Shawano

County Foresters

Travis Larson

Travis Larson

Forester, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Shawano County DNR Forestry Office

600 Commerce Way

Gresham, WI 54128

Bio

I grew up outside of Janesville and studied Forest Management at UW-Stevens Point. In my free time, I enjoy fishing year-round, hunting, home renovation projects, and spending time with my wife and dog. I always knew I wanted to work outdoors and growing up appreciated forests. Now I understand first-hand the wide array of services a healthy forest provides.

What I like about Shawano County: The landscape is very diverse and provides challenges for its management. I hope my effort to understand these challenges can make you better stewards of the land! Helping landowners achieve their objectives is the most rewarding part of being a forester.

Counties Served

Shawano

Joseph Phillippi

Forester, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Shawano County DNR Forestry Office

600 Commerce Way

Gresham, WI 54128

Bio

About me: I grew up in Charlotte, NC and loved time in the woods. I knew I wanted to work in the outdoors, so I studied Forest Management at North Carolina State University. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, cutting firewood, hunting, and fishing. I understand first-hand the wide array of services a healthy forest provides. 

What I like about Shawano County: I call this county home. Its beauty includes the chance to spot an eagle sitting on a tree or a buck running through the forest. I look forward to sharing my forestry knowledge with my neighbors. 

Counties Served

Shawano

Violet Thielke

Forester, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

600 Commerce Way,

Gresham, WI 54128

Bio

About me: I grew up on a beef cattle farm in Waupaca, WI. My family also owned and operated an in-woods chipping business where I began operating grapple skidder as a teen. I studied Forest Management at UW-Stevens Point. I enjoy traveling, hiking with my dog, camping, reading, treating invasives on my property, and hanging out with my cows.

What I like about Menominee and Shawano Counties: Both counties are beautiful with lots to explore! I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know private landowners throughout the area!

Counties Served

Menominee, Shawano


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