Jon Munkers, M.S. MBA

Biography

Jon Munkers is co-founder and CFO of Alta Science & Engineering, an Idaho-based, multi‑discipline firm serving private and government clients at the federal, tribal, state, and local levels. With 26 years of experience, Jon brings senior‑level expertise in Brownfields programs, grant development, and hazardous waste site investigation and cleanup throughout the Pacific Northwest. His work emphasizes the use of high‑quality data to support informed decision‑making on complex environmental challenges. Jon consistently aims to reinforce the industry commitment to excellence in engineering, science, and environmental stewardship and contributes to the industry by regularly presenting at conferences, serving on industry boards, and leading discussions on emerging industry issues. Since 2020, Jon has served on the Committee for the Idaho ACEC-Department of Environmental Quality Liaison. He has previously served on boards for the Treasure Valley Land Trust, the Northwest Environmental Business Council, University of Idaho’s Professional Science Master’s Program, and multiple youth non-profit organizations.

Both Jon and his wife of 28 years grew up in small town-Idaho. Together they raised two sons, taking advantage of all the skiing, biking, and rivers/lakes Idaho has to offer. Jon spends his free time playing and fixing up old acoustic guitars.