VetsWork Environment Members
Meet a few of our members. Hover over their photo to learn fun facts and maybe a bit of history you’ll recognize.
Bobbie Collier
Military Branch: Army
Position: Recreation & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Intern
Service Site: Siuslaw National Forest
"This program has given me excellent work experience and allowed me to network with many different agencies."
Chris Sutherland
Military Branch: Coast Guard
Position: Restoration, Education, and Community Education Assistant (RECE)
Service Site: Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
"I am excited and truly blessed; I have a sense of belonging."
Keoni Fierro
Military Branch: Army
Position: Recreation Intern
Service Site: Malheur National Forest
"My goal for this program is to gain as much experience as I can, work hard, and open the doors for a full-time position."
Colin Powers
Military Branch: Navy
Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern
Service Site: Chugach National Forest
"I am thankful for this chance to continue a direction of supporting environmental consciousness."
Derek Pugh
Military Branch: Air Force
Position: Biological Science Technician
Service Site: Columbia River Gorge National Fish Hatchery Complex
"I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors, and have always been drawn to a good mountain view."
Erica Smith
Military Branch: Navy
Position: Biological Science Technician
Service Site: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
"I enjoy learning and challenging myself in the outdoors and I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity."
Kimberly Frier
Military Branch: Army
Position: Recreation & Trails Planning Assitant
Service Site: Mark Twain National Forest
"VetsWork was an excellent opportunity for me to get my 'foot back in the door' with the Forest Service."
Landon Huffman
Military Branch: Air Force
Position: Recreation Technician/Wildlife Assistant
Service Site: Mark Twain National Forest
"I grew up hunting, fishing and camping as often as I could and developed an early love of everything outdoors. "
Madeline Cunningham
Military Branch: Air Force
Position: Special Uses & Roads Assistant
Service Site: Deschutes National Forest
"Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I spent a lot of my time as a child exploring, hiking, and letting my imagination run wild."
Steve Morris Reade
Military Branch: Army
Position: Forest Road & Facilities Maintenance Technician
Service Site: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
"I look forward to going to work everyday. I've found my dream job."
Pat Murray
Military Branch: Marines
Position: Timber & Natural Resource Management Intern
Service Site: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
"I’m most excited to be a part of a team that serves the community again."
Reece Rhinehart
Military Branch: Navy
Position: Engineering & Faclities Maintenance Intern
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
"I love doing anything outdoors, from snowboarding to rock climbing, and really have developed a passion for nature."
Jeff Morganstern
Military Branch: Army
Position: Fleet Intern
Service Site: Chugach National Forest
"If you or any of your friends are veterans, you really need to look into this program; it’s a life changer!"