Committees

Drum ceremony with gathered people watching.
Drum ceremony with gathered people watching.

Collaboration is central to the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL). Our committees bring together researchers, staff and laboratory leadership to support NREL operations, recognize excellence and strengthen the shared resources that make our research possible.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee advises NREL leadership and brings together perspectives from across the laboratory.

Members:

  • Dennis Ojima, Chair
  • David Edwards-Bova
  • Gregory Newman
  • Jody Vogeler
  • Jonathan Straube
  • Lauren Ackein
  • Paul Evangelista
  • Stephen Ogle
  • Ty Boyack
  • Nick Young, Research Associate Representative

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee supports NREL’s recognition of excellence in research, service and contributions to the laboratory community.

Members:

  • Randy Boone, Chair
  • Jill Baron
  • Steven Fassnacht

EcoCore Lab Committee

The EcoCore Lab Committee supports the shared analytical facilities and resources of EcoCore, a Colorado State University Core Facility managed through NREL.

Members:

  • Lauren Ackein
  • Rich Conant
  • Dan Reuss
  • Rod Simpson