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Our Focus
Our business focuses on reclamation, restoration, and mitigation of our natural resources. This is accomplished by providing high quality environmental and natural resource management and construction services to a variety of private and government clients. Since 1995 our services have expanded through the creation of three additional aligned companies. Our success is driven by incorporation of appropriate technology and scientifically based management to efficiently achieve our clients’ goals.
Our Team
Wayne Erickson
Principal Environmental ScientistI have been an active outdoor enthusiast since childhood and it has been a logical progression to develop a career and business in environmental science and natural resource management. I have a B.S. in Botany/Forest Biology from Colorado State University and have worked in the environmental and natural resource field for 40 years. My favorite plants are elephantella and blue grama; favorite animal is the Copper River Red Salmon; and personal time includes camping, fishing, golf, cycling, travel, guitar and cooking. Expertise: Drastically disturbed land reclamation and high efficiency greenhouse construction. Based in Denver, CO.
Ken Carlson
Principle Soil ScientistStarted HMI in 1995 after 16 years in the coal mining industry. M.S. in Soil Science from Colorado State University. 35 years of soils and environmental experience. My favorite thing is raising bees in a backyard top-bar hive and xeric flower gardening to support the girls. Cross-country skiing and fly fishing with my wife and best friend Reta. Expertise: Soil remediation of acid and toxic forming materials resulting from mining and petroleum production. Perform Order 1 soil surveys, wetland delineations, soil sampling with Giddings Soil Probe, and soil amendment calculations. Based in Denver, CO.
Tony Matthews
Principal ScientistI enjoy being outside and working outside so this company is great fit for me. I graduated from Black Hills State University located in Spearfish, SD with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology and Outdoor Education and a minor in Chemistry. I have been working in the environmental industry for nine years. I am passionate about hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. My favorite tree is the Bristle Cone Pine. Expertise: Project Management, Revegetation, Noxious Weed Management, Qualified Supervisor, Erosion Control Supervisor (CDOT). Based in Denver, CO.
Matt Clark
Principal Reclamation SpecialistI got into the environmental field through a family member, and the desire to further my experiences in the industry. I studied to become an orchardist specializing in pip fruit production. I then spent eight years in the orchard industry in New Zealand before moving to the United States to pursue my career in the horticulture and environmental industry. My favorite animal is the Polar Bear. Expertise: Weed Management, Revegetation. Based in Denver, CO.
Robin Bay
Senior Environmental ScientistI’ve been interested in restoration ecology since middle school when I started volunteering with a local restoration non-profit in California. I have 18 years of natural resource management, revegetation, reclamation, and field research experience. 12 years with Habitat Management, Inc. M.S. University of Denver, Biological Science (Plant Ecology) B.A. Colorado College, Biology (Plant Ecology) Favorite plants are Buffalograss and alpine forget-me-not. Expertise: Plant ecology, vegetation monitoring, reclamation planning, wetland delineation, permitting, erosion control. Based in La Junta, CO.
Mark Ray
Staff ScientistFell in love with conserving nature, while studying at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. B.S. in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, emphasis in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University. Entering 4th year with HMI. My favorite plant is Pedicularis groenlandica aka Elephant's head. Expertise: Revegetation/Erosion Control, Noxious Weed Management, Wildlife. Based in Denver, CO.
Jesse Feeback
Staff ScientistI graduated from Colorado State University in 2016 with a degree in Natural Resources Management. I have worked with Habitat Management for 5 years; 4 years as an intern and 1-year full time. I enjoyed working on our Waldo Canyon project doing fire restoration as an intern and decided to study restoration in college. Favorite flavor of Gatorade: Lemon-Lime. Expertise: GIS, Noxious Weed Management. Based in Denver, CO.
Collin Jones
Soil ScientistWhile spending time working on farms, I developed a passion for soil and the role it plays in healthy ecosystems. I went to college with the intention of pursuing a career in agriculture but found the broader world of restoration ecology to be more rewarding. I graduated in 2017 from Colorado State University with a Soil and Crop Science B.S. and a Minor in Conservation and Reclamation. I am passionate about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and waste reduction. As such, in my spare time I manage a small composting business. When I’m not busy working and playing with soil I enjoy snowboarding, biking, creating art, and being outdoors. Expertise: Soils, Noxious Weed Management. Based in Denver, CO.
Graham Glass
Staff ScientistI graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management and am currently working on finishing my Master’s in Natural Resource Stewardship with a focus in Ecological Restoration from Colorado State University. I have experience of natural resource management work in both the private sector as an ecologist and in the government sector as a rangeland technician with the United States Forest Service. I have lived between Colorado and Wyoming my entire life and am passionate about preserving and enhancing the local habitats that make the Rocky Mountain region so special. Based in Denver, CO.
Anna Taugher
Project ManagerI grew up in a log cabin outside of Loveland, Colorado. Here I witnessed the seasonal changes of nature and tried to befriend the deer which is why for every school career day I dressed as a scientific explorer. Master’s in Biology from Miami University, 2018. Graduated in 2012 with a Bachelors in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Art History from the University of Colorado at Boulder. My favorite plant is Dalea albiflora. A soft understated flower giving refuge amongst all that pokes and prickles in the deserts of Tucson. Expertise: Vegetation. Based in Farmington, NM.
John Webster
Project ManagerI graduated from Colorado State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Rangeland Restoration Ecology. I have worked for 13 years in the natural resources field, 6 of those with Habitat Management Inc. I live for hunting, motocross, visiting Alaska and being with my wife and kids. I am a passionate reclamation scientist with extensive experience working with state and federal regulation in relationship with the mining industry. Knowledgeable in long term planning for vegetation management and land use, including exploration, production, and reclamation/closure. Expertise with permitting, enforcement, and understanding of environmental laws. Certifications: Commercial Pesticide Applicator (NMDA), California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM), EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions. Based in Farmington, NM.
Aaron Lameman
Staff ScientistI was born and raised by my grandparents in Shiprock, NM. I grew up farming along the San Juan River and raising cattle in Red Mesa, AZ. Graduated from San Juan College in Welding and Outdoor Leadership Education and Recreation. Later from ASU in Mechanical and Structural Engineering. I have worked with Habitat Management since the spring of 2018. I have experience in farming, cattle management, outdoor education/expedition, multipitch rock climbing, CQC, Dardy Queen and Nasty Nick obstacle course, search and rescue and depending on who you ask, an assassin of noxious weeds and trees. I learned to like collecting spoil/soil samples for fun but HMI pays for it still, rides in the open reclamation in the Kubota, and 40 meters up a MET tower in -14°f wind chill. My wife is my favorite person, we hunt, hike, bike, climb, and farm together while raising our kids who are all Cowboy Corgis. Based in Farmington, NM.
Drew Gramer
Staff ScientistGrowing up I have always had a natural draw to the wild. Between gardening and landscaping in my childhood home’s backyard, frequenting the mountains on the weekend to climb a fourteener or go camping I have always been in awe of the natural world. I got my Business Administration, Management emphasis surrounded by mountains in Gunnison, CO at Western State Colorado University. I cannot imagine a world without “wild” places where everything has been developed and disturbed. I cannot speak for the great Aldo Leopold or John Muir, however their message of stewardship towards the Earth has always influenced my perspective on nature. Influence that I realized through working firsthand for an environmental company in nature we can start to unravel only the beginning of mysteries and questions that come with observing and preserving our wonderful diverse ecosystems available to us on Earth, so that others can share the same awe for generations to come. Based in Farmington, NM.
Nancy Gregoire
Administrative AssistantAfter moving to beautiful, colorful Colorado, it became obvious to me that I wanted to join an environmental and natural resource company. Michigan State University, B.A. English Writing My favorite animal is the red panda. Not only are they adorable, playful and smart, they fool us by looking like so many other animals combined! Expertise: Office management, reporting, scheduling and team support. Based in Denver, CO.
Jeanet Ortiz
Accounting & Human Resources ManagerOver 12 years of experience in general accounting and management. Double B.A. University of Colorado at Denver, completing M.S. in Accounting. Based in Denver, CO.
Health & Safety Compliance
Habitat Management is dedicated to responsible business operations that meet or exceed health, safety and environmental requirements. We proactively promote work place safety and incorporate loss prevention principles. We are currently registered with the following safety organizations or have received the following training:
