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president/ceo
Sandra Marra
President & CEO
Sandi brings over 35 years of Appalachian Trail-related experience to her role as ATC President & CEO.
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.
publications
brian king
Publisher
Brian is responsible for the publications and sales programs and the archives.
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