Mary is a Senior Project Engineer with Bennett Trenchless Engineers in Folsom, California. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and her MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from UC Davis. Mary has worked in the field of trenchless technology since 2007 and has led design for many trenchless projects using HDD, microtunneling, guided boring, pipe ramming, and other installation methods. She has authored landmark technical papers, taught courses, and advanced the state of design practice in the area of HDD hydrofracture risk evaluation. Ms. Neher was awarded the Trent Ralston Young Trenchless Achievement Award in 2016.