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Keith Zahniser is a Historian in our Washington, DC office. He joined HRA in 2007. He began his time at HRA as a researcher in the National Archives, but he has since gone on to conduct research nationwide, working on a variety of projects from litigation support to...

Reidun Nielsen is HRA’s Chief Financial Officer, based in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2011 and manages our accounting staff and keeps the company in financial good standing with the many locations where we do business. She notes “I am grateful to...

Steve Hamilton is an Archaeologist and Lithic Specialist in our Eugene, Oregon office. He joined HRA in 2015 and specializes in analyzing lithic assemblages, in addition to conducting archaeological fieldwork. Celebrating 50 years of HRA in 2024!

Maggie Luthin is an Archaeologist in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2024, after having worked with the company as a field tech. One of her favorite memories at HRA is “surveying in Glacier National Park last fall with Jeannie—my first project with...

Jessi Frank is HRA’s Production Specialist, based in our Eugene, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2015 and has been the office manager for both Portland and Eugene in addition to formatting our reports into beautiful documents. When asked what advice she would give...

Emily Hayes-Rich is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2024 and notes “Since starting, I’ve gotten to work on projects from agricultural fields in central Washington, the streets of old Salem, idyllic confluences of rivers in the Umpqua...

Matt Warren is an Archaeologist in our Seattle, Washington office. He joined HRA in 2018, though he worked as an archaeological technician prior to taking a full-time position with the company. Some of his favorite memories at HRA “are from working in the field with...

Scott Mueller is an Architectural Historian in our Spokane, Washington office. He joined HRA in 2024. When asked what he likes best about working at HRA, he said “the various projects we work on and the locations we travel to.” Celebrating 50 years of HRA in 2024!

Clark Chatlain is HRA’s Operations Support Specialist, based in our Missoula, Montana office. He joined HRA in 2021 and assists with IT, project, and accounting needs. His favorite tradition at HRA is the snack basket in the Missoula office, which is a favorite of...

Heather Melonis is the Director of Marketing and Proposals, based in our Portland, Oregon office. She originally joined HRA from 2010 through 2015 and has just recently returned to HRA. From her previous years at HRA, she notes: “we had the Friday tradition of Beer...

James Knobbs is an Archaeologist in our Spokane, Washington office. He joined HRA in 2022 and works on many field projects in eastern Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and beyond. When asked about his favorite project at HRA, he mentioned work in the Quincy Lakes area: “it...

Maddie Hagan is an Architectural Historian in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2024. What she likes most about working at HRA is “the supportive work environment, the passionate people, and the amazing projects we get to be a part of! I am so glad I...

Charity Kys is HRA’s Chief People Officer. She joined HRA in 2014 as the Human Resources Manager, which has evolved into her current role. When asked what she likes most about working at HRA, she said, “I appreciate HRA’s dedication to fostering a professional,...

Jill Eden is a Historian in our Boise, Idaho office. She joined HRA in 2023 when SHRA became a part of our company. When asked what she likes most about working at HRA, she said, “the variety of work at HRA. The projects I’ve worked on in my first year at HRA range...

Matt Sneddon is a Senior Architectural Historian in our Seattle, Washington office. He joined HRA in 2011 and has taken on many projects for the Coast Guard, Navy, and other federal agencies. He mentions his favorite projects being hard to choose between, but notes...

Ethan Ryan is an Archaeologist in our Missoula, Montana office. He joined HRA in 2023 and specializes in geophysical research as part of our new Aerial Imaging and Remote Sensing Services (AIRSS) service line. He says his favorite part of working at HRA is that...

Josh Dinwiddie is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. He joined HRA in 2014 and works on and manages many archaeological projects. When asked about a favorite memory at HRA, he noted: “I’d been in the field almost exclusively for a couple of months on a...

Ian Smith is a Principal Historian and the History Division Manager, based in our Missoula, Montana office. He joined HRA in 2000 and has worked on a wide variety of litigation support and historical research projects. He notes having “numerous projects I could count...

Pam Cobb is an Administrative Assistant in our Spokane, Washington office. Pam initially joined HRA in 1980, in our Missoula office, eventually managing the Seattle office in the 1990s and 2000s, before becoming a remote part-time employee and eventually retiring in...

Morgan McKenna is an Archaeologist in our Spokane, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2022 and works on a variety of field projects in the Spokane area and beyond. When asked about her favorite part of working at HRA, she said, “the opportunity to travel throughout...

Faith Haney is an Archaeologist and Interpretive Specialist in our Spokane, Washington office. Faith worked for HRA for about 10 years beginning in 2003 before pursuing additional education and freelance work. She returned to HRA in 2023. Faith has many fond memories...

Chrisanne Beckner is a Senior Architectural Historian and the lead of the Architectural History Program, based in our Olympia, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2014 after working previously as both a private preservation consultant and journalist. When asked what...

Jordan Pickrell is a Senior Archaeologist and the Seattle Regional Manager in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2014 and worked extensively in the field for many years. She notes one of her favorite projects was the Even Hotel Project, where HRA staff...

Ela Miljkovic is a Historian in our Boise, Idaho office. She joined HRA in 2023 when SHRA became a part of our company. Her favorite thing about working at HRA is “the variety of projects I’ve gained exposure to—from institutional history, to litigation support, to,...

Brad Bowden is a Principal Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. He joined HRA in 2004 in our Seattle office and opened the Portland office shortly thereafter. One of his favorite memories of working at HRA is “seeing several people I hired take leadership...

HRA is delighted to celebrate Chrisanne Beckner’s 10(+) year milestone! Over the last decade, Chrisanne has been a champion of exploring, preserving, and celebrating architectural history. Her commitment is not just to document buildings but also to unravel the...

Macy Vlcek is an Archaeologist in our Eugene, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2022 and likes “that the company invests in us through continuous training in different aspects of archaeology.” When asked about advice for newer colleagues, she said: “We’re all here to...

Congratulations, Lynn Compas, on 15 years with HRA! Lynn has assumed many roles throughout her tenure at HRA: Senior Project Archaeologist, CSO Queen, HAZWOPER Supervisor, Regional Manager, and Principal Archaeologist. Her knowledge and experience working within...

Dawn Vogel is HRA’s Editor and Production Manager, based in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2007 and worked for several years in the History Division, where she still assists with research when time permits. When asked what she likes best about...

Jeannie Larmon is an Archaeologist in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2020, with experience throughout the United States and abroad. Some of her favorite memories involve fieldwork, about which she says: “Fieldwork has brought me to some nooks of...

Karla Hambleton is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2023 and enjoys working with “with so many talented and experienced people. It’s an awesome opportunity to learn from the best and brightest.” She says her favorite project was the...

Chris Baker is a Historian in our Denver, Colorado office. He joined HRA in early 2024, and he notes “As a new employee at HRA, I have been struck by the level of collegiality and cooperation across the company. The company culture is refreshing and, dare I say,...

Kathryn Burk-Hise is an Architectural Historian in our Spokane, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2016 and works on a variety of projects in eastern Washington and throughout Idaho, as well as in other locations. One of her favorite projects was a project at Hill...

Jen Gebhardt is HRA’s Logistics Coordinator, based in our Seattle, Washington office. She rejoined HRA in 2021, after having worked as an archaeological technician with the company previously. She has fond memories of gathering with other field crew at their hotels,...

Rebekah Warner is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA full time in early 2024, after having worked as an archaeological technician with the company. Her favorite thing about working for HRA “goes hand in hand with advice for new employees,...

Lynn Compas is a Principal Archaeologist in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2009 and has managed projects out of the Seattle and Spokane offices. Her favorite event is celebrating birthdays in the Seattle office, and her favorite thing about working...

Emily Noonan is a Historian in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2008, and her work at HRA has taken her on research trips far and wide. Her favorite HRA tradition is “In the Missoula office, we do a group lunch order or potluck the third Wednesday of...

Jen Gilpin is HRA’s Health and Safety Manager, based in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2006 and worked as an archaeologist prior to transitioning to a health and safety role for the company. Her favorite HRA traditions include the Seattle office’s...

Samantha Thiel is an Archaeologist in our Spokane, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2021 and has worked on a variety of large and small field projects throughout eastern Washington and Idaho. Her favorite thing about working at HRA is that “HRA’s projects allow me...

Congratulations to Senior Archaeologist Dr. Jordan Pickrell, who celebrates 10 years with HRA this month. Jordan heads HRA’s Seattle office as a Regional Manager, a role in which she manages projects, supervises and schedules staff, guides clients, and helps with...

Morgen Young is a Principal Historian and Interpretive Specialist in our Portland, Oregon office. After receiving her Master’s degree, she established a historical consulting business, Alder, LLC, in Portland, which she operated until joining HRA in 2016. When asked...

Linda McNulty Perez is an Archaeologist in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2023, working part time as she finished the last requirements for her PhD. Her favorite thing about working at HRA is “that my work as an archaeologist can contribute directly...

Sara Davis is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2014 and heads up many of the Portland and southern Washington large-scale field projects. When asked about her favorite thing about working at HRA, she mentioned “the collaboration with...

Lauren Waldroop is an Architectural Historian in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2020 and has worked on a wide variety of field projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. She mentioned enjoying a field project with Jeannie Larmon in South...

Congratulations to Bob Gardner on his five years with HRA! A former history professor, Bob approaches his assignments with both intellectual curiosity and a desire for understanding. He’s an expert researcher and skilled editor. Bob is never one to shy away from the...

Congratulations to Joshua Dinwiddie on his 10-year anniversary with HRA! Josh has worked his way up through the HRA ranks from field technician to project manager with hard work and dedication to the craft. Josh is the ultimate team player, providing leadership and...

June 1 marks the 30-year anniversary of Justin Butler’s employment with HRA. During his long tenure as a field technician at HRA, he has worked mostly for our company. Not only is Justin loyal, but he is also always willing to go wherever, to do whatever, at any time,...

Gabe Frazier is an Archaeologist and HRA’s GIS Specialist. He joined HRA full time in 2013 and spends the majority of his time organizing and implementing project GIS research and managing field data collection solutions and GIS/GPS technical support. When asked about...

Amalia Baldwin is a Historian in our Boise, Idaho office. She joined HRA in 2023 when SHRA became a part of our company. The thing she likes best about working at HRA is “having people to bounce ideas off of, to learn from, and to share my knowledge with. It makes me...

Michele Punke is a Principal Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office and an Oregon Regional Co-Manager. She joined HRA in 2013 and specializes in geoarchaeology and the paleoenvironment of the Pacific Northwest. Her favorite thing about working at HRA is that the...

Julio Gonzalez Tepetla is an Archaeologist in our Eugene, Oregon office. He joined HRA in 2023 and has enjoyed working on larger-scale projects, particularly when he has been able to be involved with the project throughout the entirety of the process. He says his...

Nick Kryloff is a Historian in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office, who joined HRA in 2008. His work at HRA is primarily in the areas of administrative histories, environmental litigation, water rights, and archives management. When asked what he likes best about...

Libby Provost is a Senior Architectural Historian and Interpretive Specialist in our Portland, Oregon office. One of the few members of the HRA staff who actively works in both our CRM and History Divisions, she joined the company in 2016. Her favorite thing about...

Cathy Bialas is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She worked at HRA first in the 1990s and rejoined the company in 2011, having worked out of the Seattle office before moving to Portland. Asked about some of her favorite memories and events, she...

Kelly Derr is a Senior Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office, the Spokane Regional Manager, and an Oregon Regional Co-Manager. She joined HRA in 2014 and specializes in paleoecology using pollen analysis, fire history, dendrochronology, and faunal analysis. Her...

Congratulations to historian Derek Gaines for fifteen years with HRA! Derek has been a key member of HRA’s Washington, D.C. office since 2009, and has established himself as HRA’s go-to research expert in the National Archives, among many other achievements. Thank...

Heather Miller is a Principal Historian and HRA’s Vice President of Business Development, based in our Seattle, Washington office. She joined HRA in 2005, has worked in both the History and Cultural Resources Management Divisions, and previously served as the lead of...

Janna Tuck is an Archaeologist in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2018 and specializes in analyzing historic-period artifacts. Of her favorite project at HRA, she says: “I felt the happiest (and possibly the coldest) working near the wind-swept hills of...

Michele Stoll is HRA’s Project Accountant, based in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2009 and helps keep HRA running smoothly and efficiently on the accounting side. When asked about her favorite project, she says, “As hard as it was, the Oregon fires …...

Kayla Blackman is a Historian in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2015 and works on both interpretive projects and a full range of HRA’s other history projects. When asked about her favorite project at HRA, she mentioned “It’s Not Over: Forty Years of...

Emily Ragsdale is a Principal Archaeologist and the Cultural Resources Management Division Manager, based in our Portland, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2006 and has worked in nearly every level of HRA’s corporate hierarchy, starting as an archaeological field...

Darrin Muir is HRA’s IT Manager, based in our Missoula, Montana office. He joined HRA in 1998, just before HRA celebrated our twenty-fifth anniversary. When asked what he likes best about working at HRA, he says, “It’s the people. HRA has a knack for hiring amazing...

Emily Greenwald is a Principal Historian in our Missoula, Montana office. She joined HRA in 2002 and has previously served as the History Division Manager and President/CEO. She says her favorite thing about working at HRA is “being able to use my training as a...

Natalie Perrin is a Principal Architectural Historian and HRA’s President/CEO, based in our Eugene, Oregon office. She joined HRA in 2008, initially in our Portland, Oregon office, and has previously served as the lead of the Architectural History Program. When asked...

HRA is delighted to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of our esteemed Chief People Officer, Charity Kys.
Over the past ten years, Charity has been a guiding force in shaping our company culture and fostering an environment of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Congratulations to Michele Stoll on her 15 years with HRA! Since joining the company, her responsibilities have evolved and grown from invoicing to becoming the go-to for Deltek and much, much more.

Archaeologist Sara Davis celebrates 10 years with HRA this month. Sara provides unparalleled leadership and mentorship in all aspects of fieldwork for HRA, regardless of how difficult the conditions or complicated the situation.

Senior Archaeologist Dr. Kelly Derr celebrates 10 years with HRA this month. Kelly wears many hats at HRA, and we are so lucky to have her.

Congratulations to Matthew Warren on five years with HRA! Matthew joined the company as a full-time employee in 2018. In his time at HRA, Matthew has proven himself an integral member of the team.

Please join us in congratulating Emily (Robideau) Noonan on her fifteenth anniversary at HRA! Emily started working at HRA on October 20, 2008, not long after finishing her Master’s degree at the University of Chicago.