Staffing and Organization
The National Forest Genetics Laboratory (NFGEL) is staffed with a combination of permanent and temporary employees bringing over 40 years of experience in plant molecular, population, and conservation genetics. The lab also hosts 1 to 3 high school volunteer interns per year.
| Staff Member | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | NFGEL Director | |
| Vacant | Geneticist | 530-621-6883 |
| Randy Meyer | Lab Biotechnician | 530-295-3037 |
| Vacant | Lab Biotechnician | 530-295-3038 |
NFGEL Steering Committee
NFGEL is guided by a Steering Committee made up of Agency professionals with an interest in the genetic assessment of our nation’s resources. Steering Committee members:
- oversee and ensure the accomplishments of the agreed upon work of NFGEL,
- assist in setting national priorities for NFGEL workload, and
- assist in securing necessary resources to accomplish the program of work.
NFGEL Steering Committee Meeting Notes
- Conference Call Notes, November 20, 2013 (PDF, 249 KB)
- Conference Call Notes, February 5, 2014 (PDF, 260 KB)
- Meeting Notes, May 20-21, 2014 (PDF, 322 KB)
- Meeting Powerpoint Presentation, May 20-21, 2014 (PDF, 2.98 MB)
- Conference Call Notes, July 29, 2014 (PDF, 2.56 MB)
- Conference Call Notes, October 27, 2014 (PDF, 244 KB)
- Conference Call Notes, February 4, 2015 (PDF, 325 KB)
| Member | Forest Service Deputy Area | Position | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Davis, Chair | National Forest System | Assistant Director, Integrated Vegetation Management - Forest Management, Rangelands Management, & Vegetation Ecology | Washington Office, Washington, DC | 202-403-8954 |
| Vacant | National Forest System | Regional Geneticist | Region 5, Placerville, CA |
|
| Barbara Crane | National Forest System | Regional Geneticist | Region 8, Atlanta, GA |
404-347-4039 |
| Keith Woeste | Research & Development | Molecular Geneticist and Hardwood Breeding | Northern Research Station, West Lafayette, IN | 765-496-6808 |
| Gary Man | State & Private Forestry | Acting Assistant Director - Cooperative Forestry – Urban and Community Forestry Program | Washington Office, Washington DC | 202-401-4416 |
| Dave Pivorunas | National Forest System | Assistant Threatened Endangered, and Sensitve (TES) Species, Program Leader; Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants | Washington Office, Washington DC | 202-205-1213 |
| William Carromero | National Forest System | National Botanist - Forest Management, Rangelands Management, & Vegetation Ecology | Washington Office, Washington, DC | 479-280-3242 |
| David Gwaze | National Forest System | National Silviculturist and Genetics Lead - Forest Management, Rangelands Management, & Vegetation Ecology | Washington Office, Washington DC | 202-205-0854 |