Meet the Loomacres Team
Name: Kristin Baciuska - President and Co-Founder
Kristin has a diverse background in the biological sciences to include fisheries and wildlife, wetlands and plant science. Kristin has conducted several FAA approved Wildlife Hazard Assessments throughout the US and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Kristin holds a Master’s of Science degree in Biology and has completed a FAA grant funded research project titled "Native and Naturalized Grasses Suitable for use on Airports Managed for Wildlife". Kristin has presented her research and experiences at numerous venues including the USA/Canada Bird Strike Conferences, Wildlife Damage Management Conference, and several AAAE and State Aviation Association Conferences. Kristin's research in the plant sciences has made her a valuable asset to our company in her ability to assess both vegetation and habitat on and around airports. Kristin is confident in her ability to make vegetation management and planting recommendations to airfields across the United States. In addition to her graduate work, Kristin has taken numerous continuing education credits in the wetland sciences at Rutgers University and is a certified wetland delineator as well as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Kristin's previous employers include USDA Wildlife Services and several landscape architects. Kristin does not stay still for long and enjoys spending time with her two boys, skiing, hiking, camping, traveling, shooting, mountain biking, basketball, softball, fishing, gardening and playing with her boxer dog.
Kristin has a diverse background in the biological sciences to include fisheries and wildlife, wetlands and plant science. Kristin has conducted several FAA approved Wildlife Hazard Assessments throughout the US and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Kristin holds a Master’s of Science degree in Biology and has completed a FAA grant funded research project titled "Native and Naturalized Grasses Suitable for use on Airports Managed for Wildlife". Kristin has presented her research and experiences at numerous venues including the USA/Canada Bird Strike Conferences, Wildlife Damage Management Conference, and several AAAE and State Aviation Association Conferences. Kristin's research in the plant sciences has made her a valuable asset to our company in her ability to assess both vegetation and habitat on and around airports. Kristin is confident in her ability to make vegetation management and planting recommendations to airfields across the United States. In addition to her graduate work, Kristin has taken numerous continuing education credits in the wetland sciences at Rutgers University and is a certified wetland delineator as well as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Kristin's previous employers include USDA Wildlife Services and several landscape architects. Kristin does not stay still for long and enjoys spending time with her two boys, skiing, hiking, camping, traveling, shooting, mountain biking, basketball, softball, fishing, gardening and playing with her boxer dog.
Name: Cody Baciuska - Vice President and Co-Founder
Cody was the first private sector biologist qualified by the FAA to perform wildlife hazard management services to airports. Cody has conducted Wildlife Hazard Assessments, developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Cody has provided wildlife hazard mitigation for some of the largest airports in the United States; including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport. In addition to being a FAA qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, Cody is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, the Wildlife Society and is the current president of the NYS Wildlife Management Association. In addition, Cody is a certified National Rifle Association firearms instructor. Cody's interests include gardening, bird watching, cooking, shooting, hunting and camping.
Cody was the first private sector biologist qualified by the FAA to perform wildlife hazard management services to airports. Cody has conducted Wildlife Hazard Assessments, developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Cody has provided wildlife hazard mitigation for some of the largest airports in the United States; including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport. In addition to being a FAA qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, Cody is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, the Wildlife Society and is the current president of the NYS Wildlife Management Association. In addition, Cody is a certified National Rifle Association firearms instructor. Cody's interests include gardening, bird watching, cooking, shooting, hunting and camping.
Name: Tom Clark – Senior Implementation Director
Born and Raised: Western NY – Buffalo
College: University of Buffalo, BA Psychology, MBA
Hobbies: Winemaking, boating, camping, fixing anything
Favorite TV Show: Mad Men
Tom has been with Loomacres Inc. since September of 2017 and has brought a sense of professionalism to the team! His years of working in business show up in all aspects of the company and he is king of the one liner jokes. Tom is like the “wizard of Oz” and tends to be the man behind the scenes. When Tom is not working you can find him spending time with his family and his dog enjoying the outdoors and making some of the best homemade wine you can’t buy! He’s a pleasure to have and couldn’t be more excited to have him on staff.
Born and Raised: Western NY – Buffalo
College: University of Buffalo, BA Psychology, MBA
Hobbies: Winemaking, boating, camping, fixing anything
Favorite TV Show: Mad Men
Tom has been with Loomacres Inc. since September of 2017 and has brought a sense of professionalism to the team! His years of working in business show up in all aspects of the company and he is king of the one liner jokes. Tom is like the “wizard of Oz” and tends to be the man behind the scenes. When Tom is not working you can find him spending time with his family and his dog enjoying the outdoors and making some of the best homemade wine you can’t buy! He’s a pleasure to have and couldn’t be more excited to have him on staff.
Name: Brett Jacobson – Director of Sales & Marketing
Born and Raised: Rochester, NY
College: Finger Lakes Community College
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Golf
Favorite Food: Chicken WINGS and lots of them!
Guilty Pleasure TV: King of Queens, Parks and Recs, Mad Men
Brett comes from years of selling Payroll and HR as well as owning his own Marketing firm once upon a time. After living in Indiana for several years do not be thrown off by his midwestern accent that tends to pop up from time to time. When Brett is not at work filming donut reviews you can find him in the woods or with his brady bunch sized family; 4 daughters and 2 sons as well as his beautiful fiancé Laura. Brett is one of our newest members of the team and is solely focused on growing the business and creating a productive work culture. He is truly a vital part in the future of Loomacres Inc. and we are glad to have him and his outgoing personality.
Born and Raised: Rochester, NY
College: Finger Lakes Community College
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Golf
Favorite Food: Chicken WINGS and lots of them!
Guilty Pleasure TV: King of Queens, Parks and Recs, Mad Men
Brett comes from years of selling Payroll and HR as well as owning his own Marketing firm once upon a time. After living in Indiana for several years do not be thrown off by his midwestern accent that tends to pop up from time to time. When Brett is not at work filming donut reviews you can find him in the woods or with his brady bunch sized family; 4 daughters and 2 sons as well as his beautiful fiancé Laura. Brett is one of our newest members of the team and is solely focused on growing the business and creating a productive work culture. He is truly a vital part in the future of Loomacres Inc. and we are glad to have him and his outgoing personality.
Name: Jess Warner – Wildlife Biologist
Born and Raised: Sandy Creek, NY
Service Region: Southwest – Arizona and Southern California
College: Paul Smith University – Wildlife Science
Accolades: President of Paul Smith Universities Fish and Game Club
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Birding, Photography
Guilty pleasure TV: M*A*S*H on TV, or Meateater on Netflix
Can’t Live Without: Sony Camera
Jess has been with the company since 2016 and has been a vital part of the Loomacres success. He is the host of our Podcast Airport Wild and responsible for some of the great on-site pictures as well as his hiking photos. Jesses passion for the outdoors and a life spent pursuing his love has led him to being one of the top Wildlife Biologists in the field of Airport Management. Jesse’s wealth of knowledge about all things Airport Wildlife Management makes him a crucial part of our team and we greatly appreciate him and his extensive flannel collection. When Jess is not at work you will most certainly find him hiking or hunting with his black lab and best friend Buck.
Born and Raised: Sandy Creek, NY
Service Region: Southwest – Arizona and Southern California
College: Paul Smith University – Wildlife Science
Accolades: President of Paul Smith Universities Fish and Game Club
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Birding, Photography
Guilty pleasure TV: M*A*S*H on TV, or Meateater on Netflix
Can’t Live Without: Sony Camera
Jess has been with the company since 2016 and has been a vital part of the Loomacres success. He is the host of our Podcast Airport Wild and responsible for some of the great on-site pictures as well as his hiking photos. Jesses passion for the outdoors and a life spent pursuing his love has led him to being one of the top Wildlife Biologists in the field of Airport Management. Jesse’s wealth of knowledge about all things Airport Wildlife Management makes him a crucial part of our team and we greatly appreciate him and his extensive flannel collection. When Jess is not at work you will most certainly find him hiking or hunting with his black lab and best friend Buck.
Name: Brooke Morgan – Wildlife Biologist
College: SUNY Cobleskill – Wildlife Management BT
Born and Raised: Kinderhook, NY
Service Area: Midwest – Nebraska
Hobbies: Horseback riding, hunting/fishing, discovering alpine lakes in the Northwest
Guilty Pleasure on TV: FRIENDS and The Office
Favorite Food: Anything Breakfast
Brooke has been with Loomacres Inc since 2019 and has racked up some serious miles. She has serviced
clients from Rhode Island to Nebraska. Before that she has internships and work studies from places like
Sawtooth National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. You will never see Brooke too far from her co
worker and best friend, Grace who is a Golden Retriever she rescued in Idaho! The two of them are
quite the duo and we could not be happier to have them both.
College: SUNY Cobleskill – Wildlife Management BT
Born and Raised: Kinderhook, NY
Service Area: Midwest – Nebraska
Hobbies: Horseback riding, hunting/fishing, discovering alpine lakes in the Northwest
Guilty Pleasure on TV: FRIENDS and The Office
Favorite Food: Anything Breakfast
Brooke has been with Loomacres Inc since 2019 and has racked up some serious miles. She has serviced
clients from Rhode Island to Nebraska. Before that she has internships and work studies from places like
Sawtooth National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. You will never see Brooke too far from her co
worker and best friend, Grace who is a Golden Retriever she rescued in Idaho! The two of them are
quite the duo and we could not be happier to have them both.
Name: Bradley Lewis – Wildlife Biologist
Born and Raised: Randolph, Vermont
Region: Northeast
College: University of New Hampshire – Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Favorite Food: Pizza
Guilty Pleasure TV: Letterkenny
Bradley who joined our company in 2020 has quickly become a great asset to the Loomacres family.
Bradley prides himself on being one of our "expert trappers" in the field and knows more about
woodchucks than Bill Murrays character in Caddyshack. When he is not hard at work and traveling
down I-90, you can catch him watching Letterkenny or routing on the Boston Celtics.
Born and Raised: Randolph, Vermont
Region: Northeast
College: University of New Hampshire – Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Favorite Food: Pizza
Guilty Pleasure TV: Letterkenny
Bradley who joined our company in 2020 has quickly become a great asset to the Loomacres family.
Bradley prides himself on being one of our "expert trappers" in the field and knows more about
woodchucks than Bill Murrays character in Caddyshack. When he is not hard at work and traveling
down I-90, you can catch him watching Letterkenny or routing on the Boston Celtics.