Jana is a lifetime member of the Mule Deer Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Safari Club International, and an annual member of the NRA, Sportsman For Fish and Wildlife, Wild Sheep Foundation and the Sportsman Alliance. In 2015 she was awarded the prestigious “Communicator Of The Year” award by the National Wild Turkey Federation, and a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016 from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater for her work in promoting women in the outdoors and conservation. She served as a primary member on the Federal Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council in 2019 and was appointed by Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte to serve a term as a Montana Wildlife Commissioner in 2020. Along with being an ardent conservationist, Jana is dedicated to supporting veteran organizations. She is committed to bringing struggling veterans back into the woods and mountains. Skull Bound Chronicles features many of their stories of courage and strength.