Prairie Research Institute

Leadership

Praveen Kumar headshot
Praveen KumarExecutive Director217-333-4688
Sarah Wells headshot
Sarah WellsAssistant to the Executive Director217-300-2057
Marc Miller headshot
Marc MillerDeputy Director217-244-5207
Brian Pianfetti headshot
Brian PianfettiAssociate Director for Research Development217-244-6979
Robin Warne headshot
Robin WarneAssistant Director for Research Development217-300-0428

Survey Directors

Alleen Betzenhauser headshot
Alleen BetzenhauserDirectorIllinois State Archaeological Survey217-244-4244
Steve Brown
Steve BrownInterim DirectorIllinois State Geological Survey217-333-5143
Michael Dreslik
Michael DreslikDirectorIllinois Natural History Survey217-300-0970
Kevin OBrien
Kevin C OBrienDirectorIllinois Sustainable Technology Center217-244-7682
Jenna Shelton
Jenna SheltonDirectorIllinois State Water Survey217-300-2716

Administrative Leaders

Laura Bleill
Laura Weisskopf BleillAssociate Director for Strategic Communications & External Relations * Media Contact *217-244-7744
Amy Dillman
Amy DillmanSenior Associate Director for Workforce Planning & Organizational Development217-333-0431
Alan Dudley
Alan DudleySenior Associate Director for Strategic Operations & Administration217-244-7802
Felipe Menanteau
Felipe MenanteauAssistant Director for Data Stewardship & Computing Natural Resources Building217-300-4125

PRI Advisory Board

The PRI Advisory Board helps PRI understand and address the needs of Illinois state and municipal agencies, businesses, organizations, policymakers, and individuals. Meet the PRI Advisory Board members.