Board of Director Elections

Born into a hunting family in Wyoming and a Colorado resident since 1978, I’ve been passionate about wildlife conservation since childhood. I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health from the University of Northern Colorado. After working in occupational health, my husband and I launched several successful businesses in Northern Colorado. I eventually shifted focus to raise our two daughters and now devote my time to cooking, wildlife art collecting, gardening, and what my friends and family call “sheep stuff.”

I serve on the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Board of Directors, originally appointed in 2020 and re-elected in 2022. I am currently Secretary to the board and serve on committees associated with the Executive Committee.  I chair the Ladies Luncheon, Artemis Award, and 1Campfire Committees.  I serve on the Conservation, Development, Marco Polo Society, <1 Club, and Youth Program Committees. I’m a life member of WSF and the Marco Polo Society. I also served six years on the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society (RMBS) board, four as secretary.

I’m a life member of RMBS, Wild Sheep Society of BC, Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance, Texas Bighorn Society, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, SE, Washington, and Yukon WSF, Grand Slam Club Ovis, Dallas Safari Club, and Safari Club International.  I am a dedicated volunteer with Timberline Church Windsor.

I have letters of recommendation from Terry Meyers (RMBS Executive Director), Jack Atcheson (past WSF BoD Chair), and Larry Buckendorf (business partner, attorney, and WSF life member).

It has been an honor to serve on the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Board of Directors, and I am grateful for the opportunity to seek a third and final term. Over the past five years, I have served as Director, Treasurer, Vice Chair, and now as Chair. Together, we have achieved meaningful progress for wild sheep and for the strength of our organization.

As Development Committee Chair and Trustee of the Wild Sheep Legacy Foundation, I have helped guide our Endowment Fund to double in size, with a realistic path to reach $25 million by 2027—ensuring perpetual support for our Grant-In-Aid program. As Co-Chair of the Membership Committee, I was proud to see membership grow from 8,200 to more than 11,000 members, a 34% increase. Through the Operational Excellence Committee, we secured Platinum and 4-Star ratings from leading charity evaluators, strengthened staff training and team protocols, and significantly improved participation in Board elections.

Looking ahead as Chair, I am committed to our guiding mantra: “Moving the Needle for Wild Sheep.” My focus will be on five priorities: strengthening ties with Chapters and Affiliates, increasing conservation funding, preparing for the 2027 50th Anniversary Sheep Show®, maximizing Board effectiveness, and advancing our “Telling Our Story” communications plan.

In addition, our Board is finalizing an updated strategic plan to set direction for the next 3, 5, and 10 years. I would be honored to continue serving WSF and to help build on this momentum for the benefit of wild sheep everywhere.

It has been a privilege to serve on the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Board of Directors, and I am honored to seek re-election to continue advancing our mission to “Put and Keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain.” Over the past term, I have worked alongside an exceptional team to achieve record fundraising, expand conservation programs, and strengthen the connection between hunting, outfitting, and stewardship.

My roots in wild sheep run deep. Born and raised in the Northern Rockies, I went on my first sheep hunt at age six and have attended the Sheep Show every year of my life. I have been part of more than 100 successful sheep hunts and today co-own and operate Midnight Sun Outfitting in the Peel River Watershed of the Northern Yukon—one of North America’s most iconic wild sheep landscapes.

I hold a degree in Agricultural Business with minors in International, Applied, and Agricultural Economics from the University of Wyoming. As both a conservationist and outfitter, I bring a boots-on-the-ground perspective to the challenges our community faces.

Family is at the heart of my commitment. My wife Courtney and I, along with our children Luke and Hudson, continue a 40-year legacy of supporting WSF. Together, we have donated dozens of sheep hunts, including the first hunts that launched the <1 Club and supported the Ladies Luncheon, Membership Drive, and Endowment Fund.

If re-elected, I will focus on strengthening revenue, enhancing conservation impact, and inspiring the next generation of wild sheep advocates.