California Waterfowl is run by teams of professionals who are dedicated to the organization's mission to grow California’s waterfowl populations, wetlands and hunter-conservationist communities. Use these links to skip ahead to any particular team.

Administration | Advocacy | Communications | Education programs | Finance | Fundraising and development | Hunting programs | Membership | Warehouse | Waterfowl programs | Wetland programs


ADMINISTRATION
This team is responsible for overall operations of the organization.

Jake Messerli
CEO

916-648-1406 ext. 141
Email Jake

 Scott Mueller
VP Fund & Membership Development

916-648-1406 ext. 142
Email Scott

 

Mark Hennelly
VP Advocacy

916-648-1406 ext. 105
Email Mark

 

Pat Mastrantonio
Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

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ADVOCACY
This team advocates for laws, regulations and policies beneficial to waterfowl, wetlands and hunting.

 

Mark Hennelly, VP Advocacy

916-648-1406 ext. 105
Email Mark

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
This team produces this website, California Waterfowl magazine, e-newsletters, social media and other printed materials.

 
 
 
Nikolas Marchol
Director Of Marketing & Communications

916-648-1406 ext.
Email Nikolas

 

 

Julie Do
Magazine Editor

916-886-5517
Email Julie

 
 
 
Stephanie Morgan
Marketing Specialist

916-648-1406 ext. 117
Email Stephanie

 

 
Lindsey Ferguson
Fundraising Procurement Specialist

916-648-1406 ext. 112
Email Lindsey

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Hunting & Education Programs
This team plans and carries out all Hunting and Education programs including hunter education courses, the "How To" digital mentor series, the popular "Save it for the Blind" podcast, hunter training camps, and our Hunt Program that includes hunting opportunities for youth, novice, women, veterans, mobility-impaired, and general hunters. 

 

Jeff Smith
Director of Hunting and Education Programs

530-305-9234
Email Jeff

 

Carson Odegard
Hunt Program Coordinator

916-960-9848
Email Carson

 

Sebastian Alemania
Wetland and Hunting Assistant

707-712-9336
Email Sebastian 

 

Chandler Ramey
Hunt and Outdoor Events Assistant

209-556-7777
Email Chandler

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FINANCE
This team ensures payments are processed, invoices are paid and the greatest care is taken with our donors' contributions.  

 
 
 

 

Elisa Stodghill
Director of Finance & Administration

916-648-1406 ext. 114
Email Elisa

 

David Bullett
Accounting Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 108
Email David

 
 
 

 

Sharon Feci
Human Resources & Payroll

916-648-1406 ext. 106
Email Sharon

 

Linda Ramirez
Accounts Receivable

916-648-1406 ext. 124
Email Linda

 

 Terra Byrd
Accounts Payable

916.648-1406 ext 107
Email Terra

 

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FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
This team organizes fundraising events and works with major donors to ensure all the other teams can continue to do their important work.

 

Scott Mueller
VP Fund & Membership Development

916-648-1406 ext. 142
Email Scott

 

Chad Thomas
Field Operations Representative

562-716-5852
Email Chad

 

Katelyn Rolen
Fundraising Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 119
Email Katelyn

 

Darren Solaro
Field Operations Representative

916-275-5143
Email Darren

 

Crystal Swarny
Fundraising Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 104
Email Crystal

 

Chad Hole
Field Operations Representative

707-287-8310
Email Chad

 

Lauren Martin
Membership Services Coordinator
916-648-1406 ext. 111
Email Lauren
Erik Peterson
Field Operations Representative

510-915-7247
Email Erik

 

 
 
 
Elizabeth Richardson
Development  Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 125
Email Elizabeth

 

 

Kimberly Garcia
Fund & Membership
Development Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 113
Email Kimmie

Brad Jones
Director of Development
510-610-7625
Email Brad

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MEMBERSHIP
This team works to meet members' needs, ensuring that all members receive their benefits.

 

Pat Mastrantonio
Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

 

Lauren Martin
Membership Services Coordinator

916-648-1406 ext. 111
Email Lauren

Kimberly Garcia
Fund & Membership Development Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 113
Email Kimmie

 

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WAREHOUSE
This team ships items purchased in our online store and won at our fundraising events in raffles and auctions.

 

Pat Mastrantonio
Director of Operations & Data Analytics

916-648-1406 ext. 120
Email Pat

 

Nicole Simmons
Warehouse Operations Manager 

916-648-1406 
Email Nicole

 

 

James Mason
Warehouse Assistant

916-648-1406 ext. 117
Email James

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WATERFOWL PROGRAMS
This team bands waterfowl and runs our California Wood Duck Program, Egg Salvage Program and Delayed Wheat Harvest Incentive Program.

 

Brian Huber
Wood Duck Program Coordinator, Waterfowl Biologist

805-705-4387
Email Brian

 

Nicole Chavez
Contracts Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 101
Email Nicole

 

Jason Coslovich
Egg Salvage Program Coordinator, 
Waterfowl Biologist

916-648-1406
Email Jason

 

Kathleen Shafer
Administration

916-648-1406 
Email Kathleen

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WETLAND PROGRAMS
This team performs habitat work to benefit breeding and wintering waterfowl on public and private lands, as well as managing CWA-owned properties.

 

Chadd Santerre
Director of Wetland Programs- NAWCA Coordinator

916-275-0983
Email Chadd

 

Preston Brunk
Regional Biologist-
San Joaquin

209-552-6335
Email Preston

 

Greg Escover
Conservation Program Assistant

925-262-6965
Email Greg

 

Nicole Chavez
Contracts Manager

916-648-1406 ext. 101
Email Nicole

 

Greg Heydeman
Regional Biologist - Northeastern California

916-275-8195
Email Greg

 

Zach Stratton
Biologist

925-200-3606
Email Zach

 

Scott Capra
Regional Biologist - Sacramento Valley

530-519-8960
Email Scott

 

Robert Eddings
Regional Manager - Suisun Marsh & Bay Delta

916-275-1007
Email Robert

 

Paul Phillips
Regional Biologist - Delta and Yolo Bypass

530-219-8827
Email Paul

 

Chris Killam
Assistant Project Manager

415-497-9999
Email Chris

 

Kevin Vella
Regional Biologist & Land Trust Coordinator

(707) 478-7777
Email Kevin

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