About our Meeting Logo

About the artist:  Josua Becker is a creative designer with a lifelong passion for art and visual storytelling. He began his career as a firefighter with Cal Fire before returning to his true passion—design. He served as a creative director for newspapers and magazines in the Monterey Bay area before joining Dudek.  Josh is a passionate surfer, runner, and father of two young kids. He enjoys frequent nature trips from Santa Cruz to Cape Cod.

The Logo for the 73rd Annual Meeting brings together the region’s ecological diversity and conservation mission in a unified, memorable mark. The design symbolizes the enduring connection between wildlife, land, and people across the Western U.S.

At the heart of the logo are three iconic species, each representing a key chapter of the section:  The ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow), symbolizes resilience and the Hawai‘i Chapter; A Pika, perched alertly, represents the California Chapter and evokes alpine ecosystems and climate sensitivity; The Desert Bighorn Sheep, strong and grounded, reflects the rugged terrain and conservation focus of the Nevada Chapter. Their positioning within the stone shape creates visual balance and interconnectedness, emphasizing shared stewardship across distinct habitats.

This mark serves not only as a visual identity, but as a symbol of the Section’s unity, purpose, and connection to the ecosystems and species it helps protect.