Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight – Fran Cafferata-Coe

Education: B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Oregon State University, 2000 (Emphasis in Forest-Wildlife Interactions). Present Position: Certified Wildlife Biologist and owner of Cafferata Consulting, LLC (Natural Resource Consulting Firm specializing in helping foresters manage for wildlife and forestry [2010 – present]). TWS Activities: Member since 2006; Liaison between the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Oregon […]

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Member Spotlight – Leslie Bliss Ketchum

https://flic.kr/p/nAb8Ju Education Bachelor’s of Science at Portland State University in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology and graduated Cum Laude in 2007 Present Position Ph.D. candidate at Portland State University in the Environmental Science & Management Program and Co-Principle Investigator on the Lava Butte Wildlife Crossing Monitoring project in Bend, OR. Dissertation Research The

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Member Spotlight – Kendel Emmerson

Education: B.S. Wildlife Science, Oregon State University (1995) Present Position: Wildlife Biologist, PacifiCorp, Portland, OR (2006 – present). I manage an 13,100 acres of wildlife mitigation area and assist/manage various permitting, restoration, and relicensing projects associated with renewable energy facilities. Former Positions: Wildlife Biologist, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Portland, OR (2000 – 2006); Research Scientist,

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Member Spotlight – Laura Tesler

Education: B.S. Fisheries Science, Oregon State University Present Position: Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program Staff Biologist Former Positions: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (Restoration and Enhancement Program Coordinator), Oregon Department of Agriculture (Regional Water Quality Planner), Natural Resources Conservation Service (Resource Conservationist), USDA Forest Service (Recreation Technician), National Marine Fisheries Service (Fisheries Technician). TWS Involvement: Current member of National and the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2010‐present, chaired the OR Chapter National Meeting Volunteer Committee 2012, Liaison between TWS and AFS 2011‐present. Current member of the National and Oregon Chapters of the American Fisheries Society. I was a member of the AFS Board for many years and served as Vice President and chaired many committees. I am organized, fun‐loving, responsive, tenacious, thoughtful, assertive, and was heavily involved with the National TWS meeting in Portland this year that had over 3,000 attendees. I would like to re‐energize the TWS membership, encourage the current connection between WA and OR and I bring a varied and interesting background of experiences to the table. I would enjoy serving on the board to fulfill the mission of OR TWS and I would greatly appreciate your support. Interests:  My professional interests include acquisition and restoration of 16,880 acres for fish and wildlife underneath the auspices of a large legal settlement, navigating politics to provide favorable outcomes, providing good customer service to constituents, and making scientifically sound decisions.  My personal interests include scuba diving (both warm water and cold water), underwater photography, politics, fishing, running, hiking, camping, hot springs, quilting, and cider tasting.

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Pat Ormsbee’s Acceptance Speech

Pat Ormsbee, recipient of the David B. Marshall award, was unable to attend the Banquet. She sent this lovely acceptance speech, and kindly gave us permission to repost here. If nothing else, scroll down to the bullet points she leaves for us all. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you, this is a real honor. Since I’m receiving this award,

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