American Prairie’s National Council is comprised of distinguished leaders from all walks of life, including business, science, conservation, philanthropy and the arts. These prairie champions serve as American Prairie’s ambassadors, raising awareness for our mission and helping build a network of like-minded enthusiasts for the project.
Stephenie Ambrose-Tubbs
Author, The Lewis and Clark Companion
David Beal
Strategic Management Consultant
Diana Beattie
Diana Beattie Interiors
Dorothy Bradley
Former Montana Legislator
David Coulter
Vice Chairman, Warburg Pincus LLC
Eric Dinerstein
World Wildlife Fund
Tom France
Regional Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation
Curt Freese
Conservation Biologist
Randy Gray
Retired Attorney and former Mayor
Great Falls, Montana
Hilary Heminway
Hilary Heminway Interiors
John Heminway
Writer, Filmmaker, Travel Advisor
Kathryn Wilmerding Heminway
Sotheby’s
Christian Hohenlohe
Former Smithsonian Institution Treasurer
Private Investments
Nora Hohenlohe
Retired National Geographic Society Attorney
George Horse Capture, Jr.
Gros Ventre/White Clay People
Executive Director, One Step Further
Harry Howard
Yellowstone Traditions
Matt Lavin
Montana State University
Paul Matteucci
Managing Member, U. S. Venture Partners
Donal O’Brien
Managing Principal, Entry Point Capital
Board Chair, National Wildlife Refuge Association
Dorothy Patent
Author and Naturalist
Robert Righter
Author
Audrey Rust
President Emeritus, Peninsula Open Space Trust
Edward M. Schmults
CEO, Wild Things, LLC
Trustee, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
E. Donnall Thomas, Jr.
Author
Gordon Wiltsie
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