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  • Brenda Schladweiler - President
    Reclamation Specialist, Senior Soil Scientist, Senior Plant Ecologist and Senior Wetland Specialist


    SPECIALTIES
    Soil and vegetation assessments, reclamation design and monitoring, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered (T&E) plant species and habitat surveys, and environmental compliance.

    EDUCATION
    PhD, Soil Science, University of Wyoming: Laramie Dissertation: Soil and Plant Responses to Variable Topsoil Replacement Depths at a Coal Mine in Northeastern Wyoming. Research was conducted at the North Antelope/Rochelle Mine southeast of Wright, Wyoming - 2003
    M.S., Soil Science University of Wyoming: Laramie Thesis: Relationship Between Soil Selenium Concentration and Selenium Uptake by Vegetation on Surface Coal Mine Lands in Wyoming - 1995
    B.S., Range Management (Land Rehabilitation), Colorado State University; Fort Collins - 1980


    Brenda is passionate about working at her church youth camp on Casper Mountain, Camp Wyoba, near Casper, Wyoming. Despite occurring at the busiest time of the year for BKS, Brenda has dedicated one to three weeks in July at various aged camps for almost 25 years. She enjoys passing on both her knowledge, faith and outlook for life to these young people as well as to those at work. Life with a purpose and life with no regrets!

    To view a resume for Brenda Schladweiler, click HERE
     

  • Katie Wilson - Gillette Operations Manager, Wetland Specialist, Vegetation Ecologist and Soils Technician

    SPECIALTIES
    Wetland delineations, baseline soil & vegetation assessments, reclamation monitoring projects, small and large mine permits and threatened & endangered (T&E) species surveys. T&E species (vegetation) surveys and T&E (vegetation) habitat surveys.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies, Minor in Biology, Bemidji State University - 2002-2005
    AA Liberal Arts, Northland Community & Technical College - 2000-2002


    Katie Wilson was raised on a farm in northwest Minnesota. She attended Bemidji State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies. When not working, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys camping and fishing, or just hanging out at home. She’s active in her church, teaching the 3 and 4 year old Sunday school class and co-teaching ladies Bible study. She’s also a NASCAR fan and her favorite driver is Carl Edwards.

    To view a resume for Katie Wilson, click
    HERE

  • Cindy Adams - Rock Springs Operations Manager, Vegetation Ecologist, Mapping Specialist, and Wetland Specialist

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline studies, reclamation monitoring, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered (T&E) species and habitat surveys, environmental compliance, and GIS mapping.

    EDUCATION
    Masters of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in GIS, University of Denver - June 2005
    Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Minor Leadership Studies, University of Denver - June 2005

    Cindy Adams has a BS in Environmental Science and MBA from the University of Denver. She enjoys traveling and exploring the west for both work and pleasure. When not working, you’ll find her spending time with her husband whether at home, on their Ranch in Colorado, or somewhere in between. Her hobbies include knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, and hiking. She is a lifetime Girl Scout.

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  • Dawn Gardner - Vegetation Ecologist, Wetland and Soils Technician

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline assessments, reclamation monitoring, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered (T&E) species and habitat surveys, stream inventories, environmental compliance, and wildlife habitat surveys.

    EDUCATION
    Master of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, South Dakota State University - May 2007
    Bachelor of Science, Biology and Environmental Management, South Dakota State University - December 2003

    Dawn Gardner grew up in a small western South Dakota town. She attended South Dakota State University and holds a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Environmental Management. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy helping on the family farm and spending time with family and friends.

    To view a resume for Dawn Gardner, click HERE

  • Tracy Spelts, GISP - GIS Specialist, Vegetation and Wetland Technician

    SPECIALTIES

    Baseline vegetation studies, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered (T&E) species and habitat surveys, reclamation monitoring and planning, stormwater prevention pollution planning (SWPPP) and, geographic information system (GIS) analysis and cartography.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelors of Arts, Geography, Emphasis in Environmental Studies, University of Iowa - 2003
    Courses included various GIS and ArcView training, EIS analysis, natural resource policy and computer management.

    Tracy Spelts grew up in Gillette, Wyoming. She left Wyoming for the Hawkeye state and earned her Geography degree with an emphasis in Environmental Studies from the University of Iowa. Upon graduation she came back home where she has been in the environmental consulting field for nearly ten years. Tracy and her family have a great appreciation for the outdoors; fishing, hunting, and, gardening. They also are involved with community sports and events as much as possible.

    To view a resume for Tracy Spelts, click HERE

  • Jacob Mulinix - Soil Scientist

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline studies, small and regular mine permits, environmental compliance projects, and calculating topsoil salvage depth.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Soil and Land Management, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-SP), Stevens Point, WI - May 2008

    Originally from Wisconsin, Jacob attended the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Soil and Land Management. Being a soil scientist, he naturally has a love for nature and the outdoors. In his free time, he enjoys making /listening to music, playing disc golf, and watching art house/foreign films.

To view a resume for Jacob Mulinix, click HERE

  • Cody Bank - Soil Scientist

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline studies, reclamation monitoring projects, small and regular mine permits, and environmental compliance projects.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Soil and Waste Management, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-SP), Stevens Point, WI - May 2010

    Cody hails from northwest Wisconsin and earned a BS in Soil and Waste Resources from University Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He especially enjoys the chemistry side of water and soil. In his free time, Cody can be found tinkering, brewing, or somehow enjoying the outdoors.

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  • Brandon West - Vegetation Ecologist

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline studies, reclamation monitoring, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered (T&E) species and habitat surveys and wildlife habitat surveys.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming
    Minor, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, University of Wyoming - May 2007

    Raised on a ranch in southeast Wyoming, Brandon comes to BKS Environmental Associates with a degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management and a minor in Wildlife Biology and Management. Brandon is happily married and has one dog and two cats. In his spare time Brandon enjoys coaching basketball, hunting, camping, and helping his dad on the family’s ranch.

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  • Jason Boucher - GIS Specialist, CAD Draftsman

    SPECIALTIES
    Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis and cartography. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drafting and design.

    EDUCATION

    Gillette College, Gillette WY- ArcGIS
    Montana State University- Bozeman MT- General Studies
    College of Technology, Billings MT CAD Training

    Jason was born and raised in Montana and is a classic “Big Sky Country Boy” always looking for challenge, and consequently, finding himself immersed in the splendor of life’s matchless dare. Jason is an eager outdoorsman, an aficionado of fine foods, a extroverted delight of a friend, and a loyally devoted husband. Integrity is Jason’s goal in both his personal and work life and he knows that is unattainable without God’s grace.

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  • Clay Wood - Vegetation Ecologist

    SPECIALTIES
    Baseline studies, reclamation monitoring, wetland delineation, threatened and endangered (T&E) species and habitat surveys, and weed mapping.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming
    Minor, Reclamation and Restoration Ecology, University of Wyoming.


    Clay is a Wyoming native, originally from the Sundance area where he grew up on the family ranch. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management with emphasis in Reclamation and Restoration Ecology from the University of Wyoming. In his spare time Clay enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

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  • Lisa Cox - Soil and Vegetation Technician

    SPECIALTIES
    Reclamation and restoration ecology, environmental policy

    EDUCATION
    MS, Soil Science, University of Wyoming: Laramie Thesis: Analysis of Remediation Strategies for Radium-contaminated Soil on ISR Uranium Mines in Wyoming
    MPA, Public Administration and Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming: Laramie
    MED, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Lowell, Lowell, MA

    Lisa left New England, where she grew up, and a career in education nearly a decade ago for the wilds of Wyoming. After earning her MPA in Environment and Natural Resources and MS in Soil Science with certificate in Reclamation and Restoration Ecology at University of Wyoming, she joined the BKS team as a Soil and Vegetation Technician. Lisa enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, traveling, and learning new stuff, and is a pretty good cook.

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