Board of Directors and National Council
Board of Directors
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated volunteers who have a broad array of leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm in protecting the world’s first national park and the lands that surround it.
Board members exercise overall responsibility for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's governance, including setting policy, overseeing fiscal responsibilities and operations, and establishing programs to help achieve the organization’s mission. Appointed by the GYC Board, board members may serve up to two, four-year terms. All members of the board must have a strong commitment to protecting the vast 20-million-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Below lists our board members for fiscal year 2023-2024.
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Dan Wenk, Chair
Former Yellowstone Superintendent and NPS Executive
Rapid City, SD
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Nancy Watters, Vice Chair
Attorney
Chevy Chase, MD
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Michael Gadsden, Treasurer
Clean Energy Financial Advisor
Victor, ID
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Jane Spencer, Secretary
Retired Banker
Bozeman, MT
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Hannibal Anderson
Rancher / Retired Public School Educator
Emigrant, MT
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Abi Devan
Communications Design
Bozeman, MT
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Kitty Griswold
Scientist
Pocatello, ID
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Craig Groves
Conservation Biologist
Bozeman, MT
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Thomas Jalkut
Attorney
Boston, MA
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Chris Johns
National Geographic Strategic Advisor
Missoula, MT
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Rick Johnson
Conservationist
Boise, ID
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Bill Moliski
Corporate Executive
Norwalk, CT
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Andrew Moore
Business Owner
Denver, CO
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Diana Simmons
Corporate Executive
San Francisco, CA
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Jim Spencer
Small Business Owner / Consultant
Portland, OR
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Georgie Stanley
Landowner
Jackson, WY
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Dan Vermillion
Business Owner
Livingston, MT
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Ted Turner, Board Member Emeritus
Media Mogul / Conservation Philanthropist
Atlanta, GA
National Council
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition National Council brings together core supporters to advance GYC's mission and provide leadership support to strengthen the organization's programs and initiatives. Through their dedication of time, energy, and financial resources, council members assist GYC in protecting Greater Yellowstone.
To learn more about the council, please contact Director of Development Melissa Richey at mrichey@greateryellowstone.org.
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Beth Burrough
Wilson, Wyoming
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Swep Davis
Bozeman, Montana
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Peggy & James Graeter
Wilson, Wyoming & Washington, DC
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John Heminway
Bozeman, Montana
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Ned Jannotta
Jackson, Wyoming
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Beedee Ladd
Jackson, Wyoming & Boston, Massachusetts
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Ken Lichtendahl
Powell, Wyoming
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Sandy Martin
McLean, Virginia
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Cindy McCollum
New York, New York
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Chris Naumann
Bozeman, Montana
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Ginna Naylor
Baltimore, Maryland
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Janet Offensend
Boston, Massachusetts
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Ed Orazem
Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Charlie O'Reilly
Springfield, Missouri
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Jim Potter
Baltimore, Maryland
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Dan Sarles
Denver, Colorado
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Stephen Sayre
Chevy Chase, Maryland
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Kuni Schmertzler
St. Petersburg, Florida
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Anu Sharma
Big Sky, Montana & London, England
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Kathy Sinclaire
Pittsford, New York
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John Spellman
New York, New York
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David Spencer
Bozeman, Montana
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Robert Steinwurtzel
Washington, DC
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Geoff Stephens
Bozeman, Montana
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Lisa Volgenau
Ashburn, Virginia
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Jennifer Wilson
Lander, Wyoming
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Tom Winston
Bozeman, Montana
