
Toni Tisdale
Toni Tisdale is a principal planner for transportation focusing on the Transportation Improvement Program. She joined COMPASS in 2002. Before joining COMPASS, Toni was a planner for a metropolitan planning organization in Central Texas for four years. Toni has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas.
Principal Planner, Transportation
Resource Development Team Lead |
(208) 475-2238
ttisdale@compassidaho.org |
MaryAnn Waldinger
Mary Ann Waldinger is a Principal Planner and Technical Services Team Lead. She is responsible for the development, maintenance, and application of the region's travel demand model, air quality conformity demonstration, and benefit-cost analyses, and oversees the transportation management and operations plan. MaryAnn has been with COMPASS since 1996. She is an Idaho native with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from Boise State University.
Principal Planner, Modeling
Technical Services Team Lead |
(208) 475-2242
mwaldinger@compassidaho.org |