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.

  • Nancy Watters, Chair

    Attorney

    Chevy Chase, Maryland

  • Rick Johnson, Vice Chair

    Conservationist

    Boise, Idaho

  • Michael Gadsden, Treasurer

    Clean Energy Financial Advisor

    Victor, Idaho

  • Jane Spencer, Secretary

    Retired Banker

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Hannibal Anderson

    Rancher / Retired Public School Educator

    Emigrant, Montana

  • Christina S. Dawson

    Attorney

    Farmers Branch, Texas

  • Kitty Griswold

    Scientist

    Pocatello, Idaho

  • Craig Groves

    Conservation Biologist

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Thomas Jalkut

    Attorney

    Boston, Massachusetts

  • Chris Johns

    National Geographic Strategic Advisor

    Missoula, Montana

  • Bill Moliski

    Corporate Executive

    Norwalk, Connecticut

  • Andrew Moore

    Business Owner

    Denver, Colorado

  • Anu Sharma

    Executive Investment Banker

    London, United Kingdom

  • Jim Spencer

    Small Business Owner / Consultant

    Portland, Oregon

  • Georgie Stanley

    Landowner

    Jackson, Wyoming

  • Dan Wenk

    Former Yellowstone Superintendent and NPS Executive

    Rapid City, South Dakota

  • Jennifer Wilson

    Farmer

    Lander, Wyoming

  • Ted Turner, Board Member Emeritus

    Media Mogul / Conservation Philanthropist

    Atlanta, Georgia

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.

  • Beth Burrough

    Wilson, Wyoming

  • Swep Davis

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Peggy & James Graeter

    Wilson, Wyoming & Washington, DC

  • John Heminway

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Ned Jannotta

    Jackson, Wyoming

  • Beedee Ladd

    Jackson, Wyoming & Boston, Massachusetts

  • Ken Lichtendahl

    Powell, Wyoming

  • Sandy Martin

    McLean, Virginia

  • Tim Matthews

    Missoula, Montana & Leonardtown, Maryland

  • Cindy McCollum

    New York, New York

  • Chris Naumann

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Ginna Naylor

    Baltimore, Maryland

  • Janet Offensend

    Boston, Massachusetts

  • Ed Orazem

    Wellesley, Massachusetts

  • Charlie O'Reilly

    Springfield, Missouri

  • Jim Potter

    Baltimore, Maryland

  • Dan Sarles

    Denver, Colorado

  • Stephen Sayre

    Chevy Chase, Maryland

  • Kuni Schmertzler

    St. Petersburg, Florida

  • Diana Simmons

    San Francisco, California

  • John Spellman

    New York, New York

  • David Spencer

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Robert Steinwurtzel

    Washington, DC

  • Geoff Stephens

    Bozeman, Montana

  • Lisa Volgenau

    Ashburn, Virginia

  • Todd Warden

    Driggs, Idaho

  • Tom Winston

    Bozeman, Montana

How we’re protecting Greater Yellowstone.