California Waterfowl is run by teams of professionals who are dedicated to the organization's mission to grow California’s waterfowl populations, wetlands and hunter-conservationist communities. Use these links to skip ahead to any particular team.

Administration | Advocacy | Communications | Education programs | Finance | Fundraising and development | Hunting programs | Membership | Warehouse | Waterfowl programs | Wetland programs


ADMINISTRATION
This team is responsible for overall operations of the organization.

 
John Carlson Jr., President

916-648-1406 ext. 140
Email John

 

Jake Messerli, Chief Operating Officer

916-648-1406 ext. 141
Email Jake

 

Mark Hennelly, VP Advocacy

916-648-1406 ext. 105
Email Mark

 

Scott Mueller, VP Fund & Membership Development

916-648-1406 ext. 142
Email Scott

 

Pat Mastrantonio, Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

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ADVOCACY
This team advocates for laws, regulations and policies beneficial to waterfowl, wetlands and hunting.

 

Mark Hennelly, VP Advocacy

916-648-1406 ext. 105
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
This team produces this website, California Waterfowl magazine, e-newsletters, social media and other printed materials.

 
Brad Isbell, Director of Marketing and Communications

916-648-1406 ext. 112
Email Brad

 

Julie Do, Magazine Editor

916-886-5517
Email Julie

 
Stephanie Morgan, Marketing Specialist

916-648-1406 ext. 117
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Hunting & Education Programs

This team plans and carries out all Hunting and Education programs including hunter education courses, hunter training camps, and our Hunt Program that includes hunting opportunities for youth, novice, women, veterans, mobility-impaired, and general hunters. 

 

Jeff Smith, Hunting and Education Programs Supervisor

530-305-9234
Email Jeff

 

Carson Odegard, Hunt Program Coordinator

916-960-9848
Email Carson

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FINANCE
This team ensures payments are processed, invoices are paid and the greatest care is taken with our donors' contributions.  

 

David Bullett, Accounting Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 108
Email David

 

Sharon Feci, Human Resources & Payroll

916-648-1406 ext. 106
Email Sharon

 

Terra Byrd, Accounts Payable

916.648-1406 ext 107
Email Terra

 

Linda Ramirez, Accounts Receivable

916-648-1406 ext. 124
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FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
This team organizes fundraising events and works with major donors to ensure all the other teams can continue to do their important work.

 

Scott Mueller, VP Fund & Membership Development

916-648-1406 ext. 142
Email Scott

 

Rich Christie, Field Operations Representative

650-665-9740
Email Rich

 

Chad Thomas, Field Operations Representative

562-716-5852
Email Chad

 

Katelyn Rolen, Fundraising Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 119
Email Katelyn

 

Darren Solaro, Field Operations Representative

916-275-5143
Email Darren

 

Crystal Swarny, Fundraising Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 104
Email Crystal

 

Chad Hole, Field Operations Representative

707-287-8310
Email Chad

 

Brad Jones, Director of Development

510-610-7625
Email Brad

 

Aidan Brennan, Field Operations Representative

707-439-6487
Email Aidan

Lauren Martin, Membership Services Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 111
Email Lauren

 

Elizabeth Richardson, Development   Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 125
Email Elizabeth

Kimberly Garcia, Fund & Membership Development Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 113
Email Kimberly

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MEMBERSHIP
This team works to meet members' needs, ensuring that all members receive their benefits.

 

Pat Mastrantonio, Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

 

Lauren Martin, Membership Services Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 111
Email Lauren

Kimberly Garcia, Fund & Membership Development Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 113
Email Kimberly

 

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WAREHOUSE
This team ships items purchased in our online store and won at our fundraising events in raffles and auctions.

 

Pat Mastrantonio, Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

 

Emilia Curry, Warehouse Operations Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 123
Email Emilia

 

Nicole Simmons, Assistant Warehouse Manager 

916-648-1406 
Email Nicole

 

 

James Mason, Warehouse Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 117
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WATERFOWL PROGRAMS
This team bands waterfowl and runs our California Wood Duck Program, Egg Salvage Program and Delayed Wheat Harvest Incentive Program.

 

Brian Huber, Wood Duck Program Coordinator, Waterfowl Biologist

805-705-4387
Email Brian

 

Nicole Chavez, Contracts Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 101
Email Nicole

 

Jason Coslovich, Egg Salvage Program Coordinator, 
Waterfowl Biologist

916-648-1406
Email Jason

 

Kathleen Shafer, Administration

916-648-1406 
Email Kathleen

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WETLAND PROGRAMS
This team performs habitat work to benefit breeding and wintering waterfowl on public and private lands, as well as managing CWA-owned properties.

 

Chadd Santerre, Wetland Programs Supervisor - NAWCA Coordinator

916-275-0983
Email Chadd

 

Preston Brunk, San Joaquin Regional Biologist

209-552-6335
Email Preston

 

Rich Cain, Assistant Project Manager

949-614-6685
Email Rich

 

Nicole Chavez, Contracts Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 101
Email Nicole

 

Greg Heydeman, Regional Biologist - Northeastern California

916-275-8195
Email Greg

 

Zach Stratton, Biologist

925-200-3606
Email Zach

 

Scott Capra, Regional Biologist

530-519-8960
Email Scott

 

Robert Eddings, Regional Manager - Suisun Marsh & Bay Delta

916-275-1007
Email Robert

 

Paul Phillips, Regional Biologist - Delta and Yolo Bypass

530-219-8827
Email Paul

 

Kevin Vella, Regional Biologist

(707) 478-7777
Email Kevin

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