JACKSON, Wyo. — According to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service Chad Hudson has been selected as the new Forest Supervisor for Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF). Hudson replaces Tricia O’Connor who will retire at the end of June.
“We are excited that Chad has accepted the position to lead the Bridger-Teton National Forest, he will bring a wealth of experience to the position,” said Intermountain Region, Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth.
“His diverse experience in recreation, range, wildlife, wildland fire and leadership will assist the Bridger-Teton National Forest to continue to implement an ambitious forest management program.”
Prior to his selection as Forrest Supervisor, Hudson was Deputy Forrest Supervisor on the Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forrest. After earning a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University Hudson began his natural resources career serving as a Warden of Tourism on the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda with the Peace Corps.
