The GRAM Northwest Team

Suzanne Guess Bowles
Suzanne, a Managing Member of GRAM Northwest, oversees all aspects of the company’s business, including contracting and accounting, and acts as a liaison between the company and its clients and partners for all business administrative functions. Her previous technical work experience primarily includes air modeling and air-quality permitting for natural gas clients in the southwestern United States. Suzanne was responsible for running air-modeling programs and for the development and technical editing of permit applications and reporting documents submitted to state agencies and the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of the clients.
*Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering: Texas Tech University

Nathan Bowles, PE
Nathan, a Managing Member of GRAM Northwest, has many years of experience as an engineer, field scientist/geologist, and project manager for various environmental, hydrogeological, and engineering projects for clients throughout the western United States. Nathan is a registered Professional Engineer with an extensive background in environmental science and geology. His relevant experience includes drilling and well installations, soil and groundwater sampling, and the selection, design, and implementation of remediation technologies. As the Principal Engineer and Operations Manager for GRAM Northwest, Nathan is responsible for overseeing operations and working alongside clients across the Northwest.
*Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering: University of New Mexico
*Graduate Coursework in Environmental Engineering, University of New Mexico
*Registered Professional Engineer, Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis - State of Washington

Jess Hocking
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Washington State University
*Registered Professional Geologist – State of Washington

Michelle Riffe
*Bachelor of Arts, General Studies with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Communication: Washington State University
*Associate of Arts with a Major in Communication: Columbia Basin College

Brandon Thurnau
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University

Stacie Sexton
*Master of Science, Quaternary Science: University of London
*Bachelor of Science, Anthropology: Central Washington University
*Bachelor of Arts, Geology: Central Washington University
email: stacie.sexton@gramnorthwest.com

Trevor Clark
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Eastern Washington University

Christa Anhold
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Humboldt State University

Dan Charbonneaux
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University

Ellen Whitney
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University

Anna Radloff
*Bachelor of Science, Biology: University of Illinois at Chicago

Molly Swords
*PhD candidate, Historical Archaeology/History: University of Idaho
*Master of Arts, Anthropology (emphasis- Historical Archaeology & Forensics): University of Montana
*Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology/Forensic Anthropology: University of Montana
email: molly.swords@gramnorthwest.com

Rob Curet
*Coursework in Forestry & Fisheries: University of Idaho
email: rob.curet@gramnorthwest.com

Duane Jacques
*Master of Science, Biology: Washington State University
*Bachelor of Science, Biology: Western Washington University
email: duane.jacques@gramnorthwest.com