Midwest Natural Resources employs an exceptional team of highly qualified biologists and botanists. Our staff have years of on-the-ground field experience, hold relevant credentials, and continue to expand their skills through regular training and professional development.

Company Leadership

Scott Milburn, MS, PWS/CMWP
Principal Botanist/Founder

Annie Weeks, MS
Principal Ecologist

Otto Gockman
Principal Botanist

Bennett Grider
Director of Technology

Jake Walden
Botanist

MNR Team

Ken Arndt, CMWP
Senior Forest Ecologist

Heather Jensen
Plant Ecologist

Oliver Johnson 
Field Biologist

Cody Lachinski 
Field Botanist

Dylan Lueth, PWS/CMWP
Principal Biologist

Wren Renquist, MS 
Ecologist

Jesse Schewe 
GIS Specialist

Aria Searles 
Field Botanist

Samantha Will 
Field Biologist

Kate Wynne, PhD  
Plant Ecologist