OrganizationJoint Venture Contacts and Organization
The primary focus of the IWJV organization is to provide support for the conservation activities of the State Steering Committees in each of our 11 states. These work groups develop plans and projects in response to the goals and objectives outlined by NAWMP, PIF, USSCP and NAWCP to achieve habitat protection, restoration, or enhancement within the bounds of the Joint Venture.
To succeed at this endeavor, the IWJV is comprised of the following organizational structure.
IWJV Office
Intermountain West Joint Venture
3740 Rodeo Road
Missoula, MT 59803
dave@iwjv.org
(406) 493-0925
Administration
Dave Smith, Coordinator; dave@iwjv.org
TBD, Assistant Coordinator
TBD, Science Coordinator
Christine Morris, Resource Coordinator; christine@iwjv.org
Randy Gray, Farm Bill Coordinator; randy@iwjv.org *
Alex Chappell, Accomplishment Tracking Coordinator; alexfchappell@aol.com *
* denotes part-time positions
Additional
The IWJV has established four cooperatively funded, short-term Science Team Leader positions to facilitate the 2009 Implementation Plan Update and provide a transition to the duties of the future IWJV Science Coordinator. These individuals are employees of IWJV partner agencies and organizations and will likely continue to be involved with the Joint Venture in the future.
Mark Petrie, Waterfowl Science Team Leader
Ducks Unlimited; mpetrie@ducks.org
Sue Thomas, Shorebird Science Team Leader,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; sue_thomas@fws.gov
Nanette Seto, Waterbird Science Team Leader,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; nanette_seto@fws.gov
Dan Casey, Landbird Science Team Leader,
American Bird Conservancy; dcasey@abcbirds.org
Management Board
 Comprised of a diverse, experienced and qualified membership, the Board provides broad oversight and guidance for the IWJV. The Board is a broad policy-making group interpreting the NAWMP, PIF, USSCP and NAWCP goals and objectives and thereby develops the direction of the Intermountain West Joint Venture.
Larry Kruckenberg, IWJV Chairman, Assistant to the Director
Wyoming Game & Fish Department, Wyoming
Dan Walker, Executive Director
Teller Wildlife Refuge, Montana
Clen Atchley, President/CEO
Flying A Ranch, Inc., Idaho
Karen Barnett, Wildlife Biologist
Bureau of Reclamation, Utah
Mark Biddlecomb, Director of Conservation Programs
Ducks Unlimited Inc, California
Brad Bortner, Chief, Division of Migratory Birds and Habitat Programs
US Fish & Wildlife Service, Oregon
Jim Burruss, Lead Environmental Analyst
PacifiCorp, Utah
Miles Moretti, President/CEO
Mule Deer Foundation, Utah
Michael Nelson, Senior Environmental Coordinator, Mid-America
ConocoPhillips, Alaska
Sara Schmidt, Regional Assistant Chief - West
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington, D.C.
Duane Shroufe, Director
Arizona Game & Fish Department, Arizona
Jay Slack, Deputy Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado
Robert Turner, Regional Senior Advisor
National Audubon Society, Colorado
IWJV Management Board Standing Committees
 Board members participate in IWJV Standing Committees which have specific goals and assignments. Current IWJV committees include but are not limited to:
Awards Committee
Recognizes individuals, organizations, or partnerships who best exemplify the mission, goals and ideals of the IWJV.
Communications Committee
Develops and executes political initiatives necessary to promote Joint Venture programs and projects. Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates a communications and education strategy for internal and external audiences of the IWJV.
Executive Committee
Allows the Joint Venture to move expeditiously on issues that require action between regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Funding Committee
Evaluates Joint Venture projects and determines funding requirements. Solicits project funds or provides match for grant funds to accomplish conservation projects and other Joint venture programs.
Project Funding Committee
Their purpose is to receive project proposals for consideration for Joint Venture project funding from the respective State Steering Committees. This Committee develops project funding recommendations and support information for consideration by the Management Board at each Fall Board meeting.
Technical Committee
The purpose of this committee, which is comprised of technical experts who represent the values of all the major bird initiatives, is to provide technical assessment and assistance as needed for all-bird emphasis for the Management Board and State Steering Committees.
State Steering Committees
are broad-based entities whose members support the various purposes of the NAWMP, NSCP, PIF, and NAWCP, and the IWJV within their particular state. Membership includes key partners with a wide array of interests and perspectives. The Committee's primary role is to provide state-wide coordination for planning and implementation of the State Coordinated Implementation Plan, and their specific objectives. (See Contact Us for State Steering Committee Chairs contact information.)
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