Steering Committee Members

Francis Kilkenny

Francis Kilkenny

Research Biologist, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Leads development of syntheses.

Don Major

Fire and Landscape Ecologist, Idaho BLM.
Leads website function and updates, co-leads network of experts.

Corey Gucker

Corey Gucker

Program Support, Great Basin Fire Science Exchange, University of Nevada Reno.
Supports science delivery activities and develops technical information.

BenKlink

Ben Klink

Natural Resource Program Manager, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Nevada Division of Forestry.
Coordinates with state forestry management partners.

Génie MontBlanc

Coordinator, Great Basin Fire Science Exchange, University of Nevada Reno.
Organizes and conducts science delivery activities; creates research-management linkages; provides technical information.

Jeremy Maestas

Jeremy Maestas

Sage Ecosystems Specialist, NRCS.
Coordinates with management partners; leads field workshops.

Beth Newingham

Beth Newingham

Research Ecologist, ARS.
Leads development of agency mentors and cadres.

Duncan Leao

Bridgeport District Ranger (acting), USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Leads field-based connections.

Eva Strand

Eva Strand

Assistant Professor Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences, University of Idaho.
Leads web-based training.

Elizabeth Leger

Elizabeth Leger

Associate Professor Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Nevada-Reno.
Leads project management.