CFM Hires Michael Wardlaw as Events Manager

Jefferson City, MO | November 3, 2016 – The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) staff continues to grow with the addition ofMichael Wardlaw as Events Manager. Wardlaw, a St. Louis resident, will be charged with growing the highly successful Pull for Conservation events to the “Explore” Missouri event series.

“I am truly honored to join the Conservation Federation of Missouri team,” says Wardlaw. “Growing up hunting and fishing in Mississippi I gained a great appreciation for what it means to be a conservationist. Through my career experiences I know I can help expand an already successful CFM event platform.”

Michael received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Mississippi State University. He is a former member of the PGA of America where he produced a variety of golf events, concerts, and charity fundraising events. In addition to his time in the golf business he worked in sports media covering Southeastern Conference football for a variety of news outlets. Michael also spends time roaming the Missouri countryside serving as a land specialist for United Country Real Estate helping outdoors minded individuals find the property of their dreams.

“Events are critical to the effectiveness of CFM. Each event helps us gain exposure, recruit new members and fundraise. With Michael now in place as our Events Manager, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, I expect event growth and participation to quickly reach a level we could only imagine before adding him to the team,” said Brandon Butler, CFM Executive Director.

Michael, his wife Jennifer, and their children, Lillian and Trey, enjoy spending time in the outdoors. They enjoy chasing whitetails, fishing in the Ozarks, camping along the Meramec River and playing with their bloodhound Delta.