Big Sky Conservation Institute

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Big Sky Conservation Institute Staff

Rankin Holmes - Co-Director/GIS Analyst
Rankin Holmes received his B.S. in Forestry and is completing his Master's degree in Geography at the University of Montana, with an emphasis on GIS spatial analysis and conservation mapping. He coordinates the work of our International Program and manages GIS training seminars and intern instruction. In addition to his work with our International Program, he oversees the conservation work of our Montana GIS lab, which provides technical assistance to more than 30 regional conservation organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Bill Haskins - Co-Director/GIS Analyst
Bill Haskins received B.S. with Highest Distinction in Ecology, Morphology and Systematics from the University of Nebraska. He received an M.S. degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana. Haskins has spent the last 10 years helping to develop geographic information system computer mapping capabilities in the non-profit sector, and has helped a wide range of conservation-oriented groups and individuals make use of GIS in conservation-related planning, litigation, and outreach.

Alexander Yumakaev - International Program Liaison
Alexander Yumakaev is an independent scientist and conservationist active in biodiversity protection efforts in the Altai region of Russia. He holds an M.S. in computer programming and worked for many years as the GIS specialist for the NGO Fund for 21st Century Altai. He now provides GIS trainings and consults for many conservation NGOs in the Altai and Yakutsk regions. He is active in the Russian Society for Conservation GIS and works in close contact with American organizers of the International SCGIS.