Bureau of Land Management

Caleb Hiner

B.S. Geosciences, 2001,

Idaho State University

Planning & Environmental Coordinator

Project Manager/Inspector and Team Leader

9

Andrew Tkach

B.A. English,1978,

Indiana University;

Administrative Law Certificate, 1982, United States Naval Justice School

Planning & Environmental Coordinator

Worland Technical Coordinator

31

Ann Perkins

B.A. Anthropology, 1988,

University of Montana

Planning & Environmental Coordinator

Cody Technical Coordinator

16

Christopher Carlton

MPA

Planning & Environmental Coordinator

State Office Lead

11

Mike Stewart

B.S. Agriculture and Range Management, 1981,

University of California at Chico

Field Manager

Cody Field Office Manager

27

Karla Bird

B.S. Range and Wildlands Science, 1979,

University of California, Davis

Field Manager

Worland Field Office Manager

32

Eddie Bateson

B.S. Range Resources, 1979,

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

District Manager

Wind River/Bighorn Basin District Office

33

Roy Allen

B.S. Chemistry

M.S. and PhD Economics

Economist

Social Conditions/Economic Conditions/Environmental Justice

33

Sarah Beckwith

B.A. Environmental Studies and Geography, 1993,

University of California, Santa Barbara

Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs

13

Michael Bies

B.S. History and Sociology/Anthropology, 1977,

University of South Dakota.

Graduate Level Historical Archeology, 1977-1982,

University of Idaho

Archeologist

Cultural including National Historic Trails, Paleontology

37

Shirley Bye-Jech

B.S. Resource Recreation Management -Outdoor Recreation Planning

Outdoor Recreation Planner

Visual Resource Management, OHV, Travel Management, Recreation and Special Designations

31

JoDee Cole

B.A. Anthropology, 1978,

Southern Illinois University

Resource Information Specialist

GIS Data Management

33

Kierson Crume

B.A. Anthropology, 1995,

University of New Mexico

Archaeologist

Cultural including National Historic Trails

16

Jared Dalebout

B.A. Geology, 2003,

Weber State University

Hydrologist

Water, Riparian/Wetlands

4

Holly Elliott

B.S. Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management w/emphasis in Environmental Law/Policy, 2001,

University of Nevada, Reno

Natural Resource Specialist – Minerals & Lands

Surface Compliance

13

Duane Feick

B.S. Watershed Management & Fisheries, 1976,

North Dakota State

Realty Specialist

Lands & Realty, including Transportation/Access and ROWs, Renewable Energy Utility/Communication Corridors

33

Jim Gates

B.S. Forest Resources, 1996,

University of Idaho

Forester

Forestry

17

Monica Goepferd

BS Mining Engineering, 2002,

Montana Tech

Supervisory Civil Engineer

Transportation, Facilities, Maintenance

7

Destin Harrell

B.A. Biology, 2000,

Western State College

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife, Special Status Species

10

Patricia (Tricia) Hatle

B.S. Range Science, 1991,

University of Wyoming

Rangeland Management Specialist

Wild Horses

21

Cam Henrichsen

B.S. Range Science, 1990,

South Dakota State University

Range Management Specialist

Wild Horses

20

Karen Hepp

B.S. Range/Wildlife, 1983,

University of Nebraska

Rangeland Management Specialist

Rangeland Vegetation, Special Status Species

25

Melissa Hovey

BS Civil Engineering, 1984,

University of Maine

MS Environmental Engineering, 1988,

Colorado State University

Air Quality Specialist

Air Quality

14

Gretchen Hurley

B.S. Natural Science & Mathematics, 1981,

University of Wyoming

Geologist

Paleontology, Minerals

29

Gerald (Jerry) Jech

B.S. Range Management/Wildlife, 1981,

Washington State University

Natural Resource Specialist (CYFO) (Riparian/Wetland/Aquatic Resources, Soil, & Water)

Riparian/Wetland/Aquatic Resources, Vegetation (Riparian/Wetland, Grasslands/Shrublands), Water, & Fish

28

Steve Kiracofe

B.S. Agronomy, Soil Science, University of Maryland

Masters Certificate – Hazardous Waste Management, Wayne State University

Natural Resource Specialist

Soil, Water, Riparian/Wetlands, Vegetation (Grasslands, Shrublands, Special Status Plants),Health & Safety – Abandoned Mine Lands, Hazardous Materials, Geologic Hazards

32

Bryan McKenzie

B.S. Agro-Ecology, 2001,

University of Wyoming

Rangeland Management Specialist & BLM Wyoming State Cave Coordinator

Cave and Karst

11

Rance Neighbors

B.S. Forestry, 2002,

Auburn University

Natural Resource Specialist

Invasive Species

7

Jack Mononi

B.S., 1975,

California State University, Chico

Rangeland Management Specialist

Livestock Grazing, Fire Ecology

31

Paul Rau

B.S. Geography, 2000,

University of Wyoming

Outdoor Recreation Planner

Visual Resource Management, OHV, Travel Management, Recreation and Special Designations

9

Dennis Saville

B.S. Wildlife Management 1988,

University of Wyoming

2 years graduate study in Wildlife and Recreation, 1982-1983, University of Wyoming

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife, Special Status Species

17

David Seward

B.S. Range Management, 1995,

University of Wyoming

Natural Resource Specialist

Surface Compliance

16

Carol Sheaff

BLM-Lands Academy, 2003.

Northwest Community College, Various courses.

University of Nebraska, Kearney, Education

Realty Specialist

Lands & Realty, including Transportation/Access and ROWs, Renewable Energy Utility/Communication Corridors

27

Pete Sokolosky

B.S. Geology, 1975,

University of South Alabama

Geologist

Minerals

28

Tim Stephens

B.A. Greenville College, 1983

M.S. Environmental Biology, 1985,

Emporia State University

Teachers Certificate, 1988,

Lawrence University, Appleton Wisconsin

Biologist

Fish & Wildlife, Special Status Species

21

Mike Tietmeyer

B.S. Range Science, 1983,

Texas A&M University

Rangeland Management Specialist

Livestock Grazing

27

Eve Warren

B.S. Wildlife Management, 1991,

Utah State University

M.S. Conservation Biology, 1993,

Utah State University

PhD, Range Science, 2001,

Texas Tech University

Natural Resource Specialist

Rangeland Vegetation

19

Criss Whalley

B.S. Range Management, 1984,

Humboldt State University

M.S. Plant Science, 1987,

University of Nevada, Reno

Rangeland Management Specialist

Livestock Grazing

24

Chet Wheeless

B.S. Wildlife/Fisheries, 1974,

New Mexico State University

M.S. Environmental Studies, 1981,

University of Montana

Fisheries Biologist

Fish & Wildlife

27

Bill Wilson

B.S. Watershed Science, 1979,

Utah State University

GIS Specialist

GIS Data Management

31

Jim Wolf

B.S. Range Ecology, 1983,

Colorado State University

Fire Management Specialist

Fire Ecology

26

John Zachariassen

B.S. Biology, 1981,

Carleton University

M.S. Soils, 1985,

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ph.D., Biogeochemistry/ Atmosphere-Bios Interactions, 1992

Colorado State University

Air Quality Specialist

Air Quality

12

Consultant

ICF International – Interdisciplinary Team

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) – Interdisciplinary Team

OTAK – Interdisciplinary Team