Jack Wlezien is Vice President of Marketing and Communications at PERC. A passionate conservationist and skilled storyteller, Jack has helped high-profile brands and grassroots nonprofits alike grow their environmental impact through creative and strategic communications. Prior to joining PERC, Jack was Head of Communications at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s at their headquarters in Springfield,Continue reading “Jack Wlezien”
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Sarah Lutiger
Sarah Lutiger is PERC’s Director of Operations. Sarah has 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector and has spent her career leading successful, goal-oriented teams and projects. She brings her passion for achieving cause-driven results—and the great outdoors—to the work being done at PERC. Most recently, Sarah served as the Associate Executive Director atContinue reading “Sarah Lutiger”
Scott Christensen
Scott Christensen is the Executive Director of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) and works with the board and staff to forward all aspects of GYC’s inspiring mission. He holds degrees in Environmental Studies and Public Administration and has extensive experience building effective campaigns and developing innovative approaches to conservation.
Brad M. Levine
Brad Levine has enjoyed a successful multi-decade career building software technology companies in multiple industries. Brad’s most recent company, was focused on Medicaid post-acute healthcare tech. In addition, Brad leads a real estate and vacation rental company with properties in the Florida Keys, Palm Beach, Big Sky, and Livingston Montana. Earlier in his career, BradContinue reading “Brad M. Levine”
Matthew Wibbenmeyer
Matthew Wibbenmeyer is a fellow with Resources for the future. His research seeks to understand climate impacts and climate mitigation policies related to the forest and land sectors, with a special focus on wildfire. He has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Kyle C. Meng
Kyle Meng is an Associate Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Management and the Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Climate and Energy Program Director at the Environmental Markets Solutions Lab. An environmental and resourceContinue reading “Kyle C. Meng”
Andrew B. Ayres
Andrew Ayres is a research fellow at the PPIC Water Policy Center. He is an environmental and natural resource economist focused on questions related to the design, development, and effectiveness of legal and economic institutions for managing the environment.
Sharon Williams
Sharon worked as PERC’s administrative associate from 2021-2022. Sharon graduated from the University of Montana Western with a degree in environmental science, where she focused on geology. Prior to joining PERC, she worked collecting field data for environmental organizations, transcribing court proceedings, and traveling both nationally and internationally. She spends her free time baking, gardening,Continue reading “Sharon Williams”
Suzi Kerr
Suzi Kerr is chief economist for the Environmental Defense Fund. Leading a group of economists and analysts, she collaborates with economists and other researchers and stakeholders from a variety of organizations around world to produce research and policy guidance relevant to EDF’s mission. Suzi’s own research focuses on emissions pricing and international cooperation.
Addison Del Mastro
Addison Del Mastro was a visiting impact fellow at PERC in 2016 and a participant in PERC’s 2012 student seminar. He writes with a focus on land use and the built environment. Find him on Twitter and at Substack.