Team Bios
David Brunzell
FOUNDER, Principal Archaeologist
David holds a Master of Arts in Archaeology from California State University, Fullerton. He is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) and has conducted professional archaeological work in California, Alaska, Utah, Nevada, and Oregon for 25 years. He has managed all phases of cultural resource work, and has assisted with government agency and tribal consultation on numerous projects. David has presented and published academic papers on prehistoric and historic lithic technology, and historic migration routes. He has also taught anthropology, archaeology, and archaeo-astronomy at the University of La Verne and the Community College of Southern Nevada in the United States and Central America.
Joseph Orozco
Project Manager/Archaeologist
Joseph holds a Master of Arts in Anthropology (Archaeology Option) from California State University, Los Angeles and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA). Mr. Orozco has conducted professional and academic archaeological investigations in California and Belize for 10 years. The data derived from these archaeological investigations has been presented at various conferences such as the Society for American Archaeology annual conference and published in peer reviewed journals. Mr. Orozco has taught archaeology at California State University of Los Angeles and has written successful grant applications. In addition, Mr. Orozco has carried out all phases of cultural resources management work including survey, excavation, construction monitoring, project management, and tribal outreach.
Nicholas Shepetuk
Project Manager / Archaeologist
Nicholas holds a Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology from California State University, San Bernardino and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Mr. Shepetuk is experienced in human osteological identification and lithic analysis, with a specialization in the Late Prehistoric Western Mojave Desert. He has carried out all phases of cultural resources work including survey, excavation, and construction monitoring. He is proficient in various graphics software including Geographic Information Systems.