Don Scoles, Executive Director
Don Scoles is responsible for overseeing and directing open space property acquisition; habitat management; and operations including administration, fundraising, grants, outreach, and education. Don came to SDHC in 2009 with over 20 years of experience in the environmental planning and compliance field where he evaluated projects pursuant to environmental laws and regulations such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and resource agency permits. He has extensive experience in restoration, erosion control, hazardous materials review, stormwater, and field implementation of environmental commitments during construction. Don received his Bachelor of Arts in Geography with an Emphasis in Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology from San Diego State University, and has completed a Professional Certificate in Hazardous Material Management. |
Vince Rivas, Conservation Habitat Manager |
Vince Rivas is responsible for performing field monitoring and maintenance activities pertaining to long-term management, as well as drafting cost estimates and proposals, tracking field activities, and preparing reports. Prior to joining SDHC in June of 2019, Vince served as a project manager at HELIX Environmental Planning for over 3 years, where he oversaw the installation and maintenance of habitat restoration projects, coordinated with clients and field staff, monitored budgets and invoices, prepared cost estimates and proposals, and developed and conducted training for restoration field crews. Vince also has experience as a program assistant with the I Love A Clean San Diego nonprofit organization, educating public audiences on environmental issues and sustainable behaviors. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is currently attending San Diego State University for a Master of Science degree in Biology, Ecology Concentration.
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Galen Reid, Conservation Habitat Manager
Galen Reid is a conservation habitat manager for San Diego Habitat Conservancy. As a dedicated field biologist with 25 years of experience performing avian, herpetological, fisheries and rare plant inventories throughout the Western US, Galen has an enhanced appreciation for the diverse biota and terrain endemic to San Diego County. Galen's background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management from Humboldt State University, years of work in construction, trail building, and wildfire prevention fuels maintenance. As a habitat manager, Galen has worked for the Bureau of Land Management, Six Rivers National Forest Service, Redwood National Park, and the Hawaii Department of Forestry and Wildlife. His most recent experience includes five years as a contract biologist for Caltrans and Southern California Edison, delineating an array of sensitive biota for projects throughout Southern and Central California. As a San Diego County native, Galen is committed to protecting and preserving the wild riparian corridors, sage scrub plains, rolling grasslands, redshank chaparral mesas and many other diverse landscapes under the charge of SDHC.
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Connie Koros, Accountant
Connie joined San Diego Habitat Conservancy at the end of March of this year as the new Accountant. She is excited to be working for a nonprofit organization that is geared towards land conservation since she is passionate about the sustainability of natural resources. She has a degree in business with a focus in accounting and has been working in finance and accounting for over 25 years. Over the years, she has volunteered as Auditor and Treasurer for several boards, in addition to working as an Accountant for many small to medium sized businesses. The position of Accountant with SDHC is an exciting opportunity that will utilize her analytical skills in finance and accounting, as well as allow her to work closely with a great team to strengthen the financial sustainability of the organization. In her spare time, she enjoys taking wine education classes through San Diego State’s World Campus.
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Our Consultants
Jim Rocks, Habitat Manager
Jim Rocks, Owner and Principal Biologist of Rocks Biological Consulting, serves as SDHC's habitat manager. His responsibilities include habitat management, biological surveys, and public outreach and education. Jim began working with SDHC in 2007 and has over 16 years of biological experience in California, primarily in San Diego County. He has extensive experience conducting endangered species surveys and holds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permits for the California gnatcatcher, quino checkerspot butterfly, and all California fairy shrimp. Additionally, Jim has expertise in botanical surveys, wildlife, and general biological surveys; wetland delineation; native plant revegetation/restoration; and construction monitoring. Jim holds a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville and has consulted with such clients as the San Diego Natural History Museum, MCAS Miramar, Pacific Gas & Electric, the City of San Diego, FEMA, and the San Bernardino Water Conservation District.
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San Diego Habitat Conservancy
Phone: (619) 365-4839
SDHC@sdhabitat.org
Phone: (619) 365-4839
SDHC@sdhabitat.org