Jacob Losby
Workforce Development Coordinator

Jacob was born and raised on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin, before moving out west to attend the University of Oregon, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Music. Upon graduation, he moved with his now-wife to her hometown of Joseph to run a small restaurant for eight years. 

Since the move, Jacob has spent much of his time weaving his way into the community of Wallowa County. He has coached track and field at Joseph Charter School since 2015, served four years as a Director and President of the Joseph Branch Trail Consortium board, and is the founder and host of Terminal Gravity Brewing Co.’s Trivia Night. 

With his background working with youth, business management, and his experience in the outdoor nonprofit space, he was tapped to be a Crew Lead for the HAWK Internship program. He enjoyed the experience so much that he jumped at the chance to originate the Workforce Development Coordinator position when the opportunity arose.

Hobbies: “Running, cycling, skiing, hiking, woodworking, and traveling.”

Favorite Place in Wallowa County: “Ice Lake, or Slick Rock Creek on a spring or fall day.”

Favorite Topic to Teach: “I really enjoy helping high schoolers develop professional skills. I also love teaching the geology of Wallowa County and how this amazing landscape was formed.”