Our Officer Team
Jason W. Karl, Ph.D.
Range Club Advisor
Jason Karl is the Director of the University of Idaho Rangeland Center, Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology, and Harold F. and Ruth M. Heady Endowed Chair of Rangeland Ecology. He received his Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Resources at the University of Idaho, Master's degree in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho, and Ph.D in Fisheries and Wildlife with specialization in Environmental Science and Public Policy, Michigan State University, 2009.
Andrew Zellars
President
My name is Andrew Sellers, and I am the President of the University of Idaho Range Club. I have been involved in the club for the last 2 years. My favorite experience with the Range Club has been attending SRM as a team and building relations with my fellow peers and professionals.
Responsibilities as President:
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Preside over Range Club activities, events, and bimonthly meetings and have the right to veto any voting ideas.
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Coordinate club activities and events in collaboration with the officer team, and coordinate bimonthly officer meetings.
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Encourage club members to pursue membership in professional associations or societies.
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Check the club mailbox.
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Daisy Medina
Vice President
My name is Daisy Medina, your 2024-2025 Range Club Vice President. I've been involved with Range Club for 3 years. Of all the Range Club activities I've enjoyed over the years, making homemade salves from range plants has been the best. I'm looking forward to engaging with all of our members and those interested in knowing more about Range Club.
Responsibilities as Vice President:
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Assist the Range Club president, and preside over presidential duties in the absence of the president.
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Attend Student Affairs Council (SAC) meetings (CALSAC/CNRSAC), report on Range Club activities and events to the SACs, vote on issues on behalf of Range Club, and relay information and opportunities from the SACs to Range Club.
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Explore opportunities for collaboration on fundraisers, professional development events, and social events among clubs with common interests.
Taylor Newey
Secretary
My name is Taylor Newey. I have been involved in the club for the past 4 years. My favorite part of range club is definitely the hands on experience and networking I am able to do. This year I'm stoked to engage with new members in the industry we love.
Responsibilities as Secretary:
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Create and maintain meeting agendas and minutes, and keep records of all important files, and organize shared files in the OneDrive cloud.
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Help keep club bulletin boards and display cases updated and develop flyers to promote club activities and events.
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Announce club activities and events through social media, and post pictures of current happenings to the Range Club social media account.
Amelia Suksdorf
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Amelia Suksdorf and I'm a junior studying rangeland ecology and mangement with a minor in water science and management. I'm originally from Spangle, WA, which is just south of Spokane, WA. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, paddle boarding, and crocheting.
Responsibilities as Treasurer:
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Keep records of all club money and receipts and authorize checking/savings account and cash transactions in collaboration with the president.
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Complete all tax reporting requirements and attend ASUI trainings and funding hearings.
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Inform the officer team of any money requests needed by the club and request funds on behalf of the Range Club (e.g. proposal documents; solicitation letters).
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Create beginning-of-year budget and end-of-year budget reports.
