Jim Low is the Conservation Department's print news coordinator. He considers the dues he pays to the Conservation Federation of Missouri each year the best conservation investment he makes.
Jeff Nichols is a detective specializing in forensics for the Columbia Police Department. He lives east of Columbia with his wife, Diana, son, Gable, and daughter, Aubrianna. He said working to improve wildlife habitat on the acreage surrounding the family home is very therapeutic.
Mark Nikolaisen lives in Chesterfield with his wife, Laura, daughter, Tori, and son, Lucas. He said his respect and appreciation for wildlife and the outdoors comes from family members and friends who have shared their knowledge over the years.
Bruce Palmer is a fire training coordinator at the Conservation Department's headquarters in Jefferson City. He became interested in the trees along the Lewis and Clark trail after a 2003 fire assignment at Lolo Pass, the place where Lewis and Clark crossed the Bitterroot Mountains.
Bryan Ross lives in Walnut Ridge, Ark., with his wife and son. He has turkey hunted for 18 years and hunts numerous states each spring. He enjoys competing regularly on the turkey calling circuit and guiding kids, as well as novice and experienced turkey hunters.
