Cheryl Belitsky
Lower Joice Island, Assistant Resident Manager
P: 707-631-6476
F:
E: cbelitsky@suisunrcd.org
Education: B.S. Physical Therapy, and M.S. Wildlife Management, Ohio State University.

Experience: Cheryl worked most recently for Northern Arizona University as a physical therapist for the Assistive Technology Center. Her experience included working with persons with disabilities and their families, providing technical assistance to university students, teachers and professionals, and teaching on-line university courses. She has continued to maintain an interest and involvement in wildlife related projects through her husband's career in wildlife management.

David Belitsky
Lower Joice Island, Resident Manager
P: 707-631-6476
F:
E: dbelitsky@suisunrcd.org
Education: M.S. Wildlife Management, Ohio State University.

Experience: David’s previous position was Wildlife Area manager with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and his experience managing wildlife habitat was gained during 34 years of employment with various state and federal agencies in the West. His familiarity with off-grid solar systems and on-site water systems are especially useful for keeping the facilities at Lower Joice Island (LJI) operational. David and his wife Cheryl, balance the challenge of renovating LJI with their love of birds, wetlands, and living in remote locations.

Steven Chappell
Executive Director
P: 707-425-9302
F: 707-425-4402
E: schappell@suisunrcd.org
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Minor in Chemistry, and a Concentration in Zoology.

Experience: Participation in numerous Suisun Marsh planning and regulatory programs including the U.S. Army Corp's of Engineers Regional General Permit renewal and administration, the Baylands Ecosystem Goals Project, the Suisun Ecological Workshop, and Suisun Marsh Environmental Coordination Advisory Team. A negotiator of the Suisun Marsh Preservation Agreement, a participant in the development of the Suisun Marsh Charter, and is an agency principal in the preparation of the Management, Preservation, and Restoration Plan for the Suisun Marsh. For over twelve years, Mr. Chappell has worked in the Suisun Marsh, in March of 1994, as a field technician for the California Waterfowl Association to conduct breeding waterfowl survey and banding of local waterfowl. In the fall of 1994 he began working for the SRCD as a Biologist conducting field studies and habitat management, soon advancing to District biologist. In 1998 he became the Executive Director and supervises a staff of eight, some of his daily duties include grant administrator, coordinating with landowners, agencies, and stakeholder groups.

Tim Edmunds
Water Manager / Biologist
P: 707426-2431 ext. 301
F: 707-426-5872
E: tedmunds@suisunrcd.org
Education: Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management, Humboldt State University, 2002

Experience: Worked for the California Department of Fish & Game (CDFG) under the Resource Assessment Program (RAP), verifying California Wildlife Habitat Relationships in the southern Cascade mountain range. In 2004 started working out of the Los Banos Wildlife Area under the RAP, inventorying mammal populations and vegetation communities on Department of Fish & Game lands in the Los Banos area and southern San Joaquin valley. In 2005 started working as a Scientific Aid for the CDFG at the Los Banos Wildlife Area, working on riparian restoration, wood duck boxes, habitat management, and water management. In 2006 worked on a grad project, looking at water quality and swamp timothy production.

Kelli Perez
Office Supervisor
P: 707-425-9302
F: 707-425-4402
E: kperez@suisunrcd.org

Experience: An employee of the District since July 2001, performing many different job tasks which include: Secretary to the Board of Director's, Assistant to the Executive Director, Human Resources, Computer Technician, Website Technician, and Insurance Administrator to name a few. Very familiar with the Marsh as well as many aspects of managing a duck club.

Orlando Rocha
Water Manager / Biologist
P: 707 426-2431 x 300
F: 707-426-5872
E: orocha@suisunrcd.org

Education: Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management and Conservation, Humboldt State University, 2005

Experience: Scientific Aid for the Department of Fish and Game at American River Trout Hatchery, rearing, spawning and planting half pound rainbow trout for public use. Humboldt North Coast Wildlife areas out of Eureka, worked on development and implementation of new cattle grazing areas for Aleutian Cackling Geese, general habitat management for waterfowl, mallard banding, riparian corridor restoration, and avian influenza sampling. Joined the SRCD team in April 2007 and is looking forward to learning the marsh and the people who use it.

Vesta Thompson
Bookkeeper
P: 707-425-9302
F: 707-425-4402
E: vthompson@suisunrcd.org

Experience: Started working for SRCD in October of 1999. Her initial responsibilities were to help set up an accounting system to enable uniform preparation of all fiscal reports, which included a filing system for the District to track individual grants and other fiscal information, and a system for inventory control of District equipment. Ms. Thompson’s primary responsibilities are to maintain grant records and invoice granting agencies for expenses incurred implementing grant. Ms. Thompson’s secondary responsibilities are maintaining accounts receivables, which entail invoicing landowners for appropriate charges, and for maintaining accounts payable, including payment arrangement through the County auditor's office for all expenditures incurred in the daily operation of the District Office.

Jeremy Todoroff
Water Manager / Biologist
P: 707-426-2431 x302
F: 707-426-5872
E: jtodoroff@suisunrcd.org

Education: Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management and Conservation, Humboldt State University, 2005.

Experience: Volunteer for California Waterfowl Association working on youth and education programs, the wood duck program, and mallard banding in the Suisun Marsh. Worked with the Humboldt State University Waterfowl Ecology Research Group on Black Brant, Western Canada Geese, and Aleutian Cackling Geese projects. As a scientific aide working for Green Diamond Resource Company, worked on Northern Spotted Owl and Fisher tracking. Worked for the United States Geological Survey in the prairie pothole region in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa on a wetland project for the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. In 2005, Jeremy was initially hired by SRCD as a temporary employee to help with management plan data collection and later was promoted to Biologist in the Water Manager Program.

Bruce Wickland
Operations Manager
P: 707-425-9302
F: 707-425-4402
E: bwickland@suisunrcd.org
Education: Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management, Humboldt State University, 1978

Experience: Prior to being hired by the SRCD in 1998, Mr. Wickland worked for over seven years for the California Department of Fish and Game (including three years in the Suisun Marsh). While employed by Ducks Unlimited, Mr. Wickland acted as the Regional Director of North Central California for six years and was a Science Technician for the United States Geological Survey.

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