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Antioch University New England

Technical Representative

Dr. James Jordan
Professor, Department of Environmental Studies
Antioch University New England
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431-3552
(603) 283-2339
[email protected] 

Administrative Representatives

Jennifer Huettl
Interim Grants Specialist
Antioch University New England
[email protected]

Laura Andrews
Director of Institutional Advancement
Antioch University New England
[email protected]

Ball State University

Technical Representative

Kevin C. Nolan, Ph.D. 
Director and Senior Archeologist
Applied Anthropology Laboratories
Ball State University
2000 W University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5328
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Jacqueline S. Davis, MA, CRA
Director, Pre Award, Strategy, & Outreach
Ball State University
Sponsored Projects Administration
2000 W University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-1607
[email protected]

Central Michigan University

Technical Representative

Dr. Donald G. Uzarski
Director, Institute for Great Lakes Research
Director, CMU Biological Station
Professor, Department of Biology
Brooks Hall 127
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858
(989) 774-2504
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Dr. David C Weindorf
Vice Pres/Research & Innovation, Research & Graduate Studies
Central Michigan University
[email protected]

Cleveland State University

Technical Representative

Mike Walton, Ph.D., Director
Center for Environmental Science, Technology & Policy
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue (MC 219)
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-687-2407
fax: 216-687-5393
[email protected]

Cornell University

Technical Representative

Magdeline Laba 
Senior Research Associate
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University
215 Garden Avenue  
Roberts Hall 260
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-0841
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Jamie Sprague
Team Lead/ Sr. Grant and Contract Officer-Federal team
Cornell University
(607) 255-5014
[email protected]

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Technical Representative

Jay Sandal
Environmental Institute
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
2101 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-0867
fax: 218-879-0814
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Stephanie Hammitt
Chief Financial Officer
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community
College
2101 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
Phone: (218) 879-0810
[email protected]

Grand Valley State University

Technical Representative

Alan Steinman, Ph.D.
Allen and Helen Hunting Research Professor
Grand Valley State University 
Lake Michigan Center 
740 West Shoreline Drive 
Muskegon, MI 49441 
616-331-3749
fax: 616-331-3864
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Kim Squiers 
Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive (049 JHZ)
Allendale, MI 49401-9401
(616) 331-6868
[email protected]

Hamline University (inactive)

Indiana State University

Technical Representative

Dr. Lynn Maurer
Chief Research Officer and Dean
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Indiana State University
Gillum Hall 240
200 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Phone: (812) 237-3087
Fax: (812) 237-3092
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Marlene Burns
Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
Indiana State University
Holmstedt Hall 272
Terre Haute, IN  47809
812-237-3228
fax: 812-237-3092
[email protected]

Indiana University

Technical Representative

Stephen Wolter
Director, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands
Assistant Professor
Indiana University 
2805 E 10th St, Suite 170
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 855-7083
Fax: (812) 856-5600
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Steven Martin
Associate Vice President
Office of Research Administration
Indiana University
509 E 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401-3654
(317) 278-3473
[email protected]
[email protected]

Kent State University

Technical Representative

Christie Bahlai
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
[email protected]
330-672-9775

Administrative Representative

Douglas Delahanty
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
[email protected]
330-672-2395

Lake Superior State University

Technical Representative

Kevin L. Kapuscinski, Ph.D. 
Martin Vanderploeg Endowed Assistant Director of Research, Center for Freshwater Research and Education
Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources & Environment
Lake Superior State University
100 Salmon Run Way
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
906-635-2093
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Erica Newland 
Vice Provost of Research and Innovation
Office of Sponsored Programs
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
906-635-2272
[email protected]

Marquette University

Technical Representative

Dr. Nathan Lemoine 
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences 
Wehr Life Sciences Building, 412 
Marquette University 
P.O. Box 1881 
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 
(414) 288-1482 
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Katherine Durben 
Executive Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 
Marquette University 
P.O. Box 1881 
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 
(414) 288-5470 
[email protected]

Michigan State University

Technical Representative

Richard K. Kobe
Chairperson and Professor
Department of Forestry
Michigan State University
480 Wilson Rd., Room 126
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-0093
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Diane L. Cox
Sponsored Programs Manager
Office of Sponsored Programs
Hannah Administration Building
Michigan State University
426 Auditorium Road, Room 2
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 884-4243
[email protected]

Michigan Technological University

Technical and Administrative Representative

David D. Reed
Vice President for Research
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 487-3043
[email protected]

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Technical Representative

Kristel Seth 
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs 
Minnesota State University, Mankato 
Memorial Library 96 
Mankato, MN 56001 
(507) 389-6652 
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Anne Ludvik
Contracts Coordinator, Research and Sponsored Programs 
Minnesota State University, Mankato 
Memorial Library 96 
Mankato, MN 56001 
(507) 389-1545 
[email protected]

Northern Illinois University

Technical Representative

Thomas Skuzinski, PhD., J.D. 
Director, Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability and Energy
Associate Professor of Public Administration
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-0183
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Dara C.Little, MPA, CRA
Associate Vice President for Research / Executive Director, Sponsored Programs
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-9285
[email protected]

Northern Michigan University

Technical Representative

Susy S. Ziegler
Professor, Department Head, Associate Dean
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences
Northern Michigan University
3001A Weston Hall
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5301
(906) 227-1104
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Tesse Sayen
Director for Research Development and Sponsored Programs
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Northern Michigan University
1400 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 227-2322
[email protected]

Northland College

Technical Representative

Sarah Johnson 
Professor of Natural Resources & Biology
Northland College
1411 Ellis Ave
Office 108 CSE
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-1550
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Lisa Williamson
Director of Grants and Sponsored Awards
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland WI, 54806
(715) 682-1678
[email protected]

The Ohio State University

Technical Representative

Stuart A. Ludsin
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
The Ohio State University
223 Research Center
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH  43212
(614) 292-1613
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Ginette A. Busque
Manager of Grants & Sponsored Programs
The Ohio State University
Office of Academic Affairs
301H Mershon Center
1501 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201-2602
(614) 292-0956
[email protected]

Purdue University

Dr. Jessica Gurevitch 
Professor and Head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
125B Pfendler Hall of Agriculture
Purdue University
715 W State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
(765) 494-3590
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Ken Sandel 
Associate Vice President, Sponsored Program Services
Senior Intellectual Property Officer
Purdue University
610 Purdue Mall
Hovde Hall Room 332
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-1063
[email protected]

Southern University and A&M College

Technical Representative

Zhu Ning 
James and Ruth Smith Endowed Professor and Department Chair, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources
Director, Research Institute for Air, Nutrient, Soil, Water, Ecosystem, and Remote Sensing
Greenhouse/Headhouse Research Complex, Room 115A
(225) 771-6292
[email protected]

Technical Representative

Michael Stubblefield
Vice Chancellor for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Office of Sponsored Research Southern University and A&M College
730 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807  
(225) 771-3890
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Norma J. Frank
Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
PO Box 12596
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-2549, ext 203
[email protected]

SUNY Buffalo State University

Technical Representative

Dr. Chris Pennuto
Professor and Research Scientist
Director, WNY PRISM
Great Lakes Center and Biology Department
326 SAMC
Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-4104
Fax: (716) 878-4028
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Jessica Berg, CRA
Director, Sponsored Programs
SUNY Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buckham Hall, B206
Buffalo, NY  14222-1095
Phone: (716) 878-3047
Fax: (716) 878-4039
[email protected]

SUNY Cortland

Technical Representatives

Dr. Andrea Dávalos
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences Department
Bowers Hall Rm 1215
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-2709
Fax: (607) 753-5455
[email protected]

Dr. Li Jin
Professor & Coordinator of Environmental Science Program
Geology Department
Bowers Hall Rm 1004
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-2188
Fax (607) 753-4973
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Elizabeth Speziale
Interim Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
Research and Sponsored Programs
Van Hoesen Hall Rm B219
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-2511
Fax: (607) 753-5590

SUNY Oswego

Technical Representative

C. Eric Hellquist, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
State University of New York at Oswego
7060 State Route 104
324 Shineman Center
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 312-2523
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

William J. Bowers, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Research Development and Administration
State University of New York at Oswego
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
210A Sheldon Hall
72 Sheldon Ave.
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 312-5631
[email protected]

SUNY Potsdam

Technical Representative

Kate Cleary, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
317-3 Satterlee Hall, Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 267-2566
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Jack McGuire, Ph.D.
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
229 Satterlee Hall
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 267-2130
[email protected]

SUNY Research Foundation

Technical Representative

Jacques Rinchard
Professor, Chair
Department of Environmental Science and Biology
B-03 Lennon Hall
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-5750
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Laura Merkl
RF Deputy Operations Manager
SUNY Brockport Director of Scholarship, Research & Sponsored Programs
350 New Campus Drive 
520 Allen Administration Building
Brockport, NY 14420-2932
(585) 395-2444
[email protected]

SUNY-The State University of New York

Administrative Representative

William J. Nicholson
Director, Office of Research Programs
SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 470-6608
[email protected]

Stephen F. Austin State University

Technical Representative

Pat Stephens Williams
Associate Professor
Human Dimensions, Communications, Education and Interpretation
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
Stephen F. Austin State University
419 East College Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-2196
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Jennifer Hanlon Patterson
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
Stephen F. Austin State University
1936 North Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-1805
[email protected]

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Technical and Administrative Representative

Andrew Robertson
Executive Director, GeoSpatial Services
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 
700 Terrace Heights #7
Winona, Minnesota 55987-2440 
(507) 457-8746
[email protected]

University of Iowa

Technical Representative

Keri Hornbuckle
Associate Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Iowa
4138 SC
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 384-0789
Fax: 319-385-5660
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Erin Brothers
Sr. Sponsored Research Specialist
Division of Sponsored Programs
2 Gilmore Hall
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 384-1930
[email protected]

University of Michigan

Technical Representative

Jennifer Read, PhD
Water Center Director
Graham Sustainability Institute
University of Michigan
625 E. Liberty Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 763-2642
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Lisa Ann Carey 
Business Manager
Graham Sustainability Institute
625 E Liberty St #300 
Ann Arbor MI 48104-2013
(734) 647-6288
[email protected]

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities & Duluth

Technical Representative

Dr. Kristen C. Nelson
GLNF CESU Co-director
Professor and Interim Head, Department of Forest Resources
College of Food Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
University of Minnesota
115 Green Hall
1530 Cleveland Avenue North
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
[email protected]
(612) 624-1277

Administrative Representative

Kelsey Grachek
Senior Grants and Contracts Officer
Sponsored Projects Administration
University of Minnesota
450 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-0996
[email protected]

University of Notre Dame

Technical Representative

Dr. Gary A. Lamberti
Nieuwland Professor of Aquatic Science
Department of Biological Sciences
290D Galvin Life Science Center
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-8075
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Greg Luttrell
Director, Research Contracts
940 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-2857
[email protected]

University of Pittsburgh

Technical Representatives

Emily Elliott 
Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Science 
502 SRCC Building 
University of Pittsburgh 
4107 O’Hara Street 
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 
(412) 624-8882 
[email protected]

Dr. Mark Abbott
Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Science
315 SRCC Building
University of Pittsburgh
4107 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-1408
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Laura Kingsley
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
300 MURDC
University of Pittsburgh
3420 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 383-4095
[email protected]

Zack Byrnes 
Associate Director for Grants Management and Contracting, Office of Sponsored Programs
300 MURDC
University of Pittsburgh
3420 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-7400
[email protected]

University of Toledo

Technical Representative

Christine Mayer
Department of Environmental Sciences
2801 West Bancroft Street, Mail Stop 604
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
Fax: 419-530-4421
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Kimberly Thorn 
Director of Sponsored Programs
Research and Sponsored Programs
2801 W. Bancroft Street
Mail Stop 218
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
(419) 530-6226
[email protected]

University of Vermont

Technical Representative

Kimberly F. Wallin, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and USDA Forest Service
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
313A Aiken Center
Burlington VT 05405
(802) 656-2517
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Sonya Stern
Interim Director, Sponsored Project Administration
340 Waterman Building
University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
85 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
(802) 656-1986
[email protected]

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Technical Representative

Pieter deHart 
Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research
Office of Graduate Studies
Cofrin Library 109B
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 465-2816
[email protected]  

Administrative Representative

Roger Wareham
Director
Office of Grants and Research
Cofrin Library 825C
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 465-2565  
[email protected]

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Technical Representative

Ju Kim 
Dean, College of Science and Health
105 Graff Main Hall
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-8218
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Melissa Nielsen
Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
243 Graff Main Hall
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-8007
[email protected]

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Technical Representative

Troy Runge 
CALS Associate Dean for Research
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Madison
240L Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 890-3143
[email protected]
Scheduling: Katie Datka, [email protected]

Administrative Representative

Sandra Fowler
Director - CALS Post Award
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Madison
240H Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-3947
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Erica Flyte
Executive Assistant
Office of the Dean and Director
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Madison
140 Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-3186
[email protected]

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Technical Representative

Brian Sloss 
Dean, College of Natural Resources 
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point 
800 Reserve Street 
Stevens Point, WI 54481 
(715) 346-3522 
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Katherine P. Jore
Associate Vice Chancellor for Personnel, Budget and Grants
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
208 Old Main
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
2100 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-3710
[email protected]

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Technical Representatives

Dale K. Splinter, Ph.D.
Professor of Geography, Geology, & Environmental Science
University of Wisconsin‐Whitewater
800 West Main Street, Upham Hall 120
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472‐5156
[email protected]

Administrative Representatives

Carl A. Fox, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
800 West Main Street, Andersen Library 2243
Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
Phone: (262) 472-5212
Fax: (262) 472-5214
[email protected]
[email protected]

Wayne State University

Technical Representative

Mark Baskaran 
Chair and Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Geology 
College of Liberal Arts and Science 
0224 Old Main 
Wayne State University 
4831 Cass Avenue 
Detroit, MI 48201 
(313) 577-3262 
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Gail L. Ryan
Associate Vice President
Sponsored Program Administration
Wayne State University
5057 Woodward Ave, Ste 13001
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 577-6595
Fax: (313) 577-3626
[email protected]

West Virginia University

Technical Representative

Chad D. Pierskalla
Professor, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources
Division of Forestry & Natural Resources
322 Percival Hall
PO Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 293-2941 x2410
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Katie Schneller 
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs 
WVU Research Corporation 
West Virginia University 
886 Chestnut Ridge Road 
PO Box 6845 
Morgantown, WV 26506-6845 
(304) 293-3998 
[email protected]

Winona State University

Technical Representative

Dr. Nicole Williams
Interim Dean, College of Science & Engineering
Winona State University
PO Box 5838
175 West Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 457-5585
[email protected]

Administrative Representative

Brett Ayers
Director, Grants and Sponsored Projects
Winona State University 
PO Box 5838
175 West Mark Street 
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 457-5519
[email protected]