Who We Are
Staff
The Blue Mountain Wildlife team is comprised of individuals passionate about BMW’s mission, with each member having significant rehab and/or education experience, as well as experience in their respective fields. Meet the team below.
Lynn Tompkins, Executive Director
Working as a veterinary technician in the 1980s, Lynn became involved in wildlife rehabilitation. In 1990, she and her husband, Bob, founded Blue Mountain Wildlife. She earned a BS in Animal Science from Oregon State University as well as state wildlife rehab permits from Oregon and Washington, and a Federal permit from USFWS. She is also a member of national and international rehab organizations. With Bob’s passing, Lynn is the primary staff conducting BMW’s rehab and education programs.
Tricia Marquez, Rehabilitation Assistant
Tricia grew up around animals at home, and when visiting her Aunt Lynn at Blue Mountain Wildlife! After college and other careers, she has landed in Pendleton. Here she assists Lynn in the clinic, with the resident raptors in our education building, and in the ever growing garden.
Winnie Burnett, Administrative Assistant
A part-time employee, Winnie assists wherever needed, whether outside feeding birds, cleaning & maintaining pens, helping in the clinic & during education programs, or working in the office. She provides invaluable technical support maintaining the BMW website, YouTube, & social media presence.
Board of Directors
BMW is guided by a Board of Directors made up of local wildlife professionals, business owners, ranchers, bird enthusiasts, educators and philanthropists committed to public education and conservation of our wildlife resources. See our full Board below.
Carl Scheeler, President
Greg Holden, Vice President
Alzada Tipton, Secretary
Kirsti Strandberg, Treasurer
Dennis Hopwood
Nancy Mitchell
Interns and Volunteers
Without its interns and volunteers, BMW wouldn’t be able to take in nearly as many animals as it does. From interns feeding baby birds & helping in the clinic, to volunteers driving near and far to bring BMW injured wildlife, BMW greatly appreciates all that they do.