Lance Winecka
Executive Director
Lance Winecka was born and raised near the Puget Sound. Lance has worked for SPSSEG since 2001 and has overseen over 100 on-the-ground restoration projects. In 2007, Lance became the Executive Director for the Group and continues to build upon his experience to build better projects and to be more effective in salmon restoration. Lance lives in Olympia, WA with his wife and two kids.
Lance may be contacted at lancew@spsseg.org
Brian Combs
Salmon Habitat Restoration Biologist, Primary Project Manager
Brian is an avid outdoorsman and has been exploring his passion for natural history in the Pacific Northwest since 1995. Brian earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Evergreen State College in 2003 with emphasis in botany and ecology. He has since been working as a biologist in both the government and private sectors. His professional experience includes wetland biology, habitat restoration, botany, and wildlife studies. His spare time is spent mushroom hunting and fishing. Brian is glad to be a part of a non-profit organization and hopes to grow personally and professionally while being a steward of our region’s great resources.
Brian may be contacted at brianc@spsseg.org
Kristin Williamson
Salmon Habitat Restoration Biologist, Primary Project Manager
Kristin may be contacted at kristinw@spsseg.org.
Brian Zierdt
GIS / Data / Technology Specialist, Biologist
Brian may be contacted at brianz@spsseg.org
Cole Baldino
Salmon Habitat Restoration Biologist, Project Manager
Growing up with the dream of saving salmonids, Cole received a degree in coldwater fisheries biology from SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He’s worked throughout the east coast restoring eastern brook trout habitat. After a lifetime of chasing wild steelhead, Cole has made his way to WA to restore salmon populations as a project manager for SPSSEG. His passion for implementing large wood structures and removing barriers to fish passage fits with the organization mission and team. When not saving salmon and trout, Cole is chasing them with his fly rod. Along with angling, Cole is an avid rock climber, mountaineer, hunter, and gardener.
Cole may be contacted at coleb@spsseg.org.
Harold Schimdt
Accounts Manager
Harold Started his career working in the Accounting Department for the A&P Tea Company in Montvale, NJ. After moving to the Pacific Northwest he has provided accounting services for a variety of organizations including retail stores, hotels, internet companies and non-profits. He has focused on providing back office accounting services for smaller organizations.
Harold & his wife Linda have a strong commitment to preserving the natural environment. They enjoy traveling though out Washington as well as up and down the West coast. They both enjoy documenting the region through their photographs.
Harold may be contacted at harold@spsseg.org.