Chad Stoesz earned a Masters in Environmental Sciences from the University of Colorado in 2011, and began an internship with Wood River Land Trust in 2012. Since then, he has continued to work for the Land Trust in various capacities, including several years as the Stewardship Coordinator, and most recently as the Land Protection Specialist. Chad and his wife, Vieve, have three children, and enjoy many of the outdoor activities typical of mountain town life, such as rafting and backpacking. Chad is also a firefighter & EMT with Wood River Fire and Rescue, and spends much of his free time flying airplanes and gyroplanes.