MEET THE REGIONAL STREAMNET STAFF

A full list of StreamNet contacts can be found here.

Bruce Schmidt
Bruce is the Program Manager for the StreamNet Project. He brings the perspective of a fisheries biologist to the project, with an emphasis of serving the needs of the data user, not just meeting the needs of data managers. Bruce has a BS in Fishery Management from Utah State University and an MS in Fish and Wildlife Science from South Dakota State. He comes to the project from ODFW, where he served as Fish Research and Development Program Director and Science and Technology Program Director. Previous experience included Research Project Leader, Fish Division Planner and Chief of Fisheries for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

When not dealing with providing data for regional fisheries management efforts, Bruce spends his time gardening, downhill skiing, dragging his son to soccer and scouting events, and would like to get back into river running, fishing and blackpowder hunting.

Bill Kinney
Bill Kinney is the StreamNet Regional Data Manager at PSMFC. He manages the database of information compiled by state, federal and tribal agencies that supports StreamNet’s online web query system.

Prior to working for the Commission, Bill worked for the State of Washington for 23 years, first at the UW Fisheries Research Institute, and then with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Major work included nearshore ecology research, habitat management work reviewing hydroelectric projects, and compiling salmon data in Washington as a member of the Pacific Salmon Commission’s Data Standards Working Group.

Bill has a BS degree in Marine Resources from Huxley College. He spends spare time dabbling in video production and historic restoration projects.

Mike Banach
Mike is the Regional Fisheries Biologist for StreamNet. Employed by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, his main role is ensuring StreamNet data are consistent and usable. He is StreamNet's main contact when users need assistance. Mike has a B.S. in Zoology from Eastern Illinois University and an M.S. in Fisheries Management from Iowa State University. He has worked in the fisheries field for state, federal, tribal, and university agencies in Iowa, Virginia, Idaho, and Oregon since 1984.

Mike's spare time is spent propelling a canoe, hiking, and fishing.

 

Van Hare
Van is the Regional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist for the StreamNet Project.  His work includes the development, maintenance, display and delivery of spatial data related to fisheries and hydrography.  He manages StreamNet’s Interactive Mapping website and is the main contact for users seeking assistance with spatial data.

Van has a B.A. from Lewis and Clark College and an M.S. in Natural Resources Planning and GIS from Humboldt State University.  Prior to joining StreamNet, he worked as a GIS Specialist for the National Park Service at Redwood National and State Parks. His background includes slope-stability modeling and use of GIS as a tool for aquatic conservation and watershed restoration planning. Van enjoys spending time with his family, swimming in salt water, seeking sun and exploring new ground.

Stan Allen
Stan Allen is currently a Sr. Program Manager for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Stan has been a part of fish and wildlife data and information management for over 25 years, 15 years of which has been working with the Commission on multi-state/coastwide data programs.

Before his current work with the Commission, he worked for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game where he was responsible for and involved in state/regional and national level data efforts.