Meet The Team
Where Passion and Dedication Meet
Quincy Warner
Business Director
Quincy Warner, Business Director at Lake County Resources Initiative, holds an accounting degree from Eastern Oregon University and proudly hails from Lake County. Raised on a ranch, she embodies the values of hard work and resilience. Beyond the office, she passionately engages in community initiatives, leveraging her expertise for local causes.
In her free time, Quincy finds solace in the outdoors and indulges her passion for reined cow horses, showcasing a well-rounded commitment to work and leisure. Alongside her professional pursuits, Quincy holds a deep appreciation for her friends and family, cherishing the bonds that anchor her. A proud advocate for the intersection of business and community, Quincy Warner brings a unique perspective to LCRI, making it more than just a business—a reflection of values and commitment
Johnathan Van Roekel
Development Director
Johnathan was born and raised in the rolling farm fields and hardwood forests of Southeastern Minnesota near Northfield and the Big Woods State Park. After spending a year abroad in Košice, Slovakia, through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, Johnathan attended University of Wisconsin, River Falls where he graduated in the Spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation and Environmental Planning. After graduation Johnathan moved from the Midwest to Lakeview Oregon to serve as a Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps with Lake County Resources Initiative. He served two, 11-month terms as the Rural Energy Coordinator, where he focused on providing no-cost technical assistance for rural producers and small businesses applying for energy efficiency and renewable energy grants through USDA Rural Development.
In September of 2022, Johnathan assumed Director responsibilities and since then has grown the organization’s full time equivalent capacity by 400% including the addition of a Business Director, Energy Programs Manager, and Biophysical Monitoring Manager. He is passionate about regional collaboration and coordination, rural job creation and building well-resourced teams, and continuing to strengthen relationships between a broad range of funders and stakeholder groups on behalf of the organization and the local community.
Eric Genge
Project Manager / Community Energy Savings Assessor
Eric was born and raised in Klamath Falls, and currently works on energy saving projects throughout the Klamath County area. Through his B.S. in Geosciences from Southern New Hampshire University, he gained experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), sustainability, and statistics.
He is passionate about going above and beyond to help each client save energy and be more comfortable in their living and working environments. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and DIY projects ranging from woodworking to car repair.
Ryan Taylor
Rural Energy Project Manager
Ryan Taylor, who works as the Rural Energy Project Manager for Lake County Resources Initiative, was born and raised in Redding California. After he obtained a degree in Linguistics from the University of Oregon in 2023, he moved to Lakeview and has been involved with projects and programs in the agriculture and renewable industries both locally and statewide. Prior to obtaining his college degree, he served in the United States Army as a Health Care Specialist (68W). He is very enthusiastic in learning more about environmentalism and sociology and how we experience their effects in our communities.
Outside of the office, he enjoys reading a good book and connecting with people he has met through the various service oriented professions he worked in.
Amanda Tacke
Energy Programs Coordinator
Amanda Tacke, LCRI's Energy Programs Coordinator, is deeply committed to strengthening Energy Trust of Oregon initiatives, including Agricultural, Business, and Residential programs. With expertise in liaison work, Natural Resource Management, and Environmental Sciences, she is expanding her role into Grant Writing at LCRI. As a senior at Oregon State University majoring in Natural Resources, Soil Science, and Ecological Design, Amanda is deeply passionate about building a sustainable future. Her academic interest in soil health and ecology fueled her aspiration to work in regenerative agriculture and pursue these practices. In her current role, Amanda sharpens her skills in community engagement and sustainable energy practices, gaining a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between environmental sustainability and community development. She envisions a transformative path where she integrates soil science with ecological design to revolutionize agriculture, with a focus on revitalizing soil health, mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable communities.
Apart from her professional dedication, Amanda enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, engaging in activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, artifact hunting, rock hunting, and ranch work. These experiences deepen her connection to nature and, as a mother, emphasize the need to safeguard our planet for the prosperity of future generations. Her dedication to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship drives her to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations toward meaningful actions that make the world a better place.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Williams – Board Chair
Dr. M. Emma Cornell – Secretary
Lance McMahan - Treasurer
Cheryl Eniero
Kristen Reese
Uma Bhugtiar