Chief Executive Officer
tarquin@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Liz brings over 29 years of professional experience combining science and IT to address climate, ecological, and environmental challenges head on. She has architected and delivered solutions to complex problems for a broad range of U.S. and international customers, including N
Chief Executive Officer
tarquin@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Liz brings over 29 years of professional experience combining science and IT to address climate, ecological, and environmental challenges head on. She has architected and delivered solutions to complex problems for a broad range of U.S. and international customers, including NOAA, the USDA, the US Department of Defense, NIH, the World Resources Institute, the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries, NZ Telecom (Gen-i), and others. Liz is a business strategist, capture tactician, solutions architect, information technologist, program and project manager, and team leader.
Liz also works closely with non-profits and non-government entities to help them meet their resource needs, provide unique opportunities for employees to add value to local communities, support Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) initiatives, and increase diversity and inclusion in the marine, ocean, and coastal science field as a whole.
Liz graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a degree in International Business and Marketing, and holds Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, and ITIL certifications. She is based on Oahu, Hawaii, and is a dual U.S.-NZ citizen.
Operations Director
hylemon@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Molly comes to CASE from a background in Human Resources, banking, finance and accounting. She graduated with highest honors from Mars Hill University with a B.A. in Business Administration and has over a decades experience in Human Resource Management. She brings her skills in cl
Operations Director
hylemon@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Molly comes to CASE from a background in Human Resources, banking, finance and accounting. She graduated with highest honors from Mars Hill University with a B.A. in Business Administration and has over a decades experience in Human Resource Management. She brings her skills in client communication, office administration, and back office organization to CASE’s contracts, employees, associates, and accounts.
Molly is a results-driven leader who is committed to achieving strategic objectives and driving growth. She is skilled in developing and implementing business plans, managing budgets, and analyzing financial performance.
Molly is instrumental at ensuring that CASE operations succeed. She handles all aspects of payroll and business accounting and confers regularly with CASE banking partners and shareholders. She is a strategical part in CASE’s recruitment, new employee onboarding, and the retention of all CASE employees.
Throughout her career, Molly has been recognized for her ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. She is passionate about developing her staff and creating opportunities for them to succeed.
Events and Sustainable Services Director
lindsey@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Veronica oversees the daily operations of The Climate Event Company, a division of CASE, and brings sustainable science into services, marketing, venue rentals, and research into new business opportunities. She develops education, outreach and engagement and
Events and Sustainable Services Director
lindsey@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Veronica oversees the daily operations of The Climate Event Company, a division of CASE, and brings sustainable science into services, marketing, venue rentals, and research into new business opportunities. She develops education, outreach and engagement and event affiliations with corporations, foundations, non-profits, academic institutions, and the broader community.
Veronica brings to CASE a diverse skill set and a lifetime of relevant experience. She has a Master of Science in Sustainability Studies and a B.A. in Photojournalism. This background as well as her writing and communication skills support ESG development goals.
Veronica is a founding member of A Greener Day Asheville, a social group promoting
environmental issues awareness and advocating change through networking and local action initiatives. Through extensive experience and education, she has a deep understanding of the importance of climate science to inform effective decision-making
surrounding climate change and sustainability issues.
Business Strategy and Growth Specialist
barry@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Ryan brings 17+ years of professional experience having worked in a variety of settings including a Fortune 200 technology services company headquarters, start-up, university, international, non-profit, and consulting on topics such as strategy, strategic plan
Business Strategy and Growth Specialist
barry@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Ryan brings 17+ years of professional experience having worked in a variety of settings including a Fortune 200 technology services company headquarters, start-up, university, international, non-profit, and consulting on topics such as strategy, strategic planning, innovation, technology evaluation, partnerships, strategic business development, operations, business transformation and growth, and new programs/ventures. He has worked on topics in realms of sustainability, healthcare, economic development, and climate resilience, among others.
He has been part of teams participating and facilitating programs such as the NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps), USEDA’s Stronger Cities, Stronger Communities Challenge, and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Market R&D Pilot Challenge.
His current interests include topics such as Sustainability, Climate Mitigation/Adaptation/Resilience, Conservation, Regeneration, Sustainable Development, Health and Well-being.
Ryan recently graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Asheville’s MS-Sustainability Studies program and participated as a Reese Institute of Conservation for Natural Resources Fellow while a graduate student. He also holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BSBA-Marketing from Appalachian State University. He is based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Research Scientist, NEFSC
morse@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Ryan has over 15 years of experience in monitoring programs, data analysis, research design and implementation, and working on research vessels at sea. He has worked with industry partners to monitor estuarine nutrient concentrations and to track the initiation and development
Research Scientist, NEFSC
morse@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Ryan has over 15 years of experience in monitoring programs, data analysis, research design and implementation, and working on research vessels at sea. He has worked with industry partners to monitor estuarine nutrient concentrations and to track the initiation and development of algal blooms in Chesapeake Bay; as an ecosystem modeler, worked on the NEUS Atlantis end-to-end ecosystem model; as a postdoc, identified regime shifts in abundance and diversity of plankton communities, and changes in the distribution of fish and plankton populations on the Northeast Continental Shelf.
Ryan is presently developing species distribution models that integrate physical variables and lower trophic level dynamics to determine the spatial and temporal trends in groundfish distribution on the US northeast continental shelf. He holds a PhD in Biological Oceanography, and BS in Marine Science.
Metadata Specialist, NCEI
hager@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Lori brings her extensive expertise in software and web development, and experience in database management procedures and documentation to CASE. Passionate about research, Lori recognizes the value of a properly managed archive. A logical thinker and an effective communicator,
Metadata Specialist, NCEI
hager@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Lori brings her extensive expertise in software and web development, and experience in database management procedures and documentation to CASE. Passionate about research, Lori recognizes the value of a properly managed archive. A logical thinker and an effective communicator, Lori, prioritizes effectively achieving objectives on time and within budget. Lori is a former Microsoft Program Manager at Arvato Bertelsmann, and a professional genealogist. Lori has a BA in Economics, specializing in the Public Sector. Lori's exceptionalism greatly improves the metadata efforts at NOAA NCEI.
Data Archive Specialist, NCEI
persons@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Rob leads advance archive projects with NOAA at NCEI. He is a former Archive Manager and Senior Research Analyst with the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. There, he took a lead role in digitizing the archive and ensured that standards for social science metadat
Data Archive Specialist, NCEI
persons@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Rob leads advance archive projects with NOAA at NCEI. He is a former Archive Manager and Senior Research Analyst with the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. There, he took a lead role in digitizing the archive and ensured that standards for social science metadata, quality control, and archive procedures were utilized.
Rob has taught mathematics at the high school and collegiate levels. Rob holds a master’s in political science with a concentration in survey research and a master’s in education. A US Air Force veteran with flight line operations experience, Rob's motto is "get the job done". He applies his expertise to managing physical archives at NOAA's NCEI in Asheville.
Biological & Geological Data Manager, NCEI
brenskelle@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Laura holds a PhD in biodiversity informatics. Her published doctoral research focused on the impacts of climate change on important biological events such as flowering, and the potential resultant cascading effects in ecosystems. She has worked in multip
Biological & Geological Data Manager, NCEI
brenskelle@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Laura holds a PhD in biodiversity informatics. Her published doctoral research focused on the impacts of climate change on important biological events such as flowering, and the potential resultant cascading effects in ecosystems. She has worked in multiple natural history museums collections providing expertise on how to manage specimen data and associated archives, and how to share these data appropriately for research use in online databases.
This experience gives her a unique understanding of how heterogeneous types of scientific data can be applied and analyzed to answer complex questions about the Earth and its biodiversity.
Metadata Specialist, NCEI
hanke@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Tyler is a part of the Archive Implementation Team with NOAA and NCEI. He is a former science teacher, holds a Bachelor’s in physics, and is currently pursuing graduate-level education in atmospheric sciences part-time, where he studies coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomena and h
Metadata Specialist, NCEI
hanke@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Tyler is a part of the Archive Implementation Team with NOAA and NCEI. He is a former science teacher, holds a Bachelor’s in physics, and is currently pursuing graduate-level education in atmospheric sciences part-time, where he studies coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomena and how their dynamics relate to climate change projections.
During this time, he has come to understand the importance of maintaining reliable environmental data for end-users and is now applying his skills to help archive environmental datasets at NOAA’s NCEI in Asheville.
Chief Scientist
allen@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Dr. Laurie K. Allen is former NOAA Senior Executive (SES), program manager and ecologist, with a 35-year career in Environmental Science and Policy including experience across marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems. She held numerous technical, managerial, and executive positions a
Chief Scientist
allen@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Dr. Laurie K. Allen is former NOAA Senior Executive (SES), program manager and ecologist, with a 35-year career in Environmental Science and Policy including experience across marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems. She held numerous technical, managerial, and executive positions at NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in both regional and Headquarters settings, including Office Director for NMFS’ Office of Protected Resources (OPR), Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Administrator (AA) and Acting Deputy AA for Regulations. She also served as the US Geological Survey (USGS) Senior Science Advisor for the Ecosystems Mission Area and as the Wildlife Research Program Manager, where she helped transform the national wildlife research program to better support Department of Interior (DOI) management agencies, building core competencies in wildlife science to solve today’s problems (e.g., making USGS a leader in wildlife/renewable energy science and solutions, and creating state of the art genomics/bioinformatics capabilities). She has also contributed to industry-led offshore energy projects as a senior policy advisor and facilitator.
Climate Adaption & Disaster Risk Specialist
marchman@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Patrick has almost 20 years of experience in the intersection of climate adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation planning.
After 16 years of public-sector experience working for the U.S. government, including 5 years with FEMA in hazard mitigation a
Climate Adaption & Disaster Risk Specialist
marchman@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Patrick has almost 20 years of experience in the intersection of climate adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation planning.
After 16 years of public-sector experience working for the U.S. government, including 5 years with FEMA in hazard mitigation and in early climate resilience work, he moved to the private sector, supporting climate risk assessments and adaptation planning for a wide range of clients, including airports, transportation infrastructure, and hospitals.
Since 2011, Patrick has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He also holds a certification in Sustainability and Climate Risk from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Media Producer
doyle@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Peter specializes in digital media, film, television and online media production and strategic media, and marketing. As owner and founder of MMC Media Productions, he has over two decades working in all media. He has produced commercials, film, music videos, and corporate communications,
Media Producer
doyle@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Peter specializes in digital media, film, television and online media production and strategic media, and marketing. As owner and founder of MMC Media Productions, he has over two decades working in all media. He has produced commercials, film, music videos, and corporate communications, news, and science documentaries that have contributed to some of the largest companies, media conglomerates, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Peter became especially interested in climate issues, which informed his decision to obtain a Master of Liberal Arts in Climate Change and Society from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Since this coursework, He researches and writes about climate issues in everyday life, and continually collaborates with CASE on multiple projects. He has created content focused on user engagement and education for CASE, particularly geared towards public consumption.
Peter has taught film and stage production at Western Carolina University film studies group.
Marine Biologist
sanborn@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Tom is a marine biologist with a focus on conservation and finding novel ways to integrate social science approaches into community-based conservation strategies. He brings 7+ years of experience engaging fishing communities and coastal stakeholders through his work with NOAA’s obser
Marine Biologist
sanborn@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Tom is a marine biologist with a focus on conservation and finding novel ways to integrate social science approaches into community-based conservation strategies. He brings 7+ years of experience engaging fishing communities and coastal stakeholders through his work with NOAA’s observer program in the Pacific and serving on international development programs with USAID and the Peace Corps in the Philippines. His time spent working directly alongside those most affected by climate, development and policy issues has given him an appreciation for the cultural and ecological importance of understanding where people fit into their marine ecosystems.
Additionally, Tom has worked with both non-profits and NGOs on project development, outreach and strategic partnerships, drafting proposals, and marine science consulting. He always brings a strong analytical and research background to his role, but is most at home whenever he’s back out on the ocean.
Climate Analyst
shein@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Karsten Shein, Ph.D., is an expert in climate observation, analysis, and modeling, specifically of extreme climate events, climate variability and change, and climate impacts. Karsten earned his doctorate in climatology from Michigan State University and has 30 years of award-winning ex
Climate Analyst
shein@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Karsten Shein, Ph.D., is an expert in climate observation, analysis, and modeling, specifically of extreme climate events, climate variability and change, and climate impacts. Karsten earned his doctorate in climatology from Michigan State University and has 30 years of award-winning experience that includes analyzing extreme wind speeds while at the University of East Anglia in the UK and leading data quality assurance and climate monitoring, assessments, and policy guidance for NASA and NOAA. Dr. Shein’s work has encompassed wildfire risk, wind energy modelling, aviation meteorology, climate vulnerability assessments, and deploying instrumentation on coral reefs to identify asset-scale climate impacts on natural infrastructure. He developed and led NOAA’s Statewide Climate Extremes Committee, invented a widely used environmental metadata standard, and participated in a variety of federal programs and committees including the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), the Committee on Earth Observing Satellites (CEOS), and the NOAA Sentinel Sites Program. Karsten has negotiated international environmental protection agreements and led a major climate assessment. He coordinated a climate vulnerability assessment for Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and has since conducted many climate change and risk assessments in the marine, transportation, energy, and community sectors. Most recently he was the director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center at the University of Illinois and is a founding director of 2DegreesC, a nonprofit using technology to engage the public in climate science. Dr. Shein is an award-winning communicator with over 250 articles on meteorology and climatology. He was awarded a NOAA Bronze Medal for his role in cultivating climate services partnerships. Karsten is also a rescue scuba diver and licensed commercial airplane pilot. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, scuba diving, photography, and learning new things.
Fisheries Management
quinlan@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Troy is a highly experienced fisheries management consultant with over 25 years of industry expertise.
He has a proven track record of successfully managing large teams of field technicians and supervisors
operating across extensive geographical areas. He thrives on collaborating
Fisheries Management
quinlan@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Troy is a highly experienced fisheries management consultant with over 25 years of industry expertise.
He has a proven track record of successfully managing large teams of field technicians and supervisors
operating across extensive geographical areas. He thrives on collaborating with clients and
interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. With strong skills in financial
management and attention to detail, he has effectively managed budgets, ensured cost control, and
fostered a positive team environment that upholds high standards. Troy is known for his ability to
engage with client representatives, resolve issues, and make valuable contributions to company
initiatives. He excels in fast-paced environments, managing multiple responsibilities with a strong work
ethic and a drive for excellence, always aiming to deliver successful outcomes and make a positive
impact.
Fisheries Biologist
otoole@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Bill is an accomplished Fisheries Consultant with a wealth of experience in the field of marine resource management. Throughout his career, Bill has excelled in roles that demand meticulous data analysis, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of critical information within tight t
Fisheries Biologist
otoole@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Bill is an accomplished Fisheries Consultant with a wealth of experience in the field of marine resource management. Throughout his career, Bill has excelled in roles that demand meticulous data analysis, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of critical information within tight timelines. He has a proven track record in verifying data consistency and solving recording issues, demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding data quality standards. Bill's dedication to marine species protection is evident in his work as a Protected Species Observer, where he consistently ensured project compliance and accurately documented protected species, including sea turtles, cetaceans, and birds. With a deep understanding of field data collection protocols and a proficiency in the utilization of specialized equipment, Bill possesses the necessary skills to make meaningful contributions to sustainable fisheries management.
Bill's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University, complemented by hands-on experience as a Biological Field Technician. He has actively engaged in critical conservation efforts, contributing to the restoration of native seagrass and algae populations by removal of invasive species. With an unwavering commitment to marine resource protection, Bill is well-prepared to provide expert guidance, ensuring the sustainable management of our invaluable aquatic ecosystems.
Climate Scientist
mcguirk@caseconsultantsinternational.com
As the Founder and First President of CASE Consultants International, Marjorie transforms the latest scientific findings into real world decisions in climate adaptation and sustainability. A professional meteorologist, Marjorie's decades-long career in climate services with NOAA and
Climate Scientist
mcguirk@caseconsultantsinternational.com
As the Founder and First President of CASE Consultants International, Marjorie transforms the latest scientific findings into real world decisions in climate adaptation and sustainability. A professional meteorologist, Marjorie's decades-long career in climate services with NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), helps make sense out of climate science as it applies to a wide variety of sectors.
Marjorie was a lead USA Government Reviewer for the Fifth Climate Assessment Report by the IPCC on Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability. As an Expert Consultant for the WMO, she worked with technical and scientific Commissions in Agriculture, Aviation, Climatology, Hydrology, and Instrumentation. She was a Principal Author of the User Interface Platform and one of a small team who wrote United Nations Implementation Plan for the Global Framework for Climate Services, creating the Exemplar concept in sectors.
Marjorie’s work underpins international technical collaboration in climate and public health, disaster risk reduction, water resources sectors, and agriculture and food security.
Marjorie has served on various Boards of the American Meteorological Society.
Climate Policy & Services
shea@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Eileen brings four decades of government and private-sector experience to CASE. She specializes in understanding the vulnerability of businesses, communities and natural resources to a changing climate and applying climate information to address those issues. Her expertise ex
Climate Policy & Services
shea@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Eileen brings four decades of government and private-sector experience to CASE. She specializes in understanding the vulnerability of businesses, communities and natural resources to a changing climate and applying climate information to address those issues. Her expertise extends from local, national and international climate services, to sustainable risk management and public policy.
Eileen was: the Deputy Director of NOAA’s Climate and Global Change Program, the Chief of Climate Services and Monitoring Division of the now National Centers for Environmental Information (formerly NCDC), and the NOAA Regional Coordinator for the Pacific Region. Specifically, she oversaw university and laboratory partnerships related to the natural and social sciences arenas; processes for data accessibility through integration and visualization, and customer engagement, education and outreach.
Eileen was central to the developmental of: the 13-Federal-agency US Global Change Research Program, NOAA’s National Climate Services plans, and to the effective implementation of NOAA’s regional climate products and services.
Eileen is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. She serves on Council to Rising Voices, an intercultural climate change group.
Community Planning & Resilience
shuford@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Scott has over 35 years of professional experience in all phases of short and long range planning, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and facilitation of strategic development and redevelopment. His experience includes service in senior planning positions in Nor
Community Planning & Resilience
shuford@caseconsultantsinternational.com
Scott has over 35 years of professional experience in all phases of short and long range planning, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and facilitation of strategic development and redevelopment. His experience includes service in senior planning positions in North Carolina and Florida.
Scott has authored several important publications related to climate change. He was a co-author on the 2010 American Planning Association report titled Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future, a collaboration among Scott, the University of North Carolina Asheville, and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information National Climatic Data Center (formerly NCDC). He was the lead author of the American Planning Association’s Climate Change Policy Guide.
Scott has particular interest in educating professionals on how climate change will affect the arenas of planning, architecture, engineering, economic development, and landscape architecture. He is passionate about facilitating community resilience in small towns to face climate, weather and economic threats.
Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and serves on the board of Clean Air Carolina.
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