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Name Interests
Alessi, Mark G
Human Dimensions Specialist
Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Human Dimensions of Wildlife
217-557-0475
mark.alessi@illinois.gov

Allen, Julie
Postdoctoral Researcher

217-300-5651
juliema@illinois.edu

Anders, Philip
Biological Informatician
Biodiversity Informatics, Data Management Systems
217-265-0034
anders2@illinois.edu

Anderson, Brian
Director

217-333-6830
bda@illinois.edu

Appleby, James
Professional Scientist, Entomologist

217-244-3431
jappleby@illinois.edu

Armbrust, Ed
Professional Scientist Emeritus, Entomologist

armbrust@illinois.edu

Bailey, Steve
Avian Biologist

847-217-5975
sdbailey@inhs.illinois.edu

Bales, Sarah
Mussel Field Biologist

217-300-4018
sabales@illinois.edu

Barnes, Jeannie
Data Specialist

217-782-2954
jeannie.barnes@illinois.gov

Beas, Benjamin
Wetland Plant Ecologist

217-300-1925
beas@illinois.edu

Beckman, Marilyn
Research Assistant

217-244-9411
mbeckman@illinois.edu

Benson, Thomas
CTAP Coordinator
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Avian Ecology, Quantitative Ecology
217-265-6242
tjbenson@illinois.edu

Bertz, Christine
Botanist
Invasive species, plant ecology, community ecology
217-300-1401
cabertz@illinois.edu

Beveroth, Tara

Avian monitoring, Avian Ecology, and Conservation
217-265-7303
beveroth@illinois.edu

Bialeschki, Cathy
Administrative Assistant

217-244-2120
cathyb@illinois.edu

Blackshear, Millon
Laboratory Specialist

217-333-1186
blackshe@illinois.edu

Bohlen, Vickie
Financial Assistant

217-333-6870
vbohlen@inhs.illinois.edu

Brofka, Wayne
Creel Survey Supervisor

847-872-8677
wbrofka@inhs.illinois.edu

Burgett, April


309-543-6000
aprilb@illinois.edu

Butler, Jason
Business Administrative Associate

217-244-2138
butlerjc@illinois.edu

Butler, Steven
Visiting Research Biologist
Ecology of Lotic Systems, Fish Movements, Dam Effects, Invasive Species
217-728-4851
sebutlr1@illinois.edu

Campbell, Linda
Human Dimensions Assistant

217-244-5121
lindac@inhs.illinois.edu

Cao, Yong
Stream Ecologist

217-244-6847
yongcao@illinois.edu

Carroll-Cunningham, Connie
Botanist
Botanical surveys, Plant ecology, IL Natural Areas Inventory, Bioswales
217-244-7741
carrollc@illinois.edu

Casper, Andy
Director of Illinois River Biological Station
rivers, watersheds, ecohydrology, floodplains, food webs, community ecology
afcasper@illinois.edu

Charlebois, Pat
Aquatic Ecologist, ANS Outreach Specialist

847-242-6441
charlebo@illinois.edu

Chick, John
Field Station Director, Aquatic Ecologist
Ecology of Large Rivers; Aquatic Ecology; Fish; Zooplankton; Invasive Species
618-468-2850
chick@illinois.edu

Claussen, Julie
Fisheries Biologist

217-244-1516
juliec@illinois.edu

Cook, Thad
Vegetation Specialist, Large River Ecologist

309-543-6000
t-cook2@illinois.edu

Cowan, Megan
Field Biologist

618-468-2857
cranmer@illinois.edu

Crane, Lee
Professional Scientist Emeritus, Systematic Mycologist

217-244-2165
leecrane@inhs.illinois.edu

Creque, Sara
Aquatic Ecologist
Lake Michigan nearshore fish habitat invertebrate zooplankton
847-872-8677
screque@illinois.edu

Cummings, Kevin
Malacologist
Conservation, systematics and ecology of freshwater mollusks.
217-333-1623
ksc@inhs.illinois.edu

Czesny, Sergiusz
Assistant Professional Scientist, Director, Lake Michigan Biological Station

847-872-8677
czesny@illinois.edu

Davis, Mark
Associate Research Scientist in Landscape Genetics
Conservation Genetics, Phylogenetic Systematics, Geometric Morphometrics
217-333-6960
davis63@illinois.edu

DeWalt, R. Edward
Aquatic Entomologist, Stream Biologist
Aquatic Insects, Plecoptera, Stoneflies, Taxonomy, Phylogeography, Conservation
217-649-7414
dewalt@illinois.edu

Diana, Matt
Fisheries Aquatic Research Biologist

217-728-4851
mattd@illinois.edu

Diaz, Manny
Assistant Computer Technician

mdiaz37@illinois.edu

Dickerson, Patty
Education/Outreach Assistant

217-244-9417
pdickrsn@inhs.illinois.edu

Dickinson, Amy
Research Assistant
Aquatic ecotoxicology, freshwater invertebrates, environmental contaminants
217-265-7558
dickinso@illinois.edu

Dietrich, Chris
Systematic Entomologist
systematics, taxonomy, evolution, leafhoppers, treehoppers
217-244-7408
dietrich@inhs.illinois.edu

Divine IV, Dwight
Computer Services Administrator

217-333-3559
divine@inhs.illinois.edu

Dmitriev, Dmitry
Interim Entomology Collections Manager
leafhoppers Auchenorrhyncha cybertaxonomy systematics morphology immatures
217-244-9578
dmitriev@inhs.illinois.edu

Douglas, Marlis
Curator of Fishes, Ichthyologist
Conservation Genetics, Molecular Ecology, Ichthyology, endangered species
217-333-6896
mrd@inhs.illinois.edu

Dreslik, Michael
Herpetologist
Herpetology - Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles
217-300-0970
dreslik@illinois.edu

Eades, David
Professional Scientist, Orthopterist
species file, taxonomy, Orthoptera, Catalogue of Life
217-244-9422
dceades@illinois.edu

Edison, Tim
Large River Ecologist
Coordinator of the Wabash and Ohio river Long-term Fish Population Monitoring.
217-333-7760
t-edison@illinois.edu

Einfalt, Lisa
Lab Supervisor/Behavioral Ecologist

217-728-4851
leinfalt@illinois.edu

Ellis, James
Botanist

217-244-5695
jamese@inhs.illinois.edu

Engelhardt, Megan
Wetland Plant Ecologist

217-300-0091
mtimpe@illinois.edu

Enstrom, David
Ornithologist

217-419-1009
denstrom@illinois.edu

Epifanio, John
Molecular Ecologist

217-244-5059
epifanio@inhs.illinois.edu

Estes, Kelly
Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator
invasive species, agricultural entomology, integrated pest management
217-333-1005
kcook8@illinois.edu

Flood, Richard
Research Programmer

217-244-9446
jrflood@illinois.edu

Frank, Beth
Research Programmer

217-244-9447
eef@illinois.edu

Freedman, Jonathan
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Aquatic Ecology; Invasive Species; Anthropogenic; Effects Stable Isotopes
217-728-4851
freedjon@illinois.edu

Geatz IV, George
Wetland Soil Scientist

217-244-6716
ggeatz@illinois.edu

Giebelstein, Eric
Visiting Research Technician

217-728-4851
egiebels@illinois.edu

Gittinger, Eric
Fisheries Technician, Aquatic Ecologist

618-468-2855
egitting@inhs.illinois.edu

Green, Michelle
Postdoctoral Research Associate

217-333-8483
mlgreen@illinois.edu

Greer, Diane
Geographic Information System Specialist

217-244-2158
greer@inhs.illinois.edu

Hagy, Heath
Assistant Research Program Leader in Waterfowl and Wetland Ecology and Field Station Director
waterfowl, wetlands, moist soil, waterbirds, wetland reserve program
309-543-3950
hhagy@illinois.edu

Handel, Bill
Plant Ecologist / Botanist

217-244-2109
whandel@inhs.illinois.edu

Hanson, Erica
Human Resources Associate

217-333-6897
elhanson@illinois.edu

Heads, Sam
Entomologist

217-244-9448
swheads@illinois.edu

Heske, Ed
Mammalian Ecologist

217-244-2173
eheske@illinois.edu

Hickman, Chad
GIS/Database Specialist

217-244-2105
hickman@inhs.illinois.edu

Hilbrich, Danielle
Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Assistant
Aquatic Invasive Species
847-242-6442
hilbrich@illinois.edu

Hill, Steven
Botanist, Plant Systematist
Systematics and phytogeography of the Malvaceae; IL T&E species
217-244-8452
srhill@inhs.illinois.edu

Hine, Chris
Wildlife Biologist

309-543-3950
chine@inhs.illinois.edu

Hinz, Leon
Stream Ecologist
Aquatic Ecology, Conservation Biology, Fisheries Management, Lotic Habitat.
217-785-8297
leon.hinz@illinois.gov

Hitzroth, Greg
Outreach Specialist, INHS/Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

(217)300-018
hitzroth@illinois.edu

Hoover, Jeff
Avian Ecologist
bird ecology, bird behavior, bird conservation, habitat restoration
217-244-2922
j-hoover@illinois.edu

Hopper, Jamie
Facilities Manager

217-333-6836
jhopper@illinois.edu

Horath, Michelle
Wildlife Biologist

309-543-3950
mgeorgi@inhs.illinois.edu

Huang, Wei-Fone
Postdoctoral Researcher

wfhuang@illinois.edu

Jarvis, Janet
Remote Sensing Specialist
GIS and Remote Sensing of natural resources
217-265-6297
jljarvis@inhs.illinois.edu

Jeffords, Mike
Entomologist and Public Relations and Education Liaison

217-244-9417
jeffords@illinois.edu

Johnson, Kevin
Ornithologist

217-244-9267
kjohnson@inhs.illinois.edu

Johnson, Ruth
Accountant I

217-333-6833
rjohnson@inhs.illinois.edu

Kampmeier, Gail
Senior Research Entomologist
biodiversity informatics, database design, plant virus epidemiology
gkamp@illinois.edu

Keene, Dennis
Soil Scientist and Wetland Ecologist

217-244-0873
dkeene@illinois.edu

Ketzner, David
Botanist, Wetland Plant Ecologist

217-244-8821
ketzner@illinois.edu

Key, Sue
Assistant Director for Administrative Services

217-244-4592
suekey@inhs.illinois.edu

Keys, Jim
IT Support Specialist

217-244-1361
jkeys@inhs.illinois.edu

Kim, Chang Hyun
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Ecological Immunology
217-333-1186
maraychk@illinois.edu

Kneuer, Martha
Field Station Administrative Assistant

847-872-8677
mkneuer@illinois.edu

Krasavin, Nina
Molecular biology research technician/Laboratory manager

217-244-5509
krasavin@illinois.edu

Krumins, George
GIS Database Specialist
Windows & SQL administration;SQL, ArcGIS, & Web programming;ArcGIS & ArcSDE; PCs
217-244-8473
krumins@inhs.illinois.edu

Kuhns, Andrew
Aquatic Ecologist
Herpetology, Ecology, Conservation, Biology
217-265-6707
arkuhns@illinois.edu

Kurylo, Jesse
Wetland Soil Scientist
soils and wetlands, Rhamnus cathartica/invasive species, and rain gardens
217-244-0692
jkurylo@inhs.illinois.edu

LaBerge, Wally
Emeritus Principal Scientist

wlaberge@inhs.illinois.edu

Lampman, Rich
Medical Entomologist; Insect Chemical Ecologist
vector ecology and behavior; West Nile virus
217-244-2689
richlamp@illinois.edu

Landsman, Sean
Fisheries Research Scientist

847-294-4132
slandsma@illinois.edu

Larkin, Ron
Wildlife Ecologist
flying animals radar conservation migration bird bat wind power
217-333-7513
r-larkin a-t illinois dot edu

Levengood, Jeff
Wildlife Contaminant Specialist
ecotoxicology; wildlife toxicology; toxicants and other stressors
217-333-6767
jleven@inhs.illinois.edu

Levin, Geoff
Associate Director for Operations
Systematics of flowering plants, esp. Euphorbiaceae; floristics of North America
217-244-7481
levin1@illinois.edu

Levine, Eli
Research Entomologist

217-714-9118
levinee@illinois.edu

Long, Pam
Mailroom Manager

217-244-2113
plong@isgs.illinois.edu

Lubinski, Benjamin


618-468-2856
blubinsk@illinois.edu

Luckmann, William
Professional Scientist Emeritus



Maehr, Mike
Species File Software Specialist

217-244-9461
maehr@illinois.edu

Manjerovic, Mary Beth
Postdoctoral Research Associate

217-333-8483
mmanjero@illinois.edu

Marcum, Paul
Wetland Plant Ecologist
wetlands, ecology, vascular plants, Carex, threatened and endangered species
217-333-8459
marcum@illinois.edu

Mateus-Pinilla, Nohra
Wildlife Veterinary Epidemiologist

217-333-6856
nohram@illinois.edu

Mayer, Chris
IDOT Data Coordinator, Database and Collection Manager

217-244-2354
camayer@illinois.edu

McClelland, Mike
River Research Technician, Fisheries Specialist

309-543-6000
mmcclell@illinois.edu

McIntyre, Susan
Wetland Plant Ecologist
wetlands, community ecology, anthropogenic ecosystems, wildlife, PES
217-300-2178
sdmcinty@illinois.edu

McNamara, Tommie
Fisheries Analysis System Database Manager

217-244-1516
tmmcnama@illinois.edu

Mengelkoch, Jean


217-265-7885
jmengel@inhs.illinois.edu

Merritt, Joseph
Mammalogist

217-265-7301
jmerritt@illinois.edu

Metzke, Brian
Stream Ecologist
Multi-spatial stream evaluation and GIS analysis
217-557-9251
brian.metzke@illinois.gov

Michaels, Nerissa
Large River Ecologist

309-543-6000
nnm@illinois.edu

Miller, Andrew
Mycologist
DNA barcoding, fungal ecology, molecular phylogenetics, ascomycete systematics
217-244-0439
amiller@inhs.illinois.edu

Miller, Craig
Human Dimensions Biologist

217-244-0691
craigm@illinois.edu

Miller-Ishmael, Lynnette
Creel Project Regional Supervisor

217-935-3030
lynnette@inhs.illinois.edu

Molano-Flores, Brenda
Plant Reproductive Ecologist

217-265-8167
molano1@illinois.edu

Montgomery, Allison
Laboratory Assistant

217-333-1186
avmontgo@illinois.edu

Mui, Jen
Education/Outreach Coordinator

217-333-5986
jmu@illinois.edu

Murphy, Michael J. C.
Botanist

217-265-7793
mmurph@illinois.edu

Muturi, Ephantus
Director of Medical Entomology

217-244-3410
emuturi2@illinois.edu

Nannini, Michael
Aquatic Ecologist

618-245-6348
mnannini@illinois.edu

Nieset, Julie
Wetland Plant Ecologist

217-300-2472
jenieset@illinois.edu

Philipp, Dave
Conservation Geneticist

217-244-5055
philipp@illinois.edu

Phillippe, Rick
Plant Systematics, Herbarium Collection Mgr

217-244-2181
rickp@inhs.illinois.edu

Phillips, Chris
Further Studies Coordinator, Herpetologist

217-244-7077
chrisp@inhs.illinois.edu

Plocher, Allen
Forest Ecologist

217-333-6292
a-ploch@inhs.illinois.edu

Post, Sue
Biological Control Specialist

spost@inhs.illinois.edu

Price, Alison
Mussel Field Biologist

217-300-0969
alprice@illinois.edu

Ratcliff, Eric
Aquatic Ecologist / Assistant Field Station Director

618-468-2854
ratcliff@inhs.illinois.edu

Redman, Rebecca
Aquatic Ecologist
Lake Michigan, yellow perch, early life history, recruitment, fecundity, diets
847-872-8677
rredman@illinois.edu

Riney, Jessica
Biologist

217-524-0125
jriney@illinois.edu

Robertson, Ken
Plant Systematist

krrobert@illinois.edu

Robinson, Jason
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Aquatic insects, fishes, stream ecology, biogeography, evolution, niche modeling
217-300-3556
jrob@illinois.edu

Rothermel, Deanne
Business Manager

217-728-4851
dkrumwie@illinois.edu

Ruebush, Blake
Large River Fisheries Ecologist
Large River Ecology, Fish, and Invasive Species
309-543-6000
ruebush2@illinois.edu

Ruffatto, Danielle
Education & Outreach Specialist

217-300-9347
ruffatt1@illinois.edu

Rye, Tim
CTAP Botanist

217-345-0974
trye@inhs.illinois.edu

Sass, Greg
Field Station Director/ Large River Ecologist

309-543-6000
ggsass@illinois.edu

Sass, Laura
Stream Habitat Ecologist

217-558-6620
laura.sass@illinois.gov

Satterthwaite-Phillips, Damian
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Statistics, mathematical modeling, chronic wasting disease, otter, fatty acids
damiansp@gmail.com

Schelsky, Wendy
Visiting Avian Ecologist
Avian Life History, Host-Parasite Interactions, Molecular Ecology
217-333-4712
schelsky@illinois.edu

Schneider, Daniel
Invertebrate Community Ecologist

217-244-7681
ddws@illinois.edu

Shasteen, Diane
Mussel Field Biologist Coordinator
Mussel communities of Illinois streams
618-995-2411
Diane.Shasteen@illinois.gov

Sherwood, Josh
Fisheries Research Scientist
Fish, Freshwater mussels, streams
217-244-2157
jsherwo2@illinois.edu

Sivicek, Valerie
Field Biologist / Database Manager

217-265-7886
sivicek@illinois.edu

Skultety, Dennis
GIS/ GPS Specialist

217-244-5048
skultety@illinois.edu

Smith, Randy

Waterfowl, waterbird, and wetland ecology and management; large river ecology
309-543-3950
rvsmith@inhs.illinois.edu

Soeken-Gittinger, Lori
Water Quality Specialist, Aquatic Ecologist

618-468-2855
lgitting@inhs.illinois.edu

Solomon, Levi
Large River Fisheries Ecologist
Fisheries Component Specialist for the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
309-543-6000
soloml@illinois.edu

Solter, Leellen (Lee)
Associate Professional Scientist, Insect Pathology
insect pathogens, microsporidia, host-pathogen interactions
217-244-5047
lsolter@illinois.edu

Soto-Adames, Felipe
Insect Systematist
Collembola Systematics and Evolution, Arthropod Muscle Protein Evolution
217-244-4552
fsoto@illinois.edu

Soucek, Dave
Ecotoxicologist, Entomologist
Ecotoxicology of freshwater invertebrates
217-265-5489
d-soucek@inhs.illinois.edu

Spencer, Joe
Insect Behaviorist
Insect resistance, behavior, movement & migration, transgenic crops, corn
217-244-6851
spencer1@illinois.edu

Spyreas, Greg
Plant Ecologist
Conservation; Biodiversity; Ecology; Restoration; Floristic Quality Assessment
217 300-4023
spyreas@illinois.edu

Stanhope, Kimberly
Outreach Coordinator

217-244-5113
stanhope@illinois.edu

Stein, Jeffrey
Statewide Creel Project Research Director
Bass recruitment & reproductive ecology; creel surveys; ecology of bonefish
217-244-1516
jastein@illinois.edu

Stodola, Kirk
Postdoctoral Research Associate

kstodola@illinois.edu

Stratton, Jenny
VST Curatorial Specialist

217-344-4615
jenny.marie.stratton@gmail.com

Szafoni, Diane
Geographic Information System Specialist
Spatial database development and analysis
217-244-2160
szafoni@illinois.edu

Taft, John
Plant Ecologist/Botanist
vegetation ecology of terrestrial communities
217-244-5046
taft@inhs.illinois.edu

Taylor, Chris
Ichthyologist/Astacologist, Curator of Crustaceans

217-244-2153
ctaylor@inhs.illinois.edu

Taylor, Steven
Macroinvertebrate Biologist
Biospeleology, Karst, Pseudoscorpiones, Amphipoda, Heteroptera
217-244-1122
sjtaylor@illinois.edu

Thomas, David


217-840-0952
dthomas@inhs.illinois.edu

Thomas, Tina
Business Office Assistant

217-244-4902
tthomas1@illinois.edu

Tiemann, Jeremy
Field Biologist
fishes, freshwater mussels, aquatic snails, endangered species, streams
217-244-4594
jtiemann@illinois.edu

Tsai, Jenwei
Wetland Soil Specialist

217-300-1930
ctsai@illinois.edu

Tucker, John
Herpetologist

618-468-2859
jktucker@inhs.illinois.edu

Tweddale, Tari

GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial database development, management, and analysis
217-265-0583
tweicher@illinois.edu

VanMiddlesworth, Todd
Emiquion Project Coordinator

309-543-6000
td-vanmiddlesworth@wiu.edu

Voegtlin, Dave
Insect Systematist

217-244-2152
dvoegtli@illinois.edu

Wahl, Dave
Aquatic/Fishery Biologist, Field Station Director

217-728-4400
d-wahl@illinois.edu

Ward, Michael

Avian Ecology
217-244-4089
mpward@illinois.edu

Warwick, Charlie
Publications Coordinator

217-244-2115
cwarwick@inhs.illinois.edu

Webb, Don
Senior Professional Scientist / Insect Systematist

217-244-2154
dwebb@inhs.illinois.edu

Wetzel, Mark
Aquatic Oligochaetologist / Macroinvertebrate Zoologist
taxonomy/systematics - aquatic & terrestrial annelid worms, other aquatic groups
217-244-2108
mjwetzel@illinois.edu

Whelan, Chris
Grassland Avian Ecologist

312-355-0990
whelanc@uic.edu

Wiesbrook, Scott
Assistant Project Leader for Soils

217-265-0368
swiesbro@illinois.edu

Wilm, Brian
Assistant Project Leader for Botany

217-244-2176
bwilm@inhs.illinois.edu

Wingard, Margaret
Financial Assistant

217-265-5644
mwingard@inhs.illinois.edu

Wisher, John
Visiting Research Technician

217-728-4851
jwisher@illinois.edu

Wohlgemuth, Beth
Librarian
Illinois Natural History Survey Librarian
217-244-4907
wohlgemu@inhs.illinois.edu

Wylie, Dan
Zoological Collections Manager

217-244-4494
dwylie@illinois.edu

Yetter, Aaron
Waterfowl Ecologist

309-543-3950
ayetter@inhs.illinois.edu

Yoder, Matt
Biological Informatician
Biodiversity Informatics, Ontologies, Hymenoptera, Diapriidae
217-244-9473
mjyoder@illinois.edu

Young, Angela
Human Resources Administrator

217-244-7793
younga@illinois.edu

Zack, Sarah
Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist
Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach & Education
847-242-6440
szack@illinois.edu

Zahniser, James
Post Doctoral Research Associate
taxonomy, Cicadellidae, leafhopper
217-244-9578
zahniser@illinois.edu

Zercher, Brad
Wetland Field Biologist

217-333-3870
bzercher@inhs.illinois.edu






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