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Joseph Laughlin

Gunnison

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in trail design and grant management. Proven ability to lead teams and implement major trail projects, enhancing outdoor experiences and environmental sustainability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Forestry Technician TRAILS

U.S. Forest Service - Gunnison National Forest
Gunnison
09.2006 - Current
  • Implement grant-funded major trail realignment and restoration projects.
  • Supervise seasonal crews of up to five.
  • Coordinate with volunteer and partner groups.
  • Layout and design, realigning problem sections of legacy trails.
  • Installation and design of trail hardening structures.
  • Traditional tools workshop, certification instructor.
  • Logistics planning.
  • Operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
  • Type 2 Wildland firefighter

Seasonal Trail crew member

U.S. Forest Service-Gunnison Ranger District
Gunnison
05.2002 - 09.2006
  • Maintained a system of singletrack trails in the National Forest.
  • Constructed dry rock retaining walls, stone pitch armoring, elevated tread turnpikes, etc.
  • Certified sawyer.
  • Type 2 wildland firefighter.
  • Skilled mountain biker, trail motorcyclist, snowmobiler, ATV user.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Leadership/Recreation

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
05-2004

Skills

  • Trail design
  • Equipment operation
  • Grant management
  • Wildland firefighting
  • Trail construction
  • Environmental assessment

Affiliations

  • Alpine and Nordic Skiing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Motorcycling
  • Sailing

Timeline

Forestry Technician TRAILS

U.S. Forest Service - Gunnison National Forest
09.2006 - Current

Seasonal Trail crew member

U.S. Forest Service-Gunnison Ranger District
05.2002 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Leadership/Recreation

Western Colorado University

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