Aaron Laur

Aaron operates the Center’s global networks, including engagement as an NGO Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and as Secretariat of the Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group under the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. He brings over a decade of diverse professional experience to the Center, applying his background in

Jonathan Peterson

Jon brings more than 10 years of experience in working to advance landscape conservation. He is the Catalyst Fund Manager for the Network for Landscape Conservation (NLC), a fiscally sponsored project of the Center. Prior to joining NLC, he coordinated the South Mountain Partnership, a regional landscape conservation project in south-central Pennsylvania, and spent three

Zachary Wurtzebach

In his role at the Center, Zack works with U.S. Program team to advance large landscape conservation across the U.S. through policy advice, applied research, and collaboration with agency and non-governmental partners. A conservation social scientist by training, Zack has expertise in natural resource policy, land management planning, and monitoring and evaluation. Prior to joining

Katie Pidgeon

As Operations Director, Katie plays a critical role in administrative management for the organization, with focus on supporting, improving and managing the organization’s finances, human resources, business administration, and IT. Katie Pidgeon brings a professional background in management of small businesses in both the for-profit and non-profit realms. Katie obtained a Recreation Management degree from

Elizabeth Fairbank

Liz is delighted to be part of the Corridors and Crossings Team at the Center, where she works on issues surrounding habitat connectivity and road ecology. While in Missoula during college, Liz fell head-over-heels for the Northern Rockies landscape: the amazing places, tight-knit communities, spectacular wildlife, and abounding recreational opportunities. Since graduate school, her work

Kendra Hoff

Kendra joined the Center in 2017 and has provided administrative, communication, and program support to the Center’s many networks. In her current role as the Visual Communications Coordinator, Kendra works as part of the Communications & Development team and with program staff to create report and media layout, design, and style framework. Kendra creates custom

Tyler Creech

Tyler helps the Center and its partners apply scientific tools to landscape-level conservation, with a focus on preserving landscape connectivity for wildlife populations and mitigating impacts of climate change. Tyler has broad experience in landscape ecology, conservation biology, genetics, and systematic conservation planning. He has conducted ecological research in many parts of the western U.S.,

Deb Kmon Davidson

As Chief Strategy Officer, Deb directs fundraising, external relationships, and partnerships. She provides leadership on communications and organizational development, develops future leadership, ensures the quality of programs, and leads strategic planning for the Center and its conservation programs. In addition to overseeing program and organizational development, Deb ensures implementation of re-granting processes for the Center’s

Gary Tabor

As Founder and CEO, Gary guides the Center with a vision grounded in science and practice, drawing upon more than 30 years of experience working on behalf of large-scale conservation efforts in Africa, South America, Australia, and Canada, and 12 years within the U.S. environmental philanthropic community.  Gary’s conservation achievements include the establishment of Kibale

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