Kathy Hadley

Executive Director - Montana
kathyh@ncat.org
Kathleen Hadley was named Executive Director of the National Center for Appropriate Technology in July 1997. Prior to that she served as associate director and development director for NCAT. She has more than 18 years of management experience with project, program and corporate responsibilities, including personnel, resource center, and computer services areas. Previously she was a business owner and partner in an energy and environmental consulting firm and worked for the Montana State Energy Office. In 1997 she was appointed to the Governor's Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Advisory Committee for the state of Montana. She has a BS in Biology and MS in Biology from State University College at Buffalo.

Marcia Brown

Chief Operating Officer - Montana
marciab@ncat.org
Marcia Brown came to NCAT in 1998 after a long career working for Montana members of Congress both in Washington, D.C. and in Montana. At NCAT, Marcia has developed expertise in Human Resource management while also providing oversight of NCAT's Information Technology Division, Resource Centers, Administrative Services, and property management. With employees in multiple locations across the country, Marcia has used her knowledge of federal law to develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws. She has developed a new internal pay plan, increased the depth and breadth of benefits available to employees, and established strong payroll processing capabilities. She has also developed long-term recruitment and hiring practices that have increased the diversity of the organization. Marcia's strength is designing policies and procedures that protect employees as well as organizations. Marcia is a member of the National Society for Human Resource Management and the Continental Divide Chapter of the Montana State Society for Human Resource Management. A Montana native, she attended the University of Montana majoring in political science and retains a strong interest in government and public policy.

Marisa Alcorta

Program Specialist - California
marisaa@ncat.org
Marisa Alcorta has been a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist with NCAT since 2008. As part of her work at NCAT's California office, Marisa provides Spanish-speaking farmers information about marketing, business planning, and organic and sustainable production. She coordinates efforts to reach out to underserved farmers to take advantage of NCAT and ATTRA's free services. She brings expertise on grapes, marketing, soil management, and beginning farmer resources to NCAT. Marisa received her Master's degree in Horticulture & Agronomy at the University of California Davis, where she studied viticulture. She has worked on small organic farms, and her past work in the nonprofit sector involved coordinating growers into a marketing cooperative, and helping launch a successful downtown farmers' market in her hometown of Austin, Texas. Marisa received her B.S. in Plant Science from Cornell University, where she studied sustainable agriculture and international development.

Guy King Ames

Horticulture Specialist - Arkansas
guya@ncat.org
Here at NCAT, Guy provides farmers, especially fruit growers, with the best information available to empower them to be the most environmentally-sound growers they can be while maintaining a sustainable income. He has a B.A. in History and English and an M.S. in Horticulture. In the past Guy has been a professional nursery man and orchardist, as well as a technical writer in the area of sustainable fruit production. In addition, he was a public school English teacher for ten years.

Sandra Anderson

Energy Engineer - Montana
sandraa@ncat.org
Ms. Anderson earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University, graduating with honors in 1991. She has been a registered professional engineer since 1998. After working 13 years for Montana Power/NorthWestern Energy, she moved on to the medical imaging and real estate fields, before joining NCAT in May of 2006. Her current responsibilities are to help businesses implement energy efficiency measures under the auspices of the E+ Business Partners Electric Conservation Program.

Mike Babineaux

Energy Analyst - Montana
mikeb@ncat.org
Mike has a degree in Math and is currently working on a Masters of Electrical Engineering from Montana Tech. Prior to coming to Montana, he worked for ten years in the Houston, Texas as a Geophysicist in the oil and gas exploration field.

Ann Baier

Program Specialist - California
annb@ncat.org
Ann Baier is a UC Davis graduate with an MS in International Agriculture Development and Agronomy, who has experience in providing training and education to minority and limited resource farmers. She is an inspector for the California Certified Organic Farmers and was the Executive Director of Roots and Wings, a non-profit that provides farm- and garden-based education and training programs to young people.

Stacie Barry

Operations Director, Energy Services - Montana
stacieb@ncat.org
Stacie came to NCAT after working as the project manager for the Mine Waste Technology Program at Montana Tech and as an environmental historian at Heritage Research Center. She also works as an environmental health specialist with the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department. Stacie holds a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Montana and her bachelor and master’s degrees are in environmental engineering, with an emphasis in mine waste. Her dissertation research integrated environmental science, public health, environmental history, literature, technical communications, and anthropology. Her dissertation topic was the environment, health, and culture of the Butte Superfund site. In addition to being a master gardener with the Montana State University Extension program, Stacie is inordinately fond of literature, and deeply enjoys exploring the Montana wilderness.

Jeff Birkby

Manager, Smart Growth Network Website - Montana
jeffb@ncat.org
Jeff Birkby has been involved in behavioral change and sustainability issues for the past 30 years. Jeff has managed a variety of programs for NCAT, including the NATAS energy clearinghouse, ATTRA sustainable agriculture website and publications, ATTRA outreach, DOE energy market research programs, and DOE sustainable communities programs. Jeff currently manages the EPA-funded Smart Growth Network website (www.smartgrowth.org). His education includes a bachelor's degree in biology, a master's degree in botany, and energy and sustainability studies at the University of Oslo, Norway.

Sandra Booth

Development and Communications Director - Montana
sandrab@ncat.org
Sandra Booth has more than 30 years of development experience in non-profit organizations. Prior to joining NCAT, Sandra worked as the Vice President for The Ophelia Project. She has also done work for Easter Seals, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Glenwood School for Boys. Sandra holds a BA in History from the University of Illinois, Urbana. Sandra joined NCAT in September 2009 and is working to promote NCAT to a variety of audiences, raising awareness of our programs and our needs, as well as raising private funds to support NCAT's efforts.

Jerrid Burk

Human Resource Specialist - Montana
jerridb@ncat.org
Jerrid is NCAT's Human Resource Specialist. Jerrid has over seven years experience in human resource and business administrative activities. He brings extensive experience in benefits management. Jerrid has a B.S. in Business Administration. For the last few years he worked for a large non-profit organization in Montana in their Human Resource Department.

Linda Coffey

Program Specialist - Arkansas
lindac@ncat.org
Linda Coffey comes from a family farm in central Missouri, where they raised cattle, hogs, sheep and horses. She majored in animal science at the University of Missouri and enjoyed an internship at the United States Sheep Experiment Station near Dubois, Idaho; later completing a masters in animal science. Linda joined NCAT in August 2000, working primarily with the ATTRA project on sheep, goat, and multispecies grazing issues.

Brian Coldiron

Accountant - Montana
brianc@ncat.org
Brian Coldiron has joined our Butte office in the Accounting department. As an accountant, his duties will include accounts payable, vouchering, and data input into our Jamis financial software. Brian has a bachelor's degree in business and information technology from Montana Tech of the University of Montana and was employed with the Public Defenders of Montana before joining our team. In his free time, he is a bowler, averaging 200 a game. He and his wife also enjoy the outdoors, and hike, fish, mountain bike and prospect for gold. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Norman Conrad

Northeast Regional Office Director - Pennsylvania
normc@ncat.org
Norm provides leadership to the Northeast office unit and outreach on sustainable agriculture and community issues. Norm develops and fosters relationships to small producers and sustainable agriculture organizations. Norm has over 35 years experience in agriculture working as an extension educator and lab director. He has a MS from West Virginia University in Plant Pathology and has led numerous environmental programs including drinking and ground water education. He has helped with implementation and training of the first state manure regulations. Norm is well known for his agronomic and IPM education and training programs. He has also served in the military in reserve and guard units.

Sarah Crain

Energy Analyst - Montana
sarahc@ncat.org
Sarah is a 2011 graduate of Montana Tech where she earned a degree in Occupational Safety and Health. She is an energy services team specialist assisting with a broad range of energy efficiency and conservation projects. Prior to joining NCAT, Sarah worked with the State of Montana Safety Bureau and Envirocon. In her off-time, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors, traveling, and relaxing with her friends and family.

Kim Darrah

Controller - Montana
kimd@ncat.org
Kim Darrah holds a B.S. in Business in Information Technology from Montana Tech of the University of Montana and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Montana. She is a member of the Butte Chapter of the Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants, and has several years of accounting and auditing experience. She joined NCAT in 2008.

Dave Daugherty

Energy Engineer - Montana
daved@ncat.org
After a stint in the Air Force working as a radar repairman and operator, Dave attended MSU and graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Dave worked for The Montana Power Company as a Distribution Engineer, Communications Engineer, and later as an Energy Services Department Engineer. His last job was working as a field rep on Energy Star programs administered by NEEA. His interests include flying (private pilot), SCUBA diving, camping and other outdoor activities. Dave's work at NCAT is focused mainly on energy conservation projects for NorthWestern Energy.

Daniel Dean

Arkansas Energy Corps Project Coordinator - Arkansas
dand@ncat.org
Daniel graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Architecture in 1998 and was licensed as an architect in 2004. Daniel became a LEED A.P. in 2006 and served as an Energy Corps member for two terms.

Rex Dufour

Program Specialist - California
rexd@ncat.org
Rex Dufour's background is in entomology and integrated pest management. His work experience includes managing sustainable development projects in Thailand and Laos. Mr. Dufour has worked as both project manager and program specialist for NCAT and heads NCAT's California office. In addition to the ATTRA project, he is involved in several minority farmer outreach projects.

John English

Webmaster - Montana
johne@ncat.org
John J. English joined NCAT in 2003. He graduated from the University of Montana - School of Business, and has 8 years experience in the field of Internet and Computer administration. His expertise includes website design and development, systems administration, as well as user support. He enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fly-fishing, geocaching and of course, surfing the Internet. In fact, it's a good bet that when he is not at a computer, he will be doing something outdoors with his loved ones.

Jordan Goldsmith

Energy Corps Coordinator - Pennsylvania
jordang@ncat.org
Jordan joined NCAT in 2009 as an Energy Analyst. Since then he has taken over as the Energy Corps Coordinator at NCAT's Pennsylvania office. Jordan is an Engineering graduate of Montana State University.

Margo Hale

Program Specialist - Arkansas
margoh@ncat.org
Margo Hale grew up in Northwest Arkansas and comes from a dairy cattle background. She was very involved in 4-H and raised Holstein cattle. She received a BS in Animal Science and is currently finishing her Master's in Agricultural and Extension Education, both at the University of Arkansas. Margo joined NCAT in December 2003 as an Animal Science Intern, working mainly with small ruminants.

Karen Henningsen

Administrative Assistant, Receptionist - Montana
karenh@ncat.org
Karen joined NCAT in September 2008 after having worked at MSE as a receptionist and technical librarian.

Holly Hill

Research Specialist - Montana
hollyh@ncat.org
A native Montanan, Holly Hill grew up on a cattle ranch in the Deer Lodge Valley. She holds a BA from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and joined NCAT in October of 2006. She has served as the Program Director for the National Energy Corps AmeriCorps Program working to inform and motivate individuals and communities to take action for clean local energy, energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.

Tammy Hinman

Program Specialist - Montana
tammyh@ncat.org
Tammy is a native Coloradoan who came to Butte, Montana, via a long stint of farming and sustainable agriculture work in New York State and Arizona. Her Bachelors degree from Colorado State University in Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology set her on her path in agriculture. After finishing her Master's degree in Food System studies from Antioch University, she worked at Cornell University Cooperative Extension as a communications specialist in the area of sustainable agriculture and small farms. She has also worked with the Northeast Organic Farming Association and the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty on organic certification under the National Organic Program and regional food identity campaigns. At NCAT, Tammy will be drawing from her expertise to provide information and develop resources for farmers and people working with farmers through the ATTRA 1-800 line, publications, and other horticultural- related projects.

Dale Horton

Sustainable Energy Program Manager - Montana
daleh@ncat.org
As an architect and energy consultant, Dale Horton's experience has focused on integrating architecture and energy engineering to develop solutions that improve energy efficiency, comfort, and productivity in residential and commercial facilities. He joined NCAT in 1998 after 13 years as owner of a small consulting firm offering architecture, energy, and utility management services. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana. He currently manages a range of renewable energy and energy conservation projects relating to residences, multi-family housing, businesses, and agriculture.

Dave Houser

Energy Specialist - Montana
daveh@ncat.org
Mr. Houser earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Science from Montana State University in 1981. He then started working for the Montana Power Company (MPC) as a construction and startup engineer on the twin 750 MW coal-fired power plants in Colstrip, MT. During his 23 year history with MPC and NorthWestern Energy, Mr. Houser managed energy conservation program design and implementation activities, market analysis and planning functions, resource planning analysis and modeling, and customer service and satisfaction efforts. Mr. Houser testified in numerous regulatory and legislative hearings on conservation and resource planning issues, and was one of MPC's representatives on its least-cost resource planning advisory committee for about ten years. After Dave left the utility in early 2005, he started Houser Consulting Services and has worked as an independent consultant for two years. Dave has been a licensed professional mechanical engineer in Montana since 1986. He was also the first Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance in 1996-97.

Hal Hubber

Energy Analyst - Montana
halh@ncat.org
Hal Hubber earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Art & Design from Western Montana College in 1978, and later received his professional Interior Design license At Boise State University. He worked in the Architectural arena as a facilities planner and Director of Planning & Construction for the Montana Power Co. for over 20 years and later 3 years as the Facilities Manager at Touch America. Hal has extensive project management experience in commercial office buildings. Hal's responsibility at NCAT is working on energy conservation projects for NorthWestern Energy.

Kay Joslin

Sustainable Energy Assistant Program Manager - Montana
kayj@ncat.org
Kay Joslin has worked for NCAT since 1988 and has managed the LIHEAP Clearinghouse since 1990. Prior to that she was an information specialist for NCAT's National Appropriate Technology Assistance Service. Since 1995 she has been a member of the board of directors of the National Low-Income Energy (NLIEC), helping to coordinate workshops and information materials for NLIEC's annual low-income energy conference. She has a BA in journalism from the University of Montana and over 20 years of experience in all aspects of information dissemination, publications production, writing, editing, research, and public relations.

Michelle Kase

Administrative Specialist - Montana
michellek@ncat.org
Michelle attended Idaho State University and studied social work. She has over 15 years of administrative experience including legal and human resources. Michelle specialized in public relations and business communications.

Jason Kolpin

Web Specialist - Montana
jasonk@ncat.org
Jason Kolpin came to NCAT in August of 2008 after graduating from Montana Tech with a B.S. in Information Technology and Design. Jason has nearly ten years experience as a Linux Web Server Administrator and nearly as many years experience doing website design and management using PHP and MySQL. In his free time, Jason enjoys off-road motorcycle riding, generally spending time in the Montana outdoors, playing and composing music, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jody Krzan

Administrative Specialist - Montana
jodyk@ncat.org
Jody Krzan joined NCAT in 1987. Ms. Krzan has extensive experience in the area of office support services. Her responsibilities include providing organizational, administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director and other senior management staff. She coordinates all NCAT Board of Directors' meetings, travel and logistics and file records. Ms. Krzan provides support in proposal, report and contract preparation. She is also skilled in personal and business communications, supervision and departmental planning processes. Ms. Krzan is skilled in the use of several software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite and WordPerfect.

Al Kurki

Program Specialist - Montana
akurki@ncat.org
Al Kurki has an academic and professional background in community organizing and development. He has over twenty years of experience working in non-profit organizations in capacities ranging from executive director to block organizer. His current NCAT assignments include working for the ATTRA project on western ag issues and biofuels, and working for the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants program in the areas of professional development, evaluation, communications and special projects.

Kyla Lehnerz

Administrative Assistant II - Montana
kylal@ncat.org
Kyla is originally from Missoula, Montana, where she attended the University of Montana and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication Studies and minor in Anthropology. She also has a strong background in Business. She is married with three cats. In her free time she likes to ski, hike and bike ride. Kyla also really enjoys photography and the outdoors.

Christopher Lent

Agriculture Program Specialist - Pennsylvania
chrisl@ncat.org
Chris grew up on a small farm in Pennsylvania. After graduating from Susquehanna University with a degree in Business Administration, he started and operated a certified organic, diversified vegetable farm for ten years. Before his move to NCAT, Chris worked for a central PA based energy company learning energy auditing and weatherization, along with solar design and installation. Chris and his wife enjoy living in northeastern PA in their self-built, solar powered, straw bale home.

Hannah Lewis

Midwest Regional Office Director - Iowa
hannahl@ncat.org
Hannah comes to NCAT from the North Center Regional Center for Rural Development where she was responsible for coordinating professional development programs to build capacity in ag organizations to engage Latino communities in sustainable local food systems. She also worked to enroll beginning farmers in training and incubation programs and developed local food systems in two Iowa communities. She has a MS in Sustainable Ag and Sociology.

Carl Little

Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities Program Manager - Montana
carll@ncat.org
Carl's work at NCAT focuses on sustainable agriculture and helping revitalize rural communities. He grew up on a large grain farm in Indiana and later raised dairy goats, Dexter cattle and pastured poultry on his own farm. Before joining NCAT, Carl was chief of staff for Indiana Congressman John Hostettler, a state trooper and a county prosecuting attorney in southwest Indiana. He has a B.S. from Indiana State University and a J.D. from Regent University.

Brittany Lynch

Energy Specialist - Montana
brittanyl@ncat.org
Brittany works with NorthWestern Energy's E+ Program looking to qualify commercial and industrial buildings for energy saving rebates. She received a B.S. in Architecture from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. Her undergraduate work included a research internship with RPI's center for Architecture Science and Ecology focusing on next-generation building systems geared towards revolutionary building design practices in sustainability.

David Lynch

Energy Specialist - Montana
davidl@ncat.org
David Lynch is an Energy Analyst with our Energy Services team. David holds a Bachelors of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has studied at Tongji University in Shanghai, China. David held intern design positions with Oficinaa in New York City and D'Agostino Izzo Quirk Architects in Somerville, MA before moving to Butte. He has hands-on experience in ecological and climate analysis and 3D modeling and design. David is also a musician, and served as the symphonic bassist for the Rensselaer Symphony Orchestra.

Vicki Lynne

Program Specialist - Montana
vickil@ncat.org
Vicki Lynne joined NCAT in 1999. Vicki focuses on farm energy projects at NCAT. She is a Professional Engineer with a B.S. in Engineering Science. She also enjoys raising Shetland sheep for wool.

Robert Maggiani

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist - Texas
robertmm@ncat.org
Robert has a BBA and MS in Statistics, Accounting and Political Science from the University of Texas in Austin. He has a wealth of experience in agriculture from founding a farmworker cooperative in south Texas to serving as the Chief Marketing Specialist for the Texas Department of Agriculture. Robert has great experience with organic crop standards and certification as well as assisting farmers in developing new markets. He also speaks Spanish and has relationships with producers, organizations, retailers, and other groups involved in Texas agriculture.

Katie Mattson

Web Specialist - Montana
katiem@ncat.org
Katie joined NCAT in April 2012. Katie received a B.A. in Photography from Montana State University-Billings and is enrolled in the Web Development program at Montana Tech. Katie worked as a photographer for over 12 years and worked in the graphic design field for over 6 years. Katie previously worked for the local newspaper in Butte, MT.

Travis McAdam

Technical Writer - Montana
travism@ncat.org
Prior to joining NCAT, Travis spent 13 years working for the Montana Human Rights Network. As the organization's Research Director and Executive Director, Travis was a nationally-recognized expert on anti-democratic movements, and media outlets across the country featured my analysis. In addition to writing and research, Travis has extensive experience in public-policy advocacy, community organizing, and public relations. He has bachelor degrees in print journalism and sociology from the University of Montana.

Crissie McMullan

Program Specialist - Montana
crissiem@ncat.org
As an agriculture specialist for NCAT, Crissie McMullan leads the Grow Montana project—a broad-based coalition promoting a Montana-based food system. As part of Grow Montana, Crissie founded the nation's first "FoodCorps," a team of full-time VISTA volunteers dedicated to farm to cafeteria programs across the state. In 2003, Crissie co-founded the Farm to College Program at The University of Montana, where she also earned an MS in Environmental Studies. Crissie has served on the boards of a local community-gardening organization and a food policy council, and is a 2009 Kinship Conservation Fellow.

Robyn Metzger

Project Assistant - Arkansas
robynm@ncat.org
Robyn Metzger attended Lyon College and has a B.A. in English. She joined NCAT in 2005 as an administrative support specialist; Robyn provides administrative and formatting support. Robyn also has a wide range of experience in desktop publishing.

Jodi Michlig

Accountant - Montana
jodim@ncat.org
Jodi Michlig is a graduate of Montana Tech of the University of Montana with a BS in Business Information Systems. She joined NCAT in 2002, after working for seven years with Northwestern Energy in various accounting positions.

Kaleena Miller

Energy Corps Coordinator - Montana
kaleenam@ncat.org
Kaleena Miller has a BS in Environmental Economics from the University of Rhode Island and a MS in Environmental Policy from Bard College in New York. Kaleena gained valuable work experience through an internship in Zagreb, Croatia with a small NGO who's mission is effective promotion, education and communication of sustainable development and energy efficiency issues. Kaleena is a former Energy Corps member, having served a term with the city of Butte and a half time position with NCAT the previous program year.

Nancy Moore

Program Specialist - Montana
nancym@ncat.org
Originally from Hamilton, Ohio, Nancy studied Education at Ohio University before living in Chile for four years as an educator and rural development coordinator. She moved to Montana in 2010 and completed her M.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana. Nancy is excited to promote local food connections across the state!

Mike Morris

Energy Specialist - Texas
mikem@ncat.org
Mike Morris's work at NCAT has focused on promoting more sustainable ways of using energy and water in agriculture and the food system. He is especially interested in irrigation, solar energy, and biofuels. Mike's recent projects have included "Energy Training for Agriculture Professionals," "Building Farm Energy Self-Sufficiency," "The Efficiency Plus Irrigation Pilot Project," and "Bringing New Farmers to the Table." Before joining NCAT in 1999 Mike earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh and spent 10 years teaching at colleges and universities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. He currently serves as director of NCAT's Southwest Regional Office, in San Antonio, Texas.

Tracy Mumma

Program Specialist - Montana
tracym@ncat.org
Tracy Mumma joined NCAT in 1999. She has written, lectured and taught about reducing the environmental impact of construction, and holds an MS degree in Environmental Studies. She lives on a small farm powered by draft horses. Ms. Mumma administers content for the NCAT website and the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service website, and aids in editing NCAT's sustainable agriculture publications.

Rich Myers

Editor - Montana
richm@ncat.org
Richard Myers joined NCAT in 2010 as editor of the Publications Production Team. He provides editorial review for ATTRA and other NCAT publications. Myers holds a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Montana State University and a master's degree in Rhetoric (teaching writing) from Eastern Washington University. He has worked as a reporter and editor in Montana newspapers for more than 20 years and has been an adjunct writing instructor at Carroll College in Helena for nearly that long. Myers is also a musician who has sung in symphony chorales and bluegrass bands and plays guitar and a mean clawhammer banjo.

Melodie Pesanti

Administrative Assistant to NEAR - Montana
melodiep@ncat.org
Melodie Pesanti began working for NCAT in July 2002. She is working on the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Project. She has over five years of experience in customer service in the public sector.

Doug Porter

Energy Specialist - Montana
dougp@ncat.org
Douglas Porter is our energy services marketing representative for the Billings, MT area. Doug has 20 years experience marketing process control equipment for a variety of companies across the Northwest. His work has focused on assisting industrial and commercial clients to exercise more control over manufacturing processes in order to reduce waste, decrease raw material needs and increase safety. Doug is a fly fishing aficionado, and says he ties his own flies and also builds his own fly rods. When he isn't traipsing through streams in search of fish, he enjoys a good book.

Stephanie Laporte Potts

Grow Montana Coordinator - Montana
stephaniep@ncat.org
Stephanie was born and raised in Michigan before moving to Washington D.C., where she attended American University and later worked for environmental non-profits on education, outreach and fundraising. Stephanie attended the University of Montana for graduate school, studying Environmental Studies with a focus on sustainable food systems. Stephanie has enjoyed her past experiences working for organizations such as Earth Share, The Student Conservation Association, Garden City Harvest and the University of Montana Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology, and she is excited to be joining the NCAT team!

Andy Pressman

Program Specialist - New Hampshire
andyp@ncat.org
Andy has been with NCAT since 2007 as a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, working in the fields of organic crop production, season extension, local foods, urban agriculture, and farm energy. Andy has a MS degree in Sustainable Systems from Slippery Rock University and has a background in small-scale intensive production systems, including Permaculture design, Grow-Biointensive, and SPIN-Farming. He has extensive experience in market farming and has worked on and managed diversified farms in Ohio, Vermont, Colorado, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Colleen Rabson

Accountant - Montana
colleenr@ncat.org
Colleen Rabson has a B.A. in Accounting, minor Computer Science. She joined NCAT as an Accountant in 2008. Colleen has experience as a Tax Accountant, General Accountant and Nurse.

Debra Rask

Publications Coordinator - Montana
debbier@ncat.org
Debbie Rask has been with NCAT since 1999. She has an Associates Degree in Computer Science. She is Montana coordinator for production and distribution of ATTRA publications. She also coordinates travel for Montana staff.

Dave Ryan

Energy Engineer - Montana
daver@ncat.org
Dave Ryan joined NCAT in 2004. He is a registered professional engineer. He has 12 years experience in energy conservation and renewable energy, and was awarded the Bob Olsen Memorial Conservation Eagle award by the North West Energy Coalition in 2000. He is currently President of the Montana Renewable Energy Association.

Jeff Schahczenski

Program Specialist - Montana
jeffs@ncat.org
Jeff Schahczenski has expertise in organic and sustainable agriculture public policy, marketing and economics, transgenics in agriculture, organic horticulture, renewable ag energy, cooperative development, sustainable building, intercultural communications and beekeeping. He is also Executive Director of both the Big Hole River Foundation and Western Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (WSAWG). He has worked with the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) on regional sustainable agriculture projects, is an adjunct instructor for Western Montana College and Montana Tech, and serves on several non-profit boards and is building his own straw bale house and greenhouse. Before moving to Montana, Jeff worked for Rutgers University, started one of the first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farms in New Jersey, received graduate degrees in agricultural economics and political science, served in the Peace Corps in Belize, Central America, and worked on his grandfather's dairy farm in Wisconsin.

Dave Scott

Livestock Specialist - Montana
daves@ncat.org
Dave graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. in Animal Science, Dairy Production. With his wife, he owned and operated a fifty cow dairy for twenty-one years, milking Guernsey and Jersey cows. The last ten years have found him running a sheep enterprise, consisting of 230 ewes on thirty acres of intensely grazed pasture. His duties at NCAT include helping small livestock producers meet their production and marketing goals through oral presentations and written publications.

Marie Seccomb

Accounting Assistant - Montana
maries@ncat.org
Marie joined NCAT in 2008. She earned a Business Administration degree from Montana Tech and has 18 years of comprehensive accounting, payroll, accounts payable and general ledger experience. Her duties at NCAT include payroll administration and supplies.

Kiran Singh

Energy Analyst - Montana
kirans@ncat.org
Before becoming an energy analyst, Kiran was an Energy intern and served as an Energy Corps member at NCAT in Butte. During her ten month term of service, Kiran helped execute an Energy Workshop Series, a Home Energy Monitoring Program and collaborated on a project addressing Butte's recycling options. She has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and is from Port Orchard, Washington.

Mary Anne Skuletich

Technical Supervisor - Montana
marys@ncat.org
A member of the NCAT staff for over 14 years, Mary Anne Skuletich has extensive knowledge of computer hardware, software and networking topology and protocols; including DOS, Novell, Xenix, Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. Ms. Skuletich has held the position of NCAT's Network Administrator for the past eight years, encompassing technical support, configuration implementation and management, network monitoring, LAN hardware and applications, performance analysis, investigating and recommending solutions for enhancing reliability and future growth needs. She administers all E-mail, RAS Systems, TCP/IP and Dialup networking, telecommunications, and end-user support and training as well as database design and multimedia presentations.

Amy Smith

Publication Designer - Montana
amys@ncat.org
Amy Smith joined NCAT in December 2005. She holds a degree in Graphic Design from Montana State University. She has several years of graphic design experience in the publishing and newspaper fields. Her responsibilities at NCAT include publication formatting and illustration.

Rose Sullivan

Library Specialist - Montana
roses@ncat.org
Rose Sullivan began work at NCAT as a library-assistant in 1978. Following the big lay-off in the early '80s, she was appointed "Director of the Resource Center." She retired in 1992, flunked retirement, so came back to the library on a part-time basis in 1997.

Cathlene Svejkovsky

Program Specialist - Montana
cathys@ncat.org
Ms. Svejkovsky joined NCAT in 1990. She is involved with sustainable energy and sustainable community projects in outreach, communication, and website design and administration. Svejkovsky holds a BS in Technical Communications from the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. She has authored several published articles on energy efficiency topics and has produced NCAT annual reports and newsletters.

Pam Turk-Bell

Staff Accountant - Montana
pamt@ncat.org
Pam Turk-Bell joined NCAT in 2008. She holds a BA in Business & Information Technology from Montana Tech, and has experience in accounting and auditing in the Butte community.

Karen van Epen

Technical Specialist - California
karenv@ncat.org
Karen van Epen edits ATTRAnews and other publications for ATTRA. For more than 25 years, Karen has been providing information to help farmers improve their practices. She was a partner in agAccess, a bookstore and publishing company that specialized in sustainable agriculture. For the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, she edited Farmer to Farmer, the Agrarian Advocate, and numerous other publications. In the 1970s Karen was a partner in Odyssey Orchards, one of California's first organic farms, a catalyst in the formation of California Certified Organic Farmers. She was one of the founders of the Farallones Institute — now the Occidental Arts amd Ecology Center — pioneering environmental education that combines organic farming, appropriate technology, green building, and sustainable communities.

Sheri Vincent

Energy Services Marketing Representative - Montana
sheriv@ncat.org
Sheri Vincent joined our Energy Services team in February 2011 as our Marketing Representative. Sheri will focus on promoting our services to commercial and industrial energy users in Montana. "Seek, land and follow-through on any energy savings projects" is how she describes her job duties. She started her career as an electrician in the uranium mines at Kerr Mcgee in Grants, NM and has 30 years experience in the electrical systems industry in industrial, commercial and residential applications. When she has time off, Sheri likes to camp and white-water raft.

Sheryl Vogel

Program Specialist - Montana
sherryv@ncat.org
Sheryl Vogel came to NCAT in 1997 after working for the Mine Waste Technology Program at Montana Tech of the University of Montana where she developed a center for electronic research of mine waste information at Montana Tech Library. Prior to that she was project coordinator of a 4-year ecophysiology project at the University of Florida. She manages NCAT's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Clearinghouse databases and maintains the LIHEAP Clearinghouse web site. Ms. Vogel holds a BA in Botany and a MS in Forestry from the University of Montana.

Katie Weaver

Program Specialist - Montana
katiew@ncat.org
Katie Weaver will split her time working as the Montana Energy Corps Coordinator and as ATTRA intake specialist. Katie joins us from the Headwaters RC&D project here in Butte where she was the Economic Development Planner. Katie has community organizing experience with Oregon Rural Action and served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer with the Oregon Food Bank. Katie has an Elementary Education degree from Western Montana College and an MS in Geography from the University of Idaho.

Pamela Williams

Program Specialist - California
pamelaw@ncat.org
Pamela Williams joined NCAT in 2008 as an Agriculture Intern and now works as a Research Assistant. She speaks fluent Spanish. Pamela graduated the Universidad de Chile in 2003 with a Doctor Veterinary Medicine. In 2007 Pamela received a Master in Preventive Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis. She has experience as a Lab Technician and a Scientific Aid.