Kurt Repanshek is the founder and editor-in-chief of NationalParksTraveler.com, a website dedicated to providing an independent voice for covering the daily happenings in the parks. He is also the author of the books National Parks of the West for Dummies, Hidden Utah, and Hidden Salt Lake City.
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Rocky Barker
Rocky Barker is a former environmental journalist for the Idaho Statesman and author of Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America (Island Press).
Alfred Runte
Alfred Runte is a public historian specializing in the national parks. He holds a Ph.D. in American Environmental History from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His books include Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks and National Parks: The American Experience. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
Alison Grant
Alison Grant is an Impact research fellow at PERC. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Food, Agriculture, and Resource Economics. Alison has extensive knowledge in the field of agriculture and plantContinue reading “Alison Grant”
Jared Craft
Jared Craft is a clean energy enthusiast and recovering Big Law attorney. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Blue Sky Energy, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of off-grid MPPT solar charge controllers. Prior to joining Blue Sky Energy, he practiced law at two international law firms. Continue reading “Jared Craft”
Neal Doyle
Neal Doyle is the Director of the Enviropreneur Institute, and Assistant Director of the Harvard Innovation Lab, Harvard University’s on-campus entrepreneurship resource and education center. Neal was hired as the i-lab’s second employee, and currently leads operations, special projects, and strategic initiatives. He is also the co-founder of a successful consumer product startup. A 2007Continue reading “Neal Doyle”
Jonathan Holder
Jonathan Holder is a recent graduate of Presbyterian College in South Carolina, where he received a B.S. in Economics. At PERC, Jonathan assists in research, outreach, and the Enviroprenuer Institute. He will also experiment with various performance measures to track the impact of PERC’s publications and programs. Jonathan enjoys staying active outdoors and hopes toContinue reading “Jonathan Holder”
Hannah Downey
Hannah Downey is the associate vice president of policy at PERC, leading policy strategy and government affairs efforts to implement key policy reforms based on PERC’s groundbreaking research. She has applied her passion for the outdoors to advance lasting conservation wins since joining PERC in 2015. Hannah has testified before Congress and works closely with policymakersContinue reading “Hannah Downey”
Griffin Vanze
2016 UpdateGriffin has launched his Enviropreneur Institute project, a clothing line called AEON ROW. 2015 Enviropreneur Institute BioGriffin Vanze is the Founder of Experienced Apparel, a clothing company that utilizes recycled materials exclusively in its designs to offer on-trend, affordable looks while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. As Founder, Griffin oversees all aspects of the business,Continue reading “Griffin Vanze”
Gordon Jones
Gordon Jones is the founding Dean of the College of Innovation and Design at Boise State University as of June 2015. He is working to identify new pathways of learning that will provide students across public higher education with skills that meet emerging workplace demands. Prior to his role at Boise State, Gordon served asContinue reading “Gordon Jones”