TWA Welcomes New Employees

Karly Bridges Conservation Legacy Program Assistant

My name is Karly Bridges and I joined the TWA team as the Conservation Legacy program assistant. I am beyond excited to help bring education and fun into classrooms all around Texas through our Discovery Trunks.

I am from Santa Fe, Texas, and have lived in New Braunfels for about 10 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a passion for wildlife conservation. I have been hunting and fishing “since I was in diapers” as my dad says. So conserving wildlife and its surroundings has been thoroughly instilled in me.

Whether it is harvesting animals knowledgeably or just doing our part to conserve habitats, our wildlife and natural resources need our constant consideration. Educating the future generations is very exciting and I can’t wait to dive in!

I have two awesome kiddos with my husband of eight years. If we aren’t outside working on projects around our property, then we are most likely having dance parties in the living room. We soak up all that nature has to offer by hunting around the Hill Country or fishing on the Coast. Our favorite place to visit, multiple times a year, is Port Aransas. You just can’t beat the atmosphere there.

I am a huge LSU fan and enjoy most every sport, but football is king in our house. I value family more than anything and truly enjoy being with mine.

I hope to play a part in many individuals’ processes of realizing how much the outdoors has to offer and inspiring them to never take it for granted.

Jared Schlottman Conservation Education Specialist

Howdy, my name is Jared Schlottman and I am pleased to serve as a conservation education specialist for the Texas Wildlife Association. In this role I will collaborate with TWA partners to engage adults across the state through innovative natural resource management programs.

I am originally from Round Rock, Texas, but spent much of my early life exploring the lands and waters of the Hill Country. I was introduced to hunting, fishing, hiking, and otherwise exploring the outdoors at an early age, which helped me gain an appreciation for wildlife and fisheries conservation very quickly.

Soon this appreciation for our shared natural resources found me pursuing an undergraduate and master’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M University. During my time at A&M, I worked for the Natural Resource Institute in several different roles, including student intern and graduate researcher. My master’s research involved translocating bobwhite quail to evaluate the feasibility of population restoration.

One of my great passions is educating others, especially when it comes to teaching about private land stewardship, wildlife habitat management, or other natural resource related topics. I look forward to building new relationships that help protect our shared natural resources and move the needle of wildlife management in Texas.