Tim brings a solid financial background to Vital Ground’s board of trustees with his 27 years in the banking industry as a commercial lender. A Montana native, he graduated from the University of Montana in 1991 in Missoula with a bachelor’s degree in finance. With a strong dedication and passion towards conservation, Tim served on the board of the Clark Fork Coalition as treasurer in Missoula while also working to protect water quality and quantity. Tim is excited about his next chapter in conservation while standing up to help connect and protect grizzly bear habitat, which benefits bears and so much more. “From an early age I remember being in such awe at the thought or sight of a grizzly,” he said. “And now to serve Vital Ground is a great honor to help protect and enhance their environment for current generations and more importantly future generations for all.”