Invasive Species Management Hall of Fame

These pioneers are experts in the invasive species management field and the professional community. Invasives Free has been honoring individuals who have made a lifetime commitment to the preservation of our natural ecosystem since 2018. Thanks for your dedication and service!

Class of 2025

Carl Crabtree

CARL CRABTREE

State Senator &
Former Idaho County Weed Supervisor

Class of 2024

Mike Ielmini

Mike Ielmini

U.S. Forest Service

Bernd Blossey

Bernd Blossey

Cornell University

Class of 2022

Nancy Loewenstein

Nancy Loewenstein

Auburn University

Dave Burch

Dave Burch

Montana Department of Agriculture

Joyce Bender

Joyce Bender

Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission

Tony Pernas

Tony Pernas

National Park Service

Class of 2019

Kenneth Langeland

Kenneth Langeland

University of Florida

Joseph DiTomaso

Joseph DiTomaso

University of California Davis

Don Schmitz

Don Schmitz

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Daniel Simberloff

Daniel Simberloff

University of Tennessee

Johnny Randall

Johnny Randall

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Richard Reardon

Richard Reardon

U.S. Forest Service - Biocontrol

Gina Ramos

Gina Ramos

Bureau of Land Management

Al Cofrancesco

Al Cofrancesco

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Class of 2018

Robert Eplee

Robert Eplee

USDA APHIS

James Miller

James Miller

U.S. Forest Service

Karen Brown

Karen Brown

University of Florida

David Moorhead

David Moorhead

University of Georgia

Randy Westbrooks

Randy Westbrooks

USDA APHIS and USGS

Les Mehrhoff

Les Mehrhoff

University of Connecticut

Sarah Reichard

Sarah Reichard

University of Washington

Rita Beard

Rita Beard

National Park Service