CIPM Steering Committee
As outlined in the Center's Bylaws, CIPM is advised by a Steering Committee, composed of representatives from state and federal agencies, Tribes, Extension, private landowners, Industry, conservation groups, and Montana State University.
Founding Agency
John Simons, Chair
Vegetation and Restoration Specialist
USDI Bureau of Land Management
Billings, Montana
2nd term: Fall 2009-2012
Founding Agency
Mike Ielmini
National Invasive Species Program Coordinator
USDA Forest Service
Washington, D.C.
1st term: Fall 2009-2012
State Agency 1
Dr. Eileen Ryce
Hatchery Section Chief
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Mississippi Basin Chair, Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
Helena, Montana
1st term: Spring 2010-2013
State Agency 2
Amy Ferriter
Invasive Species Coordinator
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Boise, Idaho
1st term: Fall 2011-2014
Tribal/Extension
Virgil Dupuis
Extension Director
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, Montana
1st term: Fall 2011-2014
Private Landowner
Andrew Canham
Owner, MidDakota Vegetation Management
President, Missouri River Watershed Coalition
Miller, South Dakota
1st term: Spring 2010-2013
Industry
Sheilah Kennedy
Owner/Operator, S-K Environmental
Okanogan, Washington
1st term: Fall 2010-2013
Federal Agency 1
Dr. Lars Anderson
Lead Scientist, Weed Science Program
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Davis, California
1st term: Spring 2010-2013
Federal Agency 2
Dr. Roger L. Sheley
Ecologist
USDA Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center
Burns, Oregon
1st term: Fall 2011-2014
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Larry Beneker
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billings, Montana
1st term: Fall 2011-2014
Conservation Group
Vacant
Montana State University (ex officio)
Dr. Tracy Sterling
Department Head
Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana