USDA Forest Service
 

North Central Research Station

 

North Central Research Station
1992 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

(651) 649-5000

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

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North Central Research Station; 1992 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108; 

North Central Research Executive Team

Linda R. Donoghue, Station Director, 651-649-5249,
   Rita J. Ronning, Secretary, 651-649-5259
   Susan C. Barro, Research Social Scientist, 651-649-5158

Assistant Directors
Rob Doudrick, Assistant Director, Research, 651-649-5295
James A. Gooder, Assistant Director, Research, 651-649-5293
Thomas L. Schmidt, Assistant Director, Program Management, Information Delivery, and Administration, 651-649-5131

Administration

Acquisition Management...
Cynthia A. Johnson, Group Leader, 651-649-5203
David Garrison, Grants & Agreements Specialist, 651-649-5206
Shirley Haney, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5000
Latisha Hollman, Purchasing Agent, 651-649-5205
Carol A. Hulstrom, Contract Specialist, 651-649-5201
Cynthia A. Johnson, Group Leader, 651-649-5203
Debbie M. Krawczyk, Procurement Assistant, 651-649-5209
Christina (Tina) Miller, Purchasing Agent, 651-649-5204
Mary J. Resendez, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5135
John R. Rivas, Mail Clerk, 651-649-5208

Budget and Finance...
Paul L. Reitzel, Group Leader, 651-649-5224
David Aylesworth, Voucher Examiner, 651-649-5000
Rachel A. Campbell, Accounting Technician, 651-649-5221
Lolita Y. Coleman, Accounting Technician, 651-649-5225
Gary E. Haracz, Accountant, 651-649-5220
Adelle G. Jorgenson, Budget & Accounting Analyst, 651-649-5222
Barbara A. Peyla, Budget & Accounting Analyst, 651-649-5223
Paul L. Reitzel, Group Leader, 651-649-5224

Communications Services...
Debra Dietzman, Group Leader, 651-649-5031
Janine Benyus, Technical Publications Editor, 406-777-2933
E. Lucy Burde, Technical Publications Editor, 651-649-5274
Debra Dietzman, Group Leader, 651-649-5031
Amy A. Doole, Library Aid, 651-645-7002--TTY
Sharon L. Hobrla, Information Technology Specialist, 517-355-7740; ext. 111
Laura L. Hutchinson, Library Services Leader, 651-649-5272
Kelly A. Kissling, Computer Assistant, 651-649-5283
Mary Peterson, Printing Specialist, 715-362-1111
Connie Stubbs, Public Affairs Assistant, 651-649-5194
Tim Swedberg, Public Affairs Officer, 651-649-5257
Barbara J. Winters, Visual Information Specialist, 651-649-5278

Engineering...
Scott Lantz, Group Leader, Civil Engineer, 651-649-5152
Stephen Cooper, Maintenance Helper, 651-649-5121
Michelle Kasprisin, Civil Engineer, 651-649-5207
Scott Lantz, Group Leader, Civil Engineer, 651-649-5152
Phyllis J. Moline, Fleet Manager, Secretary, 651-649-5260
Richard D. Sindt, Environmental Engineer, 651-649-5120
Larry D. Warn, Maintenance Mechanic, 651-649-5270

Human Resource Management...
Michael Olson, HR Director, 651-649-5020
Peggy S. Castillo, Human Resource Assistant, 651-649-5026
Becky Christopherson, Human Resource Assistant, 320-654-0209
Lyn Hartness, HR Assistant, 651-649-5022
Zach Johnson, Office Automation Clerk, 651-649-5025
Germil Lewis, Human Resources Assistant, 651-649-5024
Jo Ann Madden, Office Automation Clerk, 651-649-5025
Dawn Moser-Karstens, Human Resource Specialist, 651-649-5196
Michael Olson, HR Director, 651-649-5020

Information Resources Management...
Gail M. Sindt, Group Leader, 651-649-5284
Beverly A. Crowther, Management Analyst, 651-649-5281
Terrance L. Dreyer, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5280
Robin H. Hays, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5282
Rich Keppers, Computer Assistant, 651-649-5297
Kelly A. Kissling, Computer Assistant, 651-649-5283
Linneas W. Laage, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5286
Jim Lootens, Information Technology Specialist, 573-875-5341; ex 228
Deanna J. Olson, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5287
David J. Rugg, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5173
Gail M. Sindt, Group Leader, 651-649-5284

Research Work Units

Columbia, Missouri...

202 Natural Resources Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211-7260;
573-875-5341; FAX: 573-881-1977

Central Hardwood Silviculture and Ecology - RWU 4154
Frank R. Thompson, Project Leader and Research Wildlife Biologist, 573-875-5341; ex 224
Sybill Amelon, Wildlife Biologist, 573-875-5341, ex 231
Dirk Burhans, Avian Ecologist, 573-875-5341 x. 226
Kenneth R. Davidson, Forestry Technician, 573-729-6655
Todd Dempsey, Forestry Technician, 573-729-6656
Daniel C. Dey, Research Forester, 573-875-5341; ex 225
William D. Dijak, GIS Specialist, 573-875-5341; ex 241
Zhaofei Fan, Post-Doctoral Scientist, 573-875-5341; ex. 230
Kevin J. Heun, Wildlife Technician, 573-875-5341 x.227
John Kabrick, Research Forester, 573-875-5341 x.229
Jim Lootens, Information Technology Specialist, 573-875-5341; ex 228
Marilyn L. Magruder, Secretary, 573-875-5341; ex 222
Maralynn Meyers, Administrative Manager, 573-875-5341 x.223
Texas Nall, Forestry Technician, 573-729-6656
Brandon O Neal, Biological Aide, 573-875-5341 x.238
Felix, Jr. Ponder, Research Soils Scientist, 573-681-5575
Stephen R. Shifley, Research Forester, 573-875-5341; ex 232
Neal Sullivan, Post-Doctoral Ecologist, 573-875-5341; ex.235
Frank R. Thompson, Project Leader and Research Wildlife Biologist, 573-875-5341; ex 224
Jerome W. Van Sambeek, Research Plant Physiologist, 573-875-5341; ex 233
Dale R. Weigel, Forester, 812-277-3597
Denise Whitledge, Forestry Technician, 573-489-0177
Ralph Yohai, Forestry Technician, 573-729-6656

 

East Lansing, Michigan...

Stephen S. Nisbet Bldg., 1407 S. Harrison Road, Room 220, East Lansing, Michigan 48823
517-355-7140; FAX: 517-355-5121

Atmosphere-Ecosystem Interactions - RWU 4401
Warren E. Heilman, Project Leader, 517-355-7740; ext. 27
Xindi Bian, Meteorologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 23
Joseph J. (Jay) Charney, Research Meteorologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 13
James E. Eenigenburg, Computer Programmer Analyst, 517-355-7740; ext. 11
Warren E. Heilman, Project Leader, 517-355-7740; ext. 27
Brian E. Potter, Research Meteorologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 28
Marion Wray, Office Automation Assistant, 517-355-7740; ext. 40

 

Forest Insects - RWU 4501
Robert A. Haack, Project Leader, 517-355-7740; ext. 36
Leonora S. Bauer, Research Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 34
Erin Clark, Biological Science Technician, 517-355-7740; ext. 35
Kirsten Fondren, Biological Science Technician, 517-355-7740 x121
Robert A. Haack, Project Leader, 517-355-7740; ext. 36
Deborah L. Miller, Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 21
Christopher O`Connor, Biological Science Technician, 517-355-7740 x118
Toby Petrice, Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 19
Therese Poland, Research Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 17
Marion Wray, Office Automation Assistant, 517-355-7740; ext. 40

 

Evanston, Illinois...

1033 University Place, Suite 360; Evanston, IL 60201
847-866-9311; FAX: 847-866-9506

Managing Forest Environments for Urban Populations - RWU 4902
Lynne M. Westphal, Project Leader/Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 11
Thomas Dilley, Chicago Metropolitan Initiatives Coordinator, 847-866-9311; ext. 14
Paul H. Gobster, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 16
Sherry L. Griffith, Administrative Manager, 847-866-9311; ext. 10
Cherie L. LeBlanc, Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 12
Sarah M. McCaffrey, Research Forester, 847-866-9311; ext. 20
Herbert W. Schroeder, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 15
Susan I. Stewart, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 13
Lynne M. Westphal, Project Leader/Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 11

 

Grand Rapids, Minnesota...

1831 Hwy 169 E., Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3399
218-326-7100; FAX: 218-326-7123

Northern Forest Silviculture - RWU 4101
Brian J. Palik, Project Leader, 218-326-7116
Michael Benedict, Forester, 218-326-7136
Thomas R. Crow, Ecologist, 218-326-7110
Nancy M. Dudrey, Administrative Manager, 218-326-7107
John D. Elioff, Forestry Technician, 218-326-7114
Douglas Kastendick, Forester, 218-326-7138
Christel Kern, Ecologist, 218-326-7133
Jacqueline Kuykendall, Information Technology Specialist, 218-326-7102
David Lytle, Ecologist, 218-326-7105
Elizabeth Nauertz, Ecologist, 715-362-7474
Brian J. Palik, Project Leader, 218-326-7116
Julie Rollins, Business Management Assistant, 218-326-7101
Lisa Schulte, Ecologist, 218-326-7122
Terry F. Strong, Research Forester, 715-362-1124
John Zasada, Research Forester, 218-326-7109

 

The Ecology and Management of Riparian and Aquatic Ecosystems - RWU 4351
Randy Kolka, Project Leader, 218-326-7115
Clayton J. Edwards, Research Fisheries Biologist, 218-326-7134
Leanne M. Egeland, Biological Sciences Technician, Wildlife, 218-326-7120
Arthur E. Elling, Hydrologic Technician, 218-326-7112
Randy Kolka, Project Leader, 218-326-7115
Richard Kyllander, Hydrologic Technician, 218-326-7135
Don Nagel, Physical Science Technician, 218-326-7113
Doris J. Nelson, Physical Science Technician, 218-326-7118
Julie Rollins, Business Management Assistant, 218-326-7101
Dwight E. Streblow, Forestry Technician, 218-326-7132
Eric Troumbly, Maintenance Mechanic, 218-326-7129
Elon (Sandy) Verry, Research Forester (Retired), 218-326-7108

 

Houghton, Michigan...

410 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1199
906-482-6303; FAX: 906-482-6355

Belowground Processes that Sustain Productivity and Ecosystem Function in Northern Forests - RWU 4159
x 22
Alexander Friend, Project Leader, 906-482-6303, ext. 22
Alexander Friend, Project Leader, 906-482-6303, ext. 22
Christian Giardina, Research Ecologist, 906-482-6303, ext. 20
Ruth A. Gleckler, Support Services Specialist, 906-482-6303, ext. 10
Noah Karberg, Ecologist, 906-482-6303, ext. 21
Erik Lilleskov, Research Ecologist, 906-482-6303; ext. 18
Robert P. Wareham, Information Technology Specialist, 906-482-6303, ext. 15

 

Rhinelander, Wisconsin...

5985 Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501-9128
715-362-7474; FAX: 715-362-1166

Ecophysiological Processes - RWU 4152
Neil D. Nelson, Project Leader, 715-362-1153
Daniel D. Baumann, Forestry Technician, 715-362-1149
Bruce Birr, Biological Sciences Technician, 715-362-1173
Anita R. Foss, Biological Science Lab Technician, 715-362-1159
Kathryn M. Heise, Administrative Manager, 715-362-1157
Mary Ann Kipper, Secretary, 715-362-1141
Penny Kluetz, Office Automation Assistant, 715-362-7474
Mark E. Kubiske, Research Plant Physiologist, 715-362-1108
Raymond A. Lange, Biological Science Aid, 715-362-1118
JoAnne N. Lund, Biological Sciences Technician, 715-362-1171
Paula E. Marquardt, Biological Science Lab Technician, 715-362-1121
William J., Jr. Mattson, Supervisory Research Entomologist, 715-362-1174
Neil D. Nelson, Project Leader, 715-362-1153
Vanessa Quinn, Postdoctoral Ecologist, 715-362-1111
Nicanor Saliendra, Postdoctoral Plant Physiologist, 715-362-1127
Ronald M. Teclaw, Biologist, 715-362-1151

 

Landscape Ecology - RWU 4153
Eric J. Gustafson, Project Leader, 715-362-1152
Deahn Donner Wright, Wildlife Biologist, 715-362-1142
Joseph Dumyahn, Wildlife Technician, 715-362-7474
Eric J. Gustafson, Project Leader, 715-362-1152
Tina M. Haker, Office Automation Clerk, 715-362-1109
Kathryn M. Heise, Administrative Manager, 715-362-1157
Mary Ann Kipper, Secretary, 715-362-1141
Penny Kluetz, Office Automation Assistant, 715-362-7474
Sue M. Lietz, Forester, 715-362-1142
Brian Miranda, Ecologist, 715-362-1186
Larry A. Petersen, Information Technology Specialist, 715-362-1183
Robert Potts, Ecologist, 715-362-1113
John R. Probst, Research Ecologist, 715-362-1156
Tina Scupien, GIS Technician, 715-362-1109
Brian R. Sturtevant, Research Ecologist, 715-362-1105
John Wright, Wildlife Biologist, 715-362-1163
Patrick A. Zollner, Ecologist, 715-362-1150

 

Genetic and Silviculture System for Sustainable Intensive Forestry - RWU 4158
Don E. Riemenschneider, Project Leader, 715-362-1115
William R. Danfield, Maintenance Worker, 715-362-1133
Rodney D. Eternicka, Maintenance Mechanic, 715-362-1138
Kathryn M. Heise, Administrative Manager, 715-362-1157
Mary Ann Kipper, Secretary, 715-362-1141
Penny Kluetz, Office Automation Assistant, 715-362-7474
Daniel A. Netzer, Forester, 715-362-1123
Don E. Riemenschneider, Project Leader, 715-362-1115
Adam Wiese, Forestry Technician, 715-362-1126
Ronald Zalesny, Research Plant Geneticist, 715-362-1132

 

St. Paul, Minnesota...

1992 Folwell Avenue 55108
651-649-5000; FAX: 651-649-5285

Understanding and Managing Diseases in Forest Ecosystems - RWU 4502
Jennifer Juzwik, Project Leader, 651-649-5114
Paul Castillo, Biological Sciences Technician (Plants), 651-649-5115
Jennifer Juzwik, Project Leader, 651-649-5114
Kathryn Kromroy, Plant Pathologist, 651-649-5105
Melanie J. Moore, Biological Lab Technician, 651-649-5118
Michael E. Ostry, Research Plant Pathologist, 651-649-5113
Kathleen T. Ward, Forester, 651-649-5100
Kathleen L. Weinke, Secretary, 651-649-5111

 

Forest Inventory & Analysis - RWU 4801
Dennis M. May, Program Manager, 651-649-5132
Roger J. Audette, Computer Specialist (Programmer), 651-649-5143
John Benaszeski, Forester, 715-362-1120
James D. Blehm, Forester, 651-649-5198
Joseph T. Boykin, Forester, 651-649-5169
Gary J. Brand, Research Forester, 651-649-5170
William G. Burkman, Field Supervisory Forester, 651-649-5193
Michael C. Downs, Forester, 906-224-1145
Katrina Edwards, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5139
Trenton Girard, Forester, 618-687-1731
Dale D. Gormanson, Supervisory Forester, 651-649-5126
Ronald L. Hackett, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5133
Tracie Hamilton, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5159
Mark H. Hansen, Research Forester, 651-649-5148
Mark A. Hatfield, Forester, 651-649-5134
David E. Haugen, Forester, 651-649-5137
Glenda Hefty, Supervisory Forester, 417-864-3650
Geoffrey R. Holden, Forester, 651-649-5149
Gary Inhelder, Forester, 906-341-5666; ext 30
Barbara A. Johnson, Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), 651-649-5147
Daniel J. Kaisershot, Forestry Technician, 651-649-5181
Joseph C. Kernan, Forester, 660-446-3371
Barbara A. Knight, Forester, 651-649-5142
Peter Koehler, Supervisory Forester, 715-423-2104
Karlis J. Lazda, Forester, 989-705-1066
Earl C. Leatherberry, Research Social Scientist, 651-649-5138
Greg C. Liknes, Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), 651-649-5192
Mark Majewsky, Supervisory Forester, 906-341-5666; ext. 30
Dennis M. May, Program Manager, 651-649-5132
Ronald E. McRoberts, Mathematical Statistician, 651-649-5174
Dacia M. Meneguzzo, Forester, 651-649-5129
Patrick D. Miles, Research Forester, 651-649-5146
Warren Keith Moser, Research Forester, 651-649-5155
Mark D. Nelson, Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), 651-649-5104
Kevin K. Nimerfro, Computer Specialist (Systems Analyst), 651-649-5176
Cassandra L. Olson, Ecologist, 651-649-5128
Charles H. (Hobie) Perry, Research Soil Scientist, 651-649-5159
Ronald J. Piva, Forester, 651-649-5150
Scott A. Pugh, Information Technology Specialist, 906-482-6303; ext 17
Greg S. Pugh, Forester, 989-779-2777
Gerhard K. Raile, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5136
William H. Reading, Forester, 651-649-5190
R. Scot Robinson, Forester, 417-864-3650
Travis A. Rymal, Forester, 651-649-5127
Willard J. Smith, Forester, 715-423-2104
James A. Solomakos, Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), 651-649-5145
Gary Stachowicz, Forester, 812-358-2160
Bradley S. Totten, Forester, 218-326-74449; ext 238
John S. Vissage, Research Forester, 651-649-5200
Barry T. (Ty) Wilson, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5189
Christopher W. Woodall, Research Forester, 651-649-5141

 

Social and Economic Dimensions of Ecosystem Management - RWU 4803
Pamela J. Jakes, Project Leader and Research Social Scientist, 651-649-5163
David N. Bengston, Research Forester, 651-649-5162
Robert G. Haight, Research Forester, 651-649-5178
Rachel Hudson, GIS/Spatial Analyst, 651-649-5236
Pamela J. Jakes, Project Leader and Research Social Scientist, 651-649-5163
Phyllis J. Moline, Fleet Manager, Secretary, 651-649-5260
Stephanie Snyder, Operations Research Analyst, 651-649-5294

 

West Lafayette, Indiana...

North Central Research Station, 195 Marstellar Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
765-496-6016; FAX: 765-496-7255

Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center - RWU 4157
Charles H. Michler, Project Leader, 765-496-6016
Preston Aldrich, Molecular Geneticist, 765-496-7256
Jim McKenna, Biologist, 765-494-3651
Charles H. Michler, Project Leader, 765-496-6016
Ron Overton, Tree Improvement Specialist, 765-496-6417
Paula M. Pijut, Plant Physiologist, 765-496-2162
Keith Woeste, Research Plant Molecular Geneticist, 765-496-6016

 

USDA Forest Service - North Central Research Station
Last Modified: Monday, 16 August 2004


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