Gerard Schwagerl

Gerard grew up outdoors in northern Minnesota. He has always been a creative type and problem solver – designing and building. He is comfortable with the messiness in life. He spent 15 years restoring  an old house from the 1870’s. He has been an avid cyclist for decades and has designed, built, and welded bike frames. He enjoys gravel biking and bikepacking in remote woods. As an artist, he enjoys painting (all mediums) and writing poetry – all an exploration of curiosity. At home, the daily creative juices play out with gardening, transforming the yard into native wildflower prairie, and cooking. Gerard has enjoyed mentoring others over the years, encouraging them to take risks, learn from mistakes, and grow in their own skills and self worth. He is thrilled to help with the Adult Service Corps so he can live embedded in and contribute to a ranch culture that feels welcoming, where people work and learn together with generosity, kindness, and acceptance.