Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson is a seasoned archaeologist with extensive experience in cultural resource management and fieldwork. Currently serving as a Senior Archaeologist at Lithos Paleontology and Cultural Resource Consultants since September 2024, Kim's previous roles include Team Lead, Project Manager, and Associate Archaeologist at Chronicle Heritage from July 2018 to August 2024. Kim has also contributed to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department as an Information Systems Specialist (GIS) and an Archaeologist, where responsibilities involved creating GIS databases and assessing cultural resource impacts on park projects. Academic experience includes serving as a Field Foreman and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University and a solid foundation in both Applied Archaeology (M.S.) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Natural Resources Management and Policy from the same institution. Early career roles at the USDA Forest Service and U.S. Forest Service encompassed archaeological and biological technician tasks, laying the groundwork for expertise in ecological and cultural resource assessments.