U.S Section Council

The U.S. Section Council helps the network achieve its shared mission by:

• Representing the network members in strategic, annual, and operational planning
• Coordinating communications and maintaining connections between network members and NatureServe staff
• Seeking and contributing to fundraising and business development
• Nominating a representative to serve on the NatureServe Board of Directors

Bob Gottfried, Chair
Wildlife Habitat Assessment Program, Texas Wildlife Diversity Branch
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Southeast Representative

Joe Roccio, Vice-Chair
Washington Natural Heritage Program, Washington Department of Natural Resources
Member-at-Large

Misty Nelson, Secretary
California Natural Diversity Database, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
West Representative

Owen Boyle
Wisconsin Natural Heritage Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Midwest Representative

Jason Bulluck
Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Northeast Representative

Brian Klatt
Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Michigan State University Extension
Board Representative

Nicole Lorenz
Louisiana Natural Heritage Program, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Southeast Representative

Bryce Maxell
Montana Natural Heritage Program, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Recreation
Board Representative

Greg Podniesinski
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Northeast Representative

Angie Schmidt
Idaho Natural Heritage Program, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
West Representative

Janet Sternburg
Missouri Natural Heritage Program, Missouri Department of Conservation
West Representative