The Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) formed in 1987 under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan as one of the first Migratory Bird Joint Ventures in the United States. Since then, it has advanced landscape level scientific tools that allow habitat practitioners to target the most effective and efficient conservation across the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region. Today, the PPJV stands out as one of the most robust, science-based Joint Ventures in the country. It is only through strong collaboration with partners and landowners that these accomplishments are possible.

Supervise the acquisition program for the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Grant writing and management, strategic land asset analysis, and ensuring the best habitats are acquired with the fewest dollars possible.

Program Manager for the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership, a Fish Habitat Partnership (lake-based conservation organization).