PresidentKaren LaunchbaughProfessor of Rangeland Ecology, University of IdahoMoscow, ID 208-885-4394 |
1st Vice PresidentDr. Barry PerrymanProfessor of Rangeland Ecology & Management University of Nevada-Reno775-784-1265 |
2nd Vice PresidentKaren R. HickmanProfessor and Director, Environmental Science ProgramDirector of Undergraduate Research, Honors, and Academic Assessment Ferguson College of Agriculture Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 405-744-9579 |
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 2021-2023 |
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Dr. John A. TaylorChair, North Australian Beef Research Council Brisbane, Qld Australia |
Directors 2022-2024 |
Dr. Carlos Ortega-OchoaDean of the Animal Science and Ecology SchoolUniversity of Chihuahua in Mexico +52 614 1250027 Ph.D in Range Science from Texas Tech University. All my background has been tied to the ranching activity and I´m a fourth generation in my family raising beef cattle. Since studying my bachelor degree in Animal Science I realized the importance of rangelands. |
Dr. Leslie RocheAssociate Professor of Cooperative Extension lmroche@ucdavis.edu | @UCDRange My research and extension program is at the intersection of agricultural, environmental, and social aspects of ranching and livestock production on California’s rangelands and pasturelands. I work with a diversity of stakeholders to integrate management expertise and applied research to address key challenges on grazing lands, including managing for multiple agricultural and ecological outcomes, as well as coping with and adapting to drought. |
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: 406-850-1592, 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. |
Kayla Walker, Director of ProgramsKayla oversees the certification programs for SRM, including the Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC), Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM), and the new Associate Professional in Range Management (APRM). She will also assist the Program Accreditation Committee, maintain job listings, and help develop Rangeland News. Walker has added the role of Content Creator to her job description, maintaining all SRM social media channels and assisting with outreach and promotional efforts as needed. She is also a member of the Good Grazing Makes Cent$ production team, developing newsletters and managing the Facebook group. She can be reached at 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: 303-318-6630, 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
Rangeland Ecology and Management, Managing Editor:
Allison Grove
agrove@rangelands.org
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
Rangelands, Managing Editor
Dr. Jocelyn Aycrigg
Moscow, ID
208-885-3901
Submission of manuscripts for Rangelands