Originally from Woodstock, GA, Connor grew up fishing and hunting with his father in the woods of Georgia. Between refueling boats and chatting with Georgia DNR biologists during a summer job at Lake Allatoona, Connor got his first real glimpse into the world of fisheries and conservation, interests that led him to LSU to study Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a focus on Aquaculture and Fisheries. At LSU, Connor was president of the university’s American Fisheries Society subchapter, a hands-on experience that paved the way for a career that has taken him deep into Louisiana’s wetlands, working on the front lines of restoration. His journey led him to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, where he discovered the power of outreach and public engagement. It was here that he saw firsthand how connecting with sportsmen and conservationists could drive real change and recognized that successful conservation isn’t just about science—it’s about people. As part of the Vanishing Paradise team, Connor is on a mission to rally the outdoors community around coastal restoration. He knows that to protect Louisiana’s world-class fisheries and wildlife, the habitat itself must be restored. You’ll find him at public meetings, sportsman’s banquets and conservation events around Louisiana talking with anyone who shares his love for the land and water. When he’s not working, Connor is likely on the water, at an LSU sporting event, or enjoying a good tennis match. He also serves as the president-elect of the LSU Renewable Natural Resources Alumni Association, connecting professionals who are making a difference in conservation.