Our people pioneer break-through conservation strategies

We assemble interdisciplinary teams to create solutions to seemingly intractable problems.

ICS operates as a creative studio, bringing practitioners from different organizations and disciplines together to solve complex problems through project-based work. Our associates—the best in their field—contract directly with us. Many have been with us since our launch, and ICS continues to expand its practitioner network to meet the needs of specific client projects. Strong teams, enduring commitment to tackling entrenched problems, and multidisciplinary approaches enable ICS to initiate complex systems change at multiple levels: within institutions; throughout communities and watersheds; and across broad, collective mindsets.  Some faces you’ll see on current ICS projects include:

Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell is the Owner and Principal of Innovative Conservation Solutions. Scott was the...

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Denise Dethlefsen

Denise Dethlefsen

Denise Dethlefsen is ICS's finance and administration director.  Denise has more than 20 years’...

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Jonathan Bartsch

Jonathan Bartsch

Jonathan Bartsch, is the Principal at CDR Associates. With 25 years of experience as a facilitator...

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Emily Zmak

Emily Zmak

Emily Zmak leads CDR Associates' water practice and spearheads engagement on complex water...

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Andrew Boyd

Andrew Boyd

Andrew Boyd is a Landscape Planner focusing on the integration of habitat and hydrology within...

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Jeff Kahn

Jeff Kahn

Jeff Kahn, a water attorney and Partner at Lyons Gaddis Attorneys & Counselors, has dedicated...

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Chris Markuson

Chris Markuson

Chris Markuson is the CEO of Anza Group, LLC, a consulting agency that provides services to local...

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Kevin McCarty

Kevin McCarty

Kevin McCarty is a Certified General Appraiser in Colorado and Wyoming and the owner of McCarty...

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Kevin Shanks

Kevin Shanks

Kevin Shanks is the Vice President and Principal of THK Associates and manages the Landscape...

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