Lauren Silver-Turner, Executive Director
Lauren Silver-Turner (lauren@svpa.us) grew up in rural Northern Michigan, in an agricultural community surrounded by beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree in Conservation Ecology with a specialization in Aquatic Ecosystems from the U of M’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. Throughout Lauren’s career, she has worked in a variety of different roles allowing her to build a multidisciplinary skill set encompassing natural resources conservation, watershed management, agriscience and agricultural technical assistance, education and outreach, and community engagement. Prior to moving to Washington, she worked for the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development providing one-on-one technical assistance to agricultural producers of all sizes and commodities to prevent and mitigate environmental and legal risks on their farms. She also was the co-founder and co-developer of the Great Lakes Incubator Farm program, a land-based farm training program that lowers barriers and challenges to beginning farmers, aids in the succession of local farmland, and educates producers about regenerative agricultural practices. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband, Jeremy, and their dog, Mila. She loves backpacking, kayaking, fishing, and downhill skiing, as well as spending time at home cooking, reading, and playing guitar.
Regina Fletcher, Floodzilla Gauge Network Program Manager
Regina Fletcher (regina@svpa.us) grew up in Western Washington and has a background in GIS mapping. She completed her undergraduate degree at Western Washington University in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy. She spent several years working as a Geo Visual Data Specialist for Google, including projects involving updating routing and other vital user data during natural disasters. She was inspired by these projects to continue her education and completed her M.A. in Biology through Miami University’s Project Dragonfly AIP program, which partners with Woodland Park Zoo as a learning facility for class courses. Her educational work included studying community-based environmental solutions and emerging technologies in conservation. She enjoys gardening and volunteers at her local community garden to grow food for the local food bank.
Justine Casebolt, Beaver Conservation Manager
Justine Casebolt (justine@svpa.us) was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a major in animal science. In 2019, she moved to the PNW with her husband, dog, and two cats where she received a Wildlife Management Graduate Certificate from Oregon State University and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Portland State University. For her master’s project, she partnered with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to evaluate how beavers affect the hydrology and wetland plant community at Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge, located in Skamania, Washington. She has extensive knowledge of wetland flora and fauna, hydrology principles, and wildlife monitoring. Previous work and volunteer experience includes water quality testing, habitat and wetland restoration, volunteer management, wildlife surveys (beaver, coho salmon, amphibians, avian, & macro-invertebrates), noxious weed surveys, and herbicide application. For fun, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping, and baking.
Megan Tarmichael, Floodplain Field Technician
Megan (megan@svpa.us) grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley where she fell in love with the outdoors and any activity that got her outside. In 2016, She moved to a small ranching community in southwest Montana where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science & Sustainable Natural Resource Management from the University of Montana Western. While there, she completed an undergraduate thesis project investigating the impacts of beaver on lateral channel migration and geomorphology of local stream systems. In 2019, Megan began working for the U.S. Forest Service as a Hydrologic Technician in northwest Montana where she performed stream gaging, watershed analysis and restoration work – and fought the occasional wildfire. She is excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest and looks forward to exploring the area with her husband, Jacob. She loves rock climbing, trail running, backpacking, snowboarding and trying to keep up with her dog, Goose.
Rick Suehring, Network Integration Specialist
Rick (rick@svpa.us) is a seasoned network specialist with more than 25 years of experience keeping complex systems connected, secure, and running smoothly. As SVPA’s Network Integration Specialist, Rick helps ensure the Floodzilla Gauge Network stays online and reliable—rain or shine. A troubleshooting expert, he has an exceptional ability to diagnose and solve problems, ensuring our network operates at peak performance. Rick brings deep expertise in cloud systems, network security, and connectivity solutions, paired with a passion for making technology understandable and accessible. A proud Snoqualmie Valley resident, Rick applies his extensive skills to support his community and safeguard the vital data that helps protect farms, homes, and ecosystems in the Valley.
The “Behind the Scenes” Floodzilla Team!
Geary Eppley
Floodzilla Creator and Project Manager
Dave Sanderman
Software Engineer
Rick Suehring
Network Integration Specialist
Dean Vergillo
Structure Design and Installation Specialist
Board of Directors
- Rick VanderKnyff, President – Digital Editor & Farming Advocate
- Nathan Sherfey, Vice President – Remlinger Farms
- Jim Shannon, Treasurer – Natural Resources Consultant
- Cynthia Krass, Secretary – Natural Resource Planning & Farmland Advocate
- Geary Eppley- Acacia Farm
- Bob Anderson – Valley landowner
- Jeff Groshell – Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course
- Janet Keller – Keller Dairy
- Patrick McGlothin – Goose and Gander Farm