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BIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY


Katie Laing
SENIOR BIOLOGIST

    Katie Laing is formally trained in marine biology and water quality monitoring and has 15-years experience in both. Her primary responsibilities at AECOS include conducting environmental surveys and preparing environmental assessment reports. She has participated in numerous water quality studies including locations in Hawai‘i, Florida, North Carolina, Mexico, Guam, and California. She has a Bachelor of Science (Biology) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master of Science (Marine Biology) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

    While at AECOS her service has included marine biological and water quality studies with an emphasis on the effects of land and shoreline development on nearshore water quality, reef biota, and other marine resources. She regularly manages jobs at AECOS that involve surveys in the marine environment.

    Katie has set-up (a significant achievement) and manages our Marine Diver Certification Program. She has training and certification in maritime security, first aid, and CPR.


Chad Linebaugh
BIOLOGIST

    Chad Linebaugh is a full-time Microbiologist/Field Biologist at AECOS, Inc. His responsibilities include laboratory microbiology, nearshore marine environmental surveys, and field sampling in marine, estuarine, and stream environments. His water quality and field project work includes various locations throughout O‘ahu, Maui, and Moloka‘i. He is experienced in field identification of corals, marine fin-fishes, invertebrates, and marine macro-algae from both the Central Pacific and sub-tropical Atlantic/Caribbean basins.

    Mr. Linebaugh's educational background includes biological sciences, marine biology, and geography. His undergraduate degree, received in 2000 from Florida Atlantic University, included field work in the Gulf of Mexico, Biscayne Bay, Everglades National Park, and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. His post-graduate studies at Florida Atlantic University included cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

    In the laboratory, Chad maintains the microbiology laboratory and its equipment, and conducts microbiological testing for our clients. Recent laboratory experiences include weekly microbiological analyses of drinking water for Menehune Water Co., monthly microbiological analyses of drinking water for the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Kaho‘olawe Island system, microbiological monitoring for Manoa Stream, Palolo Stream, Ala Wai Canal, Waikiki Beach, and Sea Life Park, among others.

    Chad conducts stream surveys around the Islands, as the primary biologist or supporting Susan Burr. He is also a diver, and accompanies Katie Laing during marine surveys.


Stacey E. Kilarski
BIOLOGIST

    Stacey Kilarski only recently joined AECOS Inc. and brings experience in marine and social sciences with international involvement in coral reef and fisheries management, research, and teaching. She has prior experience in the realities of marine conservation globally, with first-hand experience working on projects related to marine protected areas, coral reef resilience, climate change adaptation strategies, and socioeconomics of coral reef systems. She is organized, analytical, and an enthusiastic researcher with technical writing and effective communication skills.

    Ms. Kilarski received her Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources (Marine Resources Concentration) in 2002 from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She then went on to complete a Master of Environmental Science and Management in Coastal Marine Resources
    in 2006 from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

    Stacey is experienced in all of the standard PC software and more than a few non-standard ones such as SurveyPro survey and database software, JMP 5.1 statistical software, introduction to MARXAN marine reserve software, and GIS ArcReader and ArcView9. She is trained in underwater coral reef health monitoring (AGRRA protocol), visual finfish monitoring, and water quality testing and knowledgeable in Atlantic and Pacific coral, fish and invertebrate species identification. Her certifications include NAUI Rescue Diver, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

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