Jed Roberts

Jed spent his early years on the western shores of Michigan's lower peninsula. Maps hand-drawn in crayon were an early expression of his love for geography. Poring over atlases and almanacs, he soon homed in on the Pacific Northwest for its temperate climate and lush forests. He made the move to Oregon in 2005.

Jed brought with him a fascination with landscapes and how we interact with them. He is an expert in using GIS to explore and improve these interactions, but also recognizes the limits of technology in tackling the constant challenges of providing context and balancing competing priorities. He takes pride in his ability to break down complex issues, understand what's at stake, and clearly communicate a path forward. This helps him build the relationships that are critical to successful projects.

Jed has experience in technical areas including hydrology, geomorphology, geohazards, lidar, risk assessment, and land use planning. His previous roles include analyst, technical lead, principal investigator, project manager, and program manager. Before joining the MFA team, he worked for 16 years in academia and state government.