carlin girard
executive director
Carlin became the Executive Director after serving for seven years as the Water Resources Specialist at Teton Conservation District.
Over the past 20 years, Carlin’s diverse experiences in natural resource management and conservation have ranged from Alaska to Arizona. He has worked in wildlife, habitat, aquatic systems, and land management, including agriculture, forestry, and development. By leveraging relationships with management agencies, researchers, landowners, and local leaders, Carlin brings resources and solutions to our community’s challenges. He strives to find middle ground by balancing conservation with human needs.
Carlin holds a Master of Science degree in Aquatic Resource Management from the University of Wyoming and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Prescott College in Arizona. When not working, Carlin can be found with his two daughters exploring the region’s mountains and rivers while hiking, skiing, floating, biking, hunting, and fishing.
robb sgroi
land resources specialist
Robb’s work is centered on working with the community in identifying best management practices to improve our natural resources on public and private lands. His program areas include range management and monitoring, irrigation improvements, wildfire risk reduction, air quality, and providing support in soils and erosion control.
Robb holds a Masters Certificate in Natural Resources Management from Virginia Polytechnic and State University, and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Richmond. Robb is a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, and a Certified Arborist. In his spare time, Robb enjoys time with family, skiing, cycling, hunting, and volunteering with Teton County Search and Rescue.
Morgan graham
GIS & wildlife habitat specialist
Morgan administers grants for wildlife and vegetation projects and maintains Teton Conservation District’s geospatial data clearinghouse. He authors maps and data as decision-support tools for natural resource efforts.
Prior to joining the District, Morgan spent nine years working with the Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools, where he managed the acquisition, mapping, and quality control of geospatial data for more than two million acres of moose, mule deer, and aspen habitat in Wyoming. He also completed multi-year studies investigating mule deer interaction with roadways. Morgan has led GIS based projects for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, the Nature Conservancy, Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, Teton County, Wyoming, and of private landowners. Morgan holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in GIS/Cartography from Macalester College. Morgan spends his free time striving to expand his knowledge of wildlife, native plants, bugs, and habitat, as well as volunteering in the Jackson Hole community.
David Lee
water resources specialist
David works on projects involving the protection, improvement, and management of water resources in the Snake River Watershed. David is passionate about community engagement and its role in protecting watersheds. He works on projects including water quality monitoring, nonpoint source pollution reduction, and riparian restoration. Prior to working for Teton Conservation District, David worked with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management conducting hydrologic and biological surveys and implementing natural resource management projects on federal land. He also completed discharge monitoring projects on Wild and Scenic River segments in the Snake River Watershed.
David holds a Master of Science degree in Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management from Virginia Polytechnic and State University and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida. When out of the office, David spends his time ski touring, biking local trails, climbing, and paddling.
LIZ COLLINS
GRANTS & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Liz administers natural resource conservation grants, coordinates education and outreach, and creates content that grows Teton Conservation District’s community presence.
Prior to joining the District, Liz worked in the education and conservation fields. She was a Wilderness Ranger for SAWS (Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards) and the US Forest Service, an environmental educator for various state and national parks including Grand Teton National Park through Teton Science Schools, and most recently was the Youth Program Coordinator at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole.
Liz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Missouri with a focus in science communication. She enjoys being on any trail or river with her dog.
holly shusS
administration manager
Holly oversees the administrative operations at the Teton Conservation District, managing the financial operations and collaborating with staff and community partners to uphold the District's mission and vision.
Holly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She worked as a field and lab technician for the Long Term Ecological Research Network in Boulder, Colorado collecting and analyzing water samples. She moved to Jackson to be closer to the mountains and has since been helping local organizations with bookkeeping and business operations.
Outside of work, you can find her camping, hiking, climbing, or skiing with her husband, daughter, and dog.
EMILY SMITH
NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
Emily works with Teton Conservation District specialists on projects concerning land and water resources, wildlife, GIS and communications. Prior to working for Teton Conservation District, Emily worked as a field technician for various National Forests, a National Lakeshore, and as a field technician and educational assistant for the Teton Raptor Center. In the Jackson area, Emily has surveyed for flammulated owls, great grey owls, and northern goshawks with Teton Raptor Center and has assisted Grand Teton National Park with their red fox project.
Emily grew up just outside of Chicago, Illinois, travelling to Jackson and Colorado throughout her childhood to enjoy the mountains and nature. She graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota with a B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies. During her free time, Emily enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, snowboarding, and playing rugby and hockey.