Scott Laird Email & Phone Number

Missoula, Mt

○ Oversaw and implemented all aspects of Land Acquisition program○ Ensured rapid and strategic property purchases○ Worked directly with contractors, attorneys, brokers and landowners○ Montana-wide liaison and representative of project○ Maintained relationships with agencies, partners and landowners○ Executed conservation easements and public and private grazing leases○ Donor cultivation

Missoula, Mt

○ Developed and standardized stewardship and monitoring processes to address the responsibilities of owning land or interests in land○ Upgraded equipment and technology used in stewardship activities○ Upgraded violation and amendment policies in regard to conservation easements○ Oversaw and coordinated the monitoring requirements of conservation easements in the western U.S.

Missoula, Mt

○ Identified, negotiated and facilitated all aspects of land protection projects including but not limited to acquisitions, conservation easements, land donations and exchanges.○ Evaluated the natural resource values of lands in the context of the important habitat qualities that warranted its protection.○ Communicated regularly with diverse group of cooperators, clients, agents, managers, private landowners and the public.○ Pursued fundraising and grant writing opportunities to support land protection activities.

Canyon Lake, Tx And Rio Rancho, Nm

○ Coordinated and organized volunteer fundraising committees in a four state area.○ Managed the activities of hundreds of volunteers.○ These committees generated more than $1 million in revenue.○ Coordinated habitat improvement projects in the region.○ Represented the Foundation to the national media, T.V., radio and public speaking engagements.

Raton, Nm

Hunting and Fishing Guide and Wildlife Technician

Roswell, Nm

○ Managed and enforced game and fish laws and regulations for the state of New Mexico○ Conducted habitat surveys, game surveys, civic programs, hunter safety courses, and public relation activities.

Master Of Science Degree, Veterinary Parasitology, With Emphasis On Wildlife Diseases.

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Technician, managed wildlife disease lab and captive research deer herd.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Wildlife Ecology