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White Horse Associates, Inc. has two full time employees and several consultants.  Brief descriptions of employees and key consultants, and links to vitae (Adobe pdf format) follow.  We also maintain a pool of technicians and other consultants in the fields of plant ecology, water quality, fisheries, wildlife and ecology. 

  • Sherman Jensen (Soil Scientist/Landscape Ecologist/Riparian-Wetland Ecologist/Mapper):  Mr. Jensen is founder and president of White Horse Associates, Inc.  He has two degrees in Soil Science from Utah State University and over 25 years experience, much of which is specific to wetland, riparian and stream habitats in the western United States.  Sherman developed an approach to classification and assessment of riverine/riparian habitat that has been applied extensively in the western United States and is certified by the Corps to delineate wetlands.  He loves to map.
  • Ted Dean (Geographer/GIS Specialist):  Mr. Dean has a degree in Geography from Utah State University where he specialized in GIS applications.  He has 18 years experience applying GIS to environmental research, surveys and consulting. He has been employed by White Horse Associates since 1987. 
  • Ron Ryel (Systems Ecologist/Statistician/Modeler/Wildlife Biologist):  Dr. Ryel has degrees from Michigan State University, Utah State University and University of Würzburg, Germany. He has a rare combination of modeling skill and understanding of ecological processes.  He has served as a consultant to White Horse Associates since 1985.
  • Frank (Buddy) Smith  (Botanist):  Mr. Smith has a degree in Botany from Utah State University and 30 years experience.  He has discovered several new plants.  Buddy has served as a consultant to White Horse Associates since it's inception in 1981.

 

 

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