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WETC STEERING COMMITTEE

Heather Heward

Heather Heward

University of Idaho

Molly Hunter

Molly Hunter

Co-chair
University of Arizona

Smokye the Bear

Ben Iverson

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Smokye the Bear

Jeff Kane

Humboldt State University

Leda Kobziar

Leda Kobziar

University of Idaho

Smokye the Bear

Christine Mares

Northern Arizona University / WETC

Penny Morgan

Penny Morgan

University of Idaho

Joe Roise

Joe Roise

North Carolina State University

Smokye the Bear

Neil Sugihara

Northern Arizona University / WETC

Andi Thode

Andi Thode

Co-Chair
Northern Arizona University

Smokye the Bear

Travis Touchette

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

WETC Staff

The WETC staff is currently composed of two part time employees working for Andi Thode at NAU and funded through an agreement with the USFS.

  • Neil Sugihara - Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University / WETC
  • Christine Mares - Script Writer, Northern Arizona University / WETC

WETC Subject Matter/Peer Review (SM/PR) Teams

The SM/PR teams develop the WETC material within a defined subject matter area. SM/PR teams are in place for ongoing projects and being developed for future project areas. These change with the needs of the ongoing projects. This is an active, applied area of WETC operations and additional subject matter areas and participation from additional individuals and groups is highly encouraged. To find out how to join this effort, contact Neil Sugihara.

The current SM/PR Teams include:

WETC Web Subcommittee

The WETC Web Subcommittee is tasked with the development, production, and revision of the WETC website. Current members are:

  • Heather Heward - Chair, University of Idaho
  • Christine Mares, Northern Arizona University / WETC
  • Neil Sugihara, Northern Arizona University / WETC
  • Andi Thode, Northern Arizona University
  • Travis Touchette, National Wildfire Coordinating Group

WETC Budget Subcommittee

  • Molly Hunter - Chair, University of Arizona
  • Andi Thode, Northern Arizona University

WETC Script and Production Subcommittee

  • Christine Mares - Chair, Northern Arizona University / WETC
  • Neil Sugihara, Northern Arizona University / WETC