Bozeman is in a unique position, one that is both feared and envied by many Montanans.

We’re a bright spot in Montana’s economy, attracting both the traditional tourism industry, but also bringing in and supporting a thriving tech industry, which is spurring both economic, cultural and infrastructural development. While the prospects of Bozeman's future are exciting, many fear that it will be at the expense of our community’s identity that we all hold so dear. When looking at Bozeman's unique obstacles, it will take unique solutions to guide Bozeman and Montana through its growing pains while holding onto our Montana heritage and identity. Responsible development is the key to Bozeman’s future. We need to accommodate the growth of our community, but do so in a way that does not compromise what makes Bozeman such a special place. 

CHAD LARSON, B.A. Plant AND SOIL SCIENCE

Born and raised on Montana's Hi-line, Chad learned from a young age that hard work isn’t a choice, but rather, his responsibility. Learning from his father and grandfather on their farm in Big Sandy. Chad was taught at an early age that any problem can be solved with some patience, ingenuity and elbow grease. 

Chad graduated from Montana State University in 2009 with his Bachelor's degree in Plant and Soil Science with a landscape design option. Working for himself was always his goal, so he created CWL Designs llc and set to work designing and installing a wide range of landscaping projects. He then went on to create CWL Designs, an attempt at transferring his passion for hard work and dedication into the expansion of Bozeman’s Landscaping. He worked with several local landscape and architecture companies in Gallatin Valley, Big Sky, and the Yellowstone Club. After several years, Chad was compelled to return to MSU and seek his masters degree in architecture. It was there that Chad’s life took an unexpected turn. In an attempt to earn enough money for the upcoming school year, he decided to head east to work in the Bakken oil boom. Chad found the early lessons on the farm helped him excel in that business environment. In a matter of weeks Chad was running BCR Services, an oilfield service company.

BCR Services main focus is on-site solids control through environmentally focused bioremediation of oil field waste. Chad grew the business into a multi-state operation doing several million dollars a year in business. 

The success of BCR and the subsequent downturn in the oil market compelled Chad to find a career path that would keep him in his beloved Montana and close to his young family and the family farm. This is where the concept of Home 40 came to fruition. Chad has always been passionate about working with like minded people who see value in not only creating a successful business but striving to make the world and Montana in particular a better place. Bozeman has struggled with the balance between a sleepy mountain town with its roots in agriculture and a booming hub of Montana with an influx of tech companies and start ups. Chad viewed this dichotomy as an exciting opportunity to utilize his background from rural Montana and his fast paced, crash course in the business of the American Oilfields to help create solutions to some of the growing pains that Bozeman and Montana have been facing. Home 40 and its roots hold a special place in Chads heart and he hopes that that is evident in his companies endeavors.