Gates Watson

Vice President and Northwest Regional Director, Conservation Acquisition

Gates is the Fund’s Northwest Director. He has been with the Fund since 2001, during which time he’s led the protection of over 100,000 acres of land. He currently chairs The Conservation Fund’s Land Conservation Loan Committee. Before joining the Fund, Gates started an outdoor adventure program for inner city children in Pittsburgh. A Pennsylvania native, he holds a business degree from Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University.

Contact:  gwatson@conservationfund.org    Phone: 406-541-8555     Office:  Montana