Staff Bios
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Joseph A. HankinsVice President of The Conservation Fund and Director of the Fund’s Freshwater Institute program, Joe Hankins brings a biologist’s eye and an entrepreneur’s passion to key conservation issues … more >> |
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Steve SummerfeltSteven T. Summerfelt, Ph.D., P.E. is Director of Aquaculture Systems Research and Project Leader for a USDA/ARS Cooperative Agreement supporting the development of sustainable aquaculture production systems … more >> |
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Brian VinciBrian J. Vinci, Ph.D., P.E., is the Director of Engineering Services for the Freshwater Institute. Brian leads engineering projects in the areas of fisheries bioengineering, environmental engineering, and facility/infrastructure planning … more >> |
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Scott TsukudaScott M. Tsukuda, M.S., is the Director of Operations for the Freshwater Institute. Connecting the worlds of IT, sensing and environmental quality, Scott’s work has included MSExcel computer modeling, PLC programming, and waste treatment systems control and performance optimization … more >> |
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Christopher GoodChristopher M. Good, D.V.M., Ph.D., is the Director of Aquatic Veterinary Research at the Freshwater Institute. Chris’s research has focused on improving the sustainability of the aquaculture industry through enhanced health and welfare of farmed fish … more >> |
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Phil BackoverPhilip M. Backover, is an Aquaculture Systems Technician for the Freshwater Institute. He currently plays a key role in the Atlantic salmon performance trials in the Freshwater Institute’s sustainable land based aquaculture systems … more >> |
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Brandon GottsackerAquaculture Research Technician at the Freshwater Institute, Brandon Gottsacker’s current areas of interest include recirculating aquaculture business and economics, and system operations and management … more >> |
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John DavidsonJohn W. Davidson, III, M.S., is a Senior Research Associate at the Freshwater Institute. John’s research has focused on land-based aquaculture of salmonid species with specific projects related to system hydraulics, waste management, aquaculture production noise, water quality, and nitrate nitrogen toxicity … more >> |
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Fred FordC. Frederick Ford is the Facilities Manager for the Freshwater Institute. Fred’s talent as a skilled designer and fabricator of experimental systems and equipment contributes to the research quality and function of the Institute … more >> |
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Kata RishelKata Rishel is an Engineering Technician at the Freshwater Institute. Kata is fluent with Adobe Creative Suite software and recently became an AutoCAD 2012 Certified Professional … more >> |
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Karen SchroyerKaren Schroyer is the Environmental Laboratory Manager for the Freshwater Institute. Karen is responsible for water quality sampling, analysis and data quality for research and regulatory compliance … more >> |
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Michael SchwartzMichael F. Schwartz, M.S., is a Senior Environmental Associate with the Freshwater Institute. Michael is engaged in strategic assessment and planning for wildlife habitat conservation and impact mitigation in multi-state energy corridor development … more >> |
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Thomas WaldropThomas Waldrop is the Aquaculture Systems Manager for the Freshwater Institute. Thomas is the primary lead for all fish culture activities from hatchery to harvest … more >> |
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Wendy WilsonWendy Wilson, M.B.A. is the Project Accountant at the Freshwater Institute. Wendy has a special focus in accounting information management systems and software … more >> |