Avi has been an archaeologist in the private sector since 2000 when he began working on cultural resources management projects throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Joining WestLand in 2004, Avi worked on dozens of archaeological excavations, surveys, and construction monitoring projects on both prehistoric and historical sites. Avi was recognized for his outstanding work in 2016 when he was named an Associate to the leadership team. Since that time, he has taken on the role and responsibilities as a field director and project manager with a focus on historical archaeology and Southwestern mining and ranching history.
Avi attended The University Of Arizona’s Anthropology program and received his graduate degree in History from Arizona State University in 2017, and has directed numerous small and large survey and data recovery projects as well as public outreach assignments in Arizona and New Mexico. His passion is mining history, and Avi has produced detailed mining landscape studies and multi-media public presentations that integrate field archaeology, archival research, and oral-history to help manage legacy mining operations. From small development projects to large complex data recoveries, Avi is able to combine his business skills, archaeological knowledge, and attention to client and agency needs to successfully manage cultural resources projects.