Kirk Shimeall, Executive Director and Fiscal Sponsorship & Stewardship Coordinator
Kirk has an MBA in Sustainable Business and a background in conflict management. Kirk, his wife and two sons live in Corvallis. In his free time he enjoys refereeing soccer, whitewater kayaking, and surfing. His favorite thing is to row his family down wild and scenic rivers throughout the West. Email Kirk.
Molly Davis, Fiscal Manager
Molly Davis is the Fiscal Manager at CPRCD and has over 20 years of experience in accounting. She grew up on a grass seed farm in Monroe. Molly now lives on small farm in Scio where she and her family raise cattle and horses. She enjoys spending time with her family, working with horses and barrel racing. She competes in rodeos and barrel races throughout the Northwest. Email Molly.
Connie Barnes, Grants, Contracts & Forest Stewardship
Connie joined the CPRCD in 2014. She brings over 20 years of natural resource education, communications, public relations and non-profit management support and experience to the team. She has a Bachelor of Science in Land Use Planning from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s in Natural Resource Education, Interpretation and Communication from the OSU College of Forestry. She worked as a planner in Arizona then moved to Oregon to pursue outdoor education. She has worked with OMSI, Chintimini Wildlife Center and the Corvallis Environmental Center as Program Director. Connie enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family skiing, river rafting and mountain biking. Email Connie.
Courtney Gattuso, Western Invasives Network Coordinator
Courtney joined CPRCD in 2022 as the Coordinator for the Western Invasives Network. She earned a dual bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Geography from San Francisco State University. Much of her career, she has worked in natural resource management with various public entities to pursue her passion for conservation. She has also served as 4-County and Columbia Gorge CWMA Coordinator where she provided opportunities for collaborative management, prevention, and awareness of invasive species. She now resides in Milwaukie, OR where she enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Email Courtney.
Mike Mader, Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership Watershed Coordinator
Mike was born and raised on Tenmile Lakes. After serving in the US Marines, Mike graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Fisheries Science. He has been the TLBP Watershed Coordinator since 1998 after starting with TLBP in 1997 conducting field assessment work. Mike feels very fortunate to be able to live and work where he grew up. Mike strongly feels that Oregon’s Watershed Councils are the most successful natural resource entity created by the state. Mike’s favorite quote is ” Watersheds are about People”. Email Mike.