Chad Wallace currently serves as the Rural Affairs Director at the Illinois Environmental Council. In this role, he meets and strategizes with rural landowners and residents throughout Illinois who are impacted by the adverse effects of industrialized agriculture. In addition, he works closely with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance and currently serves as their Executive Board of Directors President.
Chad has been a lifetime farmer. His focus has always been on land conservation and sustainability. For the past 20 years, he has operated Oak Tree Organics, producing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. He also raises beef, pork, and lamb. Chad’s products are sold at farmers markets and local restaurants. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.