USDA Forest Service
 

North Central Research Station

 

North Central Research Station
1992 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

(651) 649-5000

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.



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North Central Research Station; 1992 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108; 

North Central Research Executive Team

Michael Rains, Acting Station Director, 610-557-4017
Roy L. Patton, Deputy Director, 610-557-4023

Assistant Directors...

Phyllis S. Grinberg, Assistant Director - Administration, 610-557-4219

J. Robert Bridges, Assistant Director - Research, 610-557-4023

James A. Gooder, Assistant Director - Research, 740-369-4879

Thomas L. Schmidt, Assistant Director - Research, 651-649-5249

Susan C. Barro, Staff Assistant, 651-649-5158
David J. Rugg, Research Data Archivist, 651-649-5173

Program Managers...
Richard Birdsey, Program Manager - Global Change, 610-557-4091
Dennis May, Program Manager - FIA-Midwest, 651-649-5132
Charles Scott, Program Manager - FIA-East, 610-557-4020

Administration

Acquisition Management...
Cynthia A. Johnson, Group Leader, 651-649-5203
Mike Ash, Purchasing Agent, 651-649-5204
Vince Becker, Purchasing Agent, 651-549-5223
Jay Berg, Grants and Agreements Specialist, 651-649-5204
Randi Doering, Procurement Clerk, 651-649-5215
David Garrison, Grants & Agreements Specialist, 651-649-5206
Latisha Hollman, Purchasing Agent, 651-649-5205
Carol A. Hulstrom, Contract Specialist, 651-649-5201
Kelly A. Kissling, Property Technician, 651-649-5283
Debbie M. Krawczyk, Property Management Specialist, 651-649-5209
Patty Pierce, Contract Specialist, 610-557-4248
Lucille Pileggi, Office Automation Clerk, 610-557-4171
Mary J. Resendez, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5135
Allen Rowland, Purchasing Agent, 740-368-0145

Administrative Services...
Rita J. Ronning, Group Leader, 651-649-5249
Shirley Haney, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5000
Mary J. Resendez, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5135

Budget...
Paul L. Reitzel, Group Leader and Budget Officer, 651-649-5224
Rachel A. Campbell, Budget Analyst, 651-649-5221
Lolita Y. Coleman, Budget Analyst, 651-649-5225

Communications Services...
Debra Dietzman, Group Leader, 651-649-5031
E. Lucy Burde, Technical Publications Editor, 651-649-5274
Amy A. Doole, Library Aid, 651-645-7002--TTY
Sharon L. Hobrla, Information Technology Specialist, 517-355-7740; ext. 111
Laura L. Hutchinson, Library Services Leader, 651-649-5272
Jim Lootens, Information Technology Specialist, 847-866-9311 x.23
Barbara J. Winters, Visual Information Specialist, 651-649-5278

Engineering...
Stephen Cooper, Facility Operations Specialist, 651-649-5121
Phyllis J. Moline, Fleet Manager, 651-649-5260
Richard D. Sindt, Acting Station Engineer, 651-649-5120
Larry D. Warn, Maintenance Mechanic, 651-649-5270

Human Resource Management...
Michael Olson, Human Resources Director, 651-649-5020
Peggy S. Castillo, Human Resource Specialist, 651-649-5026
Lyn Hartness, Human Resources Assistant, 651-649-5022
Linda K. Kolodziej, Human Resources Specialist, 651-649-5023
Dawn Moser-Karstens, Human Resource Specialist, 651-649-5196
Rose Sook, HR Specialist, 610-557-4162

Research Work Units

Columbia, Missouri...

202 Natural Resources Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211-7260;
573-875-5341; FAX: 573-881-1977

Central Hardwood Silviculture and Ecology - RWU 4154
Frank R. Thompson, Project Leader and Research Wildlife Biologist, 573-875-5341; ex 224
Sybill Amelon, Wildlife Biologist, 573-875-5341, ex 231
Dirk Burhans, Avian Ecologist, 573-875-5341 x. 226
Daniel C. Dey, Research Forester, 573-875-5341; ex 225
William D. Dijak, GIS Specialist, 573-875-5341; ex 241
Zhaofei Fan, Post-Doctoral Scientist, 573-875-5341; ex. 230
John Kabrick, Research Forester, 573-875-5341 x.229
Frank La Sorte, Post-Doctoral Scientist, 573-875-5341 x.226
Jim Lootens, Information Technology Specialist, 847-866-9311 x.23
Marilyn L. Magruder, Secretary, 573-875-5341; ex 222
Maralynn Meyers, Administrative Manager, 573-875-5341 x.223
Valerie Mireles, Biological Aide, 573-875-5341
Texas Nall, Forestry Technician, 573-729-6656
Felix Ponder, Jr., Research Soil Scientist, 573-681-5575
Stephen R. Shifley, Research Forester (Biometrics), 573-875-5341; ex 232
Jerome W. Van Sambeek, Research Plant Physiologist, 573-875-5341; ex 233

 

East Lansing, Michigan...

Stephen S. Nisbet Bldg., 1407 S. Harrison Road, Room 220, East Lansing, Michigan 48823
517-355-7740; FAX: 517-355-5121

Atmosphere-Ecosystem Interactions - RWU 4401
Warren E. Heilman, Project Leader, 517-355-7740; ext. 110
Xindi Bian, Meteorologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 104
Joseph J. (Jay) Charney, Research Meteorologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 105
Diane G. Gardin, Support Services Specialist, 517-355-7740; ext. 124
Marion Wray, Office Automation Assistant, 517-355-7740; ext. 101

 

Forest Insects - RWU 4501
Therese M. Poland, Project Leader/Research Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 114
Leonora S. Bauer, Research Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 103
Erin Clark, Biological Science Technician, 517-355-7740; ext. 109
Kirsten Fondren, Biological Science Technician, 517-355-7740; ext. 121
Diane G. Gardin, Support Services Specialist, 517-355-7740; ext. 124
Robert A. Haack, Research Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 108
Deborah L. Miller, Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 112
Toby Petrice, Entomologist, 517-355-7740; ext. 113
Marion Wray, Office Automation Assistant, 517-355-7740; ext. 101

 

Evanston, Illinois...

1033 University Place, Suite 360; Evanston, IL 60201
847-866-9311; FAX: 847-866-9506

Managing Forest Environments for Urban Populations - RWU 4902
Lynne M. Westphal, Project Leader/Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 11
Thomas E. Dilley, Chicago Metropolitan Initiatives Coordinator, 847-866-9311; ext. 14
Paul H. Gobster, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 16
Sherry L. Griffith, Administrative Manager, 847-866-9311; ext. 10
Cherie L. LeBlanc, Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 12
Sarah M. McCaffrey, Research Forester, 847-866-9311; ext. 20
Herbert W. Schroeder, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 15
Susan I. Stewart, Research Social Scientist, 847-866-9311; ext. 13

 

Grand Rapids, Minnesota...

1831 Hwy 169 E., Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3399
218-326-7100; FAX: 218-326-7123

Northern Forest Silviculture - RWU 4101
Brian J. Palik, Project Leader, 218-326-7116
John B. Bradford, Research Ecologist, 218-326-7105
John D. Elioff, Forestry Technician, 218-326-7114
Trisha Hakala, Administrative Assistant, 218-326-7100
Douglas Kastendick, Forester, 218-326-7131
Christel Kern, Ecologist and Scientist Trainee, 218-326-7133
Jacqueline Kuykendall, Administrative Manager, 218-326-7102
Doris J. Nelson, Physical Science Technician, 218-326-7118
Eric Troumbly, Facilities Operations Specialist, 218-326-7129
Richard A. Voldseth, Research Ecologist, 218-326-7110

 

The Ecology and Management of Riparian and Aquatic Ecosystems - RWU 4351
Randy Kolka, Project Leader, 218-326-7115
Carrie Dorrance, Hydrologic Technician, 218-326-7100
Trisha Hakala, Administrative Assistant, 218-326-7100
Joshua Kragthorpe, Physical Science Technician, 218-326-7107
Jacqueline Kuykendall, Administrative Manager, 218-326-7102
Richard Kyllander, Hydrologic Technician, 218-326-7135
Doris J. Nelson, Physical Science Technician, 218-326-7118
Donna Olson, Hydrologic Technician, 218-326-7138
Eric Troumbly, Facilities Operations Specialist, 218-326-7129

 

Houghton, Michigan...

410 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1199
906-482-6303; FAX: 906-482-6355

Belowground Processes that Sustain Productivity and Ecosystem Function in Northern Forests - RWU 4159
Alexander Friend, Project Leader, 906-482-6303, ext. 22
Christian Giardina, Research Ecologist, 808-933-8121 ext 119
Ruth A. Gleckler, Support Services Specialist, 906-482-6303, ext. 10
Noah Karberg, Ecologist, 906-482-6303, ext. 21
Erik Lilleskov, Research Ecologist, 906-482-6303; ext. 18
Joseph Powers, Forestry Technician, (906) 482-6303 ext 15

 

Rhinelander, Wisconsin...

5985 Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501-9128
715-362-7474; FAX: 715-362-1166

Ecophysiological Processes - RWU 4152
Neil D. Nelson, Project Leader, 715-362-1153
Daniel D. Baumann, Forestry Technician, 715-362-1149
Bruce Birr, Biological Sciences Technician, 715-362-1173
William R. Danfield, Facility Operations Specialist, 715-362-1133
Rodney D. Eternicka, Maintenance Mechanic, 715-362-1138
Anita R. Foss, Biological Science Lab Technician, 715-362-1159
Kathryn M. Heise, Administrative Manager, 715-362-1157
Mary Ann Kipper, Secretary, 715-362-1141
Penny Kluetz, Office Automation Assistant, 715-362-7474
Mark E. Kubiske, Research Plant Physiologist, 715-362-1108
Raymond A. Lange, Biological Science Aid, 715-362-1118
JoAnne N. Lund, Biological Science Lab Technician, 715-362-1171
Paula E. Marquardt, Biological Science Lab Technician, 715-362-1121
William J., Jr. Mattson, Supervisory Research Entomologist, 715-362-1174
Daniel A. Netzer, Forester, 715-362-1123
Vanessa Quinn, Postdoctoral Ecologist, 715-362-1111
Don E. Riemenschneider, Research Geneticist, 715-362-1115
Nicanor Saliendra, Postdoctoral Plant Physiologist, 715-362-1127
Ronald M. Teclaw, Biologist, 715-362-1151
Adam Wiese, Forestry Technician, 715-362-1126
Ronald Zalesny, Research Plant Geneticist, 715-362-1132

 

Landscape Ecology - RWU 4153
Eric J. Gustafson, Project Leader, 715-362-1152
Deahn Donner Wright, Wildlife Biologist, 715-362-1146
Kathryn M. Heise, Administrative Manager, 715-362-1157
Mary Ann Kipper, Secretary, 715-362-1141
Penny Kluetz, Office Automation Assistant, 715-362-7474
Sue M. Lietz, Forester, 715-362-1142
Brian Miranda, Ecologist, 715-362-1186
John R. Probst, Research Ecologist, 715-362-1156
Brian R. Sturtevant, Research Ecologist, 715-362-1105

 

St. Paul, Minnesota...

1992 Folwell Avenue 55108
651-649-5000; FAX: 651-649-5285

Understanding and Managing Diseases in Forest Ecosystems - RWU 4502
Jennifer Juzwik, Project Leader / Research Plant Pathologist, 651-649-5114
Paul Castillo, Forestry Technician, 651-649-5115
Melanie J. Moore, Biological Science Technician, 651-649-5118
Michael E. Ostry, Research Plant Pathologist, 651-649-5113
Tina Seeland, Biological Science Technician, 651-649-5153
Robert C. Venette, Research Biologist, 651-649-5028
Kathleen T. Ward, Forester, 651-649-5100
Kathleen L. Weinke, Secretary, 651-649-5111

 

Forest Inventory & Analysis - RWU 4801
Dennis M. May, Program Manager, FIA Northern Research Station, 651-649-5132
John Benaszeski, Forester, 715-362-1120
James D. Blehm, Forester, 651-649-5198
Gary J. Brand, Research Forester, 651-649-5170
Susan Crocker, Entomological Specialist, 651-649-5136
Michael C. Downs, Forester, 906-224-1145
Katrina Edwards, Office Automation Assistant, 651-649-5139
Dale D. Gormanson, Supervisory Forester, 651-649-5126
Ronald L. Hackett, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5133
Tracie Hamilton, Administrative Assistant, 651-649-5159
Mark H. Hansen, Research Forester, 651-649-5148
Mark A. Hatfield, Forester, 651-649-5134
David E. Haugen, Forester, 651-649-5137
Glenda Hefty, Supervisory Forester, 417-864-3650
Gary Inhelder, Forester, 906-341-5666; ext 30
Barbara A. Johnson, Information Technology Specialist, 651-649-5147
Joseph C. Kernan, Forester, 660-446-3371
Peter Koehler, Supervisory Forester, 715-423-2104
Karlis J. Lazda, Forester, 989-705-1066
Greg C. Liknes, Research Physical Scientist, 651-649-5192
Mark Majewsky, Supervisory Forester, 906-341-5666; ext. 30
Ronald E. McRoberts, Mathematical Statistician, 651-649-5174
Dacia M. Meneguzzo, Forester, 651-649-5129
Patrick D. Miles, Research Forester, 651-649-5146
Warren Keith Moser, Research Forester, 651-649-5155
Mark D. Nelson, Research Forester, 651-649-5104
Kevin K. Nimerfro, Computer Specialist (Systems Analyst), 651-649-5176
Cassandra L. Olson, Ecologist, 651-649-5128
Charles H. (Hobie) Perry, Research Soil Scientist, 651-649-5191
Ronald J. Piva, Forester, 651-649-5150
Scott A. Pugh, Information Technology Specialist, 906-482-6303; ext 17
Greg S. Pugh, Forester, 989-779-2777
William H. Reading, Forester, 651-649-5190
Willard J. Smith, Forester, 715-423-2104
James A. Solomakos, Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), 651-649-5145
Bradley S. Totten, Forester, 218-327-4449; ext 238
John S. Vissage, Research Forester, 651-649-5200
Barry T. (Ty) Wilson, Research Forester, 651-649-5189
Christopher W. Woodall, Research Forester, 651-649-5141

 

Social and Economic Dimensions of Ecosystem Management - RWU 4803
Pamela J. Jakes, Project Leader and Research Social Scientist, 651-649-5163
David N. Bengston, Research Forester, 651-649-5162
Robert G. Haight, Research Forester, 651-649-5178
Rachel Hudson, GIS/Spatial Analyst, 651-649-5236
Stephanie Snyder, Operations Research Analyst, 651-649-5294
Kathleen L. Weinke, Secretary, 651-649-5111

 

West Lafayette, Indiana...

North Central Research Station, 195 Marstellar Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
765-496-6016; FAX: 765-496-7255

Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center - RWU 4157
Charles H. Michler, Project Leader, 765-496-6016
Jim McKenna, Biologist, 765-494-3651
Ron Overton, Tree Improvement Specialist, 765-496-6417
Paula M. Pijut, Plant Physiologist, 765-496-2162
Keith Woeste, Research Plant Molecular Geneticist, 765-496-6016

 

USDA Forest Service - North Central Research Station
Last Modified: Wednesday, 12 January 2005


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