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Technical and Program Area Specialists

Updated 11/03/2009

This directory will be updated at the end of each month and will include only permanent full-time NRCS employees. Corrections/updates to this current issuance should be e-mailed to Lee Goodman,  or by phone on 202-720-1560.

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Conservation Specialties
Conservation Specialty Name Phone E-mail
Aerial Photography      
Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Designated Federal Official Michele Laur (202) 720-1858 michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov
Agricultural Conservation Enrollees/Seniors Renee Owens (202) 720-8970 renna.owens@wdc.usda.gov
Agricultural Drainage Mgt. Systems Task Force Doug Toews (202) 720-6037 doug.toews@wdc.usda.gov
Agricultural Water Management Doug Toews (202) 720-6037 doug.toews@wdc.usda.gov
Agroforestry Bruce Wight (202_ 720-3921 bruce.wight@wdc.usda.gov
Agronomy Norman Widman (202) 720-3783 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Agriculture Management Assistance Program (AMA) Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Air Quality Ron Heavner (202) 720-6107 ron.heavner@wdc.usda.gov
Michele Laur (202) 720-1858 michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Giavanna Pullen (301) 504-2178 giavanna.pullen@wdc.usda.gov
American Indian Activities Edith Morigeau (202)720-6037 edith.morigeau@wdc.usda.gov
Animal Agriculture and Water Quality Regulations Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Animal Feeding Operations (AF0) Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Animal Husbandry Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Animal Waste Management Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Anthropology  Sarah Bridges (202) 720-4912 sarah.bridges@wdc.usda.gov
Appeals, Conservation Lanette Dietrich (202) 690-2825 lanette.dietrich@mn.usda.gov
National Appeals Cadre:
West:
230 N. 1st Ave., Suite 509
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1733		 Kevin Stein
Resource, Conservationist - Farm Bill Specialist		 (602)280-8800
(602)680-0947 (cell)		 kevin.stein@az.usda.gov
West :
10 East Babcock Street, Room 443
Bozeman, MT 59715-4704		 Erik Suffridge,
EQIP and CIG Program Specialist		 (406) 587-6849 erik.suffridge@mt.usda.gov
West:
1365 Corporate Blvd.
Reno, NV 89502-7102		 Peggy Hughes,
ASTC-P		 (775) 857-8500 x103 peggy.hughes@nv.usda.gov
West:
Price Service Center
540 W. Price River Dr.
Price, UT 84501-2813		 Barry Hamilton,
ASTC-FC		 (435) 637-0041 x25 barrry.hamilton@ut.usda.gov
West:
P.O. Box 33124
100 East B Street, 3rd Floor
Casper, WY 82602-5011		 Cheryl Grapes,
Resource Conservationist		 (307) 233-6762 cheryl.grapes@wy.usda.gov
Central:
210 Walnut Street, Room 693
Des Moines, IA 50309-2180		 Don Carrington,
Resource Conservationist		 (515) 284-4370 Donald.Carrington@ia.usda.gov
Central:
3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250
East Lansing, MI 48823		 Gary Rinkenberger,
Resource Conservationist		 (517) 324-5266 gary.rinkenberger@mi.usda.gov
Central:
209 West Mulberry Street
St. Peter, MN 56082		 Lanette Dietrich,
Biologist		 (507) 931-2530 x126 lanette.dietrich@mn.usda.gov
Central:
Parkade Center
Suite 250
Columbia, MO 65203-0913		 Clayton Lee,
Soil Scientist		 (573) 876-9409 clayton.lee@mo.usda.gov
Central:
101 S. Main St.
Temple, TX 76501-7602		 Doug Sharer,
State Program Manager for EQIP and WHIP		 (254) 742-9825 doug.sharer@tx.usda.gov
East:
28 Vernon Street, Suite 332
Brattleboro, VT 05301		 Lance E. Gorham
Soil Conservationist		 (802) 254-5323 lance.gorham@vt.usda.gov
East:
Times Square Profession Park, 652 Route 299,
Suite 202
Highland, NY 12528-2926		 Sarah Kron,
Area Resource Conservationist		 (845) 883-7162 sarah.kron@ny.usda.gov
East:
4405 Bland Rd.,
Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609		 Evelyn Whitesides,
Resource Conservationist		 (919) 873-2121 evelyn.whitesides@nc.usda.gov
Aquaculture Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Aquatic Ecology Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Archaeology Sarah Bridges (202) 720-4912 sarah.bridges@wdc.usda.gov
Atmospheric Resources Michele Laur (202) 720-1858 michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov
Biology Terrell Erickson (202) 690-0856 terrell.erickson@wdc.usda.gov
Botanist Mark Skinner (225) 775-6280 mark.skinner@la.usda.gov
Budget Execution Anthony Shipman (202) 720-5409 anthony.shipman@wdc.usda.gov
Budget Formulation Selena Miller (202) 720-4209

selena.mill@wdc.usda.gov

Business Plans Febe Ortiz (202) 205-7711 febe.ortiz@wdc.usda.gov
Carbon Sequestration Joel Brown (505) 646-2854 joelbrown@nmsu.edu
Cartography Tommie Parham (817) 509-3420 tommie.parham@ftw.usda.gov
Centers of Excellence (1890's) Doris Washington (501) 210-8910 doris.washington@ar.usda.gov
Chesapeake Bay Program Robert McAfee (443) 482-2953 robert.mcafee@md.usda.gov
Chief Financial Officer Steve Butler (202)7 20-4251 steve.butler@wdc.usda.gov
Chief Information Officer, Acting Kevin Wickey   kevin.wickey@wv.usda.gov
Chief Human Capital Officer, Acting Letitia Toomer 202-720-5477 letitia.toomer@wdc.usda.gov
Civil Rights Program Compliance Joseph Hairston (301) 504-2181 joseph.hairston@wdc.usda.gov
Climate and Water Databases Gary Schaefer (503) 414-3058 gary.schaefer@por.usda.gov
Climate Data Jim Marron (503) 414-3047 jim.marron@.por.usda.gov
Climate Simulators Jan Curtis (503) 414-3017 jan.curtis@por.usda.gov
Climatologist — Applications Jan Curtis (503) 414-3017 jan.curtis@por.usda.gov  
Colorado River Salinity Control Program (CRSCP) Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Commodity Credit Corporation Liaison (finance) Vicky Sult (202) 720-9818 vicky.sult@wdc.usda.gov
Communications Terry Bish (202)720-5974 terry.bish@wdc.usda.gov
Community Planning Avery Patillo (202) 720-8851 avery.patillo@wdc.usda.gov
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans John Davis (301) 504-2225 j.russell.davis@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Buffers Bill Kuenstler (817) 509-3363 bill.kuenstler@ftw.usda.gov
Conservation Compliance David Howard  (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Easement (Policy) Martha Joseph (814) 796-6760 x111 martha.joseph@pa.usda.gov
Conservation Education      
Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Lisa Fiorina Duriancik (301) 504-2304 lisa.duriancik@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Gus Jordan (202) 690-2621 gus.jordan@wdc.usda.gov
Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) Gus Jordan (202) 690-2621 gus.jordan@wdc.usda.gov
Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Doris Washington (501) 210-8910 doris.washington@ar.usda.gov
Conservation of Private Grazing Lands (CPGL) Mitch Flanagan (202) 690-5988 mitch.flanagan@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Planning Dan Lawson (202) 720-5322 dan.lawson@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Practices Mike Hubbs (202) 720-5992 mike.hubbs@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Patricia Engler (202) 720-1836 patricia.engler@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Security Program (CSP) Dwayne P. Howard (202) 720-3524 dwayne.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Technical Assistance Deb Sherman (202) 690-5988 deb.sherman@one.usda.gov
Conservation Technology Information Center Norman Widman (202) 720-3783 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Conservation Tillage Norman Widman (202) 720- 3783 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Contracting and Procurement Dianne Guidry (202) 720-4102 dianne.guidry@wdc.usda.gov
Coral Reef Initiative Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Correspondence Stephanie Edelen (202) 690-0023 stephanie.edelen@wdc.usda.gov
Cost Benefit Analysis Felix Spinelli (202) 720-6924 felix.spinelli@wdc.usda.gov
Cost Benefit Analysis (Snow Survey) Felix Spinelli (202) 720-6924 felix.spinelli@wdc.usda.gov
Cultural Resources Sarah Bridges (202) 720-4912 sarah.bridges@wdc.usda.gov
Customer Service Ed Biggers (202) 720-0640 edward.biggers@wdc.usda.gov
Dam Safety Mark Locke (202) 720-5858 mark.locke@wdc.usda.gov
Desertification Hari Eswaran (202) 690-0333 hari.eswaran@wdc.usda.gov
Earth Team/Volunteers Michele Eginoire (515) 289-0325 x100 michele.eginoire@ia.usda.gov
Ecology Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov
Ecological Site Descriptions Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Economics Jerry Namken (202) 720-7665 jerry.namken@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Climate Change and Energy Noel Gollehon (202) 720-8676 noel.gollehon@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Cost-Benefit Analysis and Rule Making Felix Spinelli (202) 720-6924 felix.spinelli@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Cost of Conservation Practices James Rowe (202) 720-0064 james.rowe@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Policy Analysis and Conservation Analysis Felix Spinelli (202) 720-6924 felix.spinelli@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, History of Conservation Douglas Helms (202) 720-3766 douglas.helms@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Risk Assessment Jerry Namken (202) 720-7665 jerry.namken@wdc.usda.gov
Economics, Water Resource Planning Dale Pekar (501) 210-8924 dale.pekar@ar.usda.gov
Economics, Manure Management; On-farm Economics      
Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Fred H. Reaves (202) 690-0793 fred.reaves@wdc.usda.gov
Endangered Species Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Energy Stefanie Aschmann 503-273-2408 stefanie.aschmann@por.usda.gov
Engineering Noller Herbert (202) 720-2520 noller.herbert@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Agricultural Wayne Bogovich (202) 720-5023  
Engineering, Civil Dave Thackeray (202) 720-0134 dave.thackeray@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Construction Lyn Gillespie (202) 720-2972 Lyn.gillespie@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Design Mark Locke (202) 720-5858 mark.locke@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Geology Jerry Bernard (202) 720-5356 jerry.bernard@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Hydraulic Claudia Hoeft (202)720-0772 claudia.hoeft@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Irrigation Doug Toews (202) 720-6037 doug.toews@wdc.usda.gov
Engineering, Soils Steve Reinsch (402) 437-5337 steve.reinsch@lin.usda.gov
Engineering, Water Management Doug Toews (202)720-6037 doug.toews@wdc.usda.gov
NRCS National Environmental Policy Act Compliance (Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and Environmental Evaluations) Matt Harrington (202) 720-4925 matt.harrington@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Coordination, Policy and Guidance Matt Harrington (202) 720-4925 matt.harrington@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Health Strategies Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Justice Vivian Dickson (301) 504-2228 vivian.dickson@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Management Systems Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Edward Brzostek (202) 720-1834 edward.brzostek@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Regulation Liaison Michele Laur  (202) 720-1858 michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov
Environmental Report Card Agri. Working Group Matt Harrington (202) 720-4925 matt.harrington@wdc.usda.gov
EPA Coordination      
EPIC, Erosion Productivity-Impact Calculator Jay Atwood (254) 770-6632 jatwood@brc.tamus.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Joseph Hairston (301) 504-2180 joseph.hairston@wdc.usda.gov
Equitable Relief Lanette Dietrich (202) 690-2825 lanette.dietrich@wdc.usda.gov
Executive Communications Terry Bish (202) 720-5974 terry.bish@wdc.usda.gov
Farm Service Agency (FSA)/NRCS Coordinator      
Farm-A-Syst and Home-A-Syst Lyn T. Kirschner (817) 509-5335 Lyn.Kirschner@ftw.usda.gov
Farmland Protection Policy Act      
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) Robert Glennon (202) 720-9476 robert.glennon@wdc.usda.gov
Federal Geographic Data Coordination Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Field Level Information Systems      
     
Field Office Technical Guides, National Coordination Bill Boyer (202) 720-0307 bill.boyer@wdc.usda.gov
Financial Management Carol Phillips (202) 690-0475 carol.phillips@wdc.usda.gov
Fisheries Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Flood Plain Easements      
Flood Plain Management      
Flood Prevention Projects Stuart Simpson (202) 720-8770 stuart.simpson@wdc.usda.gov
FOIA Mary Alston (301) 504-2286 mary.alston@wdc.usda.gov
Food Security Act of 1985 David Howard (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Forestry, Woodland Management Bruce Wight (202) 720-3921 bruce.wight@wdc.usda.gov
GAO/OIG Audits John Rissler (202) 720-6706 john.rissler@wdc.usda.gov
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Marisa Capriotti (301) 504-2352 marisa.capriotti@wdc.usda.gov
Geology Jerry Bernard (202) 720-5356 jerry.bernard@wdc.usda.gov
Geomorphologist (technology) Jon Fripp (817) 509-3771 jon.fripp@ftw.usda.gov
Geospatial Databases      
Global Climate Change Activities and Programs      
Global Climate Change: Soils/Water Carolyn G. Olson (202) 720-1821 carolyn.olson@wdc.usda.gov
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) High Accuracy/Survey Grade Ken Worster (817) 509-3769 ken.worster@ftw.usda.gov
Graphics Bob Gresh (202) 720-3933 bob.gresh@wdc.usda.gov
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) Mitch Flanagan (202) 690-5988 mitch.flanagan@wdc.usda.gov
Grazing Lands Technology Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Great Lakes Program Tom Sommer (202) 205-4211 thomas.sommer@wdc.usda.gov
Great Plains Conservation Program (GPCP) Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Ground Water (technical issues) Vacant (202) 720-2520  
Geomorphologist  (technology)   (202) 720-0115  
Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force Mike Sullivan (501) 758-2544 x115 michael.sullivan@wdc.usda.gov
Hazardous Materials      
Help Desk (Information Systems) Ken Carpenter (970) 295-5487 ken.carpenter@ftc.usda.gov
Highly Erodible Land (HEL) Norman Widman (202) 720-3782 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Historic Preservation Sarah Bridges (202) 720-4912 sarah.bridges@wdc.usda.gov
History of Conservation Douglas Helms (202) 720-3766 douglas.helms@wdc.usda.gov
Human Resources   (202) 720-2227  
Hydric Soils Karl Hipple (402) 437-5351 karl.hipple@lin.usda.gov
Hydrogeologist Jerry Bernard (202) 720-5356 jerry.bernard@wdc.usda.gov
Hydrologic Units Steve Nechero (817) 509-3366 steven.nechero@ftw.usda.gov
Hydrology Claudia Hoeft (202) 720-0772 claudia.hoeft@wdc.usda.gov
Hypoxia (Gulf of Mexico) Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Information Technology
Kevin Wickey 202-720-9034 kevin.wickey@wv.usda.gov
Integrated Accountability System (IAS) Ken Tootle (817) 509-3299 ken.tootle@ftw.usda.gov
Interagency Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov
International Activities Melvin Westbrook (301) 504-2269 melvin.westbrook@wdc.usda.gov
International Soils Hari Eswaran (202) 690-0333 hari.eswaran@wdc.usda.gov
Invasive Species Doug Holy (202) 720-9096 doug.holy@wdc.usda.gov
Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA)      
Land Health Norman Widman (202) 720-3782 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Land Health (Soil Quality) Susan Andrews (336) 370-3337 susan.andrews@gnb.usda.gov
Land Inventory and Monitoring Dean Thompson (515) 294-8177 deano@iastate.edu
Land Use Policy -  Community Planning      
Landscape Architecture Robert Snieckus (202) 720-9155 robert.snieckus@wdc.usda.gov
Legislative Affairs Pat Leavenworth, Acting (202) 720-5484 pat.leavenworth@wi.usda.gov
Limited Resource Farmers Robert Molleur (202) 720-6521 robert.molleur@wdc.usda.gov
Long Term Contracts (LTC) Policy Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Management Reviews Lindsay.Tulloch (202) 720-8071 lindsay.tulloch@wdc.usda.gov
Maps and Aerial Photography      
Media Terry Bish (202) 720-3210 terry.bish@wdc.usda.gov
Sylvia Rainford (202)720-2536 sylvia.rainford@wdc.usda.gov
Mediation Gianvanna Pullen 301-504-2178 giavanna.pullen@wdc.usda.gov
Migratory Birds Terrell Erickson (202) 690-0856 terrell.erickson1@wdc.usda.gov
Mineral Cycling Vacant (202) 720-3921  
Minority farmers      
Mississippi River Basin Mike Sullivan (501) 758-2544 x115 michael.sullivan@wdc.usda.gov
Mississippi River Basin Initiative Mike Sullivan (501) 758-2544 x115 michael.sullivan@wdc.usda.gov

 
National and Regional Natural Resource Liaison Coordination      
National Estuary Program (NEP) Vacant    
National Food Security Act Manual (NFSAM)      
National Resources Inventory (NRI): Survey Methods/Statistical Analysis Jeff Goebel (301) 504-2341 jeff.goebel@wdc.usda.gov
National Resources Inventory (NRI): Database Manager Marjorie Harper (301) 504-2331 marjorie.harper@wdc.usda.gov
National Resources Inventory (NRI): Online Analysis System Marjorie Harper (301) 504-2331 marjorie.harper@wdc.usda.gov
National Resources Inventory (NRI): Data Collection Bill Adams (817) 509-3341 bill.adams@ftw.usda.gov
National Association of RC&D Councils Liaison      
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Tom Sommer (202) 205-4211 thomas.sommer@wdc.usda.gov
National Soils Information System (NASIS) Jim Fortner (402) 437-5755 jim.fortner@lin.usda.gov
Native America Outreach      
Natural Resource Database Management      
Natural Resource Projects      
Natural Resource Surveys Jeff Goebel (301) 504-2341 jeff.goebel@wdc.usda.gov
Nitrogen Management Jerry Lemunyon (817) 509-3216 jerry.lemunyon@ftw.usda.gov
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control      
NRCS This Week Fred Jacobs (202) 720-6794 fred.jacobs@wdc.usda.gov
Nutrient Management Chris Gross (301) 504-3954 chris.gross@wdc.usda.gov
Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Office Information Profile (OIP) Jennifer Schukar (970) 295-5476 jennifer.schukar@ftc.usda.gov
Ocean Ecology Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Operations Management John Gleim (202) 720-3626 john.gleim@wdc.usda.gov
Organic Agriculture Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov
Outreach Coordination Vacant    
Outreach programs and project activities Larry Holmes (202) 720-1986  larry.holmes@wdc.usda.gov
Oversight and Evaluation Richard Heizer (817) 509-3309 richard.heizer@ftw.usda.gov
Partnership Management Team (USDA) Vacant    
Pasture Management Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Performance Results System LeRoy Hall (202) 720-0002 leroy.hall@wdc.usda.gov
Performance Plans/Reports Febe Ortiz (202) 720-0002 febe.ortiz@wdc.usda.gov
Pest Management Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov
Pesticides Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov
Joe Bagdon (413) 253-4376 Joseph.Bagdon@ma.usda.gov
Pfiesteria/Harmful Algal Blooms Howard Hankin (202) 690-0082 howard.hankin@wdc.usda.gov
Phosphorus Index Jerry Lemunyon (817) 509-3216 jerry.lemunyon@ftw.usda.govc
Plant Data Information Gerald Guala (225) 775-6280 gerald.guala@la.usda.gov
Plant Database (PLANTS) Gerald Guala (225) 775-6280 gerald.guala@la.usda.gov
Plant Materials John Englert (202) 720-0536 john.englert@wdc.usda.gov
Pollinators Doug Holy (202) 720-9096 doug.holy@wdc.usda.gov
Prime Farmland Protection      
ProTracts   (202) 720-1868  
Public Law 566 Watersheds & Flood Prevention Vacant    
Publications and Printing Doug Wilson (202) 720-6243 doug.l.wilson@wdc.usda.gov
Publications (LANDCARE) Michele Eginoire (515) 289-0325 x100 michele.eginoire@ia.usda.gov
Quality Management Lindsay Tulloch (202) 720-8071 lindsay.tulloch@wdc.usda.gov
Range Conservation Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Rangeland Health Dennis Thompson (202) 720-5010 dennis.thompson@wdc.usda.gov
Reclamation of Mined Lands Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Remote Sensing Sheryl Kunickis (301) 504-2307 sheryl.kunickis@wdc.usda.gov
Research (Science and Technology) Vacant    
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Terry D'Addio (202) 720-0557 terry.d'addio@wdc.usda.gov
Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE2) David Lightle (402) 437-4008 dave.lightle@lin.usda.gov
Risk Assessment Jerry Namken (202) 720-7665 jerry.namken@wdc.usda.gov
River Basin Planning      
Rural Abandoned Mine Program (RAMP) Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Rural Assistance/Development Vacant    
Rural Development Policy Terry D'Addio (202) 720-0557 terry.d'addio@wdc.usda.gov
Rural Lands      
Safety and Health   (202) 690-2015  
Salinity Control Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Travis James (801) 524-3831 Travis James
Salmon Initiative      
Security (Information Systems) Michael Sheaver (970) 295-5621 michael.sheaver@ftc.usda.gov
Sedimentation Jerry Bernard (202) 720-5356 jerry.bernard@wdc.usda.gov
Small Farm Technology (CORE4) Vacant    
Small Farms      
Small Watershed Program (policy)      
Snow Hydrology Michael Strobel (503) 414-3055 michael.strobel@por.usda.gov
Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program Vacant (202) 720-2520  
Sociology Frank Clearfield (336) 370-3336 frank.clearfield@gnb.usda.gov
Sodbuster      
Soil - Technical Soil Services Christopher Smith (202) 205-0346 christopherw.smith@wdc.usda.gov
Soil Survey Laboratory Thomas G. Reinsch (402) 437-4179 thomas.reinsch@lin.usda.gov
Soil Classification Craig Ditzler (402) 437-4009 craig.ditzler@lin.usda.gov
Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) Garry Schaefer (503) 414-3068 garry.schaefer@por.usda.gov
Soil Management   (202) 720-3783  
Soil Management Support Services (SMSS) Hari Eswaran (202) 690-0333 hari.eswaran@wdc.usda.gov
Soil Maps, Digitizing Samuel E. Brown, Jr. (817) 509-3401 sam.brown@ftw.usda.gov
Soil Quality Susan Andrews (336) 370-3337 susan.andrews@gnb.usda.gov
Soil Research Larry West (402) 437-5138 larry.west@ne.usda.gov
Soil Salinity Management Dennis Neffendorf (817) 509-3225 dennis.neffendorf@ftw.usda.gov
Soil Survey Climate Narratives Jim Marron (503) 414-3047 jim.marron@.por.usda.gov
Soil Survey Databases
Jim Fortner (402) 437-5755 jim.fortner@lin.usda.gov
Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO) Vacant    
Soil Survey Interpretations Karl Kipple (402) 437-5351 karl.hipple@lin.usda.gov
Soil Surveys, Budget, and Programs Paul Benedict (202) 720-1824 paul.benedict@wdc.usda.gov
Soil Survey, MLRA      
Source Water Protection Initiative      
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force (Programs)      
State Soil Geographic Database (STATSGO) Vacant    
State Technical Committee Vacant    
State Wetlands Programs Vacant    
Statistics Jeff Goebel (301) 504-2341 jeff.goebel@wdc.usda.gov
Veronica Lessard (515) 294-1248 vlessard@iastate.edu
Status and Quality Reviews Leroy Hall (202) 720-0040 leroy.hall@wdc.usda.gov
David Howard (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Stewardship Incentives Program (SIP) Dave Mason (202) 720-1873 dave.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Strategic Planning Lesia Reed (202) 720-6297 lesia.reed@wdc.usda.gov
Stream Restoration Jerry Bernard (202) 720-5356 jerry.bernard@wdc.usda.gov
Sustainable Agriculture Benjamin Smallwood (202) 720-7838 benjamin.smallwood@wdc.usda.gov  
Swampbuster  David Howard (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov

 
SWAT, Soil and Water Assessment Tool Jay Atwood (254) 770-6632 jatwood@brc.tamus.edu
Tax Exemption of Conservation Cost Share Payments Ed Brzostek (202) 720-5472 edward.brzostek@wdc.usda.gov
Technical Assistance to State Economists & Field Offices Madeline Ranson, East NTSC (336) 370-3357 Madeline.Ransom@gnb.usda.gov
David Buland, Central NTSC (817) 509-3577 David.Buland@ftw.usda.gov
Hal Gordon, West NTSC (503) 273-2411 hal.gordon@por.usda.gov
Technical Assistance to State Resource Conservationist Anthony Burns, East NTSC (336) 370-3358 anthony.burns@gnb.usda.gov
Cheryl Simmons, Central NTSC (817) 509-3314 cheryl.simmons@ftw.usda.gov
Russ Hatz
West NTSC		 (503) 273-2428 russ.hatz@por.usda.gov
Bill Boyer, National Headquarters (202) 720-0307 bill.boyer@wdc.usda.gov
Technical Guidance for Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans Glenn Carpenter (301) 504-2208 glenn.carpenter@wdc.usda.gov
Technical Guides Bill Boyer (202) 720-0307 bill.boyer@wdc.usda.gov
Technical Services Providers (TSP) Barbara L. Eggers (202) 720-5917 barbara.eggers@wdc.usda.gov
Third Party Vendors (non NRCS technical assistance) Barbara L. Eggers (202) 720-5917 barbara.eggers@wdc.usda.gov
Toolkit   (202) 720-1868  
Tribal Government Relations Edith Morigeau (202) 690-2152 edith.morigeau@wdc.usda.gov
Urban Conservation Avery Patillo (202) 720-7671 avery.patillo@wdc.usda.gov
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/NRCS Partnership Keith Admire (501) 210-8940 keith.admire@ar.usda.gov
USDA Working Group on Water Quality Mark Peters (301) 504-2226 mark.peters@wdc.usda.gov
Vegetation Establishment Norman Widman (202) 720-3783 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
VegSpec (plant expert system) James Henson (225) 775-6280 james.henson@la.usda.gov
Volunteer Program/ Earth Team Michele Eginoire (515) 289-0325 x100 michele.eginoire@ia.usda.gov
Waste Management Darren Hickman (202) 720-4485 darren.hickman@wdc.usda.gov
Water Bank Program Vacant (202) 720-3534  
Water Management Doug Toews (202) 720-0637 doug.toews@wdc.usda.gov
Water Quality (Programs)      
Water Resource Issues      
Watershed & Flood Prevention Operations Stuart Simpson (202) 720-8770 stuart.simpson@wdc.usda.gov
Watershed Approach      
Watershed Boundaries      
Watershed Coalition      
Watershed Planning & Surveys      
Watershed Projects Stuart Simpson (202) 720-8770 stuart.simpson@wdc.usda.gov
Watershed Rehabilitation Russell Morgan (202) 690-4231 russell.morgan@wdc.usda.gov
Web Site Drew Nagle (202) 720-2772 drew.nagle@wdc.usda.gov
Wetland Conservation (Swampbuster) David Howard  (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov

 
Wetland Protection and Use David Howard (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Wetlands Functions and Values Norman Melvin (817) 509-3572 norman.melvin@ftw.usda.gov
Wetland Mitigation David Howard (202) 690-2825 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Wetland Science Norman Melvin (817) 509-3527 norman.melvin@ftw.usda.gov
Wetlands Reserve Program David Howard (202) 720-1067 david.howard@wdc.usda.gov
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program Albert Cerna (202) 690-3501 albert.cerna@wdc.usda.gov
Wildlife Terrell Erickson (202) 690-0856 terrell.erickson1@wdc.usda.gov
Wind Erosion Norman Widman (202) 720-3783 norm.widman@wdc.usda.gov
Wind Erosion Prediction System Mike Sporcic (817) 506-3213 michael.sporcic@ftw.usda.gov  
Windbreaks Bruce Wight 202-720-3921 bruce.wight@wdc.usda.gov 
Workload Analysis Tish Toomer (202) 720-1864 letitia.toomer@wdc.usda.gov
Workload Burden Reduction Analysis Eric Barnes (202) 690-2632 lesia.reed@wdc.usda.gov
World Soil Resources Program Hari Eswaran (202) 690-0333 hari.eswaran@wdc.usda.gov

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Agency Leadership
Title Name Phone E-mail
Chief Dave White (202) 720-7246 private
Associate Chief Ginger Murphy (202) 720-4531 ginger.murphy@wdc.usda.gov
Regional Conservationist, Central (Ft Worth, TX) Tom Christensen (202) 690-2197 thomas.christensen@wdc.usda.gov
Regional Conservationist, West (Portland, OR) Diane Gelburd (202) 690-2198 diane.gelburd@wdc.usda.gov
Regional Conservationist, East Leonard Jordan (202)690-2196 leonard.jordan@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Deputy Chief for Management Eloris Speight (202) 720-7847

eloris.speight@wdc.usda.gov

Acting Associate Deputy Chief for Management  Terrell Erickson (202) 720-6297 terrell.erickson@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Deputy Chief for Programs Ed Burton (202) 720-4527 ed.burton@ca.usda.gov
Acting Associate Deputy Chief for Programs Andree Duvarney (202) 720-0134 andree.duvarney@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Deputy Chief for Science and Technology Tony Kramer (202) 720-4630 tony.kramer@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Associate Deputy Chief for Science and Technology Angel Figueroa (202) 205-7703 angel.figueroa@wdc.usda.gov
Deputy Chief for Soil Survey and Resource Assessment Douglas  Lawrence (202) 690-4616 douglas.lawrence@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Deputy Chief for Strategic Planning and Accountability Lesia Reed (202) 720-6297 lesia.reed@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Director for Legislative Affairs Division Pat Leavenworth (202) 720-2771 pat.leavenworth@wi.usda.gov
Director for Civil Rights Joseph Hairston (301) 504-2181 joseph.hairston@wdc.usda.gov
Acting Director for Public Affairs Division Terry Bish 202-720-5974 terry.bish@wdc.usda.gov

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State Offices

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has offices at State, area, and district levels. For information on conservation for a specific State or county, phone the State conservationist listed below.

State State Conservationist Phone Fax E-mail
Alabama William (Bill) Puckett (334) 887-4500 (334) 887-4552 bill.puckett@al.usda.gov
Alaska Robert N. Jones (907) 761-7760 (907) 761-7790  robert.jones@ak.usda.gov 
Arizona David L. McKay
 		 (602) 280-8801 (602) 280-8809 david.mckay@az.usda.gov
Arkansas Kalven L. Trice (501) 301-3100 (501) 301-3194 kalven.trice@ar.usda.gov
California Gayle Norman, Acting (530) 792-5600 (530) 792-5790 gayle.norman@ca.usda.gov
Caribbean Area Juan A. Martinez (787) 766-5206 x237 (787) 766-6563 juan.martinez@pr.usda.gov
Colorado J. Allen Green (720) 544-2810 (720) 544-2965 allen.green@co.usda.gov
Connecticut Douglas Zehner (860) 871-4011 (860) 871-4054 doug.zehner@ct.usda.gov
Delaware Russell Morgan (302) 678-4160 (302) 678-0843 russell.morgan@de.usda.gov
Florida Carlos Suarez (352) 338-9500 (352) 338-9574 carlos.suarez@fl.usda.gov
Georgia James E. Tillman, Sr. (706) 546-2272 (706) 546-2120 James.Tillman@ga.usda.gov
Hawaii Lawrence T. Yamamoto (808) 541-2600 x100 (808) 541-1335 larry.yamamoto@hi.usda.gov
Idaho Jeff Burwell (208) 378-5700 (208) 378-5735 jeff.burwell@id.usda.gov
Illinois William J. Gradle (217) 353-6600 (217) 353-6676 bill.gradle@il.usda.gov
Indiana Jane Hardisty (317) 290-3200 (317) 290-3225 jane.hardisty@in.usda.gov
Iowa Richard Sims (515) 284-6655 (515) 284-4394 richard.sims@ia.usda.gov
Kansas Eric B. Banks (785) 823-4565 (785) 823-4540 eric.banks@ks.usda.gov
Kentucky Thomas A. Perrin (859) 224-7350 (859) 224-7399 tom.perrin@ky.usda.gov
Louisiana Kevin D. Norton (318) 473-7751 (318) 473-7626 kevin.norton@la.usda.gov
Maine Juan Hernandez (207) 990-9585 (207) 990-9599 juan.hernandez@me.usda.gov
Maryland Jon F. Hall (410) 757-0861 x315 (410) 757-0687 jon.hall@md.usda.gov
Massachusetts Christine Clarke (413) 253-4351 (413) 253-4352 christine.clarke@ma.usda.gov
Michigan Garry D. Lee (517)324-5277 (517) 324-5171 garry.lee@mi.usda.gov
Minnesota William Hunt (651) 602-7900 (651) 602-7914 william.hunt@mn.usda.gov
Mississippi Homer Wilkes (601) 965-5205 (601) 965-4940 homer.wilkes@ms.usda.gov
Missouri J. R. Flores (573) 876-0901 (573) 876-9439 jr.flores@mo.usda.gov
Montana Joyce Swartzendruber (406) 587-6813 (406) 587-6761 joyce.swartzendruber@mt.usda.gov
Nebraska Stephen K. Chick (402) 437-5300 (402) 437-5327 steve.chick@ne.usda.gov
Nevada Bruce Petersen (775) 857-8500 (775) 857-8524 bruce.petersen@nv.usda.gov
New Hampshire Rick Ellsmore, Acting (603) 868-7581 x125 (603) 868-5301 rick.ellsmore@nh.usda.gov
New Jersey Thomas Drewes (732) 537-6040   tom.drewes@nj.usda.gov
New Mexico Dennis L. Alexander (505) 761-4400 (505) 761-4481 dennis.alexander@nm.usda.gov
New York Astor Boozer (315) 477-6504 (315) 477-6550 astor.boozer@ny.usda.gov
North Carolina Mary K. Combs (919) 873-2102 (919) 873-2156 mary.combs@nc.usda.gov
North Dakota John Glover, Acting (701) 530-2000 (701) 530-2110 john.glover@nd.usda.gov
Ohio Terry J. Cosby (614) 255-2472 (614) 255-2475 terry.cosby@oh.usda.gov
Oklahoma Ronald L. Hilliard (405) 742-1204 (405) 742-1126 ron.hilliard@ok.usda.gov
Oregon Ron Alvarado (503) 414-3200 (503) 414-3103 ron.alvarado@or.usda.gov
Pacific Basin Lawrence T. (Larry) Yamamoto 671-472-7490 671-472-7288 larry.yamamoto@pb.usda.gov
Pennsylvania Craig Derickson (717) 237-2203 (717) 237-2238 craig.derickson@pa.usda.gov
Rhode Island Phoukham (Pooh) Vongkhamdy (401) 828-1300
Ext. 8
 		 (401) 828-0433 pooh.vongkhamdy@ri.usda.gov
South Carolina Niles Glasgow (803) 253-3935 (803) 253-3670

niles.glasgow@sc.usda.gov

South Dakota Janet L. Oertly (605) 352-1200 (605) 352-1288 janet.oertly@sd.usda.gov
Tennessee Kevin Brown (615) 277-2531 (615) 277-2578 kevin.brown@tn.usda.gov
Texas Donald Gohmert (254) 742-9800 (254) 742-9819 don.gohmert@tx.usda.gov
Utah Sylvia A. Gillen (801) 524-4555 (801) 524-4403 sylvia.gillen@ut.usda.gov
Vermont Judith M. Doerner (802) 951-6795 (802) 951-6327 judy.doerner@vt.usda.gov
Virginia John A. (Jack) Bricker (804) 287-1691 (804) 287-1737 jack.bricker@va.usda.gov
Washington Roylene Rides at the Door (509) 323-2900 (509) 323-2909 roylene.rides-at-the-door@wa.usda.gov
West Virginia Louis Aspey, Acting (304) 284-7540 (304) 284-4839  
Wisconsin Ann English, Acting (608) 662-4422 (608) 662-4430 ann.english@wi.usda.gov
Wyoming J. Xavier Montoya
 		 (307) 233-6750 (307) 233-6753 xavier.montoya@wy.usda.gov

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National Technology Support Centers


Name

Position

Phone

Room

Newton, Bruce

Director, West NTSC

503-273-2402

Portland, Oregon

Carolyn Adams

Director, East NTSC

336-370-3331

Greensboro, North Carolina

Williams, Ron

Director, Central NTSC

817-509-3328

Fort Worth, TX

National Centers Name Phone E-mail
Director, National Agricultural Wildlife Conservation Center L. Pete Heard (601) 607-3131 pete.heard@ms.usda.gov
Director, National Employee Development Center Chris Tippie (817) 509-3242 chris.tippie@ftw.usda.gov
Director, National Cartography & Geospatial Center Tommie Parham (817) 509-3420 tommie.parham@ftw.usda.gov
Acting Director, National Geospatial Development Center Bill Adams (304) 293-8232 x6101 bill.adams@ftw.usda.gov
Director, National Plant Data Center Gerald "Stinger" Guala (225) 775-6280 x103 gerald.guala@la.usda.gov
Director, National Soil Survey Center Karl W. Hipple (402) 437-5389 karl.hipple@lin.usda.gov
Director, National Water & Climate Center Michael Strobel (503) 414-3055 michael.strobel@por.usda.gov
Director, National Water Management Center Keith E. Admire (501) 210-8940 keith.admire@ar.usda.gov
National Design Construction Soil Mechanics Center Johnny Green (Co-Director) (817) 509-3751 johnny.green@ftw.usda.gov
Stephen Reinsch (Co-Director) (402) 437-5337 steve.reinsch@nsmc.usda.gov