Administrative Structure
Management Board
The PLJV Management Board provides guidance and support to the Joint Venture Coordinator on overall direction and management, and approves funding for conservation projects. The board also serves as PLJV ambassadors for their member organizations and other public, private and political leaders. The Board meets twice each year in January and June.
Lief Ahlm
Northeast Area Operations Chief
New Mexico Department of Game and FishEric Banks
Kansas State Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceJohn Beall
Government Affairs Representative
Pheasants Forever / Quail ForeverRuben Cantu, Vice Chair
Regional Director
Texas Parks and WildlifeJim Douglas, Chairman
Wildlife Division Administrator
Nebraska Game and Parks CommissionWade Free
Northwest Region Wildlife Supervisor
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationBrandon Houck
Regional Wildlife Biologist
National Wild Turkey FederationDan Hunter
Health, Safety and Environment Manager
ConocoPhillipsScott Manley, Treasurer
Director of Conservation Programs
Ducks UnlimitedDave Mehlman
Director, Migratory Bird Program
The Nature ConservancyKeith Sexson
Assistant Secretary
Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksJeff Ver Steeg
Assistant Director, Wildlife Programs
Colorado Division of WildlifeRod Winkler
Director, Conservation Programs
USDA Farm Service AgencyMelanie Woolever, Secretary
Wildlife Program Manager
USDA Forest Service
Committees & Teams
Science Advisory Team (SAT)
- Anne Bartuszevige, Playa Lakes Joint Venture
- David Haukos, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Bill Johnson, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- David Klute, Colorado Department of Wildlife
- Ted LaGrange, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- Duane Pool, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
- Susan Skagen, US Geological Survey
Education and Outreach Team (EOT)
PLJV Staff
Anne Bartuszevige
Conservation Science DirectorMike Carter
Joint Venture CoordinatorBarth Crouch
Conservation Policy DirectorLinda Foster
Office ManagerAllan Janus
GIS AnalystMegan McLachlan
GIS DirectorChristopher Rustay
Conservation Delivery LeaderMisti Vazquez
Communications Director