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ABOUT US
STAFF
Marcus Eriksen, PhD
Executive Director
Marcus Eriksen has been excavating dinosaurs in Niobrara County since 1991, building his first life-size dinosaur skeleton for the Stagecoach Museum on Main St. in Lusk in 2000. He shares a dream for a nature center in Lusk to give back to the community what it has provide for him over the last three decades.
Anna Cummins
Director of Development
She has over 10 years of experience in non-profit management, and is keen to support the Eastern Wyoming Nature Center to meet its financial needs. She joined M. Eriksen and the founding board to help build the center from its inception.,
Justin Bucksbaum
Digital Strategist
Justin brings his experience in media & communication, graphic design and videography, to the team. He's spent three summers excavating dinosaurs in Niobrara County, contributing fossils to the nature center.
Tom Kaye
Founding Boardmember
Tom is a renowned engineer, entrepreneur, and scientist. His work in paleontology has brought laser technology to "see" soft tissues and organic material invisible to the naked eye. His commitent to science education will serve the nature center and future scientists.
BOARD
Debbie Sturman
Founding Boardmember
Debbie is the lead librarian at the Niobrara Public Library in Lusk, Wyoming. Her dedication to children's learning resonates with the mission of the Eastern Wyoming Nature Center.
Kraig Derstler, PhD
Founding Boardmember
Kraig is a paleontologist that has spent many years excavating dinosaurs in the badlands of Niobrara County. His is committed to public education and appreaciation of nature and science.
Terry Albright
Founding Boardmember
Terry is a business leader in Niobrara County and is committed to the economic development and well-being of his community. His leadership in Lusk, Wyoming will contribute to the growth of the nature center in the years ahead.
ADVISORS
Andrew Darling
Advisory Boardmember
Expertise in fossil casting & moulding, excavating fossils in the Eastern Wyoming area, and keenly interested in the success of the EWNC.
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