Department: Administration

As a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience, Kris has had the privilege of engaging with diverse individuals and fostering meaningful connections through the interview process. Kris’s passion for meeting new people and understanding their unique strengths has been the driving force behind a successful career in human resources.

Maggie is EarthScope’s Chief Administrative Officer, providing oversight of Finance and Accounting, Budgeting, Administration, Human Resources, Contracts, Procurement, Compliance and Permitting.

Marlo Swanson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services,  oversees the daily operations of both teams, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places with her family, working out at Orange Theory, and reading.

Gale is a former DMC office manager for 15 years, now part of the Administrative Team. She resides in the beautiful state of Florida. Gale is a mom to four rescued fur-babies and an Auntie to an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old. She loves spending time with the family and trying her hand at gardening.

Rob is currently the Purchasing Specialist, working closely with Procurement and FAB. He has been at IRIS/EarthScope for 22 years. Rob is a HUGE Kentucky University basketball fan and loves March Madness.

Taunia is an Administrative Assistant III. In her free time Taunia enjoys working out, cooking, and anything outdoors.

James oversees a small permitting team focused on drafting and renewing EarthScope’s permanent network permits, and manages legal documents, contracts, and agreements. James also handles EarthScope’s compliance with federal governance and oversight, and assists with EarthScope’s commercial and real-time data endeavors. In his free time, James volunteers with Boulder Flycaster’s Board of Directors as the … Continued

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget creation, maintenance, and reporting for the core GAGE awards keep Tori in a steady state of caffeine consumption. To unplug, expanding her flower garden each season and updating her mid-90s house to Insta standards (she wishes) take up most of her free time.

Tim manages procurement as well as the fleet management for all of the field vehicles. When he is not working, he enjoys playing softball, walking his dog, hiking with his family and hanging out at the local brew pubs.