President 2020J. Alfonso “Poncho” OrtegaProfessor and Research Scientist, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX (Please contact SRM Headquarters if additional information is needed.) My research interests focus on habitat management for wild and domestic animals, grazing management, ranching profitability. |
Vice President 2020Karen LaunchbaughProfessor of Rangeland Ecology, University of IdahoMoscow, ID 208-885-4394 |
2nd Vice PresidentDr. Barry PerrymanProfessor, Rangeland Ecology & ManagementUniversity of Nevada-Reno 775-784-1265 |
Directors 2019-2021 |
Dr. Patricia S. JohnsonProfessor, Range Science Dept. of Natural Resource Management South Dakota State University Rapid City, SD My research interests include grazing management, plant responses to herbivory, and livestock-wildlife competition. |
Dr. David ToledoResearch Rangeland Management Specialist USDA Agricultural Research Service Mandan, ND 701-667-3063 My research focuses on three major themes that closely interact with each other: (1) Developing and testing science based tools for monitoring and assessing ecosystem function and ecosystem change; (2) Assessing the effects of changes in climate and land use on agroecosystem function; and (3) the human dimensions of natural resource management. |
Directors 2020-2022 |
Susan Edlinger MarshallProfessor Rangeland Resources and Wildland Soils Humboldt State University Arcata, CA (707)826-4064 Area of expertise: Education-all areas of Soil Science, Rangeland Inventory and Monitoring, Rangeland Plants. Certified Rangeland Manager Policy and Testing. |
John WalkerProfessor & Center Director Texas A&M AgriLife Research San Angelo, TX (325) 657-7327 Area of expertise: Foraging Behavior and Ecology, Targeted Grazing, Grazing Management, Near Infrared Spectroscopy |
Directors 2020-2022 |
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Dr. John A. TaylorChair, North Australian Beef Research Council Brisbane, Qld Australia |
Jess Peterson, Executive vice PresidentJess Peterson has served as the Executive Vice President of the Society for Range Management since 2009. One of the longest serving EVPs in SRM history, Jess credits the support and involvement of SRM members, volunteer committee members, board of directors and staff for over a decade of incredible growth and success at SRM. A native of Montana, Jess spent nearly 15 years in Washington, DC working on agriculture and natural resource policy. He and his family relocated to Montana in early 2018. Based in Billings, he now travels to Washington, DC and the SRM Denver office on a regular basis. Jess enjoys learning and applying range management practices on a daily basis as he and his family manage an Angus cattle herd on deeded and leased range and pasture lands in Montana. Phone: 202-870-3867 evp@rangelands.org |
Kelly Polzin, Director of Office ServicesKelly will oversee SRM’s overall office management, including the central filing system, mailings and master lists. In addition, Kelly will be coordinating the SRM Elections and portions of the SRM Annual awards. |
Allison Grove, Director of ProgramsAllison will manage the Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC) and Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) Programs from initial application through renewal periods. In addition, she will administer Program Accreditation, job listings, and assist with the development of Rangeland News editions. programs@rangelands.org |
Kelly Fogarty, Senior Director OperationsKelly assists the EVP with staffing oversight and management, is the lead SRM staffer directing SRM’s training activities, workshops, and partnership agreements. In addition, she manages and executes the Annual Meeting responsibilities of the SRM Headquarters. Phone: 202-870-3342 operations@rangelands.org |
Mary Jo Foley-Birrenkott, Director of Membership & OutreachMary Jo oversees the day-to-day SRM membership functions and engages all facets of the SRM membership. She manages partnerships and collaborative initiatives, coordinates training agreements, provides outreach at section and affiliate organization meetings, and coordinates SRM communications. Phone: 303-986-3309 srmoutreach@rangelands.org |
Lia Biondo, Director of Policy & Federal AffairsLia represents SRM at meetings with federal agencies, Congress, industry associations and sister societies in Washington DC. She plans, facilitates, and carries out all of SRM’s fly-in activities, provides regular news updates via the SRM Capital Updates and coordinates SRM communications. Phone: 202-870-1552 policy@rangelands.org |
Kristen Albers, Director of FinanceKristen serves as the SRM Chief Financial Officer. She assists with budget development and implements the approved annual budget. She also carries out the daily bookkeeping duties. Phone: 303-318-6630br>accounting@rangelands.org |
Chris Lapine, Director of Membership ServicesChris assists SRM members with questions regarding renewal, current membership status and log-in troubleshooting along with and annual meeting registration. |
Rangeland Ecology and Management, Editor-in-Chief:
Dr. Roger Sheley
Phone: 541-573-8938
Submission of manuscripts for Rangeland Ecology and Management
Rangelands, Editor-in Chief:
Jason Karl, PhD
Moscow, ID
208-885-0255
Submission of manuscripts for Rangelands
Rangelands, Managing Editor
Dr. Jocelyn Aycrigg
Moscow, ID
208-885-3901
Submission of manuscripts for Rangelands