HRWC phone number (734) 769-5123 (staff extensions are listed below).

Laura Rubin, Executive Director, x 606, e-mail:lrubin@hrwc.org

Laura joined HRWC in 1998 and oversees HRWC’s programs, administration and fundraising. She also serves as HRWC spokesperson on local, regional and state committees and boards and works with the Board of Directors to set goals and policies for the organization to meet strategic plans. She earned a joint MBA and MS (in natural resource policy) at the University of Michigan. Laura lives in Allen’s Creekshed.

Jennifer Fike, Finance Manager, x 604, e-mail:jfike@hrwc.org

Jennifer joined HRWC in 2006. She works part-time to handle HRWC’s financial affairs. Jennifer earned a BBA at the University of Michigan and worked for several years at not-for-profit organizations. She lives in Traver Creekshed.

Jason Frenzel, Stewardship Coordinator, x 600, email: jfrenzel@hrwc.org

Jason joined HRWC in 2011, replacing retiring Joan Martin as the Stewardship Coordinator. Jason worked with the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation program for 10 years as its Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. Before that he worked with the Groundwater Stewardship Program at the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Jason holds a B.S. from Michigan State University in “facilitating tree hugging.” He lives in the Traver Creekshed.

Pam Labadie, HRWC Marketing Specialist, x 602, e-mail:plabadie@hrwc.org

Pam came on board in 2007 to provide marketing support to several HRWC programs and to coordinate HRWC’s overall marketing efforts. She brings over 9 years of experience in marketing, public relations and sales to the organization. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctorate from the Michigan State University College of Law. Her commitment to protecting the watershed comes out of her childhood in Michigan spent boating, swimming and fishing. She lives in Allen Creekshed.

Ric Lawson, Watershed Planner, x 609, e-mail:rlawson@hrwc.org

Ric joined HRWC staff in 2006, but has been volunteering for HRWC since 1999. He is primarily responsible for coordinating the implementation of watershed management plans in the upper, middle and lower sections of the watershed. He also helps coordinate monitoring in the watershed and throughout Michigan through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps). Ric earned joint Masters Degrees in Environmental Management (MEM) and Public Policy (MPP) at Duke University. He lives in Allens Creekshed.

Kris Olsson, Watershed Ecologist, x 607, e-mail:kolsson@hrwc.org

Kris joined HRWC in 1992. She specializes in GIS analysis, landscape ecology, and code and ordinance development. Kris earned two MS (resource ecology, natural resource policy) at the University of Michigan. She lives in Traver Creekshed.

Elizabeth Riggs, Watershed Planner, x 608, e-mail:eriggs@hrwc.org

Elizabeth joined HRWC in 1999 to facilitate TMDL and watershed planning and implementation in the middle and downriver sections of the watershed. Since 2006, she’s been responsible for implementing priority projects in the middle and upper Huron (e.g., riparian buffers, streambank stabilization), developing the Portage Creek watershed management plan, and coordinating case studies on Transfer of Development Rights to protect undeveloped parts of the watershed. Elizabeth earned an MS (conservation biology and ecosystem management) at the University of Michigan. She lives in Malletts Creekshed.

Margaret Smith, Development Director, x 605, e-mail:msmith@hrwc.org

Margaret joined HRWC in 2007. She has been a non-profit fundraiser since 1979, and is excited to bring her experience to HRWC’s efforts to protect the Huron River for generations to come. Originally from Hamburg, NY, she grew up on a horse farm where she learned to love and appreciate nature. Margaret earned a Bachelor of Theatre Arts at Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She lives in Allen Creekshed.

Paul Steen, Watershed Ecologist, x 601, e-mail:psteen@hrwc.org

Paul joined HRWC in 2008. He analyzes and reports on the data collected by our Adopt-A-Stream volunteers and provides scientific and educational support to several HRWC programs.  He is the program manager of the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a state-wide program focused on volunteer monitoring in lakes and streams.  Paul earned his MS and PhD from the School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, where he focused on landscape ecology, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and fish community ecology. He lives in the Horseshoe Creekshed.