The STAC is led by two chairpersons and the PDE STAC advisor. Standing representatives are appointed by key partners of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, whereas elected representatives are nominated to achieve a balance of technical expertise and diverse representation across workplace sectors (e.g. agencies, academia, industry, NGO). See the STAC Charter for more information.

Chairperson
Gregory Lech, Fisheries Biologist, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Division of Environmental Services
P.O. Box 356 Revere, PA 18953
Phone: 610-847-8772 Email: glech@pa.gov

Science Advisor:
LeeAnn Haaf, Ph.D, Director of Estuary Science; Partnership for the Delaware Estuary;
One Riverwalk Plaza; 110 S. Poplar Street, Suite 202; Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone, 302-655-4990 x104
Email, LHaaf@DelawareEstuary.org

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary:
Kathy Klein (ex officio representative), Executive Director; Partnership for the Delaware Estuary;
One Riverwalk Plaza; 110 S. Poplar Street, Suite 202; Wilmington, DE 19801;
Phone, 302-655-4990 x102;
Email, KKlein@DelawareEstuary.org

1. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Alison Rogerson
DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship, Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
285 Beiser Blvd, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 739-9939
Email: Alison.Rogerson@delaware.gov

2. Delaware River Basin Commission
Namsoo S. Suk, Ph.D
Director of Science and Water Quality Management; P.O. Box 7360; 25 State Police Drive; West Trenton, NJ 08628
Phone: (609) 883-9500, ext. 305;
Email: Namsoo.Suk@drbc.nj.gov

3. Delaware River Basin Fish and Wildlife Cooperative
OPEN

4. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3

Kelly Somers
Office of State and Watershed Partnerships; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III; 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 814-2719
Email: Somers.Kelly@epa.gov

5. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Josh Moody, Ph.D
Division of Science and Research; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; P.O. Box 420; Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: (609) 984-7739
Email: joshua.moody@dep.nj.gov

6. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Randall Brown
Coastal Resources Program, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Phone: (717) 783-9491
Email: khess@pa.gov

7. Philadelphia Water Department
Lance Butler
Office of Watersheds; Philadelphia Water; Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 685-4947
Email: Lance.Butler@phila.gov

8. Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
LeeAnn Haaf, Ph.D.
One Riverwalk Plaza; 110 S. Poplar Street, Suite 202; Wilmington, DE 19801;
Phone: 302-655-4990;
Email: lhaaf@delawareestuary.org

8. Monitoring Advisory & Coordination Committee
Namsoo Suk, Ph.D,
Delaware River Basin Commission (see contact details above)

9. Toxics Advisory Committee
Namsoo Suk, Ph.D.
Delaware River Basin Commission (see contact details above)

Elected Representatives

Lesley Baggett, Ph.D.
AKRF, Benthic Ecologist
Email: lbaggett@akrf.com

PDE thanks the many scientists and managers who have served on the STAC since its rebirth in 2006.

• • • Dorina Frizzera – 2012-2025
    • Allison Allen – 2007-2011
    • Kenneth Anderson II – 2006-2007
    • Thomas Belton – 2009-2013
  • • Gerald Bright – 2011-2013
    • Greg Breese – 2006-2019
    • Gary Buchanan – 2006-2009
    • David Burke- 2006-2015
    • Dave Bushek- 2014-2020
    • Lance Butler – 2006-2011
    • Bob Chant – 2008-2009
    • Laura Craig – 2014-2024
    • William Eldridge – 2013-2016
    • Scott Ensign – 2024 – 2025
    • Jeff Fischer- 2013-2020
    • Thomas Fikslin – 2006-2018
    • Dewayne Fox – 2006-2008
    • John Gallagher – 2006-2010
    • Jeff Gebert – 2008-2013
    • Simeon Hahn – 2006-2008
    • Jaweed Hameedi – 2006-2008
    • Robert Hoke – 2006-2011
    • Steve Hughes -2010-2011
    • Amy Jacobs – 2006-2009
    • Doug Janeic – 2020-2024
    • Heather Jensen – 2014-2017
    • Desmond Kahn – 2006 – 2022
    • Moses Katkowski -2013-2017
    • Josef Kardos -2016-2017
    • Jerry Kauffman- 2010-2020
    • Sue Kilham – 2006 – 2022
    • John Kraeuter -2006-2013
    • Danielle Kreeger – 2006-2024
    • Adrian Leary – 2013-2014
    • Lori Lester – 2016-2017
    • Abdolhossain Liaghat – 2015-2016
    • Doug Miller – 2008-2014
    • Larry Miller – 2006-2008
    • Jerre Mohler – 2008-2013
    • Jason Morson – 2020 – 2022
    • Daphne Munroe – 2012 – 2025
    • Tracy Quirk – 2012-2014
    • Andrew Reif – 2020 – 2024
    • Dave Russell – 2006-2010
    • Renee Searfoss – 2010-2015
    • Jonathan Sharp – 2006-2010
    • Chris Sommerfield – 2006-2008
    • Dan Soeder – 2006-2009 (Chair for 2006-2009)
    • Kari St. Laurent – 2016 – 2022
    • Ken Strait – 2009 – 2023
    • David Velinsky – 2006-2013
    • Eric Vowinkel- 2009-2013
    • Dave Wolanski – 2009 – 2022
    • Metthea Yepsen – 2017-2023