Should the need arise for outside archaeological consultants or analysts arise, MARS, Inc. contracts with
the following specialists:
- Mr. Steven Kuehn (Illinois State Archaeological Survey) Faunal Analysis
- Dr. Kathyryn Egan-Brughy (Commonwealth Cultural resources Group, Inc.) Floral Analysis
- Dr. Anne Grauer (Loyola University) Bioanthropology
- Dr. Michael Kolb (Strata Morph Geoexploration, Inc.) Geomorphological Studies
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Dr. Rochelle Lurie, RPA (President of MARS, Inc., and Principal Investigator)
Rochelle received her doctorate degree in Anthropology from Northwestern University (Ph.D. 1982), and has been actively engaged
in Illinois archaeological research since 1975. She is a past President of the Illinois Archaeological Survey (IAS) and is on board of
several Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology chapters. Additionally, Dr. Lurie has served on the Illinois Historical
Sites Advisory Council (1991-1993). Her areas of interest and expertise include Archaic and Mississippian subsistence and
settlement patterns, and lithic analysis.
Rochelle received her doctorate degree in Anthropology from Northwestern University (Ph.D. 1982), and has been actively engaged
in Illinois archaeological research since 1975. She is a past President of the Illinois Archaeological Survey (IAS) and is on board of
several Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology chapters. Additionally, Dr. Lurie has served on the Illinois Historical
Sites Advisory Council (1991-1993). Her areas of interest and expertise include Archaic and Mississippian subsistence and
settlement patterns, and lithic analysis.
Dr. M. Catherine Bird, RPA (Corporate Secretary of MARS, Inc., Principal Investigator)
has been with MARS, Inc. since the company formed in 1986. She received her doctorate in
Anthropology with a minor in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1997
and has experience working in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana since 1983. She is a board
member and Chair of the membership committee within the Illinois Archaeological Survey
professional organization as well as a member of Friends of the Pleistocene. Her interests and
expertise are in Langford Tradition Mississippian settlement, culture contact situations, archival
research, nineteenth century rural economy, grave furniture, and Native American ceramic
analysis.
Mr. Steven A. Katz, RPA (Project Supervisor)
Steve received his MA in Archaeology and Heritage from
the University of Leicester, England in 2011, thesis title
Analysis of a Sample of Lithic Debitage from the New
Lenox Site, (11-Wi-213), and his BA in Anthropology from
the University of Alabama in 2001. Mr. Katz has worked
as a field technician and crew chief for MARS, Inc since
2005, on CRM projects in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and
Indiana. Mr. Katz has field experience in Phase I, Phase II
and Phase III projects throughout the Midwest and
Southeastern United States. Mr. Katz’s presently serves on
the Board of Directors for the Macktown Living History
and Education Center.
Steve received his MA in Archaeology and Heritage from
the University of Leicester, England in 2011, thesis title
Analysis of a Sample of Lithic Debitage from the New
Lenox Site, (11-Wi-213), and his BA in Anthropology from
the University of Alabama in 2001. Mr. Katz has worked
as a field technician and crew chief for MARS, Inc since
2005, on CRM projects in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and
Indiana. Mr. Katz has field experience in Phase I, Phase II
and Phase III projects throughout the Midwest and
Southeastern United States. Mr. Katz’s presently serves on
the Board of Directors for the Macktown Living History
and Education Center.
Mr. Jay Martinez (Project Supervisor)
Jay completed his M.A. in Anthropology from
Northern Illinois University (NIU) in 2013, and a BA.
in History at Illinois State University (ISU) in
2004. His research includes settlement patterns,and
lithic analysis. Jay has been working for MARS,
Inc.since 2006
Ms. Jean Guarino (Architectural Historian)
Jean received her Masters Degree in Art History
from the University of Illinois at Her dissertation
focuses on twentieth century architecture and
urbanism. Since 1998 Jean has prepared numerous
Historic and Architectural Impact studies, National
Register of Historic Places nominations, City of
Chicago and Village of Oak Park, Landmark
nomination reports, and Historic American Buildings
Survey (HABS) reports. MARS, Inc. has partnered
with Ms. Guarino, as the need arises, over the last
fifteen years.
| Please Direct all Business Inquiries to Dr. M. Catherine Bird (Corporate Secretary and Research Coordinator) (815) 568-0680 |
All MARS Supervisory Staff Fully Meet The Secretary of Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61, Appendix A.), as Professional Archaeologists and
are Members of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (ROPA)
Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61, Appendix A.), as Professional Archaeologists and
are Members of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (ROPA)
Ms. Michelle Birnbaum (Staff Archaeologist)
Michelle received her Masters Degree in Library Science
from the State University of New York - Albany in 1993,
and her B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in
Anthropology from the University of Illinois - Chicago in
1991. Ms. Birnbaum is currently a doctoral candidate at
the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Michelle received her Masters Degree in Library Science
from the State University of New York - Albany in 1993,
and her B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in
Anthropology from the University of Illinois - Chicago in
1991. Ms. Birnbaum is currently a doctoral candidate at
the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Dr. Clare Tolmie, RPA, received her doctorate in Anthropology from the
University of Iowa in 2013 and has experience working in the Midwestern and
Western United States as well as in several European countries. As Senior
Archaeologist/Project Supervisor with MARS, Inc. she has directed projects in Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan since 1997. Ms. Tolmie is a member of the IAS and
Chair of the Public Service committee. Ms. Tolmie’s areas of expertise include
faunal analysis, palaeoethnobotany, environmental archaeology, artifact illustration,
and archival research. Ms. Tolmie is also fluent in French.