BLM’s Challis Field Office welcomes new manager
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CHALLIS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office. His official starting date was Monday, Oct. 17.
“Josh Travers brings a broad range of natural resource experience to the position, as well as strong leadership skills,” said BLM Idaho Falls District Manager Mary D’Aversa. “Leading with integrity as a core value, Josh strongly believes in managing our unique and valuable BLM public lands by balancing multi-use, conservation and partnerships to sustain their health, diversity and productivity.”
Mr. Travers has served in a variety of leadership roles in both the private sector and federal government. Most recently, Josh worked for BLM Nevada where his experience included multidisciplinary resource management and the ability and passion to build and maintain community, governmental, Tribal and stakeholder partnerships. In Nevada, he oversaw large, complex grazing and mining programs, as well as other resources. Josh’s background also includes working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
In addition, Mr. Travels has served as the president and chief executive officer of the Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ventura County, Calif. and as the chief operating officer for the Girls Scouts of California Central Coast.
“I am thrilled to be here and look forward to working with the staff and community partners to care for the diverse landscapes managed by the Challis Field Office,” said BLM Challis Field Manager Josh Travers. “The work we will do together will contribute greatly to our quality of life and community. This next chapter in my career will continue to deepen my passion for our Nation's public lands and I cannot wait to explore my new home on foot, by bike and by kayak!”
Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Recreation Resource Management from Oregon State University. In his spare time, Josh enjoys boating, hiking, fishing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.
The Challis Field Office oversees approximately 799,000 acres of BLM-managed public land in Idaho’s Custer County.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.