The CCAA Advisory Committee supports the implementation of the Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement for Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands (the Agreement). It provides collaborative support to the Programmatic Administrator, who is primarily responsible for implementing the Agreement and making decisions. The Committee’s tasks include reviewing and advising on modifications or amendments to the Agreement, overseeing and approving its own work, and supporting the Programmatic Administrator with decisions, public relations, and communications.
The committee consists of members representing energy and transportation sector Partners. The Advisory Committee will contain several permanent non-voting members, including the Programmatic Administrator and a representative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The roles of the chair and vice-chair include:
- Scheduling and facilitating Advisory Committee meetings
- Reporting status and updates to Advisory Committee
- Broadly representing sector/technical team interests/concerns, or as otherwise requested
- Helping to elevate team member concerns and build consensus across the team
Read the bios for the chair and vice-chair below.
Amy Golden, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Eric Johnson, Evergy
Jennifer Queen
Environmental ScientistJennifer Queen is an environmental scientist for Ameren, an electric and gas utility serving Missouri and Illinois, headquartered in St. Lo
Sam Glinsky
Vegetation SpecialistSam Glinsky is a Vegetation Specialist working for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) with a bachelor’s degree in Planning and
Vonceil Harmon
Natural Resources SpecialistVonceil Harmon is a Natural Resources Specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Environmental Natural Resources Program.
Matt Kraushar
Roadside SpecialistMatt attended Purdue University (Boiler Up!) where he received his bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and a minor in fisheries and aquat
Leslie TeWinkel
Senior Biological Resource Specialist and Project ManagerLeslie TeWinkel, PhD, is a Senior Biological Resource Specialist and Project Manager for Merjent. Inc. with over 25 years of experience wor
Kris Gade
Director of Conservation Lands and ResourcesKris Gade is the Director of Conservation Lands and Resources at Pima County. She holds a PhD in biology/urban ecology from Arizona State
Amy Lee
Principal Environmental & Regulatory Advisor at ATCAmy provides environmental permitting and compliance support for transmission construction and maintenance projects. She also serves as a l
