MEET THE TEAM
Quality Services, Inc. is a full service, professional cultural resource firm. We seek employees of the highest caliber in the fields of service we provide.
Vitae from archeologists, paleontologists, historians, and architectural historians are sought for future openings.
Vitae from archeologists, paleontologists, historians, and architectural historians are sought for future openings.
Lance Rom, M.A., SOPA - President & Principal Investigator, Archeology
Lance has a Bachelor of Art with double majors in anthropology and geology and a Master of Art in public archeology/anthropology. He has been principal investigator for more than 35 years on over 2,500 previous projects, many of which were in steep, mountainous, or other remote terrain. He managed the Black Hills National Forest’s cultural resources programs in both South Dakota and Wyoming for more than thirteen years between 1984 and 1998. He also managed the Nebraska National Forest’s cultural resources programs and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s cultural resources programs in North and South Dakota for several years. Lance has experience managing all types of cultural resources projects and program budgets in excess of $1,600,000.00 per year, with over 70 staff members.
Lance has a Bachelor of Art with double majors in anthropology and geology and a Master of Art in public archeology/anthropology. He has been principal investigator for more than 35 years on over 2,500 previous projects, many of which were in steep, mountainous, or other remote terrain. He managed the Black Hills National Forest’s cultural resources programs in both South Dakota and Wyoming for more than thirteen years between 1984 and 1998. He also managed the Nebraska National Forest’s cultural resources programs and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s cultural resources programs in North and South Dakota for several years. Lance has experience managing all types of cultural resources projects and program budgets in excess of $1,600,000.00 per year, with over 70 staff members.
Elena Houk, MBA. - Controller
Elena received her Master's in Business Administration and Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management from Black Hills State University within the College of Business and Technology. She plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative functions at the Quality Services, Inc. organization along with performing accounting-related activities. Her dedication and loyalty to the company has been evident for over twelve years.
Elena received her Master's in Business Administration and Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management from Black Hills State University within the College of Business and Technology. She plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative functions at the Quality Services, Inc. organization along with performing accounting-related activities. Her dedication and loyalty to the company has been evident for over twelve years.
Billy McCarley, RPA. - Archeology
Mr. McCarley has been a principal investigator for 12 years, managing renewable energy projects in Indiana, West Virginia, Illinois, and Georgia, Federal Highway Administration projects in Georgia and Texas, telecommunication projects in every state of the contiguous United States, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects in Tennessee and Georgia, and tribal monitoring projects in Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Dakota.
Mr. McCarley’s has conducted and managed studies of prehistoric and antebellum landscapes of the Southeast, creating cultural context for Georgia’s historic coastal rice plantations and Late Mississippian American Indian mound complexes near Savannah, Georgia. He has conducted and managed many historic burial studies in Georgia, especially those of Irish and Scots Irish decent. Mr. McCarley comes to Quality Services, Inc. to fulfill the Operations Manager role in a thriving and vibrant atmosphere of Quality Services professionals. His commitment to detail and professional delivery of services for the company is his priority. Our clients can reach Mr. McCarley seven days a week with questions, concerns, or needs.
Mr. McCarley has been a principal investigator for 12 years, managing renewable energy projects in Indiana, West Virginia, Illinois, and Georgia, Federal Highway Administration projects in Georgia and Texas, telecommunication projects in every state of the contiguous United States, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects in Tennessee and Georgia, and tribal monitoring projects in Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Dakota.
Mr. McCarley’s has conducted and managed studies of prehistoric and antebellum landscapes of the Southeast, creating cultural context for Georgia’s historic coastal rice plantations and Late Mississippian American Indian mound complexes near Savannah, Georgia. He has conducted and managed many historic burial studies in Georgia, especially those of Irish and Scots Irish decent. Mr. McCarley comes to Quality Services, Inc. to fulfill the Operations Manager role in a thriving and vibrant atmosphere of Quality Services professionals. His commitment to detail and professional delivery of services for the company is his priority. Our clients can reach Mr. McCarley seven days a week with questions, concerns, or needs.
Reuben Weston - Tribal Liaison & Cultural Specialist
Jesse Broce - Paleontology
Jesse has over 10 years of experience in paleontology. He received his PhD in Geological Sciences (focus Paleontology) from the University of Missouri in 2018, his MS in Geosciences (focus Paleontology) from Virginia Tech in 2013, and his BS from University of Idaho in 2011. He has published six papers in leading geology/paleontology journals.
Jesse’s work experience includes teaching lecture and lab courses in geology at Towson University and Johns Hopkins CTY. He has worked in mitigation paleontology with Quality Services, Inc. since July of last year, and also worked a mitigation paleontology project with KLJ, Inc. He has experience with paleontological construction monitoring in Badlands National Park in South Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, and has surveyed other sites in South Dakota and Nebraska, including experience with collection, precuration and reporting of paleontological materials.
Jesse has over 10 years of experience in paleontology. He received his PhD in Geological Sciences (focus Paleontology) from the University of Missouri in 2018, his MS in Geosciences (focus Paleontology) from Virginia Tech in 2013, and his BS from University of Idaho in 2011. He has published six papers in leading geology/paleontology journals.
Jesse’s work experience includes teaching lecture and lab courses in geology at Towson University and Johns Hopkins CTY. He has worked in mitigation paleontology with Quality Services, Inc. since July of last year, and also worked a mitigation paleontology project with KLJ, Inc. He has experience with paleontological construction monitoring in Badlands National Park in South Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, and has surveyed other sites in South Dakota and Nebraska, including experience with collection, precuration and reporting of paleontological materials.
Mark Carpenter, RPA. - Archeology, Historical Architecture, & History
Steve Connolly - Archeology
Christian Gattung - Archeology
Christian earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Anthropology and History from the University of Idaho in 2013. He gained field experience during the first season at the Kelly Creek work center on the banks of the Clearwater River near Pierce, Idaho in 2010.
He began working for QSI in January of 2022
Christian earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Anthropology and History from the University of Idaho in 2013. He gained field experience during the first season at the Kelly Creek work center on the banks of the Clearwater River near Pierce, Idaho in 2010.
He began working for QSI in January of 2022
Kurt Lano - Archeology & Cultural Anthropology
Kurt has a Bachelor of Art with a double major in social anthropology and First Nations studies, and a Master of Art in anthropology. He has extensive field experience in the Great Plains region, in Alberta, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Kurt also has worked on a variety of projects with Native American and First Nations groups including the Oglala Lakota, Blackfoot, and Cree.
Kurt has a Bachelor of Art with a double major in social anthropology and First Nations studies, and a Master of Art in anthropology. He has extensive field experience in the Great Plains region, in Alberta, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Kurt also has worked on a variety of projects with Native American and First Nations groups including the Oglala Lakota, Blackfoot, and Cree.
Livia Taylor - Archeology
Livia received a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Geospatial Sciences in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Anthropology in 2017. She has also received extensive training in osteology and forensic archaeology. Livia has been involved in archaeological projects throughout several states, as well as in France and Romania.
Livia received a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Geospatial Sciences in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Anthropology in 2017. She has also received extensive training in osteology and forensic archaeology. Livia has been involved in archaeological projects throughout several states, as well as in France and Romania.
Loretta Broce, NEPA. - Biologist & Wetlands Editor
Loretta received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in English from the University of Idaho. She completed an undergraduate research project on pronghorn behavior in Montana. Loretta gained extensive field experience in wildlife monitoring and habitat work for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho and Oregon. Her experience includes surveys for sensitive, threatened, and endangered birds as well as bat surveys for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, carnivore camera trapping, and timber crew work.
Loretta received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in English from the University of Idaho. She completed an undergraduate research project on pronghorn behavior in Montana. Loretta gained extensive field experience in wildlife monitoring and habitat work for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho and Oregon. Her experience includes surveys for sensitive, threatened, and endangered birds as well as bat surveys for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, carnivore camera trapping, and timber crew work.
Olan Rom, PTC. - GIS Specialist
Olan has over 8 years of work experience in the Geospatial Field including but not limited to; FCC project work; viewshed analysis; conducting cultural resources inventories and subsurface testing; digitizing data using field information, historic maps, environmental data or aerial imagery; creating aerial, soils, site plan, site location, project, wetlands, and flood frequency maps; performing database management and advanced spatial analysis of information received from clients or from field personnel.
This goes alongside marking timber following multiple silvicultural prescriptions in the Black Hills National Forest.
Olan has over 8 years of work experience in the Geospatial Field including but not limited to; FCC project work; viewshed analysis; conducting cultural resources inventories and subsurface testing; digitizing data using field information, historic maps, environmental data or aerial imagery; creating aerial, soils, site plan, site location, project, wetlands, and flood frequency maps; performing database management and advanced spatial analysis of information received from clients or from field personnel.
This goes alongside marking timber following multiple silvicultural prescriptions in the Black Hills National Forest.
Laura Hoffman, PTC. - GIS Specialist
Laura grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Bozeman, MT for University. She received her B.S. from Montana State University in Snow Science with an emphasis in Geography. She served as an officer in the Army out of college where she was trained as a helicopter pilot. She moved to Rapid City December of 2021. Laura has a passion for the outdoors especially skiing, hunting, and fishing. She loves to hike with her dog Lilo.
Laura grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Bozeman, MT for University. She received her B.S. from Montana State University in Snow Science with an emphasis in Geography. She served as an officer in the Army out of college where she was trained as a helicopter pilot. She moved to Rapid City December of 2021. Laura has a passion for the outdoors especially skiing, hunting, and fishing. She loves to hike with her dog Lilo.
Joshua Humiston, PTC. - Archeologist & GIS Specialist
Joshua Humiston is an Archaeologist from New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology with a Concentration in Archaeology and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus on Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience from UNM. His professional experience covers the North American Southwest including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah and now South Dakota and the surrounding areas.
He has worked as an environmental monitor on large-scale national infrastructure projects as well as a munitions clean-up. He is also studying to become an FAA Licensed and Certified FAR Part 107 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Pilot.
Joshua Humiston is an Archaeologist from New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology with a Concentration in Archaeology and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus on Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience from UNM. His professional experience covers the North American Southwest including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah and now South Dakota and the surrounding areas.
He has worked as an environmental monitor on large-scale national infrastructure projects as well as a munitions clean-up. He is also studying to become an FAA Licensed and Certified FAR Part 107 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Pilot.
