Experience

San Juan Citizens Alliance

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wildlife Program Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Development of a new program focusing on wildlife issues in SW Colorado and NW New Mexico. Support of wolf reintroduction in Colorado and improving the status of bighorn sheep herds are two major areas of responsibility. Development of a new program focusing on wildlife issues in SW Colorado and NW New Mexico. Support of wolf reintroduction in Colorado and improving the status of bighorn sheep herds are two major areas of responsibility.



New Mexico State Parks

• Superintendent, Navajo Lake State Park

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Supervision and oversight of all operations at New Mexico's 2nd largest state park. Includes management of campground facilities and access to the premiere fishing in the San Juan River below Navajo Dam. Coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico Game and Fish, and local law enforcement agencies. The park hosts over 500,000 visitors every year. Supervision and oversight of all operations at New Mexico's 2nd largest state park. Includes management of campground facilities and access to the premiere fishing in the San Juan River below Navajo Dam. Coordination with the Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico Game and Fish, and local law enforcement agencies. The park hosts over 500,000 visitors every year.



La Plata County Humane Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Animal Protection

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Responsible for supervision of 6 field officers and a $400,000 budget. Work with City, County, State and Tribal officials to coordinate effective enforcement and education related to City and County laws. Includes all aspects of personnel management, including hiring, firing, and performance evaluation. Represent the organization to the media when high-profile animal protection issues arise. Goals include increased professionalism in our field force and enhanced use of technology for field application.

• Animal Protection Officer

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Educated the public about animal laws in the City of Durango and La Plata County and took enforcement action when necessary. Included bicycle patrol on the Animas River Trail. Worked with local pet shops to develop a reward program for dog owners who kept their dogs leashed (City of Durango ordinance). Gained City Parks and Recreation department support for better signage at problem parks.



Four Corners Wildlife Specialists

• Principal

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  In January of 2014, I registered Four Corners Wildlife Specialists (FCWS) as a Limited Liability Company in order to take advantage of contractiing opportunities with companies, individuals, and agencies in Southwestern Colorado and adjacent states. FCWS provides a range of wildlife related services, including wildlife inventories, endangered species surveys, and land management planning. My experience and contacts with state and federal agencies and the non-profit sector provide opportunities for efficiency and partnerships in a wide variety of wildlife related conservation projects.Currently, my major project is assisting in the updating and implementation of the Conservation Easement Monitoring program for La Plata Open Space Conservancy.



SME Environmental

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Preparation of environmental documentation for highway projects and trail construction. Emphasis on biological impacts of projects and the development of wildlife crossings to mitigate construction impacts and improve safety. Preparation of environmental documentation for highway projects and trail construction. Emphasis on biological impacts of projects and the development of wildlife crossings to mitigate construction impacts and improve safety.



SME Environmental

• Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Developed proposals fro NEPA projects and other Requests for Proposals, including an Airport Hazard study. Developed proposals fro NEPA projects and other Requests for Proposals, including an Airport Hazard study.



Great Old Broads for Wilderness

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Healthy Lands Project

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Developed and implemented strategic direction for Off-Highway Vehicle monitoring program in the western United States. Engaged partners in 11 western states, oversaw maintenance and improvements to the program and the online accessible database where records were maintained. Assist in grant application, management, and reporting. Made significant structural program changes. Developed and implemented strategic direction for Off-Highway Vehicle monitoring program in the western United States. Engaged partners in 11 western states, oversaw maintenance and improvements to the program and the online accessible database where records were maintained. Assist in grant application, management, and reporting. Made significant structural program changes.



Colorado Division of Wildlife

• Senior Wildlife Conservation Biologist

  • Oct 2005 - May 2010

  . Supervised 6 permanent Wildlife Conservation Biologists throughout southwestern Colorado (Durango, Montrose, Gunnison, and Monte Vista). Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic direction and conservation plans for threatened, endangered, and other special status species throughout southwestern Colorado. Gained $400,000/year grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Developed performance plans and evaluated performance of employees; allocated and managed a $300,000 annual budget; perform hiring, disciplinary, and other personnel actions; served as member of statewide wildlife conservation team to plan and implement conservation actions.

• Multi-Species Coordinator

  • Jul 2002 - Oct 2005

  . Oversight of agency’s efforts to manage multiple wildlife species through coordinated actions. Project manager for development of the state’s wolf management plan through management of a 14-member public working group. Included coordination of the COVERS species ranking system, management of the process for listing species as threatened, endangered, or special concern, and assisting Species Conservation Section leader with management of the Section’s budget. Extensive coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on issues related to the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse, a federally listed threatened species, and more generally on Endangered Species Act issues.

• Acting Species Conservation Section Leader

  • Feb 2000 - Jul 2002

  Responsible for the development of strategic direction, goals, policies, and budgets for a newly created organizational unit. Supervised 5 permanent employees. Section was responsible for developing the policies and projects to assist in the recovery of federally listed species and for prevention of additional species listings. Included work on all taxa of Colorado wildlife. Supervised 5 employees and a $1.8 million budget.

• Terrestrial Nongame Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Feb 2000

  Responsible for administration of the Terrestrial Nongame Program. Included development of strategic direction and coordination of all projects and activities related to Colorado’s nongame birds and mammals. Worked extensively with other state and federal agencies to develop a Memorandum of Understanding on the management of black-tailed prairie dogs in Colorado. Coordinated and finalized agency comments on a wide variety of species issues related to listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act. Developed and justified budgets.

• Wildlife Biologist

  • Jul 1992 - Nov 1998

  Responsible for the development of policies and procedures for incorporating the conservation of biological diversity into a traditional state wildlife agency. Educated and trained both internal and external publics in principles of conservation biology, ecosystem management, and biodiversity. Developed and managed projects designed to expand the agency's active management of non-game wildlife species. Managed a budget of $135,000, supervised 3 temporary employees.

• Wildlife Biologist

  • Nov 1987 - Jul 1992

  Responsible for providing agency comments on a wide range of environmental issues, including ski areas, water development, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management plans, oil and gas development, county land use, and others. Maintained a law enforcement commission.

• Wildlife Technician

  • Nov 1986 - Nov 1987

  Habitat and general property management on 2300-acre state-managed hunting area. Responsibilities included all aspects of habitat manipulation and planning. Emphasis on upland game and waterfowl. Implemented major changes in management philosophy, including the use of fire in nesting cover manipulation. Improved irrigation efficiency, increased collection and use of management data.



Front Range Land and Livestock

• Manager

  • Aug 1983 - Nov 1986

  Wrote and implemented habitat management plan for a 400-acre privately owned wildlife area. Major improvements were made in waterfowl and upland game habitat by application of farming techniques and other management methodology. Duties included negotiation and day-to-day administration of oil and farm leases, general maintenance, and coordination of contractors on various projects. Also involved in habitat improvements near Dodge City, Kansas (bobwhite quail), Dillon, Montana (trout fishery), Dillon, Colorado (trout fishery, elk, and blue grouse) and Colorado River (trout fishery).