Background
Brandon is a Field Crew Leader, Equipment Operator, and Natural Resource Technician with 5 years of experience in natural resource management. His Oregon and Washington work at Green Banks includes endangered species habitat restoration, national forest fuel reduction, stream surveys, vegetation monitoring, post-fire cleanup, and environmental management planning. He has extensive experience with the use and maintenance of complex machinery and power tools.
Brandon began his time in the natural resource field as an AmeriCorps crew member in remote areas of Oregon and Washington, where he camped and worked on environmental and forestry projects. Prior to this he traveled and camped on national forest and BLM land in 40 states across the country, which inspired him to work in the natural resource field. In his time off, Brandon enjoys playing guitar and building and riding motorcycles.
Education
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 2014-2015
AmeriCorps NYC program 2017-2018
Registration / Certification
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator; Oregon Department of Agriculture
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator; Washington State Department of Agriculture
• USFS Certified Sawyer
• Boater’s License; Oregon State Marine Board