Summary
Troy Tofil is an environmental professional with 11 years of experience focused on invasive species management, ecological restoration, and community outreach, currently serving as KISMA Assistant Coordinator at Michigan Technological University. He combines field leadership—supervising crews and conducting manual, biological, and targeted chemical control—with data-driven mapping and analysis using ArcGIS Pro and mobile survey apps to support monitoring and reporting. Troy has experience securing funding through grant writing and translating technical work into partner-ready reports and volunteer training. His background spans research and stewardship roles at university labs, botanical gardens, and conservation centers, and includes a STEM lab technician tenure that sharpened his attention to protocol and data quality. Based in Hancock, Michigan, he brings a practical blend of hands-on land management and spatial skills informed by a Master of Science in Sustainability Studies.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Sustainability Studies, Master of Science - MS, Sustainability Studies at University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability
Bachelor of Science - BS, Bachelor of Science - BS at The Ohio State University