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Who We Are

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Katie Bullick
B.Sc. Env., P.Biol., AWP.

Owner  
Senior Environmental Scientist / Senior Wetland Specialist
Authenticating Wetland Professional

Katie is a Professional Biologist and Authenticating Wetland Professional (AWP) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. With over 17 years of consulting experience, Katie has worked with a variety of clients in sectors such as renewable energy, oil and gas, transmission, municipalities, land developers, to local landowners. 

Katie has extensive expertise in conducting biophysical inventories, including wetlands, vegetation, wildlife, and water quality as well as evaluating potential impacts of projects on biophysical resources. Katie has experience developing biophysical inventory methods and protocols, management and monitoring programs for natural and constructed waterbodies, and prescribing native vegetation for rehabilitation projects. She is proficient in designing concepts for constructed wetlands, creek re-alignments and bank stabilization efforts. Katie has also collaborated on multidisciplinary teams to develop policies centered around riparian and wetland conservation and management.  

Katie is the founder of Pintail and successfully grew the business from a one-person operation to a team of seven employees. When she is not working, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls.  

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George Ward
B.Sc., P.Biol.

Senior Aquatic Specialist

QAES

George is a Professional Biologist with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists and a Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES). With over 10 years of consulting experience, he is well-versed in conducting biophysical inventories and developing management protocols. His expertise in aquatic biology and fisheries science has supported clients in natural resource development, infrastructure projects, municipalities, and private landowners. 

George is proficient in carrying out a variety of biophysical assessments for aquatic environments, including fish and fish habitat studies, aquatic species at risk inventories, water quality sampling, and limnology. His experience also includes vegetation surveys, rare plant identification, and wildlife assessments for migratory birds and amphibians. George has played a key role in developing biophysical inventory protocols, designing creek realignments and bank stabilization projects, and creating monitoring programs for natural and constructed waterbodies. 

As a biologist and father of two, George spends his free time with his family or fishing.​

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Kaney Hilderman
B.Sc., P.Biol.

Intermediate Biologist

Kaney is an Intermediate Biologist and a Professional Biologist with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. She has over 5 years of consulting experience working with clients in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy, residential and commercial developments, road projects, and government sectors.

 

Kaney is well-versed in conducting biophysical assessments including wetlands, vegetation, and wildlife. Her vegetation survey experience includes native grasslands, peatlands, and rare plants. She has also worked in riparian area restoration, invasive species management, wellsite reclamation and contaminated sites. Kaney is skilled in managing and leading field programs, as well as mentoring and supervising junior staff, and managing subcontractors. 

Kaney is happiest outside and enjoys hiking and climbing. 

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Eric Rodvang
B.Sc. Env.

Junior Environmental Scientist

Eric is a Junior Environmental Scientist. With 3 years of environmental consulting experience at Pintail, he has supported a diverse range of project from the oil and gas sector to transportation projects for municipalities and energy transmission-related work.  


Eric is proficient in a variety of biophysical inventories including vegetation and wetland surveys. He also has experience in conducting aquatic assessments such as water quality monitoring, fish processing, electrofishing, and HDD monitoring.   


When he is not working for Pintail, Eric enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and helping on his family’s farm. 

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Sabrina Jackson
B.Sc. Env. & Biol., B.I.T.

Junior Biologist

Sabrina is a Junior Biologist. She is a Biologist in Training with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.  With over 4 years of practical experience, Sabrina has been involved in projects that focus on wetland assessments, ecological restoration projects and forestry research. She mostly worked in the government and non-profit sectors.  

​Sabrina has experience in conducting wetland and biophysical impact assessments, wildlife sweeps and rare plant surveys. In addition, she has a background in biomonitoring major forest disturbances to support projects in forest entomology, pathology and weather effects. Sabrina has experience preparing and implementing plans for riparian restoration projects such bank stabilization efforts, water quality sampling and invasive species control.  

In her spare time, you can find Sabrina backcountry camping, hiking and reading.  

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Verena Wildenstein
B.Sc., B.I.T.

Junior Biologist

Verena is a Junior Biologist and a Biologist in Training with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. She has over 2 years of experience working in biology, mostly in the government sector.  

Verena’s field experience includes wetland assessments and vegetation surveys. She is proficient in wildlife surveys including amphibian and mammal occupancy studies, as well as songbird acoustic monitoring. She has also assisted with wildlife camera servicing and mammal identification. 

Outside of work, Verena enjoys hiking, climbing, and skiing. She also holds a manager position in an outdoor adventure company. 

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