Aaron McAlexander

Aaron McAlexander has a diverse work history with experience in various roles related to biology and project management. Aaron started their career in 2007 as a Wildlife Technician at Purdue University, where they conducted research and taught field courses. Aaron then worked as a Fisheries Naturalist Aide at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, collecting data and assisting with aquatic vegetation control. Aaron also gained experience as an Intern at Oregon State University, conducting behavioral surveys on butterflies and using ArcGIS for data entry.

In 2010, Aaron joined the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, where they worked in different positions, including Natural Resources Specialist, Environmental Biological Aide, and Experimental Biology Aide. In these roles, they conducted field sampling, assessed fish and amphibian distribution, and described habitat characteristics. Aaron also gained experience operating electro-fishing vessels and using GPS units for navigation.

Aaron's career continued at Texas Christian University, where they worked as a Field Technician and Teaching Assistant, focusing on bat mortality surveys and genetic sampling. Aaron then joined WEST, Inc. as a Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager, where they conducted bat mist netting, radio telemetry, and roost tree emergence surveys. Aaron also supervised data collection for large-scale pipeline projects and assisted with report writing.

After that, Aaron joined Atwell, LLC as a Project Manager and Bat Biologist, before returning to WEST as a Team Lead and Project Manager. In these roles, they continued their work with bats while also managing projects and teams.

In addition to their biology-focused roles, Aaron has experience as a Product Spokesperson at Maurice Sporting Goods, where they conducted public seminars and promoted outdoor product gear.

Overall, Aaron McAlexander's work experience includes a range of positions in the fields of biology, project management, and teaching.

Aaron McAlexander earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences from Purdue University, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Aaron later pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biology at Texas Christian University from 2012 to 2013.