Who We Are

Peter Dyke serves as the Executive Director of the Alliance for PE Pipe, where he leads efforts to grow the municipal HDPE pipe market across the U.S. and Canada. Under his leadership, the Alliance has expanded to more than 150 members who actively support its mission to share the compelling story of HDPE and its benefits for utilities and communities.
What Peter enjoys most about his work is knowing that each day contributes to building a more water-efficient and effective society. With HDPE’s leak-free profile, utilities that adopt the product see measurable benefits, and Peter is driven by the mission of educating decision makers so they can make informed, lasting infrastructure choices.
Since joining the Alliance, Peter has been proud to help build the organization into what it is today. On a broad scale, the Alliance’s engineering team now responds to more than 1,000 inquiries annually from owners, designers and contractors, contributing over $120 million worth of projects each year. On a personal scale, Peter values the “one person, one project at a time” approach through impactful programs such as webinars, trade shows, roadshows and seminars.
Outside of work Peter is a lifelong dog lover. While he has always enjoyed big dogs, he fell in love with Jack Russell Terriers several years ago. Living in Virginia, he appreciates how his Jack Russell keeps him safe from the local snakes while also keeping him company outdoors.

Michelle Fitzgerald serves as the Member Services Director for the Alliance for PE Pipe. In her role, she oversees member services, event management, marketing and a range of administrative responsibilities including invoicing, check requests and credit card reporting. Michelle also supports the Alliance’s Executive Director, Peter Dyke, and provides assistance across the team on a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
What Michelle enjoys most about her work is being part of a small but mighty organization where no two days are ever the same. She thrives in the fast-paced environment of the Alliance, where the to-do list is always evolving, expectations are high and the people — both her colleagues and the membership — are dedicated and a joy to work with.
Since joining the Alliance in 2014, Michelle has been proud to contribute to its growth and success. Having seen the organization from its earliest days, she values the opportunities seized, the willingness to try new approaches and the impressive progress that has made the Alliance stand out in the industry.
Outside of work Michelle serves year-round as a volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Ministry. She is the Central Drop Off Leader for her community’s shoebox collection site each November during National Collection Week.

As Director of Engineering Services for the Alliance for PE Pipe, Dan Landy oversees the engineering team and ensures cases and leads are addressed in a timely manner. He plays a key role in the sustainable growth of the Alliance’s Engineering Program by establishing and maintaining relationships with specifying engineers, utilities and member distributors. Dan identifies and schedules educational seminars, speaks at local, state and national conferences, and serves as a thought leader in the HDPE space. His role also includes providing technical guidance, allocating resources, improving processes and maintaining high standards for engineering deliverables and member solutions. A consistent public speaker and traveler, Dan also manages the Alliance’s AI chatbot to ensure it is equipped with the right technical data.

What Dan enjoys most about his work is the diversity of markets where HDPE is applied. With nine major markets—each with its own installation methods and applications—he finds it rewarding to apply lessons from mature markets to those that are still growing. This constant learning and adaptation is one of his favorite aspects of working with HDPE and the Alliance.

Since joining the Alliance, Dan has been proud to establish a trusted engineering resource where specifiers, contractors and owners can bring their most challenging questions and receive timely, detailed guidance.

Outside of work Dan enjoys traveling, listening to country music, exploring national parks, golfing new courses, watching Pitt Panthers games with his dad and, of course, anything his mom bakes.

Brian Swanson brings more than 30 years of experience as a consulting engineer engaged in planning, permitting, designing and managing construction for water, wastewater, public works, site development, stormwater systems and heavy civil infrastructure. His career spans both rural and highly urbanized settings, where he has effectively led large, multi-disciplinary projects. Brian has served as the engineer of record for numerous municipalities and municipal authorities, supporting public sector clients with technical leadership and project delivery. In addition to founding and running his own design firm, he now brings this expertise to the Alliance for PE Pipe, where he advises owners, end users, contractors and engineers by addressing project challenges, solving technical problems and ensuring the effective application of HDPE pipe systems.

Brian thrives in the collaborative environment at the Alliance, where he has the full backing and support of industry leaders and technical experts. He enjoys helping drive the successful implementation and broader adoption of HDPE pressure pipe—technology he believes represents the future of municipal infrastructure. For Brian, HDPE is not only the most versatile pipe, but also the best long-term solution for reliable, leak-proof water delivery systems that can serve future generations.

During his time with the Alliance, Brian has been proud to provide project-level technical support and contribute to the broader effort of advancing HDPE adoption across the industry.

Outside of work Brian is an avid outdoorsman who has enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing his entire life. Having grown up in the Mid-Atlantic, he now resides in the Pacific Northwest, where he enjoys raising his children and introducing them to the outdoors.

Ian Dethloff is a project manager with the Alliance for PE Pipe, where he supports logistics, content creation and marketing efforts to advance the HDPE industry. In his role, he manages the Alliance’s social media presence, coordinates events, develops educational resources and builds initiatives that connect engineers, municipalities and industry partners with the advantages of HDPE.

What Ian enjoys most about his work is being part of a mission-driven team that educates and equips communities with sustainable, long-lasting infrastructure solutions. Since joining the Alliance more than a year ago, Ian has been proud to help strengthen sponsor engagement, grow the Alliance’s digital presence and find creative ways to tell the HDPE story across the industry.

Outside of work Ian spends his time snow skiing, golfing and enjoying the outdoors.

Alan Ambler brings deep technical expertise to the Alliance for PE Pipe, with a career spanning design, research and education in trenchless technology and HDPE applications. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering, a MS in Environmental Engineering and three patents, and he led the effort to publish a technical book on pipe bursting for the North American Society for Trenchless Technology.

At the Alliance, Alan’s work focuses on advancing municipal understanding of HDPE for a wide range of projects. Passionate about continuing education, he frequently presents at conferences and provides training to help utilities and engineers expand their knowledge of HDPE systems.

Over the course of his career, Alan has designed nearly 400,000 linear feet of pipeline projects and assisted in more than 100 miles of HDPE installations. He continues to focus on advancing trenchless technologies for municipalities, helping communities adopt more sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

Bob Haack plays a key role with the Alliance for PE Pipe, where he oversees logistics, strategic planning and project management and leads the Alliance’s Roadshow and Tradeshow programs.

Since joining the Alliance more than ten years ago, Bob has enjoyed becoming deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of the HDPE water industry and environmental sustainability. He values working alongside the dedicated people who are driving the expansion of the HDPE water market and is proud to have contributed to the growth of the Alliance and its many initiatives over the past decade.

Outside of work Bob earned his undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a Project Management Certification from Cornell University. He has also been active as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, developed STEM curricula for underserved youth, promoted water conservation, and enjoys balancing on two wheels, building furniture from reclaimed wood and piloting drones.