Rick Pettigrew

Currently serving as Board President and Executive Director of ALI, Dr. Pettigrew received his B.A. (1970) from Stanford University and his M.A. (1972) and Ph.D. (1977) from the University of Oregon. In 31 years of Pacific Northwest archaeological experience, he has conducted hundreds of field projects in diverse regions. Pettigrew has been a leader in Oregon research, producing pioneering and seminal contributions in most regions of the state. Among the many professional organizations of which he is a member are the Society for American Archaeology, the Archaeological Institute of America, the Society for Applied Anthropology, the Association of Oregon Archaeologists, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Reflecting an interest in digital technology dating back at least to his first computer-programming class at Stanford in 1967, he has long promoted computer applications in archaeology. Since founding ALI in 1999, Pettigrew has directed The Archaeology Channel project, a public education effort involving the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver valuable information and perspectives about archaeology and indigenous peoples to a worldwide audience through compelling streaming-media programming. His experience thus combines a deep research background, technological expertise, and a strong commitment to public education. Dr. Pettigrew lives and works in Eugene, Oregon, USA.