The GRAM Northwest Team
Suzanne Guess Bowles, Managing Member – Administration
Suzanne 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, Managing Member – Operations, Principal Engineer
Nathan 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, LG, Senior Geologist
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Washington State University
*Registered Professional Geologist – State of Washington
Michelle Riffe, Senior Technical Editor
*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
Stacie Sexton, Senior Archaeologist/Geologist
*Master of Science, Quaternary Science: Royal Holloway, University of London
*Bachelor of Science, Anthropology: Central Washington University
*Bachelor of Arts, Geology: Central Washington University
Dan Charbonneaux, Geologist
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University
Ellen Whitney, Geologist
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University
Anna Radloff, Principal Environmental Scientist
*Bachelor of Science, Biology: University of Illinois at Chicago
Molly Swords, Senior Archaeologist
*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
Rob Curet, Senior Boat Operator & Environmental Technician
*Coursework in Forestry & Fisheries: University of Idaho
Duane Jacques, Consulting Environmental Scientist
*Master of Science, Biology: Washington State University
*Bachelor of Science, Biology: Western Washington University
Margaret Clark, Archaeology Technician
*Master of Arts, TESOL: Flinders University
*Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology/Archaeology: University of Montana
Chuck Steltenpohl, Senior Boat Operator & Environmental Technician
*Bachelor of Science, Economics
Ryan Bailey, Geologist
*Bachelor of Science, Geology: Central Washington University
Matt Engel, Geologist
*Bachelor of Science, Geology, with a Minor in Astronomy: Central Washington University
Amber Chavez, Project Archaeologist
*Master of Science, Palaeoanthropology: University of Sheffield
*Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology: Northern Arizona University