2024 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD, CARLOS OCHOA PhD Dr. Carlos G. Ochoa has been an active member of the Society for Range Management for more than

2023 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD, VIC WRIGHT It was with sad hearts that we learned of Vic Wright’s passing in April of this year. Vic was

2022 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD, CLAUDIA INGHAM The Pacific Northwest Section, Society for Range Management is fortunate to have such a versatile and talented member as

And then covid struck!  In person Annual Meetings for the Pacific Northwest Section/Society for Range Management were not going to happen in 2020 or 2021.  Fortunately for

To read Tip Hudson’s resume is to become awed by how much this individual has accomplished!   Mr. Hudson is the County Director of the WSU Kittitas

Quiet, unassuming, and wildly effective. That phrase describes Maura Laverty. Respected by her colleagues and peers alike, Maura is known as the “go to” person

Yvette M. Gibson has had a remarkable career in a full, varied, and interesting life. She has managed businesses; built the financial, human resources and

Tom Platt seems to enjoy working behind the scenes. It is remarkable how much a quiet, but dedicated individual can accomplish by providing solid advice

2016 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION/SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT ROBERT EHRHART Can you imagine a person who after a full career in the US

Pat Shaver has shown repeatedly that he is a top-drawer rangeland manager as well as a dedicated professional. Pat was raised on a small stock

Dr. Wendy Gardner is remarkable! She is a researcher and a teacher at Thompson Rivers University and a hard-working member of the Pacific Northwest Section,

She does it all. As a member of the National Riparian Service Team, Sandy works across the rangelands of North America to evaluate riparian condition