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Mark E. Banker
P.O. Box 1171, Lemont, PA 16851 (814)-440-7966
E-mail: [email protected]
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EDUCATION
Penn State University, B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, 1991.
Virginia Tech University, M.S. Wildlife Science. 1994. Thesis: Modeling white-tailed deer
habitat quality and wildlife habitat relationships.
EXPERIENCE
Consulting Wildlife Biologist, Appalachian Forest Consultants – Wildlife Services, State
College. September 2012 to present.
 Design, implementation and management of multi-scaled wildlife, forest and land
management projects.
 Coordination of efforts among multiple organizations for common goals.
 Management plan development.
 Wildlife surveys.
Director of Development, The American Chestnut Foundation, Northern Appalachians Field
Office, State College. February 2011 – September 2012.
In charge of all fundraising in northern Appalachians and Midwest Regions including:
 Donor relations
 Major gifts
 Volunteer Branch Development
 Corporate Relations
 State Chapter Support
Senior Biologist, Ruffed Grouse Society, State College, PA, 2006-2011.
Was responsible for implementation of all conservation programs related to ruffed grouse
and other forest wildlife in 10 states in the southern Appalachians including:
 Design and implementation of landscape-level forest and shrubland habitat management
projects on public and private lands.
 Society input on policy on public lands.
 Extensive public speaking and educational program presentations.
 Major cooperative projects on corporate and industrial lands.
 General oversight of coordinated efforts among 4 Society biologists.
 Coordinating conservation efforts with hundreds of volunteers.
Regional Biologist, Ruffed Grouse Society, Central and Southern Appalachians, State College,
PA, 2000-2006.
 Same responsibilities as above without oversight of other Society biologists.
Regional Biologist, Ruffed Grouse Society, Midwest Region, Cadillac, MI, 1998-2000.
 Implemented all conservation programs related to ruffed grouse and other forest wildlife
in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana including those duties listed above.
Assistant Regional Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (then FL
Game and Freshwater Fish Commission), Ocala, FL, 1995-1998.
Was responsible for the administration of wildlife management areas in central Florida,
including:
 Planning and implementation of major habitat and land management projects.
 Direct supervision of WMA staff and operations.
 Preparing annual budget and planning documents.
 Coordination with other state and federal agencies.
 Nuisance wildlife complaints, especially related to trap and transfer of black bears.
 Conducting wildlife surveys and managed hunting on public lands.
 Assisting with prescribed burning operations.
Biologist III, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Winter Springs, FL, March
1995-August 1995.
 Directly responsible for management of 2 wildlife management areas near Orland, FL.
 Developed maps and regulations for new WMAs.
 Conducted wildlife surveys.
 Assisted with prescribed burning.
 Coordinated efforts with other state and federal agencies.
Scientific Technician, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center,
Laurel, MD. November 1994-March 1995.
 Assisted with data collection and analysis on large-scale wetlands and waterfowl projects.
 Assisted with waterfowl and small mammal trapping and marking.
Certifications
Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society
Certified Prescribed Burner, Florida Division of Forestry
New Miner Surface Coal Safety Training, Penn State/Mine Safety and Health Admin.