Society of Wetland ScientistsProfessional Certification Program
WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN
CERTIFYING PROFESSIONAL WETLAND SCIENTISTS SINCE 1994
Certification Information
Overview of ProgramMission & Vision
Strategic Plan (PDF)
Board of Directors
Committees
Bylaws
Standing Rules
Requirements
Renewal Process
Professional
Wetland Scientist
Body of KnowledgeAwards
Newsletters
FAQ
Code of Ethics
Online Ethics Course
Application Forms
Professional Short Courses
Global Champions
Annual Maintenance Fee
Update My Address
Store My Renewal Documents
PWS Seal Order Form
PWS Patch Order Form
Resources
Event CalendarCOVID-19 Resources
Informational Flyers
Board of Directors Application
Standing Committee Application
Student Board Rep Application
Online Store
SWSPCP Logo Use Guidelines
Global Representation
SWSPCP Jobs List
SWS Jobs List
PWS Photo Gallery
PWS Videos
SWSPCP Committees
2020/2021 Executive Board
| Gillian Davies, PWS | President |
| Robert McInnes, PWS | President-Elect |
| Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS | Immediate Past President |
| Robbyn Myers, SPWS | Secretary General |
| Yvonne Vallette, SPWS | Treasurer |
Standing Committees
Certification Standards Committee
John Lowenthal, SPWS, Chair, 2021-2023Patrick M. Frost, Emeritus, 2021-2023
R. Harold Jones, Emeritus, 2019-2022
Kurt Philipp, SPWS, 2021-2023
Robert Shannon, SPWS, 2021-2023
Certification Review Panel
Robert Shannon, SPWS, Panel Chair, 2021-2024Gregg Antemann, SPWS, 2019-2022
Stephen W. Chu, PWS, 2019-2022
Leandra Cleveland, PWS, 2021-2024
David Davis, SPWS, 2021-2024
Donna Jacob, PWS 2021-2023
James Haney, PWS, 2021-2023
Ingeborg Hegemann, Emeritus, 2019-2022
Jason Steele, PWS, 2021-2023
Certification Appeals Board
John Lowenthal, SPWS, Chair 2021-2023Rhodes Robinson, PWS 2021-2023
Certification Renewal Committee
Patrick M. Frost, SPWS Emeritus, Chair 2021-2024Paul Anderson, PWS, 2021-2023
Vikki Jackson, PWS, 2021-2023
Robert J. Jontos, Emeritus, 2021-2023
William Kirchner, SPWS, 2021-2023
David G. Purkerson, PWS, 2021-2024
Amy W. Rollins, SPWS, 2021-2024
Don J. Silverberg, SPWS, 2021-2024
Outreach Committee
Sara Kreisel, PWS, Chair 2021-2023Yvonne Vallette, SPWS 2021-2023
Ethics Committee
Matthew Schweisberg, SPWS, Chair, 2021 - 2024Pat Frost, SPWS Emeritus, 2021 - 2023
John Lowenthal, SPWS, 2021 - 2023
Janet Nunley, PWS, 2021 - 2024
Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS, 2021 - 2022
Amy Rollins, SPWS, 2021 - 2024
Rob Shannon, SPWS, 2021 - 2023
Nomination Committee
Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS, Chair 2021-2022Robbyn Myers, SPWS, 2021-2024
Leandra Cleveland, PWS, 2021-2023
Matt Simpson, June 2021 – June 2024
John Lowenthal, SPWS 2020-2023
Professional Short Course Review Panel
R. Harold Jones, Emeritus, Chair, 2019 - 2022Scott W. Jecker, SPWS, 2019 - 2022
Janet Morlan, Emeritus, 2019 - 2021
Charles Newling, SPWS, 2021 - 2023
Steven Walls, SPWS, 2021 - 2023
Awards Committee
Robbyn Myers, SPWS, Chair, 2018-2021Stephen Chu, PWS, 2018-2021
Paul Julian, PWS, 2018-2021
Pam Tennison-Rindt, PWS, 2018-2021
Globalization Committee
Matthew Simpson, PWS, ChairShuqing An, PWS
Gillian Davies, PWS
R. Harold Jones, Emeritus
Sara Kreisel, PWS
John Lowenthal, SPWS
Robbyn Myers, SPWS
Kurt Philipp, SPWS
Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS
Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee
Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS, Chair 2021-2022Gillian Davies, PWS, 2021-2023
Robert McInnes, PWS, 2021-2024
DEI Committee
Kimberli Ponzio, SPWS, Co-Chair, 2021-2023Sara Kreisel, PWS, 2021-2023
Joanne Ling, PWS, 2021-2023
Swapan Paul, PWS, Co-Chair, 2021-2023
Alani Taylor, 2021-2023
Finance Committee
Yvonne Vallette, SPWS, Chair, 2021-2023Two other members TBD
SWS SWSPCP Representative
Scott Jecker, SPWSCESB Representative
Kurt R. Philipp, SPWS, 2018-2021Public Member
Marla Stelk, 2020-2025
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Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program
Last Updated 1/18/22