Will Shoemaker

Will joined Advocates for the West in 2021. He is a seasoned strategic communicator with a background in media and public relations. As editor of the Gunnison Country Times newspaper, Will led the publication to receiving Colorado Press Association’s highest honor for quality within a class four of five consecutive years.

He lives in Gunnison, Colorado, where he enjoys exploring the area’s public lands while skiing, trail running, hunting, and fishing. He serves on the Board of Directors for Gunnison Wildlife Association, is actively involved in wildlife and conservation advocacy in Colorado, and is a past board member for Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation.

Outside of work, Will can be found playing in the snow and sage with his wife and two rescue dogs. He also enjoys volunteering on habitat restoration and improvement projects.