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Pam has worked with non-profit groups as far away as Rhode Island, but has always been drawn to the western way of life. She moved to a Wyoming ranch in 2002, and worked for The Nature Conservancy prior to opening a Dubois office for the Jackson Hole Land Trust. Having grown up in a small farming community in Connecticut, Pam remembers watching the countryside she loved disappear. This experience, and a life-long interest in American history and culture, has steered Pam’s career course toward protecting unique components of American heritage, including people who make their living on the land on a daily basis. |
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Matt Wells |
Matt Wells was born in the small town of Leah, Georgia on land that had been farmed by his family for generations. Growing up on this family land that was under the constant threat of development lead Matt to attend the University of Georgia School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor cum laude, and concurrently attend the Odum School of Ecology to receive a certificate in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development. Prior to joining the Stock Growers Land Trust Matt served as Program Director for the Chattahoochee Valley Land Trust and Director of Land Protection of Western Georgia for the Georgia Land Trust where he worked with farmers to protect the working farms and forestlands of Georgia. Matt and his wife Lydia are recent transplants to the Cowboy State and have two daughters, Sosbee and Clara. Matt is excited to assist the farmers and ranchers of the state to ensure that land remains available for productive agriculture for future generations of ranchers and farmers in the state of Wyoming. |
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Lance Schutte |
Working on various ranches in Nebraska and Wyoming gave Lance Schutte a deep appreciation for the work and services that agricultural producers provide. Lance grew up in Hastings, Nebraska and is a 2006 graduate of Chadron State College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Rangeland Management. Lance expects to complete work on a Masters of Agriculture degree in Integrated Resource Management from Colorado State University in December of 2012. Lance brings years of experience of work with WY State Lands and Investments and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to his new responsibilities. Lance and his wife, Alicia, have two children, Wyatt and Jordan and Lance says that they wish them to have the opportunity to enjoy Wyoming as it should be enjoyed, with wide open spaces. “The hard work and dedication that agricultural producers exhibit are traits that one should attempt to emulate, and I hope to accomplish this task. Our family believes that the conservation of agricultural lands is very important, and that is why I look forward to serving agricultural producers and the community as the Stewardship Coordinator for the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust.” |
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Margaret Cox |
Margaret was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Masters degree in Finance and Bachelors of Science degrees in both Economics and Finance. Prior to joining the Stock Growers Land Trust Margaret was the Operations Manager for Youth Alternatives.Margaret is an active volunteer in the Cheyenne community. She is a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, Women’s Civic League, Wyoming Senior Olympics host committee and a member of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Public Relations Committee. Margaret and her husband Matt are natives of Cheyenne. They enjoy golfing, traveling and other hobbies. |
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Shari Baird Administrative Assistant shari@wsgalt.org (307) 772-8751 |
Shari was born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Her experience and knowledge in fundraising comes from her 16 years serving as 153rd CES Family Support Coordinator for the Air National Guard. In 2005, she was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award. For over 20 years, she has volunteered for the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade committee, as a communication marshal. She holds an Amateur Radio license. Shari and her husband, Patrick, have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. |
Pamela Dewell
