Jake Hanson serves as the President of The WYldlife Fund where he is committed to leading conservation efforts across the region that impact the wildlife, people and communities of Wyoming.

Jake’s career has been dedicated to the nonprofit sector, particularly in conservation and philanthropy, with progressive leadership roles and a strong record in fundraising and organizational growth. Most recently, Jake served as the Managing Director of Development for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, where he led a team of professional fundraisers across the country focused on cultivating major and leadership gifts for conservation efforts across private and public lands.

Jake’s educational background includes a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership with a graduate certificate in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management from the University of Denver, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Concordia College.

Jake is an avid conservationist, angler, and hunter. He and his wife, Emily, along with their team of German Shorthaired Pointers, Jep and Frost, live in Sheridan. Together, the Hanson family spends their free time in the backcountry on camping and hunting adventures and passionately cheer on the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.