Jeremy  Garncarz has been with The Wilderness Society since 2004.  He has worked to protect wilderness both administratively and legislatively with a primary focus in Nevada.  In addition, Jeremy has assisted the Wilderness Support Center’s efforts to develop a sustainable and effective wilderness community through trainings, mentoring, and coaching.

Jeremy has a strong background working with local grassroots groups, local, state and federal elected officials, and federal land managing agencies.

Prior to joining The Wilderness Society, Jeremy served as the point person for the Nevada Wilderness Coalition on the legislative effort that resulted in the designation of 452,000 acres of wilderness and the passage of the Clark County Conservation of Public Lands and Natural Resources Act of 2002.

Jeremy earned a B.S. in Recreation Administration and a Master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Illinois State University.