Cory serves as a planner with specialties including ecological and conservation planning, tourism, land use design, and urban forestry. He brings over 25 years of experience in the field of restoration ecology and 8 years as a community development specialist. His 25 years of experience in small business gives the SWWRPC fresh perspectives on project approach. Cory previously served on the Shullsburg City Council, was the Executive Director of Advance Shullsburg, Inc., runs his own consultancy firm and is a freelance writer, photographer and researcher. He has grown several businesses in his career and brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the organization.

Cory is an avid writer with over 50 published works, is a popular public presenter, and a local historian. Cory is known around the region as a versatile professional able to work across multiple disciplines. In his free time, he enjoys Midwest travel, baseball, botany and the arts. He lives with his wife and two boys in Shullsburg, WI.

Favorite quote: "The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." - William James

Favorite Cheese: Cottage