Person Archives

Will McShane is a Master’s candidate in International Economics and Finance at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Mageburg in Germany. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Beloit College. As a research assistant to a development psychologist, he researched the healthcare needs of low-income families.  In his free time Will likes to cook, run, read, and prepare to move toContinue reading “Will McShane”

Michelangelo Landgrave is part of the inaugural class of PERC Impact Fellows in 2015. He is finishing up a M.A. in Economics from California State University, Long Beach and hopes to begin doctoral studies in fall 2016. He was previously a research intern with the Cato Institute and Reason Foundation where he worked on immigrationContinue reading “Michelangelo Landgrave”

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.  

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 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 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 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 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 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”