Chip McGeehan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries and wildlife management at the University of Missouri – Columbia. He went on to pursue a career in business, but remains dedicated to wildlife management and conservation. He sustainably grazes herds of bison on his 1,000-acre ranch along the James River in Webster County, where […]

At its meeting on December 5, MCHF Board appointed four new Directors to replace outgoing Board members David Reynolds and Jan Horton, Springfield; Steve Bradford, Cape Girardeau; and Cynthia Metcalfe of Springfield. New members are appointed to serve a three-year term with an opportunity to volunteer for an additional three years.

At the August 8, 2013 Board meeting, the MCHF approved 9 projects totalling $23,975. The approved projects contribute to the Department of Conservation’s priorities and are closely tied to: 1) capital improvement projects; 2) forest, fish and wildlife restoration efforts; 3) land acquisition or 4) hunter recruitment and outreach. This funding is made possible through […]

At its meeting on August 8, 2013, the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Vitello as the Executive Director for the Foundation. Mr. Vitello is retiring from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) after 27 years. He worked his way through the ranks of the Department beginning […]

Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) Executive Director Rick Thom recently announced his pending retirement, effective June 30. During Thom’s tenure, MCHF has increased its visibility, improved its business operations, and funded scores of conservation projects. Thom has headed MCHF since 2007, after retiring from a 28-year career with the Missouri Department of Conservation, including positions […]