Staff
Matt Baur, Director
Matt manages Center operations and staff and works with the Center's Advisory and Steering committees to identify priority pest-management needs and issues in the West. He represents the Western IPM Center and the Western Region broadly to the USDA and other federal agencies, and builds regional and national networks though scientific society meetings and in other collaborative ventures.
Steve Elliott, Communication Coordinator
Steve plans all communication-related activities, including producing the monthly Western IPM Center newsletters and this website. He produces IPM videos, photo essays and our annual report, and manages the IPMWest blog.
Emma Tribble, Writer/Editor
Emma produces technical publications and written content for the Center and manages our social media accounts.
Al Fournier, Southwest IPM Network Coordinator
Al develops and maintains a Southwestern network to gather information for formal replies to USDA and EPA information requests.
Danielle Lightle, Pacific Northwest IPM Network Coordinator
Danielle develops and maintains a Pacific Northwest network to gather information for formal replies to USDA and EPA information requests.
Natalie Hein-Ferris, Pacific Islands IPM Network Coordinator
Natalie develops and maintains a Pacific Islands network to gather information for formal replies to USDA and EPA information requests.