Mark Bransom is the chief executive officer of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC). With over 25 years of experience in planning, engineering, and construction in water resources and environmental management, he has worked with state and local governments, federal agencies, Tribal Nations, NGOs, and private sector clients throughout the West.

Bransom is known for his technical expertise and ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders. He is currently leading the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by signatories of the amended Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement. The organization is working to restore the natural vitality of the Klamath River in order to benefit all communities in the Basin.

Bransom’s previous roles include serving as the senior vice president of Water Resources & Environmental Management at CH2MHill, where he oversaw various water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects. Additionally, he has taught, conducted research, and consulted on natural resources management and infrastructure projects as a faculty member at Oregon State University, where he received a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering.