Gene Winchester **** Succor Creek Rd. Homedale, Idaho 83628

Ph. 208-***-**** e-mail; adxzvo@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong background in natural resource issue policy and public administration

Excellent public speaking and written communication skills

Strong community leadership skills, responsible, diligent, and honest

Exceptionally qualified at gathering and analyzing data

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

To the reader of this resume; you will undoubtedly note that it is not a typical chronology of a career ladder. I make no apology for this; on the contrary, it has given me a broad and diverse background. I was privileged to serve my country in the armed forces while at the same time I was able to serve in the legislature and own a purebred livestock ranch. I searched for challenging employment to fill gaps and often had several opportunities at once.

. Happy Heart Ranch (1963 to present)

Self-employed, owner/manager. ($75,000) 60 hrs/wk.

Specialty ranching enterprise, centered on equine breeding. Developed one of the premier programs in the world winning many national and world championships. Responsible for product promotion and marketing. Among equine enthusiasts, our brand is now distinctively recognized for quality throughout North and South America, Europe, and Hawaii.

Constructed the Northwest’s largest private indoor arena, for equine training, and promoting events such as national reining, cutting, gymkhana, rodeo, team penning and breed shows with facilities for 300 head of cattle and horses. Led the industry in booking activities and sponsored events. Relocated one and a half miles of utility lines and erected circular pivots to reduce irrigation labor and conserve water. Planned and harvested associated feed production to support the livestock program.

Volunteer work for my Church and Community, (2016-2021);

Conducting and leading seminars, preparing supporting hand outs.

Self sustaining and Preservation Consulting and personal finance.

. Bureau of Land Management (2014-2015) 50 hrs/wk

Natural Resource Specialist. Inspected producing oil and gas wells for initial development (permitting) and compliance. Managed reclamation and Hazmat on 700 wells. Certified by Department of Interior for forklifts and heavy trucks. Received Superior performance rating. (Epap). Interdisciplinary management for Greater Sage Grouse and for mule deer migration and mitigation.. ( Tim Zebulske $59,000) .

. Supervisor; Ada Soil and Water Conservation District (2002-2005).($66,000)

Natural resource protection, educational programs, worked in unison with NRCS to

manage Federal matching grant program of funds provided through the annual Federal Farm bill. I was the sole signatory for millions of dollars of these appropriations for

natural resource sustainability, equipment, technical advice, and agricultural programs.

US Forest Service (four years) 60 hrs/wk. Performance pay by mile.

Fisheries Biologist (Field Supervisor), Intermountain Research Center.

Headwater studies and watershed assessments related to anadromous and other native species and endangered species in the Columbia Basin Ecosystem in support of the salmon recovery effort.

Flew aerial timber surveys on federal, state, and private forests of Idaho in support of bark beetle and tussock moth control.( Dr. Bob Raliegh 58,000)

Idaho Legislature ( citizens of District $26,000 part time)

Elected Representative (Seven two year terms).

Recognized by the Idaho Statesman as a legislative “bright spot” for bringing competing interest groups to consensus on tough environmental issues.

Developed policies, wrote statutes, enacted laws, set budgets, served

constituents, chaired public meetings.

Chaired Environmental Affairs Committee

Vice-Chair, Resources and Conservation Committee

Active on State Affairs, Agriculture, Education, Native American Affairs Committees.

Chaired Sub Committee to review rules and regulations adopted by State agencies.

Member of Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate law enforcement services delivered by resource agencies, interviewed 220 persons, enacted standards, training, and uniformity.

Represented Idaho to national legislative bodies and committees on Environment, Energy, and Public Lands.

Co-founded Idaho Legislative Research Center. Operated this Center for 18 years without tax payer funding. Surveyed 60,000 registered voters annually. Distributed results to legis-

lators, local decision makers, media, and general public.

Served as Idaho Chairman for two National Presidential Candidates.

Served as Ada County Chairman for major political party and chaired several successful statewide initiative campaigns.

. Federal Emergency Management Agency (three years)

Consultant:( COL Jack Blake $100/day)

Designed workshops and field exercises in disaster management involving a

Broad spectrum of potential catastrophes and dealing with all levels/phases

of response; mobilization of community resources, effective information

management and media control, restoring utilities, decontamination, and

shelter management. Graduated; DOD Disaster Control Officers course.

Field Grant Monitor, Office of Community Services, Dept. of Health and Human

Services (contract position 1980-1988). ($200-500/day)

Evaluated/adjudicated applicants for economic development grants. Approved/denied

funding, monitored progress, made reports to Secretary: Washington, D.C..

. Disability Adjudicator, Social Security Administration (two years)

Conservation Officer/Pilot, Utah Fish & Game (three years) (La Var Ware $6600)

Performed law enforcement as certified Peace Officer, public information and

education, wildlife and fisheries management, aerial range re-seeding, aerial fish planting, (mountain lakes), ungulate census, cleared juniper encroachment, established and monitored range transects, depredation control.

. USAF and Air National Guard (26 years) ( Gen James A. Trail)

Command pilot, test pilot and weapons instructor.

Received promotions ahead of peers, served in progressive leadership

assignments from Squadron Administrative Officer, Flight Commander,

Group Plans Officer, to Deputy Commander. Earned many campaign ribbons,

Including Presidential Outstanding Unit Citation, Meritorious Service Award,

Air Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Readiness medal.

Scheduled training and deployment of aircraft, monitored performance,

Reported to higher command levels, brainstormed and developed, and tested

combat tactics, and trained pilots, developed briefings, and designed training

materials, performed administrative duties.

Selected to represent Air Defense Command to input information for technical

manuals for F102 system. Test flew and approved aircraft for release to regular

pilots. As Plans Officer; planned logistical support for deployments.

Administrative duties included personnel evaluations, maintaining classified

documents, and daily supervision of staff.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Biological Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah

M.S. in Public Administration, George Washington University, Wash., D.C.

M.S. in Range Ecology and Management, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho

Honors Graduate, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama

(Senior Officer, I year resident course)

Idaho Academy of Real Estate (met state licensing requirement)

HONORS

White House Fellow Finalist, Pfizer Fellow (Agricultural Science), Governor’s

Rural Development Council, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Honor Medalist (2X)

Eagle Forum Legislator of the Year, Idaho Statesman: Outstanding Legislator, numerous

military decorations, Board of Directors; South West Idaho Development Association,

Governor’s Rural Council, District Supervisor; Ada Soil Conservation District, President

and Board of Directors; Regional Appaloosa Breeders Organization, President; Alpha

Zeta (national Honorary Agriculture), Commander; Arnold Air Society, student body

officer; University and High School, Member Native American Affairs Committee.

National 4-H Achievement winner, Blue Key (national scholastic and leadership),

Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion

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