LEADERSHIP
HEATH BARTOSH
Founder
Principal Botanist
Rare Plant Specialist
ERIN McDERMOTT
Partner
Principal Vegetation and Restoration Ecologist
Certified Arborist #WE-7318A
STAFF
MEGHAN BISHOP
Principal Wildlife Biologist
ADAM CHASEY
Senior Botanist
ALLISON CLONEY
Regulatory Specialist
CODY ENDER
Botanist
LEANNE FEELY
Botanist
DEVIN HOLLISTER
Biologist
JACLYN INKSTER
Botanist, Restoration Ecologist
CLARE LOUGHRAN
Botanist
INA PISANI
Project Wildlife Biologist
TALAYA RACHELS
Biologist
SHANNON STILL
Senior Botanist
DANA TERRY
Senior Wildlife Biologist
WILLIAM WEBB
Senior Wildlife Biologist
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.