Staff

I joined Metcalf in 2014 after working for several years at a similar firm. I have more than two decades of archaeological experience in the Western and Central United States. My duties include overseeing and conducting all stages of fieldwork, laboratory work, and reporting. I have experience managing prehistoric and historic survey, excavation, construction monitoring, prehistoric artifact analysis, and technical report production.

I have more than 40 years of experience in cultural resource management and heritage preservation, of which 26 years were in the federal sector and the rest in the private, tribal, and academic sectors. My current responsibilities involve marketing to clients, monitoring developments in the industries we serve, and assisting local communities and organizations in addressing heritage preservation and compliance issues.

I started at Metcalf in 2023. My background includes conducting fieldwork in North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Georgia, and Virginia. As a field technician at Metcalf, my responsibilities involve processing artifacts, conducting field surveys, shovel testing, writing site forms, and the occasional metal detecting survey. When I’m not working, I like hiking, camping, and playing video games with my girlfriend.

I have been a professional archaeologist for over 20 years. Since joining Metcalf in 1999, I have worked on numerous projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming, I have also authored numerous technical reports for Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies. My duties at Metcalf include conducting field surveys, testing, monitoring, supervising crew, interacting with clients and government agencies, and technical report writing.

I joined Metcalf in 2012 and my role includes both office tasks and fieldwork. Office tasks include project and lab management, proposal development, report and site form writing, research, tribal consultation, training new staff members, editing GIS maps, and other administrative tasks. Fieldwork tasks include surveying, site recording, photo documentation, shovel probe and excavation, water screening, flotation, and artifact processing.

I was born with an insatiable passion for history and the human experience. At the age of 10, my first archaeological project took me to Bear Canyon near my hometown of Tucson, Arizona. From there a star was born. Just kidding. It took me years to find my feet as a professional archaeologist but now I live the dream. Since 2008, I have enjoyed leading Metcalf as General Manager and now as President and CEO.

I joined Metcalf Archaeology in 2024 as an Architectural Historian after receiving my M.A. in History from Colorado State University. My responsibilities cover the architectural and historical resources aspects of projects at Metcalf. I have experience primarily in Section 106 compliance and general architectural inventory, mostly focused in Colorado.

I have been an Archaeologist since 1999 and joined Metcalf in 2007 where I am a project manager and the Eagle office Regional Project Coordinator. I prepare cost proposals, conduct field projects, write and review reports, and manage project logistics. My research interests include ceramic analysis and the archaeology of gender. Public education is dear to my heart and I teach college classes in Anthropology. I enjoy hiking and camping with my family.

I have worked in archaeology since 1992, and have been with Metcalf as a Principal Investigator since 2004. My research focuses on prehistoric quarries, and KRF distribution over time. I had the honor to prepare the nomination for the NHL Lynch KRF Quarry. As General Manager for Metcalf, my role includes oversight of the company’s growth, development of a sustainable management plan, and leading in employee engagement.

I began working for Metcalf in 2008 after working for 10 years on several academic projects in Belize and Mexico, as well as for a CRM firm in New York and Vermont. I specialize in lithic tool analysis and shell ornament technology. My role at Metcalf includes assisting with project coordination, staff needs, preparation of proposals, directing field projects, and site form and report writing. When not at work, I enjoy making cold process soaps.

I joined Metcalf in 2023 as a GIS Specialist after completing my masters in Anthropology at Colorado State University. I have GIS experience from internships and previous positions as a geospatial technician and analyst, but my passion has always been to apply GIS to archaeology. At Metcalf, I now provide GIS support for our various projects. Outside of work I enjoy playing music as well as outdoor activities like hiking and climbing.

I joined Metcalf in 2012 and hold an Associate’s degree in GIS with 7 years of experience working with spatial data. My responsibilities include the managing, standardizing, and processing of the spatial data and maps for company projects.

I am a Principal Investigator that joined Metcalf in 2023; I began my career in 1990 and have been leading projects as a P.I. since 1998. I have directed/worked on projects throughout the Northern Plains, American Midwest, American Southwest, Northern Rockies, and Texas. My favorite research topics involve FCR/hot-rock technologies, geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, lithic analysis, experimental archaeology, and the use of GIS in archaeological research. Away from work, I enjoy bicycling, hiking, camping, and landscape photography.

I joined Metcalf as a Content Marketing Intern in the summer of 2021 and have worked my way up to Content Marketing Specialist. I discovered my passion for archaeology and cultural anthropology at Kansas State University. My responsibilities include social media management, creating marketing materials, and website maintenance. I'm incredibly lucky to get to pair my enthusiasm for public archaeology with my love of design and writing. When I'm not working, you can find me collecting and listening to records, crocheting, or playing a riveting session of Dungeons & Dragons.

I joined Metcalf in 2013, as a Principal Geoarchaeologist. I have more than 10 years of geoarchaeological experience working in the Western and Central United States, and Baja California, Mexico. Since joining Metcalf, I have conducted investigations in Colorado, Kansas, North and South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. My duties include managing all phases of geoarch fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and reporting; I also assist with all phases of non-geoarchaeological projects as needed.

I joined Metcalf in 2017 as a Staff Archaeologist. I have particular interests in historical archaeology, especially in concert with oral history and ethnography, and have additional research interests in the anthropology of place and the anthropology of dance. I am also passionate about public outreach and have extensive experience developing and conducting archaeology- and history-focused activities for the public. Otherwise, I am a lifelong dancer and am thoroughly obsessed with The Beatles.

I joined Metcalf in 2003 and have over 20 years of experience in cultural resource compliance for energy development, transportation, and communication projects in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. I manage projects of all sizes and have worked with government agencies including the BLM, Forest Service, USBR, FCC, SHPOs, THPOs, Montana DNRC, Wyoming OSLI, and highway departments. I love to travel but am also content at home in Montana.

I joined Metcalf in July 2019, and started helping the team develop technology to digitalize forms for the Archaeologists. I worked in the restaurant industry many years before taking the dive into technology as a web developer. I am excited to be a part of bringing new technology to the cultural resource management industry. “Sometimes science is more art then science.”

I have been with Metcalf Archaeology since 1980, and became a full time, year round employee in 1988 after completing my M.A. Since then, I have worked my way up to Senior Staff Archaeologist and Project Manager. I now oversee some of the company’s larger projects, prepare proposals, and mentor staff in all aspects of the cultural resource management process. Outside of work, I enjoy whitewater rafting, and I serve as the Mayor of the Town of Eagle, Colorado.

I’m a seasoned UX designer, skilled in creating human-centered, accessible experiences and committed to efficient design solutions. I've previously worked in FinTech and Cyber Security to bring mobile and web products to life with delightful, intuitive interfaces and interactions. I joined Metcalf to uplevel and elevate FactorEarth's app experiences.

I have over 28 years of experience in cultural resource management, 22 of which have been with Metcalf. My roles at Metcalf include managing projects and working with GIS. My research interests include various aspects of chipped stone technologies, the origins of agriculture, and experimental archaeology. I enjoy writing and playing music, shooting disc golf, brewing beer, and making the best damn pizza in my hometown of Medicine Hat, Alberta.

I joined Metcalf in 2023 right after graduating with my bachelor’s degree from James Madison University. I have experience doing fieldwork in North Dakota, Georgia, South Dakota, Kansas, and Virginia. As a field tech with Metcalf, my duties include working on field surveys, testing, site recording, and artifact processing. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, baking, and camping.

Described by a colleague as an "archaeologist without borders", I have conducted fieldwork in North Dakota, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Italy, Greece, the UK, and virtual worlds. I led the archaeological team that excavated the Atari Dump Site in Alamogordo, NM, and was an archaeologist on the 100-mile transect of the ND Badlands conducted by Adventure Science for the Explorers Club. My PhD is in digital archaeology; I have published on human settlements in digital landscapes.

I joined Metcalf in October of 2016 as an Accounting Manager. I have more than 20 years of experience in accounting, mainly from the Engineering / Oil and Gas Industry. I spend all my free time with my German Shepherd dogs and volunteering for pet rescues.

I started working with Metcalf as an archaeological technician in 2007 and have gradually transitioned to the administrative team. I handle various aspects of the business operations, including IT, HR, safety, and insurance. In 2018 I was made an officer of the company, serving as Secretary. I love working with technology and spend much of my spare time playing with computers and mobile devices.

I am a Project Director at Metcalf with more than 30 years of archaeological inventory and excavation experience across the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, Wyoming Basin and Northern Plains. I am a specialist in the analysis of animal bone from archaeological sites and in site interpretation for the general public. I have experience working with both pre-contact and historic archaeological materials. My hobbies include collecting vintage flashlights and fishing.

I have directed projects in eight US states, on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies, in Jordan in the Middle East, and in Peru in South America. In over 25 years with Metcalf, I have directed many archaeological projects throughout the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. I am currently seeking partners for a Modern Conflict Archaeology Project “Archaeology of the Night Climb: The Material Culture and Conflict Landscape of the 10th Mountain Division.”

I am a graduate student at the University of Denver studying archaeology and have been in cultural resource management since 2015 having worked on projects from coast to coast in the continental United States. Since moving from Buffalo, NY in 2021, my archaeological focus has shifted from British Colonial sites to Indigenous North American and Anglo-European culture contact sites, though I have found interest in every aspect of archaeological research. My hobbies include hiking, skiing, dungeons and dragons, and going on small adventures with my partner and our dog.

I joined Metcalf in 2012 and recently completed my master’s degree in Anthropology at the University of Wyoming. My role at Metcalf includes conducting all phases of fieldwork, lab analysis, and report writing. I have 10 years of CRM experience working extensively in the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming as well as Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. I have a wide range of archaeological interests, and CRM provides me many opportunities to work with a large variety of cultural resources.

I joined Metcalf in 2023 as a Software Engineer, working to develop digitized solutions for data collection in CRM. I am incredibly excited to be working on a team where I can combine my love for tech and my interest in history and archeology. I am passionate about building intuitive tools that allow teams to collaborate more effectively and efficiently. When I am not working at Metcalf I spend my time coaching a youth climbing team and training for my own climbing goals

I joined Metcalf as a staff archaeologist in 2016. I completed my master’s degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology at Brigham Young University in 2015. My role at Metcalf includes participating in field work, lab analysis, report writing, as well as office tasks and duties. I have almost 10 years of CRM experience, between graduate school and Metcalf, working in Colorado, Montana, and Utah. Some of my research interests include Mayan burial practices, stone tool analysis, and most recently historic architecture.

I joined Metcalf in 2016 as a field tech and became a staff archaeologist in 2017. I have worked in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. I’m interested in the prehistoric Native American occupation of the High Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Western Slope of Colorado. I’m specifically interested in the interaction of groups inhabiting these regions and how that is manifested in the archaeological record.

I’ve worn out a lot of boots during nearly two decades of field experience, and prior to joining Metcalf in 2004, I worked for a variety of contractors in the midwest, plains, and Alaska. I was fortunate to volunteer at some of the oldest known sites in the Alaskan Beringian corridor. Based out of Grand Junction, my role at Metcalf includes working on an extensive array of projects across the plains and intermountain west.