Scott Laird

Scott Laird is an experienced conservation professional with a comprehensive background in land acquisition, stewardship, and wildlife management. Currently serving as the Montana Field Representative for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership since February 2016, Scott previously held significant roles, including Director of Land Acquisition at the American Prairie Reserve, where responsibilities included overseeing property purchases and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Scott's earlier experience includes leadership positions at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, where Scott developed stewardship processes and managed land protection projects, as well as serving as a State Certified Conservation Officer with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Scott Laird holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Parasitology and Wildlife Ecology from Oklahoma State University.