Board of Managers
Leanna Bonds - Commerical Marketing Manager, ReVision Energy
Michele Labotz, MD - Sports Medicine Physician
Ted Hall, Chair - Retired school principal, MDOE consultant
Ashley Edmundson - Program Manager, MaineHealth
Sarah Hubert - Principal/Athletic Director, Wiscasset Middle High School
Lisa Margulies - VP of Public Affairs, Maine for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Todd Noyes - Director of Card Services, L.L.Bean
Mike Perna, CPA, CFA - Flying Point Advisors
Gerben Scherpier - Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President/CEO, The Trustees
Zachary Stegeman - Educator
Justin Strasburger - Executive Director, Full Plates Full Potential
Kirstie Truluck - Educator
Britton Wolfe - Principal, Sacopee Valley High School
2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council
Margaret Brewster - Grade 12
Sacopee Valley High School
Chris Reed - Grade 12
Winthrop High School
Chris’ favorite outdoor experience is paddling Eagle and Chamberlain Lake along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. His goal is to hike the Appalachian Trail before he is 30, either in sections or as a straight-through hike. Chris enjoys being outdoors because it brings him peace. He especially appreciates nature’s organic, untouched qualities.
Nora Condit - Grade 12
Edward Little High School
Nora enjoys being outside as often as possible. You’ll even find her doing homework outside! She’s an avid skier, but loves all seasons equally. She especially likes to be outside with family and friends.
Two years ago, she canoed the Allagash River with friends. At their campsite, they slept in hammocks, played in the river, and cooked yummy food! It was a fun experience she’ll never forget.
By the time she is 30, Nora hopes to hike the Appalachian Trail. She plans on starting in Georgia and hiking up to Maine.
Eva Dodge - Grade 12
Ecology Learning Center
Nolan Packard - Grade 12
Belfast High School
Jayden Thatcher - Grade 12
Mt. Abram High School
Jayden, aka Thatch, is a leader in her school outdoor club and also helps lead Mt. Blue’s outdoor programming. She believes in the importance of spending time outside to better understand the person she is becoming. She is excited to be a part of the YAC to help encourage others to get outside!
Jayden hopes to explore more of Maine and in the future, she would like to hike the Appalachian Trail in sections.
Advisory Council
Ryan Adams - Finance Manager, TruChoice Federal Credit Union
Jane Arbuckle - Stewardship Director, Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Marc Bourgoin - CEO, Lincoln Canoe & Kayak
David Butler - Owner/Guide, Maine Path & Paddle Guide
Carolyn Brodsky - Founder, Sterling Rope Co., Inc.
Nick Callanan - Producer, Maine Outdoor Film Festival / No Umbrella Media
Shawn Carlson - Principal Camden Hills Regional HS
Charlie Fear - Former Director, Chewonki Camp for Boys
Linda Hanson - Teacher, Retired
Alix Hopkins - Writer & Consultant
Julie Isbill - National Park Service, Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance
Jane Koopman - NOLS Instructor
Dawn Littlefield-Gordon - Healthy Weight Coordinator, Maine CDC
Ryan Linehan - Former Director of Outdoor Education, Colby College
Erika Rhile - Teacher & Outdoor Club Advisor, Cheverus High School
Rob Rowse - Former President, Rowse Co
Rebecca Rundquist - Philanthropy
Ben Sampson - Engineer
Lynne Seeley - Urban Planner
Mckenzie Smith - Law Clerk, Anchorage Superior Court
Cory Snow - Teacher & Outing Club Advisor, South Portland High School
Sheridan Steele - Retired Superintendent, Acadia National Park
Brenda Weis - Teacher & Outing Club Advisor, Cony High School