John D. Cater, President & Principal Investigator
John Cater received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Colorado in 1984, a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Colorado in 1989, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate (abd) with the University of Leicester, U.K., and was recently added to the Registry of Professional Archaeologists. He has over 20 years experience in archaeology. Mr. Cater has conducted over 600 surveys, has been involved with over 25 excavations, and written over 200 reports. He has worked, and is qualified to work in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. As Principal Investigator he is involved in all stages of project completion including-scheduling, personnel hiring and supervision, surveying, testing, report preparation, and laboratory analysis. He also arranges contracts with sub-contractors, writes for contract proposals and on-call contracts with major oil and gas companies.

David Skoglund, Vice-President & Principal Investigator
David Skoglund obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology and Anthropology from Adams State College in 1978. He has over 21 years of experience in southwestern archaeology. Mr. Skoglund has worked for several Cultural Resource Companies as well as the National Pack Service at Mesa Verde National Park. Mr. Skoglund has conducted over 500 surveys, has been involved with numerous excavations, and written over 200 reports. While working at Mesa Verde Mr. Skoglund worked with the Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Post Fire Assessment Team during the Chapin #5 Fire Rehabilitation Project. He also worked for the Save Americas Treasures Program conducting architectural documentation on several large alcove sites at Mesa Verde National Park and several sites at Hovenweep National Monument. He has worked, and is qualified to work in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. As Principal Investigator he is involved in all stages of project completion including scheduling, personnel hiring and supervision, surveying, testing, report preparation, writing contract proposals and laboratory analysis.

Cindy J. Bunker, Staff Archaeologist
Cindy Bunker has over 20 years of experience in field archaeology in northern New Mexico. Cindy’s experience varies widely with regard to survey, archaeological excavation, and report writing. She has completed over 500 archaeological survey and excavation projects and authored over 200 reports. Cindy’s research interests include all aspects of prehistoric and historic occupation of the northern Southwest.

Pamela Combes, Staff Archaeologist/Editor
Pamela Combes received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico and has a strong background in field archaeology, laboratory studies, and editing. Her diverse background includes archaeological survey in New Mexico, laboratory work for large scale projects including data entry, client contact and editing. Currently, Pamela coordinates field work, is in contact with clients, continues to complete archaeological survey, authors reports, and serves as the company editor.

Jean M. Conlan, Staff Archaeologist/GIS Analyst
Jean Conlan received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Metropolitan State College followed by postgraduate work at Northern Arizona University. Jean has over 15 years of experience in museum studies and field archaeology in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. She has a strong interest in GIS application. While at Northern Arizona University, her research interest was development of a predictive model using GIS to determine prehistoric settlement patterns. She also assisted in editing and updating the Kaibab National Forest’s heritage site stewardship database using Arc/Info and LTPLUS. Jean is currently working as a field archaeologist for select projects, authoring reports, and is a GIS Analyst for Aztec GIS Services.

Vern Hensler, Staff Archaeologist/Associate Principal Investigator
Vern Hensler joined the AAC team in 2004. Vern completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology at Fort Lewis College and has over 25 years experience in Southwestern archaeology, including archaeological survey and excavation. He has worked in many areas of the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Recently he worked on the Animas La Plata Project, a major excavation in southwestern Colorado. His many research interests include Anasazi architecture, ceramic analysis, and modes of prehistoric site abandonment.

Mickie Murin Staff Archaeologist/Director of Tours
Mickie Murin has been working as an archaeologist for 10 years. She has been a Registered Professional Archaeologist for six years. Upon receiving her Master of Arts degree in Anthropology, she worked for Horizon Environmental Services, Austin, Texas, as Cultural Resources Director/Principal Investigator. Arriving in New Mexico two years ago, she spent a year as Education Coordinator for Salmon Ruins Museum in Bloomfield. Her teaching experience includes working with school children in grades K-12 and teaching at San Juan College as a part-time adjunct faculty member. Mickie currently conducts tours for the company to places such as Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Aztec Ruins.

Trisha M. Rude, Staff Archaeologist/Macrobotanical Specialist
Trisha Rude received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Prescott College and received her Master of Science degree in Quaternary and Climate Studies from the University of Maine. She has been associated with the prestigious Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine in Orono, Mesa Verde National Park, Homolovi Ruins State Park, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and several archaeological compliance companies. Trisha also has over eight years of archaeological fieldwork experience. Currently, Trisha not only serves as a field archaeologist and report author, but heads the Macrobotanical Laboratory.

Scott L. Underwood, Staff Archaeologist, Managing GIS Analyst 
Scott Underwood completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Nebraska and completed GIS certification with the University of Montana in 2005. He has over seven years of experience in archaeology throughout the Midwest and Southwest as well as over 16 years experience in the mainframe computer industry. Scott’s research interests include spatial analysis of prehistoric settlement patterns, prehistoric viewshed analysis, and prehistoric site abandonment modes as they relate to landscape archaeology. Scott currently manages the rapidly growing GIS Services Department. He oversees all aspects of the department and also analyzes GIS data for specific projects.

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