Raised in Bagley, WI, Jesse spent his formative years experiencing life through the lens of the Driftless Area. The study of philosophy and sociology helped elucidate his place in the universe, and Driftless Land Stewardship LLC was soon founded as an attempt to keep the global life support system functioning. He enjoys the study of natural communities, social philosophy, food, wine, and funky music. He and Jaye are reluctant business owners living in Bagley, WI with three pampered cats (and 57 pampered goats).

Jaye claims she is too busy to write a bio. Between the stress of running the business and thinking about goats, this is probably true. She grew up in Beloit, studied botany and field biology at UW-Platteville, and is the one who really keeps DLS running.

Jen is a SW Wisconsin Native. Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2007, with a BA in Geography & Social Science with an emphasis in History. Jen now lives outside Fennimore, WI, with her fiance & cat (Bailey). She was raised in the outdoors and learned to appreciate the beauty that the Driftless Area possesses. Jen's hobbies include sports (volleyball & softball), canoeing, camping, backpacking, cooking, wine, & traveling.

Mike farmed in the Wauzeka area for most of his life. He lived and worked in Tennessee and northern Wisconsin, but was always drawn back to the southwestern part of the state, where he can access streams and rivers for fishing and canoeing and the scenic terrain for riding his Harley. From his days on the farm, Mike enjoys operating machinery, but also likes working with the "great people and ideas" he has found at DLS. He lives just outside of Wauzeka with his friend Edna and three children.

Rachael received her BS in Environmental Science from the University of Dubuque in 2006. Rachael worked as a Greenspace Intern for the Galena Territory before moving to a full-time position at DLS, where she is beginning her career in conservation and natural areas maintenance. Originally from Chicago, Rachael now lives with her husband and 2 cats in Patch Grove.

Ben Wicker joins us having just completed a summer position with the Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust. Ben is a recent UW Stevens Point graduate with areas of study in Resource Management & Land Use Planning. Ben enjoys biking, canoeing, and reading fiction. Originally from New Berlin, WI, he now resides in Bagley, WI.

Mike joins the DLS crew from the local Patch Grove- Mt. Hope area. He enjoys spending his free time camping and fishing.

Festus, Silsby, and Chauncy have inherent wildlife management abilities with a specialization in small mammals. They conduct vital round-the-clock vigilance (when not sleeping, eating, relaxing, or complaining) while also providing important seat-warming duties. They also frequently walk back and forth on computer keyboards, contributing greatly to the DLS mission. Their favorite part of working at DLS is "getting free food and doing basically nothing."