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advancement

Shalin Desai

Vice President of Advancement

As Vice President of Advancement, Shalin oversees ATC's development, communications, advocacy, and education and outreach efforts.

Jordan Bowman

Director of Communications

Jordan oversees all marketing and communications efforts for the ATC.

julie judkins

Director of Education and Outreach

Julie is responsible for developing and directing the ATC's broader relevancy initiatives.

Lisa Zaid

Director of Development

Lisa enjoys helping nonprofits create a lasting impact in the world

david tarasevich

Visitor Services Representative

David is the primary point of contact for the visiting public at the ATC’s Harpers Ferry, WV visitor center, especially on weekends.

laurie potteiger

Information Services Manager

Laurie serves as information services manager, working out of the Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Visitor Center.

renee rodgers

Sales Manager

Renee is one of three who works behind the scenes of the Ultimate Trail Store.

anna mumaw

Membership Specialist

Anna processes monthly donations and assists incoming members with any questions they might have.

tim schenken

Fulfillment Specialist

Tim assists the ATC's membership and answers questions and inquiries and provides general information.

Alyssa Reck

Social Media Manager

Alyssa is responsible for communication and strategy on ATC’s social media platforms.

Brendan Mysliwiec

Director of Federal Policy and Legislation

Brendan is in charge of leading ATC’s federal advocacy in DC.

Daniel Bruffey

Graphic & Web Design Manager

Dan oversees graphic and web design for the organization.

Jason Kozlowski

Director of Operations

Jason oversees and directs process development, reporting, and data management activities in Advancement.

Jeff Metzger

Visitor Services Supervisor

Jeff manages the Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Kayla Dock

Executive Assistant

Kayla provides assistance to the President & CEO and Vice President of Advancement.

​finance & administration

Nicole L. Prorock

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Nicole is in charge of setting financial policy and direction for ATC.

stacey marshall

Controller

Stacey oversees the organization's finances, facilities, administration, human resources, and IT needs.

cherie nikosey

Chief of Staff

Cherie executes strategic priorities and work across the entire team to drive results across the organization.

Ed Price

Information Technology Project Manager

Ed is responsible for the Information Technology (IT) projects and various IT vendors supporting the ATC.

Kalynn Petrie

Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

Responsible for the payroll, benefits, employee relations, and the process of staff hiring / termination.

Sandra Mitchell

Accounting Specialist

Sandra is the Accounting Specialist for the ATC.

Sherri L. Giroux

Senior Accountant

Sherri is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounts receivable and assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Controller.

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conservation

laura belleville

VP of Conservation and Trail Programs

Laura joined the ATC in 2005 and became VP of Conservation and Trail Programs in 2017.

dennis shaffer

Director of Landscape Conservation

Dennis is responsible for directing the landscape conservation initiative in cooperation with local, regional and state partners.

andrew downs

Senior Regional Director – South

A 2002 thru-hiker and senior regional director, Andrew takes a volunteers-first approach to Appalachian Trail management

hawk metheny

Senior Regional Director - Northeast

Hawk serves as the New England Senior Regional Director and oversees the management and protection of the Appalachian Trail in New England.

Katie Hess

Director of South Mountain Partnership

Katie coordinates the South Mountain Partnership, which was launched in 2006.

morgan sommerville

Southern Regional Director

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adam brown

Conservation Stewardship Manager

Adam is the land and facilities manager for the Kellogg Conservation Center and is involved in Trail management in New England.

bob sickley

Regional Manager - Susquehanna River to Hudson River

Bob works on treadway projects, programs and issues.

Chloe de Camara

Trail Education Specialist

Ridgerunner in the Smokies from March-May.

conner mcbane

Natural Resource Specialist

Conner assists with conservation initiatives along the Appalachian Trail.

Dan Hale

New England Natural Resource and Land Stewardship Manager

Dan coordinates land and boundary stewardship for the Appalachian Trail in New England.

kathryn Herndon-Powell

Education and Outreach Coordinator

Kathryn combines her love of the Appalachian Trail and her passion for community engagement to introduce new audiences to A.T. stewardship.

katie mann

Grants Compliance and Administration Manager

Katie is the Grants Compliance and Administration Manager for the Conservation Department.

leanna joyner

Program Director, Volunteer Relations

Leanna works to celebrate and sustain the Appalachian Trail’s volunteer management tradition

marian orlousky

Director, Science and Stewardship

Marian works to advance research and natural resource stewardship across the Wild East.

ryan seltzer

Natural Resource & Land Stewardship Manager

Ryan oversees the Corridor Program in the Mid-Atlantic region, working closely with volunteer monitors.

Stephen Eren

Trail Facilities Manager (NC/TN/GA)

Stephen Eren works with ATC’s partners to manage Trail facilities in GA, TN and NC and oversees the S.W.E.A.T and Rocky Top Trail Crews.

Anne Sentz

Landscape Partnership Manager

Anne assists in advancing the A.T. Landscape Partnership, a coalition of public and private entities

joshua kloehn

Resource Manager

Josh manages the Konnarock Trail Crew and, in cooperation with the ATC's partners, completes a variety of other tasks in the Virginia area.

Kristin Cozza

Office Administrator

Kristin provides administrative support for ATC’s stewardship and resource management efforts in TN, NC and GA.

Matt Drury

Resource Management Coordinator

Matt coordinates ATC's efforts in the Deep South to control invasive exotic plants, manage open areas, and monitor rare plants.

Matt Stevens

Conservation Resource Manager

Matt works with conservation in the New England region.

Michele Miller

Resource Program Manager

Michele is the Resource Program Manager at ATC's Mid-Atlantic office.

Sara Haxby

Senior Conservation Coordinator

Sara is the Senior Conservation Coordinator for Appalachian Trail Conservancy