LINCOLN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING - Key Persons


Carley Adams

Carley Adams is a Licensed archaeologist in Ontario. Carley completed a BSc at the University of Western and an MSc. From the University of Edenborough. Carley supervised fieldwork and assists Matthew and Zack in larger field projects and provides quality control to ensure work is kept to the highest standards while proceeding on the scheduled pace.

Derek Lincoln

Job Titles:
  • OWNER, PRESIDENT / Lincoln Environmental Consulting Corp.
is owned and operated by Derek Lincoln, a Professional licensed archaeologist in Ontario, Registered Professional archaeologist in the United States, and Professional member of the Institute of Field Archaeologists in the United Kingdom. Derek is an internationally acclaimed archaeologist who has worked on archaeological projects in 10 countries across 4 continents. Derek worked at the Ministry of Antiquities for the Egyptian Government and starred on a 10-part archaeological television series for the History Channel. Derek's involvement in LEC spans from being the point of contact for clients, to archaeological work plan development and implementation, to finalizing deliverables, as well as playing a crucial role in fieldwork. Derek has served as the Professional Licensed archaeologist and consultant for clients including Hydro One, Union Gas, Enbridge Pipelines, CP Rail, Trans Canada Pipelines, and Infrastructure Ontario, as well as hundreds of developers throughout Ontario, large mining companies, municipalities, and dozens of multi-million dollar wind and solar energy centers. Derek provided senior review for the official archaeological management plans for the Biigtigong First Nation, the Magnetawan First Nation, and the Aroland First nation. He has an impeccable record of compliance with the MTCS, and expert knowledge of provincial standards and guidelines.

Kara Adams

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, OSTEOLOGIST
Kara is an osteologist and Professional Licensed archaeologist in Ontario. She is formally trained in bioarchaeology and osteoarcheology at the undergraduate and graduate levels respectively. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario and her MSc at the University of Edinburgh. Kara has also worked internationally as a forensic anthropologist in Crete, Cyprus, and South Africa, assisting the government and local authorities. At LEC, Kara manages fieldwork and works closely with Derek and the proponents to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, and approvals are granted appropriately in phased development approaches. Kara consults with the Provincial coroner and acts as the forensic anthropologist on projects with human remains. Her respected status has led to her being subcontracted out to other archaeological consultant firms when they require assistance and being requested by First Nations archaeologists when remains are identified by other firms. Kara is currently a PhD student at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in forensic anthropology and taphonomy.

Matthew Haruta

Job Titles:
  • PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST, GIS SPECIALIST
Matthew Haruta is a Professional Licensed archaeologist in Ontario. Having practiced in Ontario since 2012 Matthew has worked on and led excavations on a variety of sites spanning Historic settlements to Iroquoian Villages. Matthew has expanded his skill set to include producing and working with cutting edge Geographic Information Systems as well as computer assisted 3D artifact digitization and illustration. Matthew's role in a LEC project has been supervising field work ensuring that sites are completed to ministry standards, on time and budget. Matthew also contributes to managing the post field work artifact processing, documentation, and organization. Matthew has worked with Derek since the company's inception and their like-minded attitude to what a consultant's purpose is leads to an efficient team and streamlined service.

Zack Hamm

Job Titles:
  • PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST
Zack Hamm is a Professional Licensed archaeologist in Ontario.