As a result of the current Federal government funding situation, the information on this website may not be up to date or acted upon. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at www.opm.gov . Despite the lapse in appropriations, IHS will continue to provide direct clinical health care services as well as referrals for contracted services that cannot be provided through IHS clinics. For more information on how IHS is impacted, visit: HHS Contingency Plan
Staff
The Indian Health Service participates in several Department of Health and Human Services Sustainability Workgroups. Please contact these individuals for support and information regarding the specific focus areas.
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Gary Hartz
Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer
Richard Wermers
Electronics Stewardship
Sina Kasraian
Communications and Outreach
Joshua Barnett
Greenhouse Gas Scope 2: Fleet Manager
Patricia Spuck
Greenhouse Gas Scope 3: Telework
Loa Girty
NEPA/Environmental Manager
Benjamin Shuman
Green Buildings
Joe Bermes
Sustainable Purchasing
Vito Pietanza
Sustainable Planning Manager
Steve Raynor
Pollution Prevention
Kelly Taylor
Pollution Prevention Support
David McMahon
