Staff of HRWC
HRWC Staff, July 2009. From left, Paul Steen, Pam Labadie, Joan Martin, Margaret Smith, Laura Rubin, Elizabeth Riggs, Kris Olsson, Jennifer Fike. Back row, summer intern Colin Hume, Ric Lawson.
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.
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.
- Joan Martin, Adopt-A-Stream Director, x 600, e-mail:jmartin@hrwc.org
- Joan joined HRWC in 1991 to create the Adopt-A-Stream program. She engages people to participate in learning and teaching about the river and runs the Adopt program with Paul Steen. Joan earned a PhD (insect physiology) and MS (biology) at the University of Michigan. She lives in the Fleming 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. She currently manages a US EPA grant to develop the Portage Creek watershed plan, and contributes to other projects that protect and restore priority natural features in the Huron River Watershed. She recently completed the US EPA and MDEQ-supported Huron Riparian Buffer Initiative, and served as the main author of “Potential Impacts of TDR for Michigan Communities: the Huron River Watershed Scenarios” for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. 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 and the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps). Paul earned his MS and PhD in the School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, where he focused on landscape ecology, fish community ecology, and fish model development. He lives in the Horseshoe Creekshed.
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