American Prairie
Heather Griner Barklow has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Heather began their career as an Auditor at Arthur Andersen LLP in 2000. Heather then joined Wells Real Estate Funds in 2002, where they served as a Senior Partnership Accountant and later as a Senior Analyst in the Capital Markets division. In 2005, they were promoted to VP and Senior Vice President in the Capital Markets department of Wells Real Estate Funds. In 2013, they joined Montana State University as the Director of Finance & Administration at the Information Technology Center. Finally, in 2016, they joined American Prairie as the VP and Chief Operations & Finance Officer, as well as serving as the Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Heather Griner Barklow earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Auburn University, where they attended from 1995 to 1999. Heather further pursued their education at Wake Forest University from 1999 to 2000, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree with a concentration in Accounting and Tax.
American Prairie
Working in Montana’s Northern Great Plains, American Prairie is creating the largest nature reserve in the contiguous United States. Already underway, when complete the Reserve will connect a rare grassland landscape of public and private spaces one and a half times larger than Yellowstone National Park — teeming with an amazing diversity and abundance of native wildlife. American Prairie Reserve is funded exclusively by private individuals and foundations. We engage in science and education projects, provide public access and help expand economic opportunities for local communities. National Geographic describes our work as “one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in American history.”