Loulou Dickey, Executive Director
Loulou is a water resources scientist and engineer in training, holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Water Resources focus) and an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus) from Iowa State University. Her work in consulting, state government, and nonprofit sectors has shaped her understanding of water resource challenges. Drawing on data science and community engagement, her research has focused on urban and agricultural water management while emphasizing environmental and social justice in policymaking. Recent work includes optimizing stormwater practices to mitigate surface water pollution and developing equity-focused decision support tools. As Executive Director of the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership, she continues her passion for bridging academic research with practical applications to enhance sustainable water management practices across Iowa.
Pat Sauer, Founder & Strategic Advisor
Pat founded ISWEP in 2005 and has been instrumental in growing the organization into a statewide leader in stormwater management, now serving 75 members across Iowa. Under her leadership, ISWEP developed comprehensive certification and training programs, along with an extensive library of resources supporting municipalities and stormwater professionals. A Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Pat continues to support ISWEP in an advisory role, contributing her expertise to the Educational Toolbox Program, training events, and the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual Technical Committee.
Tim Read, Visual Communications Coordinator
Tim Read has been a professional illustrator and graphic designer for over 30 years. He began working with ISWEP as a contractor in 2010. In December, 2025 he joined the team as the part-time Visual Communications Coordinator. Tim is responsible for several logo designs, illustrations and other visual elements that support the work of ISWEP and its affiliated departments.
Outside of ISWEP Tim works as a children’s book illustrator helping independent authors realized their dream of becoming self-published. Tim is the creator of the educational children’s book series, My Very Silly Monster. Tim also teaches children’s art classes at area schools and the local arts center in Ames, Iowa.
Tim lives and works in Ames, Iowa with his wife and four children.