Our team.

Jonathan is excited to continue his collaborative work in the Arkansas Basin, where he hopes to facilitate meaningful, watershed-wide projects for the communities and ecosystems of the region. In his free time, Jonathan can often be found exploring public lands, fishing, hunting, backpacking, cycling, or relaxing with some fiction. He holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Northern Arizona University.

Shea has worked in conservation since she was in high school, embarking on a journey that has equipped her with expertise across multiple disciplines. She's excited to bring her enthusiasm to this new role where she aims to make a meaningful impact on forest and watershed health in the basin. In her free time, Shea enjoys doing nature photography, woodworking, botanizing, exploring in nature and playing with her dog, Maya. She holds a bachelor's degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology from Arizona State University

A hiker, runner, skier, and paddler, he spends his free time in all parts of the watershed with his dog, Etta. He is excited to work in the communities of the middle Arkansas river to protect this beautiful area for future generations to enjoy.

Mike has worked for the US Forest Service, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and now he's excited to join the Colorado State Forest Service and ARWC. He is eager to work with our partners to complete projects mitigating catastrophic fire danger, increase timber stand resiliency to insects and disease, and improve water quality within the Arkansas River Watershed. Outside of work, Mike enjoys all the outdoors have to offer. He loves to ski, backpack, mountain bike, and fish.

Originally from Oklahoma, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Community Recreation from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2022. His connection to the watershed began through whitewater boating and fishing, experiences that continue to shape his commitment to conservation. Jacob is excited to transition from recreating on the river to helping protect it through education, outreach, and water quality efforts across the basin. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the central Rockies and spending as much time on the water as possible.

Sam studied Geology at Oberlin College in Ohio, while completing four years of geomorphology field work in the Black River Watershed. After working for a summer with the Bureau of Land Management, he spent a year learning sustainable farming practices in Indonesia, Turkey, and New Zealand. Sam has moved to Colorado to pursue his life's passion; being a steward to fresh water systems and a positively contributing member of the communities that they support.