Our Staff

Jason Rigone

Director of Planning & Development, Executive Director of Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC)

Jason earned a bachelor's degree in geography with an emphasis in urban and regional planning from Penn State. Prior to his role as planning director and IDC executive director, Jason held the positions of planning coordinator with the department and deputy director with WCIDC.

Jason's varied experiences in planning, economic development, and industrial development are well-suited to benefit the residents of Westmoreland County. As director, he guides the long-term strategy of the department. Jason also serves on the board of directors of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce and is chair of the government affairs committee. He can be reached by email.

Daniel Carpenter

Deputy Director

Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in urban studies and a master's in geography from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He also earned a graduate certificate in community development from USF. Daniel has held the positions of planning coordinator and assistant deputy director within the department. Prior to joining the department, Daniel interned with the City of Tampa in their Economic and Urban Development Department. He is a member of the American Planning Association and currently serves as treasurer for the Southwest Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter.

Daniel directs the Technical Resources and Municipal Services (TRAMS) program and oversees transportation planning and programming. He can be reached directly at 724-830-3768 or by email.

Victoria Baur

Planner II 

Victoria earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy and community service from Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia. Prior to joining the department, Victoria worked in the nonprofit sector, serving Westmoreland and Fayette County residents. 

Victoria handles general planning and research and leads communications. She can be reached directly at 724-830-3603 or by email.

Isabella Fiume

Planner I 

Bella earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies with a concentration in urban planning from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the department, Bella interned with Pittsburgh's Department of City Planning in their Sustainability and Resilience Division.

Bella handles general planning, subdivision & land development reviews, and GIS. She can be reached directly at 724-830-3605 or by email.

Jillian Caswell

Planner I 

Jillian earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies and communication rhetoric with a concentration in urban planning from the University of Pittsburgh. She also earned certificates in nonprofit management and sustainability from Pitt. Prior to joining the department, Jillian interned with the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

Jillian handles general planning and assists with communications. She can be reached directly at 724-830-3995 or by email.

Nathan Clair

Planner I 

Nathan earned a bachelor's degree in urban planning with a concentration in community development from IUP. Prior to joining the department, Nathan interned with a local engineering firm in their GIS Department.

Nathan handles general planning and assists with transportation and GIS. He can be reached directly at 724-689-1397 or by email.