Will joined Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail in 2020 after a past life as a North Carolina State Park Ranger. Originally from Western Maryland, he grew up exploring the Appalachian Mountains and learning about the natural world from his Park Ranger father, Jeff. Will now shares that same love for the outdoors with his wife, Stuart, their two young children, and their dogs, Jasper and Ziggy. In his free time, he enjoys biking, cooking, and catching a good soccer match. Whether it’s grasslands, hiking trails, or prescribed fire, Will’s passion for conservation continues to guide and inspire his work.