John Maile

John Maile grew up along the banks of the Sauk River near Cold Spring, Minnesota where he was surrounded by “natural resources, community, and family values”. He currently resides just outside of Eden Valley with his wife, Sarah, and their two sons, John J. and Jack. There, Maile says they have “built a life rooted in outdoor activities, hard work, and close-knit connections that make central Minnesota a special place to call home".

Maile, a lover of the outdoors, enjoys hunting, fishing, and recreation with his friends and family. Maile never misses the opportunity to practice stewardship of the land and takes time to work with the family dogs and engage in hands-on building projects. He is also passionate about sports and finds great fulfillment in coaching young people.

Maile has built his career around a deep commitment to conservation and land stewardship. He previously worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) section of Wildlife where his work focused on wetland restoration, clean water protection, waterfowl habitat and sustainable land management. His work at the DNR also involved close collaboration with private landowners through conservation programs that support grazing and other efforts. In addition to his time with the MN DNR, Maile also served alongside the Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley as the Natural Resource Manager and has also worked for The Nature Conservancy.