My name is Melissa Connely.  I have been the co-owner of Stratigraphic rex LLC, a consulting company serving Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota since 2006.  Our services provide mitigating paleontology through surveys and research, fossil preparation with a dedicated lab, and educational experiences.  
I have a Master of Science Degree in Geology from Utah State University specializing in stratigraphy and paleoecology and was a geology instructor at a local college for 20 years.  As a consultant, I have 25+ years of experience in paleontology including fossil excavations, fossil preparation, research, museum management, and education.  Published works primarily focus on Mesozoic vertebrates. I am current with MSHA training and a professional geologist with the state of Wyoming.