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Staff
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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
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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
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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
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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.
To view a resume for Cindy Adams, click
HERE
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Dawn Gardner
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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
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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
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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
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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.
To view a resume for Cody Bank, click
HERE
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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.
To view a resume for Brandon West, click
HERE
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.
To view a resume for Jason Bucher, click
HERE
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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.
To view a resume for Clay Wood, click
HERE
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.
To view a resume for Lisa Cox, click
HERE
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