In February 2020, Josh joined the Regional Manger team as the Southwest Regional Manager. He is a 4th generation Washingtonian and was born and raised in the Yakima Valley where he grew up farming mint and grapes. He graduated from The Evergreen State College with a degree in environmental policy. In his previous role, Josh coordinated the state’s Office of Farmland Preservation, a program at the Conservation Commission where he collaborated with many stakeholders on issues related to preservation of farmland. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and fishing in both salt and freshwater for salmon and steelhead.
Josh serves the following conservation districts: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Underwood, and Wahkiakum.
