OUR STAFF


Dedicated. Passionate. Resilient.

Each staff member contributes unique perspectives and experiences that advance Crow Canyon’s mission. Collectively, we are committed to inspire ourselves and others to learn.

Steve Copeland

Field Archaeologist

Steve enjoys teaching aspects of archaeological investigations in the field.

Mark Varien

Executive Vice President, Research Institute at Crow Canyon

Mark is interested in Pueblo culture history, archaeology, public education, and American Indian involvement in archaeology.

Rebecca (Becky) Hammond

Educator and American Indian Outreach Manager; 1991 Lab Intern

Becky is an experienced educator, founding member of the Native American Advisory Group, and a talented beader.

Elizabeth (Liz) M. Perry

President & CEO; 1995 Education Intern

Liz is the President and CEO of Crow Canyon. She joined the Board in 2016 and was hired as CEO in January 2018. Liz works closely with the Board to oversee finances, programming, and long-term strategic planning.

Carla Hoehn

Chief Financial Officer

Carla manages financial budgeting, planning, record-keeping, and reporting.

Susan Ryan

Chief Mission Officer

Susan is a scientist who researches the built environment and community formation in the ancient Southwest.

Kate Hughes

Laboratory Analyst; 2006 Intern

Kate is interested lithic and textile technologies, Southwestern and Great Basin archaeology, and public archaeology.

Adam Kackstetter

Program Manager

Adam loves the natural world and enjoys learning, growing, breathing, and spending time with people.

David Boyle

Program Manager

David is a program manager and a believer in the power of place and story.

Tyson Hughes

Education Manager

Tyson oversees a team of experienced educators, develops curricula for students of all ages, and is a talented flintknapper.

Susan Montgomery

Project Assistant; Lab Volunteer

Susan is a Crow Canyon Earthwatch alumna and experimental potter interested in the archaeology of southwestern peoples.

Sarah Pretzer

Major & Planned Gifts Officer

Sarah works with visionary friends who want to help ensure the vitality and future of the organization.

Grant Coffey

Research Database Manager

Grant is interested in how communities organize, evolve, and interact with each other.

Jen Peeso

Advancement Specialist

Jennifer provides guidance on strategic fundraising and stewardship plans to effectively meet donor-funded goals for Crow Canyon.

Jamie Merewether

Collections Manager

Jamie is interested in material culture and what it can tell us about life in the past.

Kellam Throgmorton

Field Director

Kellam is a public archaeologist whose research addresses cultural landscapes, monumentality, and political organization.

Tammy DuFrene

Kitchen Manager

Tammy is the Chef who oversees kitchen operations, and provides delicious meals for all our campus visitors.

Judy Dove

Human Resources Manager

Judy monitors compliance and best practices for Crow Canyon, and onboards new employees.

EJ White

Controller

EJ oversees payroll, receivables and payables and works with department heads on grant budgets and financial reporting.

Jeanne Becker

Development Manager

Jeanne processes all donations, manages special events, coordinates Board activities, and organizes Crow Canyon’s Advancement efforts.

Paul Ermigiotti

Educator/Researcher

Paul is interested in natural history, pottery replication, corn domestication and its importance in Pueblo culture.

Johnny Walker

Facilities Director; 2008 Field Intern

Johnny has a background in archaeology and sustainable building, and loves to imagine where Crow Canyon will be in ten years.

Jonathan Dombrosky

2021–2022 Postdoctoral Scholar; Research Associate; 2015 Field Intern

Jon is a zooarchaeologist broadly interested in human-environment interactions from the past to the present.

Tayler Hasbrouck

Community Outreach Manager

Tayler helps people forge bonds with diverse peoples through travel and experiential education.

Sarah Payne

Chief Outreach Officer

Sarah is an anthropologist interested in the pursuit of knowledge and the global context of the human experience.

Kate Thompson

Program Manager

Kate is an adventure-travel coordinator and guide, with a passion for river corridors and backcountry wilderness.

Ben Bellorado

Laboratory Director; 2017 Lister Fellow

Ben is an archaeologist with a keen interest in how textiles, textile imagery, tree-rings, and pottery reveal clues about social identities.

Jeremy Grundvig

2021 Education Intern; Mission Associate;

Jeremy studies Geographic Information Sciences at the University of Arizona and is interested in spatial correlations between agriculture, trade and architecture in the ancient Southwest.

Laura Brown

Engagement Coordinator

Laura is responsible program enrollment and assisting with media efforts.