Susan Gade, RPA

Susan Gade, RPA, is Landmark’s President and Principal Archaeologist. In addition to administering the Company, Ms. Gade is directly involved in supervising field projects, artifact analysis, and writing proposals, research designs, and reports. Ms. Gade received her B.A. from SUNY-Geneseo and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has completed the Section 106 training “Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law.” Ms. Gade has over 20 years of experience in conducting archaeological projects in the United States. Her experience includes the development of cultural resource management plans, the development of historic contexts, the evaluation of archaeological resources in terms of NRHP criteria, and the supervision of Section 106 projects. Ms. Gade has developed and implemented research designs for all levels of archaeological investigations for prehistoric and historic sites in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. She has conducted historic archaeological research projects in rural and urban settings across a wide geographic area. Ms. Gade has extensive experience in historic and prehistoric ceramic analysis, lithic analysis, and site data synthesis.

Derrick J. Marcucci, RPA

Derrick J. Marcucci, RPA, is co-owner and Principal Archaeologist for the company. Along with assisting in administering the company, he also conducts and supervises archaeological and historical research projects in the Midwest and northeastern United States. Mr. Marcucci received a B.A. from the University of Iowa and an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Mr. Marcucci has completed Section 106 training, including: “Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law”, as well as the "Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act" (2008) workshop conducted by the SRI Foundation. Mr. Marcucci has over 32 years of experience conducting and managing all types of cultural resources studies that document, evaluate, and interpret cultural resources. These projects have ranged from small, grant-funded county archaeological and historic structure surveys to large-scale archaeological excavations. He has a wide range of cultural resource experience with State, (e.g., New Yorks' SEQR) and Federal, (NEPA and Section 106) compliance projects and has managed large project teams comprised of archaeologists, historians, historical architects, and technical specialists such as geomorphologists and paleobotanists. Mr. Marcucci has worked at such notable archaeological sites as Koster and Cahokia, and he has conducted archaeological research in Mesoamerica, Europe, and Hawaii. His research interests include cave and rock shelter archaeology, geomorphology, landscape archaeology, lithic use-wear analysis, and prehistoric small-scale political economies. Mr. Marcucci also has extensive experience applying GIS/GPS technology to CRM applications. He currently is a New York Archaeological Council (NYAC) board member.

Archaeology Experts

Providing the Best Service

Landmark Archaeology, Inc. offers many different services for all of your archaeological survey, historical archaeological, and preservation planning needs. We conduct all phases of archaeological research including Phase I site identification studies, Phase II site evaluations, and Phase III data recoveries.  Landmark's projects have ranged in scope and complexity from one-day Phase I identification surveys requiring a supervisor and one or two field technicians, to several months of mitigations requiring multidisciplinary teams and field crews of 20 individuals. Landmark Archaeology, Inc. uses high-precision GPS equipment, total stations, and GIS software to manage spatial data, and GPS equipment capable of recording artifacts and features to submeter levels of accuracy. Our certifications and years of experience helps in guaranting our process, and ensures excellence and knowledge in every project.

Federal & State Government Agency

• New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
• US Department of Veterans' Affairs
• Federal Department of Transportation
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Federal Highway Department
• New York Department of Environmental Conservation
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• New York Power Authority
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• US Department of Agriculture
  

Private Sector

• Albany Pine Bush Preserve (New York)
• Amec Foster Wheeler (Massachusetts)
• Amedore Homes (New York)
• Barton & Loguidice, P.C. (New York)
• CH2M Hill, Inc. (Colorado)
• Chazen Engineering (New York)
• Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library (New York)
  

Landmark Archaeology

Employment Opportunities

Landmark Archaeology, Inc. is a full service cultural research management firm. Our projects range from Phase I surveys to Phase III data recovery plans in the Midwest and throughout New York and the Northeast.  Qualified and highly motivated individuals are encouraged to submit resumes with references for employment consideration with Landmark Archaeology, Inc. Individuals interested in applying for field technician positions should contact us in the early spring and fall. We offer competitive salaries with benefits (health care, paid holidays, paid vacations). Salary is dependent upon professional experience and qualifications. Landmark Archaeology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to be considered for a position please send a cover letter along with your current resume and references to 6242 Hawes Road, Altamont, NY 12009 or to dmarcucci@landmarkarchaeologyinc.com.