Congratulations Travis Brown!
Congratulations to Travis on earning his Certified Wildlife Biologist designation through The Wildlife Society! This achievement is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and passion for wildlife conservation. Travis’s hard work, deep knowledge of wildlife biology, and commitment to advancing the field have truly paid off with this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have […]
National Suicide Prevention Month
Over the years and through our growth, suicide has touched WEST and our employees. Science-based estimates found a single suicide affects 30 to 135 people in some manner. Awareness of significant community and national issues is essential to managing WEST socially. At WEST we work hard to provide awareness and resources for how our business […]
Celebrating Kristen Klaphake
My time at WEST has been filled with memorable experiences and significant personal growth. One of my favorite memories at WEST revolves around the camaraderie and teamwork that characterized our small office in Laramie, Wyoming. Working closely with colleagues like Grant Gardner, whose desk was just a few feet away from mine, fostered a strong […]
Celebrating Carmen Boyd
In 2013, Carmen began her WEST career at the headquarters in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She started in the Project Tracking and Data Team which supported WEST’s research on the interactions of wind energy and wildlife populations. Carmen is proud of her time managing the Team and she appreciated the Team’s cohesiveness, dedication, reliability and efficiency that […]
Celebrating Shay Howlin
Twenty-five years ago, Shay joined WEST as a statistician at the same time we opened the second ever brick-and-mortar office in Laramie, Wyoming. Joining the WEST team of four statisticians and six biologists was the perfect fit, combining her two chosen disciplines of statistics and wildlife ecology. Today WEST employs more than 40 statisticians, analysts […]
Welcoming Melinda Conners
WEST is thrilled to welcome Melinda Connors, Ph.D. to our team as a Senior Biologist! Melinda will support WEST’s offshore wind team and works remotely from Morro Bay, on the central California coast. She is a marine ecologist with more than 15 years of experience on offshore research projects. Her research focuses mainly on issues […]
Welcoming Brenda Bhatti
WEST is excited to welcome Brenda Bhatti to our team as a Senior Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist! Brenda has been in wildlife and environmental consulting, land use, conservation, and project/business management for more than 25 years and has worked in a broad range of sectors that include transportation/infrastructure (e.g., bridges, airports), on/offshore wind and solar, energy/transmission, commercial/industrial […]
Celebrating Juneteenth
Happy Juneteenth from WEST! Juneteenth has become a time to honor African American heritage, culture, and achievements. This day marks a significant milestone in history, symbolizing freedom and the ongoing struggle for equality. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday celebrated by many at WEST. Our attendance at various local events including parades, cultural festivals, and […]
Congratulations Hall Sawyer
WEST is excited to announce Hall Sawyer’s promotion to Principal Biologist. Hall joined WEST in 2002 and has since led several long-term studies focused on migration ecology and energy impacts to big game. Hall works with agencies and industry to conduct and communicate research in ways that improve management, mitigation, and planning efforts related to […]
Congratulations Amanda Hale
Join us in congratulating Amanda Hale on her promotion to Principal Biologist. Amanda joined WEST in 2022 as a Senior Research Biologist and Science Lead for the Bat Practice Group. Prior to joining WEST, Amanda was a Professor of Biology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth (Go Frogs!), where she taught undergraduate and graduate […]