Partners

Partners and contact links

The Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CPCESU) is part of a large regional network spanning the Southwest. NAU collaborates with numerous partners to support high-impact research in the area.

Partner institution experts

Useful links

Partner contacts

Host university

Northern Arizona University

Technical representative: Diana Elder
Associate Dean for Research and Inclusive Opportunities, CEFNS
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018
928-523-2701
Diana.Elder@nau.edu

Administrative Representative: Jamie Baxter
Assistant Director of Operations, CEFNS
Northern Arizona University
928-523-2424
Jamie.Baxter@nau.edu

Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit National Network

Dr. Tom Fish
National Coordinator, CESU Network
1849 C Street NW, #2723
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-5972
Tom_Fish@nps.gov
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Federal partners

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Technical representative: Rachael Novak
Climate Change Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Office of Trust Services
1849 C St., NW, MIB 4635
Washington, DC 20240
202-219-1652
Rachael.Novak@bia.gov

Administrative representative: Jo Ann Metcalfe
Grants Management Specialist
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov

Bureau of Land Management

Technical representative: Aaron Roe
Utah BLM State Botanist and T&E Lead, Bureau of Land Management
Utah State Office
440 West 200 South, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1345
801-539-4065
Mobile: 385-256-4848
aroe@blm.gov

Administrative representative: Rachelle Bruse
Grants Management Officer
rbruse@blm.gov

Bureau of Reclamation

Technical representative: Dr. Mark McKinstry
US Bureau of Reclamation
125 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1147
801-524-3835
Mmckinstry@usbr.gov

Administrative representative: Heidi Hansen
Grants Officer, Upper Colorado Regional Office
125 South State St., Rm. 8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
801-524-5499
heidihansen@usbr.gov

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Administrative representative: G. R. “Rocky” Gillette
Deputy Director, Partnerships and Innovation
Interim Grants Officer
2300 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-2300
Telework No.: 703-946-2671
george.r.gillette.civ@mail.mil

Technical representative: Dr. Michael Dolski
Partnerships and Innovation
808-204-3084
michael.r.dolski.civ@mail.mil

Department of Defense

Technical representative: Robert Knight
Wildlife Biologist
Directorate of Public Works, USAG Dugway Proving Ground
Desk: 435-831-3576
DSN: 789-3576
Cell: 435-849-0586
robert.n.knight.civ@mail.mil

Elizabeth (Liz) Galli-Noble
DoD Legacy Resource Management Program Manager
Senior Natural Resources Program Manager
OUSD(A&S)/OASD(S)/DASD(E&ER)
4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 16F16
Alexandria, VA 22350
Mobile: 406-581-8148
Office: 571-372-8299
elizabeth.j.galli-noble.civ@mail.mil

Administrative representative: Kathy Mitchell
DoD CESU Program Manager
Kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil

Lori Kruse Johnson
972-810-9419
Lori.M.Kruse-Johnson@usace.army.mil

Fish and Wildlife Service

Technical representative: Greg Watson
Chief, Office of Landscape Conservation
USFWS Mountain-Prairie Region
134 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-236-8155
greg_watson@fws.gov

Administrative representative: Tammy Mayne or Patrick McKenney
Grants and Agreements Specialists
FW6-CGS_FA@fws.gov

Forest Service

Technical representative: Dr. Carolyn Hull Sieg
Research Plant Ecologist
2500 S. Pine Knoll Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-6381
928-556-2151
csieg@fs.fed.us

Administrative representative: Angela Harris
Grants Management Specialist
240 W Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-498-1248
Angela.Harris@usda.gov

National Park Service

Dr. Todd Chaudhry
CPCESU Research Coordinator
Northern Arizona University
PO Box 15018
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5765
928-523-6638
Todd_Chaudhry@nps.gov

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Ronald Harris
Director, Outreach and Partnerships Division
ronald.harris@usda.gov

US Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Works

Technical representative: Dr. Alfred F. Cofrancesco
Technical Director, Environmental Laboratory Waterways Experiment Station
3909 Halls Ferry Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199
601-634-3182
Fax: 601-634-3664
AL.F.Cofrancesco@usace.army.mil

Administrative representative: Sherry Whitaker
CESU Grants Officer
Technical Representative, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center
3909 Halls Ferry Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-634-2990
sherry.l.whitaker@usace.army.mil

Jeri McGuffie
Grants Officer, Engineer Research and Development Center
3909 Halls Ferry Rd.
Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199
601-634-3128
Jeri.H.Mcguffie@usace.army.mil

Lucas Walsh
Omaha District CESU
402-995-2750
Lucas.v.walsh@usace.army.mil

Stephanie Rostermundt
Omaha District CESU
402-995-2083
Stephane.a.rostermundt@usace.army.mil

US Department of Energy – Western Area Power Administration

Technical representative: Tim Langer, PhD
Biologist and Regulatory Specialist, Western Area Power Administration
US Department of Energy
PO Box 281213
Lakewood, CO 80228-8213
720-962-7275 (Office)
720-483-0754 (Mobile)
langer@wapa.gov

US Geological Survey

Technical representative: Dr. Charles Drost
USGS Southwest Biological Science Center
2255 N Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1637
928-556-7187
Mobile: 928-221-8413
Charles_Drost@usgs.gov

Administrative representative: Faith Graves
CESU Contract Specialist
fgraves@usgs.gov

Non-federal partners

The Arboretum at Flagstaff

Dr. Kristin Haskins
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
928-220-0951
Fax: 928-774-1441
Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org

Archaeology Southwest

Eileen Ratajczak
Director of Finance and Operations, Archaeology Southwest
300 North Ash Alley
Tucson, AZ 85701-1107
520-849-6478
Fax: 520-882-6948
eileen@archaeologysouthwest.org

Arizona State University

Dr. Kelly Bricker
Professor, Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism, and Nature-based Recreation
School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University
602-543-4352
Kelly.bricker@asu.edu

Dr. Gyan Nyaupane
Associate Dean of Research, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Professor, School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University
602-496-0166
Gyan.Nyaupane@asu.edu

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Technical representative: Brandt Ryder
Chief Conservation Scientist, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
230 Cherry St., Suite 150
Ft. Collins, CO 80521
970-482-1707, Ext. 43
brandt.ryder@birdconservancy.org

Administrative representative: Chris White
Director of Science Operations, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
230 Cherry St., Suite 150
Ft. Collins, CO 80521
970-482-1707, Ext. 24
chris.white@birdconservancy.org

Colorado Mesa University

Technical representative: Deborah Kennard
Associate Professor, Environmental Science
dkennard@coloradomesa.edu

Administrative representative: Jayde Krauth
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
osp@coloradomesa.edu

Colorado State University

Technical representative: Dr. Mark Paschke
Shell Endowed Chair of Restoration Ecology, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Dept.
Research Associate Dean, Warner College of Natural Resources
Colorado State University
14722 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1472
970-491-0760
Mark.Paschke@colostate.edu

Administrative representative: Kellie Reifstenzel
Senior Research Administrator, Sponsored Programs
Colorado State University
2002 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-2002
970-491-6684
Fax: 970-491-3292
Kellie Reifstenzel@colostate.edu

Conservation Science Partners

Technical representative: Dr. Brett Dickson
President and Chief Scientist, Conservation Science Partners
11050 Pioneer Trail, Suite 202
Truckee, CA 96161
530-214-8905
Fax: 530-214-8907
info@csp-inc.org

Administrative representative: Mary Forsyth
Business Manger, Conservation Science Partners
11050 Pioneer Trail, Suite 202
Truckee, CA 94161
mary@csp-inc.org

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Dr. Mark Varien
Executive Vice President, Research Institute at Crow Canyon
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
23390 Road K
Cortez, CO 81321-9408
970-564-4351
Fax: 970-565-4859
Mvarien@crowcanyon.org

Desert Research Institute

Dr. Dave Rhode
Research Professor, Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
775-673-7310
Dave.Rhode@dri.edu

Diné College

Dr. Donald K. Robinson
Science Division, GCB
Diné College
1 Circle Drive
Route 12
Tsaile, AZ 86556
928-864-7335
dkrobinson@dinecollege.edu

Forest Stewards Guild

Dr. Zander Evans
Executive Director, Forest Steward Guild
2019 Galisteo Street, Suite N7
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-983-8992
Fax: 505-986-0798
zander@forestguild.org

Fort Lewis College

Technical representative: Dr. Jesse Tune
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
Fort Lewis College
Center of Southwest Studies
1000 Rim Drive, Room
Durango, CO 81301
970-247-7273
jwtune@fortlewis.edu

Dr. Rebecca Austin
Associate Professor, Anthropology and Environmental Studies
Fort Lewis College
Center of Southwest Studies
1000 Rim Drive, Room 279
Durango, CO 81301
970-247-7346
austin_r@fortlewis.edu

Administrative representative: Michael Brown
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects and Research
Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
970-247-7695
Fax: 970-247-7358
msbrown@fortlewis.edu

Hopi Cultural Preservation Office

Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa
Program Manager/THPO, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
PO Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
928-734-3615
skoyiyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us

Institute of Archaeological Research & Discovery

Dr. Richard H. Wilkinson
President, Institute of Archaeological Research and Discovery
PO Box 18656
Tucson, AZ 85731
520-373-0000
ardarizona@gmail.com

The Institute for Bird Populations

Dr. Rodney Siegel
Executive Director, The Institute for Bird Populations
PO Box 518
Petaluma, CA 94953
707-789-3224
rsiegel@birdpop.org

Living Heritage Research Council

Technical representative: Sean O’Meara
Research Associate, Living Heritage Research Council
PO Box 153
Cortez, CO 81321
520-664-4866
sean.omearaheritage@gmail.com

Kathleen Van Vlack
Vice President of Research, Living Heritage Research Council
PO Box 153
Cortez, CO 81321
845-527-8389
kvanvlack82@gmail.com

Administrative representative: Jessica Yaquinto
President and CEO, Living Heritage Research Council
PO Box 153
Cortez, CO 81321
970-570-9005
jessica@livingheritage.net

Museum of Northern Arizona

Kimberly Spurr
Archaeology Division Director, Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8348
928-774-5211 Ext.260
Fax: 928-779-1527
kspurr@musnaz.org

New Mexico State University

Matthew Gompper
Professor and Department Head; Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Ecology
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30003, MSC 4901
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003
gompperm@nmsu.edu

New Mexico Tech

Technical representative: Dr. Haoying Wang
Assistant Professor of Management, Department of Business and Technology Management
New Mexico Tech
Cramer 220, 801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-5107
haoying.wang@nmt.edu

Administrative representative: Judith McShannon
Manager of Research Development
New Mexico Tech
Brown Hall 103
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-6940
Judith.McShannon@nmt.edu

Oregon State University

Dr. Lisa J. Gaines
Institute for Natural Resources
Oregon State University
210 Strand Agricultural Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-2208
541-737-1976
Fax: 541-737-1887
lisa.gaines@oregonstate.edu

Pajarito Environmental Education Center

Katherin Bruell
Executive Director
2600 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-0460
director@peecnature.org

Prescott College

Dr. Jeremy S. Johnson
Prescott College
220 Grove Avenue
Prescott, AZ 86301
928-350-2258
jeremy.johnson@prescott.edu

RiversEdge West

Technical representative: Shannon Wadas
Associate Director, RiversEdge West
PO Box 1907
Grand Junction, CO 81502
970-256-7400
swadas@riversedgewest.org

Administrative representative: Rusty Lloyd
Executive Director, RiversEdge West
PO Box 1907
Grand Junction, CO 81502
970-256-7400
rlloyd@riversedgewest.org

Southern Utah University

Technical representative: Dr. Briget Eastep
Executive Director, Outdoor Pathways Department
Southern Utah University
LEC 101
Cedar City, UT 84720
435-586-7829
eastep@suu.edu

Administrative representative: Sylvia Bradshaw
Director; Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research and Contracts
Southern Utah University
351 W. University Blvd.
Cedar City, UT 84720
435-865-8175
sylviabradshaw@suu.edu

University of Arizona

Technical representative: Dr. John L. Koprowski
Director, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Professor, Wildlife Fisheries Science
University of Arizona
1064 E. Lowell Street
Building: ENR2 (#137), Room #N333
Tucson, AZ 85721-0137
520-626-5895
Fax: 520-621-8801
squirrel@ag.arizona.edu

Administrative representative: Ashley Stewart
Coordinator, Administrative Services
School of Natural Resources and the Environment
University of Arizona
1064 E. Lowell Street
ENR2 Room N327
Tucson, AZ 85721-0137
520-621-8567
Fax: 520-621-8801
akstewart@email.arizona.edu

University of Cincinnati

Technical contact: Dr. Dan Murphy
Associate Professor, Anthropology
University of Cincinnati
4th Braunstein Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0380
513-556-3415
murphdl@uc.edu

Administrative contact: Brigitte Marlo
Sr. Grant Administrator; Biomedical, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering
University of Cincinnati
701 ERC, ML0012
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0012
513-556-1432
marlobs@uc.edu

University of Nevada, Reno

Technical representative: Dr. Ahmad Itani
Research and Innovation
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
775-327-2362
itani@unr.edu

Administrative representative: Ms. Charlene Hart
Associate Vice President for Research Administration
Research & Innovation
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-1868
crhart@unr.edu

Kayla Armbruster
Administrative Assistant for AVPR
Research & Innovation
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-8262
kaylab@unr.edu

University of New Mexico

Vincent Sarracino
Director, Office of Contract Archeology
University of New Mexico
1717 Lomas Blvd NE
MSC07-4230
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505-277-2870
vsarra@unm.edu

University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design

Technical representative: Dr. Frank Matero
Professor of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania School of Design
115 Myerson Hall
210 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-3169
fgmatero@design.upenn.edu

Administrative representative: Dr. W. Stuart Watson
Associate Director, Office of Research Services
University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut Street, P221
Franklin Building
Philadelphia, PA 1914-6205
215-573-6707
wswatson@upenn.edu

University of Texas at San Antonio

William A. Dupont, FAIA, NCARB
San Antonio Conservation Endowed Professor
Director, Center for Cultural Sustainability
University of Texas at San Antonio School of Architecture
501 West César E. Chávez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-458-3092
Fax: 210-458-3016
william.dupont@utsa.edu

The University of Utah

Technical representative: Dr. Sarah Jack Hinners
Director, Center for Ecological Planning and Design
College of Architecture and Planning
University of Utah
375 South 1530 East, Room 235AAC
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-585-5289
sarah.hinners@utah.edu

Administrative representative: Brent K. Brown 
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
University of Utah
Research Administration Building (RAB)
75 South 2000 East, Room 211
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-8930
801-581-8903
Fax: 801-585-5749
brent.brown@osp.utah.edu

Utah State University

Technical representative: Dr. Mark Brunson
Professor, Department of Environment and Society
Utah State University
5215 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5215
435-797-2458
Fax: 435-797-4048
Mark.Brunson@usu.edu

Administrative representative: Kevin Peterson
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Utah State University
1415 Old Main Hill, Room 64
Logan, UT 84322-1415
435-797-1223

Utah Tech University

Dr. Erin E. O’Brien
Professor, Dept of Biological Sciences
225 South 700 East Street
St. George, UT 84770
435-652-7761
erin.obrien@utahtech.edu

Weber State University

James Taylor
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects and Technology Commercialization
Weber State University
3850 Dixon Parkway
Department 1027, Room 102
Ogden, UT 84408-1027
801-626-6055
Fax: 801-626-6147
jamestaylor8@weber.edu

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Bonnie Ricord
Program Specialist
WAFWA 3380 Americana Terrace, Suite 320
Boise, ID 83706
208-331-9431
Fax: 208-331-9436
bonnie.ricord@wafwa.org

Western New Mexico University

Technical representative: Kathy Whiteman, PhD
Chair, Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 680, 1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, NM 88061
575-538-6253
whitemank@wnmu.edu

Contact us to learn more

The CPCESU contact form connects students to a regional network managed by NAU, facilitating collaboration on high-impact research across the Southwest.