Nomad Team

LEADERSHIP

Heath Bartosh

HEATH BARTOSH
Founder
Principal Botanist
Rare Plant Specialist

Erin McDermott

ERIN McDERMOTT
Partner
Principal Vegetation and Restoration Ecologist
Certified Arborist #WE-7318A

STAFF

Meghan Bishop

MEGHAN BISHOP
Principal Wildlife Biologist

Adam Chasey

ADAM CHASEY
Senior Botanist

Allison Cloney

ALLISON CLONEY
Regulatory Specialist

Cody Ender

CODY ENDER
Botanist

Leeanne Feely

LEANNE FEELY
Botanist

Devin Hollister

DEVIN HOLLISTER
Biologist

Jaclyn Inkster

JACLYN INKSTER
Botanist, Restoration Ecologist

Jaclyn Inkster

CLARE LOUGHRAN
Botanist

Ina Pisani

INA PISANI
Project Wildlife Biologist

Talya Rachels

TALAYA RACHELS
Biologist

Shannon Still

SHANNON STILL
Senior Botanist

Dana Terry

DANA TERRY
Senior Wildlife Biologist

William Webb

WILLIAM WEBB
Senior Wildlife Biologist

Chris Thayer

IN MEMORIUM
CHRIS THAYER
Botanist | Mentor

Born in Berkeley, Chris Thayer spent his life as an East Bay denizen, a place he loved dearly and often referred to Mount Diablo as the center of his universe, always with an eye on the natural world, his true passion. After working as a chef for several years, he left to pursue his dream job as a botanist. He was happiest tromping through the woods hunting for chanterelles and rare plants, and he knew every ridge of Contra Costa County like the back of his hand.

His endless interests included natural history, mycology, botany, and wildlife. He was quick to share his knowledge with anyone and made fast friends with those willing to go with him in the field to explore its wonders. Through these friendships Chris connected many people, especially biologists, who continue his legacy through their bonds; including Heath Bartosh and Erin McDermott.

As a mentor Chris was patient, lighthearted, kind, and always willing to retell a story, hypothesis, or plant name when asked. He embodied the classical botanist, travelling far and wide to meet new plants, and his knowledge of the flora of California was enviable to many. Chris provided his expertise on many Nomad projects. He is dearly missed. Nomad would not be what it is today without him.