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

Annie Weeks, MS
Principal Ecologist

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

Otto Gockman
Principal Botanist

Dylan Lueth, PWS/CMWP
Principal Biologist

Ken Arndt, CMWP
Director of Wetland Services

MNR Team

Bennett Grider
Director of Technology

Brandon Hanko
Senior Plant Ecologist

Heather Jensen
Plant Ecologist

Cody Lachinski 
Field Botanist

Grace Lehinger
Field Ecologist

Eric Liesse
Director of GIS Services

Aria Searles 
Field Botanist

Jake Walden
Botanist