Lucas was born in Spenard, Alaska and his lived in Anchorage since 1979. He attended the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, Alaska, where he received a BS in Environmental Science. Lucas is currently a MS candidate at Alaska Pacific University. Lucas is studying the frequency, duration and magnitude of outbursts floods from glacial Lake Ahtna in the Copper River Basin, Alaska. Professionally, Lucas has preformed numerous Environmental Site Assessments (both Phase I and Phase II); Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic studies, including a reconnaissance level survey of hydrologic conditions of the Matanuska River and 16 of its tributaries; Geologic studies, including landscape level cross sections of major geologic features and groundwater/surface water interactions along the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska; Storm Water Pollution and Prevention (SWPP) plans; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans; Water and Wastewater studies; and various other environmental field related projects. Lucas has been with RSE since 2001.

Graham R. Stahnke Education M.S. Environmental Quality Engineering B.S. Chemical Engineering

Mr. Stahnke attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, where he completed a BS in Chemical Engineering while maintaining enough sanity and balance to put in many days skiing powder on the local slopes of Bridger Bowl and Big Sky. Graham then moved to Alaska and attended the University of Alaska in Anchorage where he worked cooperatively with RSE on delineating and ameliorating fecal coliform bacterial pollution in Chester Creek. Mr. Stahnke’s efforts focused specifically on using Antibiotic Resistance Analysis to track potential sources of fecal pollution in the watershed. Mr. Stahnke joined the RSE team in the summer of 2005 following completion of an MS in Environmental Quality Engineering. Professionally, Graham has experience with projects ranging from water and wastewater system design to environmental site investigation and remediation. Mr. Stahnke has prepared facility spill plans (SPCC) and storm water plans (SWPPP) for industrial and commercial clients throughout Alaska. Mr. Stahnke has participated in numerous site cleanup efforts, many of which have resulted in no further remedial action being necessary. Additionally, Graham has experience leading permitting efforts on a wide range of projects, from water and wastewater systems to temporary camps and mining operations.

Wendi Deschamps Education B.S. Natural Science

Ms. Deschamps holds a BS in Natural Sciences from University of Alaska, Anchorage and brings more than 8 years of environmental permitting, planning and site characterization experience to RSE. Wendi frequently conducts Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWPPP) projects including facility inspections, mapping, AST integrity testing documentation review, and RCRA compliance auditing. She has worked on facility-wide SPCCs for the ADOT Fairbanks and Anchorage Airports, as well as maintaining ADOT compliance with Community Right to Know under EPCRA. She assisted in development of multiple SWPPP and SPCC plans. She is experienced in Alaska native plant studies and field wetland delineation and assessment. She also has experience conducting water and soil sampling in accordance with ADEC and EPA criteria for RSE clients.

Staci Griffin Education B.S. Ecology

During summer months, Mrs. Griffin primary has responsibility for wetland delineation in support of RSE’s biological sciences efforts. During winter months, Mrs. Griffin provides support to RSE’s environmental engineering efforts, including Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and site investigations. Mrs. Griffin brings a wealth of experience in biological assessment in fisheries habitat and restoration efforts and mycological and botanical surveys. She has worked as a field technician for private and governmental organizations.

Kent Scheler Education B.S. Environmental Science

Kent is a native to Oregon. Born and raised in Eastern Oregon, Kent moved to Alaska in 2000 to attend school at the University of Alaska Southeast where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with Mathematics minor. Kent’s primary interest of study is avalanche snow science, hydrology, and environmental restoration. Kent is the newest member of RSE and has previous experience in the environmental monitoring of water, soil, and air. His knowledge base includes: avalanche research and education, remote meteorological and air quality monitoring, hydrological monitoring, soil and water sampling for Phase I and II Environmental Assessments, site contamination investigation, Quality Assurance auditing for meteorological and air quality monitoring systems, and scientific research/publications. Kent takes pleasure in learning and working in challenging environments and spends his free time enjoying the beauty of Alaska.