Tobyn joined the District in June of 2025 as an Engineering Technician. His role includes providing technical support, conducting development reviews, performing field work, and assisting with the GIS and asset management programs. Tobyn focused on geomorphology/hydrology at Portland State University and received a B.S. in 2015, then stayed enrolled to complete a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems in 2017. After several internships, including a GIS internship at MCDD, Tobyn spent the next 8 years working in municipal stormwater programs, where he focused on MS4 program development, GIS database creation and management, agencywide data tracking systems and permit compliance workflows, and stormwater facility and industrial site inspections. Outside of work, Tobyn enjoys trout fishing on Mt. Hood, camping and backpacking with friends, playing blitz chess at Portland Chess Club, and playing music. Tobyn is an avid fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Mariners, and Iowa Hawkeyes, and enjoys playing basketball when he’s not injured from playing basketball.
