Carson Sprenger, Founding Member
Forester/Restoration Ecologist/Fire Ecologist
M.S. Forest Ecology, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington
B.S. Environmental Science, The Evergreen State College

Carson Sprenger is a forester and restoration ecologist with over 18 years of experience working in the forests of the San Juan Islands.  He has 8 years of experience conducting ecological research and is a local expert on historical fires and pre-contact forest structure. Carson specializes in conservation/forest management planning, forest restoration design, forest inventory, design of fuel reduction treatments, and tree health assessments.  With professional experience in rigging, hazard tree removal, and large scale tree thinning, he has a keen understanding of on-the-ground project management.

Samantha Martin Sprenger, Founding Member
Soil Scientist/Restoration Ecologist
M.S. Forest Soils/Restoration Ecology, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington
B.S. Environmental Science and Resource Management, University of Washington

Samantha Martin Sprenger specializes in restoration ecology, soil science, and invasive species control.  She has a deep understanding of both forest and prairie landscapes in the Pacific Northwest and has been involved in conservation planning in the San Juan Islands since 2004.  Sam has 15 years of horticultural experience which she employs in her involvement with the propagation, outplanting, and monitoring of rare plants in our region. 

Jaime Fennelly
Staff Forestry and Invasive Species Technician/Web designer/Photographer
M.F.A. Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, Bard College
B.A. Anthropology, City University of New York, Hunter College

Jaime Fennelly is Rain Shadow's main on-the-ground technician, and is experienced with conducting stand improvement cutting, fuel reduction treatments, oak release work, and invasive species control.  His background brings a level of sensitivity and attention to detail that is important to restoration work.  He also brings valuable experience with web design and photography.