A committed conservationist and highly skilled administrator, the people and natural resources of Wisconsin are better for Jim’s decades of exemplary service.

As stated in his obituary: In 1974, Jim joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a fisheries manager in the Southeast District. He quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in various high-level administrative roles and successfully handling several complex and controversial natural resource management issues.

Jim Addis was a valued partner for SWTU and many other conservation organizations. You can read his full obituary at the Ryan Funeral Home website.