The Town of Easton is proud to announce that Kody Cario has been promoted to the role of Director of Engineering. Cario moves into this new position after serving with the Town of Easton as the Project Manager since 2019. “I am looking forward to new opportunities to help provide Easton’s residents with improved services and amenities in my new role,” said Cario.
As Director of Engineering, Cario will manage the Engineering Department and will continue to work directly for the Town Engineer, Rick Van Emburgh, as well as with the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments.
In addition to managing Engineering Department Capital Projects, Cario will manage the Engineering Department staff which is responsible for Private Development Plan Review, Grading Permit and Right-Of-Way Permit Application review and approval, Private Development Inspection, the MS4 Program, and other Town infrastructure related work.
Town Engineer Rick Van Emburgh is thrilled to see his long-time colleague Cario take on this new position. Van Emburgh remarked, “It’s been great working with Kody these last few years as he successfully managed numerous important capital projects like Rails to Trails, the Easton Dog Park, and the Skate Park to name a few. Kody works extremely hard for our community, and Easton is a better place because of his hard work.”
Prior to working as the Project Manager for Easton, Cario has held several roles managing construction projects in the private sector. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Allegheny College, and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Ecology from Slippery Rock University. Cario is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and is a Professional Wetland Scientist. He lives in Easton with his wife, Leslie, and son, Ryder.
Formally recognized in 1710 by the Province of Maryland, Easton is the county seat of Talbot County. Encompassing over 11 square miles, including almost two dozen public parks and open spaces, the town has a growing population of over 17,000 residents. For more information, please visit eastonmd.gov.
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