Cory joined the Wood River Land Trust in 2021. He has held a number of roles in the field of restoration: as a project manager for a fisheries enhancement group in Southeast Washington, with the Institute for Natural Resources in Portland, and as a habitat restoration practitioner in the Willamette Valley. He graduated from Portland State University with a Masters in Environmental Science and Management, and a Professional River Restoration Certification. As the Restoration Specialist, he will be implementing projects and monitoring strategies that support the health of the Big Wood and its tributaries.
Outside of work Cory enjoys hunting, fishing, traditional archery, and spending time with his family.