JOHN MINCH AND ASSOCIATE - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the MANAGEMENT Team

Darlene Deppe is an archaeologist with over 10 years of environmental resource experience and 15 years of archaeological field, lab and survey experience. She has worked on a variety of JMA projects, with a focus on Chatsworth/Simi Hills and has an extensive background in pre-historic California archaeology. She has worked as an archaeological field director, laboratory director, and project manager for California State Parks and works as a supervising field archaeologist with JMA since 2011. Education B.A.. Anthropology, California State University, Northridge, 2013 M.A., Anthropology (Archaeology Option), California State University, Los Angeles, 2022

Job Titles:

• Manager of Earth Science

Job Titles:

• Member of the MANAGEMENT Team
• Operations Manager
• Principal

Edwin Minch oversees all aspects of finance, marketing, proposal development, contract administration, information technology.

Job Titles:

• Member of the MANAGEMENT Team

Jennie A. Stott is an archaeologist with over 14 years of experience in the environmental resources field. She has worked on a variety of projects throughout Southern California as an archaeological and paleontological monitor, and a project manager, with JMA since 2010. Ms. Stott has experience in a variety of capacities, including the management of archaeological and paleontological field technicians working on multiple projects, the preparation of archaeological site records and technical reports, and data management for long-term projects. She has participated in pre-construction surveys, salvage operations, and report writing. Her research in archaeology ranges from extensive fieldwork on the Southern California Channel Islands. She has been published in The Journal of California and Great Basin Archaeology. Her thesis research involved the detailed paleo-ecological analyses of microfauna from cave sites along the California coast highlighting her attention to detail and passion for multi-faceted approaches to research. Education B.A. Anthropology California State University, Los Angeles, 2010 M.A. Anthropology (Archaeology Option) California State University, Los Angeles, 2013

Job Titles:

• ASSOCIATE
• Principal Investigator, Paleontological Resources

Biography Jonathan joined JMA in 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wyoming and has 20 years of experience in environmental consulting. Jonathan meets the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology's guidelines for a qualified Professional Paleontologist and has worked in paleontological mitigation in Wyoming and throughout southern California, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). He has worked at all levels of paleontological mitigation, including project management, field surveying, resource monitoring and salvaging, research analysis, and report preparation. As the Curator of Earth Science at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Jonathan is a museum professional with experience preparing, curating, and exhibiting fossils from southern California. He has published research on fossil mammals from southern California and is currently involved with research projects on the California Channel Islands. Education Ph.D., Geology, University of Wyoming, 2017 M.S., Geology, University of Florida, 2006 B.A., Geology, Occidental College, 2003

Job Titles:

• ASSOCIATE

As Registered Professional Archaeologist, Ray has worked on numerous cultural resource projects in southern California including archaeological survey, site monitoring and excavation. He also has formal training and experience implementing the Native American Graves Protection Act (NAGPRA) legislation, Federal compliance to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as compliance to the regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and California State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) procedures. In addition, he has diverse experience conducting formal consultation and collaboration with various Native American tribes, including the Chumash, Tongva, Tataviam, Fernandeño, and Cahuilla. As Associate Curator of Archaeology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Ray Corbett is a museum professional with extensive experience in presenting and interpreting Native American culture, lifeways, and oral traditions. He has published and presented seminars, lectures and workshops related to Native American material culture and aboriginal interaction and adaptation to the natural environment of southern California. He has presented to audiences ranging from elementary school groups to academic professionals. He also has extensive experience directing the curation and management of archaeological collections.