Staff

Rob Domenech, Executive Director

Rob began exploring much of western Montana during the 1990s to locate a suitable site for establishing the first mountaintop raptor migration banding study in Montana. He founded RVRI in 2004 to facilitate this ongoing in-depth research of Golden Eagle and other raptor migration ecology. Rob graduated from the University of Montana in 2002 with a Wildlife Biology degree. When not in the field, you can find Rob promoting awareness of raptor ecology to youth and community groups. Rob enjoys whitewater kayaking, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and bird watching.

Adam Shreading, Senior Research Biologist

Adam graduated from the University of Montana in 2009 with a degree in Wildlife Biology. He began working exclusively with raptors in 2007 and has monitored populations of various species across Montana. Adam first came to RVRI as a seasonal field biologist during the fall migration of 2010 and became increasingly involved in our field studies over the next two years. Since becoming a full-time member of our team in August 2012, Adam has been a valuable asset in the planning, execution, and reporting of our field-based activities.

Kylie Denny, Science Director, Research Biologist

Thanks to the Murdoch Charitable Trust and their transformative Capacity Building Grant, we are delighted to welcome Kylie Denny as the newest member of the RVRI team. 

Kylie is a quantitative ecologist who joined the RVRI team in May 2025. Kylie earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior from the University of New England in 2018 and her master’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Washington State University in 2024. Kylie grew up in the midwest and has worked on a variety of field research projects across the country, but she now calls the western US her home. Kylie joined the RVRI team to lead data analysis, study design, and to facilitate publishing manuscripts on a variety of raptor species and ecological topics. Outside of work, Kylie enjoys spending time at home gardening, baking, and reading. She also enjoys exploring public lands through activities such as backpacking, hunting, skiing, and wildlife photography.