Staff

Co-founder and Executive Director of Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC). She has her Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and brings over 30 years of experience to WCRC. Sandi is responsible for project design; grant writing; developing budgets; providing technical assistance; and carrying- out watershed based projects.

Co-founder and Associate Director of Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC). Matt has a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He brings over 20 years of experience to WCRC. He is the project engineer for several stream restoration designs and implementation projects in Arkansas. His background has served to develop his understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and anthropogenic processes affecting watershed resources.

Graham has a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy-Soil Science. Graham brings over 30 years of experience in, Watershed & Estuary Planning, River Assessment & Restoration, Stormwater Management, Floodplain & Fluvial Hazard Mapping, Water Quality Assessment, and Quality Assurance. Graham has had many successes designing and implementing natural channel restoration projects from steep, step-pool streams on West Monument Creek at the U.S. Air Force Academy, to smaller riffle-pool reaches on Rock Creek in Boulder County, to large, sand-bed systems like Fountain Creek. Graham seeks a balanced, multidisciplinary approach to design that incorporates hydraulic engineering, geomorphology, and ecosystem function including riparian vegetation and aquatic habitat while integrating aesthetics and recreation.

Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas, along with a minor in Sustainability of Built Systems. He has over ten years of experience in stream and riparian restoration throughout the Ozark Highlands.
Jordan began his career with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) on the Riparian Restoration Team, where he supported invasive species management and native vegetation reestablishment efforts. He later transitioned into an engineering role at WCRC, where he has led and supported stream, wetland and prairie restoration in different scales and settings through all phases of analysis, modeling, design, implementation, and post-restoration monitoring.
His technical experience includes geomorphic assessment, hydrologic and sediment transport modeling, water quality data analysis, GIS analysis and 3D Modeling.

Tyler has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering and an Environmental and Ecological Engineering minor from Purdue University. He has been with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center since 2013. Tyler has extensive experience with all aspects of natural channel stream restoration design including project design, field data collection and inventory, construction oversight, site assessment, and volunteer co-ordination. Tyler also is highly experienced in project permitting and report writing.

Greyson started working with Watershed Conservation Resource Center July, 2018. With a Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, he assists with the planting and maintenance of Native plants on all WCRC's past and present projects. Greyson also coordinates with the public and other organizations, outreach activities, required to maintain healthy riparian areas.

Jordan started at Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) in the summer of 2018. He has a Bachelor of Environmental Soil and Water Science degree from the University of Arkansas.
Jordan is responsible for establishment and ongoing maintenance of native vegetation at existing stream restoration sites and newly constructed/restored sites. Jordan provides assistance to other WCRC staff with surveying and other data collection and analysis related to stream restorations.

Tanner joined Watershed Conservation Resource Center in May of 2021. He has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and brings lots of outdoor landscaping experience to Watershed Conservation Resource Center. Tanner assists the Watershed Specialists with planting at newly constructed restoration project sites and maintenance of established sites.

Michael has been with Watershed Conservation Resource Center since April 2022. A graduate of Northwest Technical Institute in Automotive Service Technology. Michael provides expertise in the form of heavy equipment operation, construction cost estimating and acquisition of materials for WCRC's stream restoration projects.

Lori has been with Watershed Conservation Resource Center since January 2008. She has an Associate of Applied Science degree from Des Moines Area Community College.
As Office Administrator, Lori handles all the day to day office tasks, and the bookkeeping.

Tanner started working at Watershed Conservation Resource Center in May of 2018. Tanner assists the Watershed Specialists with the day to day planting and maintenance of all past and present WCRC projects.

Sterling joined the WCRC team in February 2023. He has a Bachelors degree in Crop soil & Environmental Science.

Connor joined the WCRC Team in June 2025. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2022 with a B.S. in Biological Engineering and a minor in Sustainability. Before joining WCRC, he worked as an Agricultural Engineer with NRCS in both Minnesota and Arkansas, where he designed a variety of on farm conservation and water management systems, including work on the Bayou Meto & Grand Prairie Irrigation Projects. At WCRC, Connor applies his skills in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, field surveying with GNSS and total station equipment, GIS analysis and cartography, and engineering design to support watershed assessments, stream morphology evaluations, and stream restoration design.

Haiden started at the WCRC as a Riparian team member for the 2025 summer season and was promoted to Watershed Specialist I in November 2025. With a BS in Environmental Science/Minor in Plant and Soil Science from Purdue University and a Masters in Forestry and Natural Resources from East Texas A&M University, Haiden brings a wealth of knowledge to the WCRC.

Toby joined the WCRC team in November 2025. He has a BS in Environmental Science from University of Central Arkansas. Toby has a professional background focusing on environmental education, conservation, land management and outdoor recreation.

Kelley Beth joined the WCRC in January 2026.
She was born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2020 with a degree in Environmental, Soil, and Water Science. She brings over six years of experience as an informal outdoor educator and coordinator, where she has worked with diverse audiences to promote environmental awareness, hands-on learning, and a deeper appreciation for local ecosystems. In her free time, Kelley enjoys swimming, hiking and walking with her dog, Adler, listening to thriller/horror audiobooks, spending quality time with her family and friends.

Rescued at Blowing Springs in Bella Vista, Luna Red is the WCRC’s office dog. She can be testy at times, but that comes along with her dachshund-red healer lineage.