Our Team

Our experienced staff are accomplished leaders in the outdoor industry, with a strong passion for land stewardship and building lasting partnerships.

WisCorps Staff

Eric Robertson, Director

Eric Robertson

Director of Wisconsin Conservation Corps
Kevin Rossi, Crew Program Coordinator

Kevin Rossi

Crew Program Manager
David Wastart, Crew Program Manager

David Wastart

Operations and Training Manager
WisCorps Individual Placement Manager

Siena Muehlfeld

Individual Placement Program Manager
WisCorps Field Coordinator

Kayla Paulsen

Field Coordinator
WisCorps Field Coordinator

Jess Bedtka

Field Coordinator

Crew Leaders

Max - Crew Leader

Max Platt-Devlin

Crew Leader​

Nathan - Crew Leader

Nathan Grooms

Crew Leader​

Cam - Crew Leader

Cameron Harris

Crew Leader​

Mikkey - Crew Leader

Mikkey Noll

Crew Leader​

Crew Member - Will

Will Sobol

Crew Leader​

Crew Member - Ethan

Ethan Erikson

Crew Leader​

Crew Member - Riley

Riley Sullivan

Crew Leader​

Crew Member - Ronan

Ronan Riley

Crew Leader​

Individual Placement Members

WisCorps Individual Placement 2024-2025

Carolyn Johnson

Ecological Assistant at Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

WisCorps Individual Placement 2024-2025

Cassi Creason

Stewardship Assistant at Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

Ri - Individual Placement with WisCorps

Ri Gillibrand

Recreation Assistant at Ottawa National Forest

Emily DiGiacomo

Emily DiGiacomo

Land Steward and Outreach Member at Mississippi Valley Conservancy and Friends of the Blufflands

Try Severson

Tyr Severson

Recreation and Habitat Restoration Specialist at Perrot State Park

Brody Waldenberger

Brody Waldenberger

Recreation and Habitat Restoration Specialist at Perrot State Park

Anna Martin

Summer Environmental Educator at Hunt Hill Nature Center

Becca Jenny

Becca Jenny

Summer Environmental Educator at Hunt Hill Nature Center

Emily Furman

Emily Furman

Summer Environmental Educator at Hunt Hill Nature Center

Olivia Caravella

Olivia Caravella

Environmental Education Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland

Maddie Mathes

Maddie Mathes

Outdoor Education Leader at Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland

Clark Aapala

Clark Aapala

North Zone Recreation Technician at Ottawa National Forest

Wyatt Isakson

Wyatt Isakson

Summer Conservationist at The Ridges Sanctuary

Julia Maynard

Julia Maynard

Summer Naturalist at The Ridges Sanctuary

WisCorps is a division of Central Conservation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation agency that empowers environmental organizations working to care for our Earth.
See the Central Conservation staff and board of directors →

Eric Robertson

He/Him/His

Director of Wisconsin Conservation Corps

Eric joined WisCorps in August 2021 as the Director of Conservation Corps Programs. Before starting at WisCorps, he and his fiancé were thru-hiking the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Eric spent nearly a decade living and working in California. Most recently, he served as the Pacific West Director for the American Conservation Experience, a non-profit organization, where he was responsible for developing models and launching programs in California, Oregon, and Hawaii.

 

Eric began his career in the conservation corps as an AmeriCorps member in 2012. He later transitioned to a Wilderness Crew Lead position before moving into AmeriCorps program support and non-profit administration. He now resides in the La Crosse area with his partner, Jenny, and their son, Owen. When Eric isn’t actively supporting programs or being playful with Owen, he enjoys hiking, exploring antique furniture, and taking on home improvement projects.

 

Email: eric.robertson@wiscorps.org

Phone: 608-304-9860

Eric Robertson, Director

Kevin Rossi

He/Him/His

Crew Program Manager

Kevin Rossi was born and raised in the great state of Michigan; (mid)west coast = best coast! After receiving his bachelors degree in Cinema Art and Science from Columbia College Chicago, Kevin spent several years as a manager at a movie theater before, looking for a change, he typed “Montana outdoor jobs” into Google. Four corps and five states (MT, ME, MA, CO and NH) later, Kevin just can’t seem to leave the woods, and is excited to continue his career in conservation back in the Midwest alongside a great staff at WisCorps.

 

When not out in the field, Kevin enjoys playing the ukulele, reading a good book, and making others laugh.

Email: kevin.rossi@wiscorps.org

Kevin Rossi, Crew Program Coordinator

David Wastart

He/Him/His

Operations and Training Manager

David began his journey in conservation studying at UW-Stevens Point, earning a degree in Land Use Planning. In 2018 he completed a Leadership term of service with Montana Conservation Corps. He then spent three consecutive fields seasons (2019-2021) with WisCorps. More recently, David helped develop a Trails Supervisor role with the City of Peoria, AZ.

 

His passion for all things nature is deeply rooted from growing up in rural Wisconsin. David has had the privilege to embark on many backpacking and canoe trips through a beloved club, High Adventure.

 

When not overseeing field crews, you can find David dancing to live music, singing karaoke and playing outdoors.

Email: david.wastart@wiscorps.org

David Wastart, Crew Program Manager

Siena Muehlfeld

She/Her/Hers

Individual Placement Program Manager

Siena is a proud resident of La Crosse, WI and has lived there since August of 2020. She is originally from Wauwatosa, WI and has a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Siena has a strong background in ecology, land stewardship, outdoor volunteer program coordination, and environmental education for all ages. She has eight years of professional experience working in the field and office for a variety of organizations including nonprofit land trusts, UW-Madison, private contractors, FSPA Integral Ecology, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These experiences have equipped her with a broad skillset and a passion for our environment.

 

Siena is honored to serve the next generation of environmental leaders through her role as Individual Placement Program Manager. She is excited to use her passion and skills to support communities and their environmental stewardship efforts throughout the Upper Midwest.

Email: siena.muehlfeld@wiscorps.org

WisCorps Individual Placement Manager

Kayla Paulsen

She/Her/Hers

Field Coordinator

Bio Coming! 🙂

Email: kayla.paulsen@wiscorps.org

WisCorps Field Coordinator

Jess Bedtka

She/Her/Hers

Field Coordinator

Jess got her start with WisCorps in the summer of 2018 as a roving crew member—back when she didn’t even know how to pitch a tent. After a transformative summer spent living and working outdoors, she was hooked. Plans for law school quickly gave way to a new academic path focused on geography and environmental studies, with a concentration in political ecology. She went on to spend the next two summers with conservation corps in Vermont and Colorado, before returning to WisCorps to serve as a Fall Assistant Crew Leader and later as Crew Leader for the Isle Royale Wilderness Crew.

 

Since earning her bachelor’s degree from UW–Madison in 2022, Jess has worked in trail building and backpacking guiding roles across the country, weaving in personal long-distance hiking trips and pursuing her master’s in Sustainable Management. Her graduate research focused on rural economic development in gateway communities along Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

 

Now back in her hometown of La Crosse, Jess is excited to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders, just as others once inspired her. When she’s not on the trail, you can find her exploring new cultures, cooking over a campfire, or trying her hand at a new craft project.

Email: jess.bedtka@wiscorps.org

WisCorps Field Coordinator