Who We Are - The Team At MBI
Through the unique skillset of its team of professionals, MBI provides the sound science,
education, and policy expertise needed to protect and restore our waters. Many of the
techniques broadly utilized in standardized aquatic resource monitoring across Ohio and
the Midwest were pioneered by members of the MBI team. We bring this expertise to the field,
to the classroom, and to all that we do.
The Team at Midwest Biodiversity Institute
Mike Bolton
Senior Macroinvertebrate Taxonomist
Emma Borgert
Research Assistant I
Rich Carter
Policy Research Associate
Chelsea Dingess
Education/ Administrative Coordinator and Aquatic Ecologist
Trent Dougherty
Executive Director
My time as a field technician was a great way to start my career in aquatic ecology. I was able to expand my knowledge and my skill sets while working with some really knowledgeable people in the field. No two days of work were the same which made it such a unique and fun experience. Working for MBI was an opportunity I will always be thankful for.
Jack T Freda
Macroinvertebrate Ecologist
Vickie L Gordon
Projects and Data Management Coordinator
Nathan Harper
Water Chemistry Research Assistant II
Edward Hicks
Fish Ecologist and Crew Leader
Martin J Knapp
Lead Macroinvertebrate Ecologist
Edward T Rankin
Aquatic Ecologist
Anthony Sasson
Policy and Technical Research Associate
Chris O Yoder
Research Director
The Board Of MBI
Our team has also played a key role in developing water quality standards used across the industry.
MBI’s board is composed of seasoned professionals from academic, regulatory, consulting, and nonprofit backgrounds, many with deep expertise in water quality, conservation, and environmental policy.
Our Team In Action
Take a behind-the-scenes look at our team in action! From field research to aquatic assessment training courses, these moments capture our commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.
