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Sharon Clarke, Water Resource Specialist, specializes in regional geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), water resources, and aquatic habitat. She has both a B.S. and M.S. in Geography. Before Sharon started providing GIS support on Roaring Fork Conservancy's Stream Flow Survey Project in 2004, she worked for the Forest Science Department at Oregon State University coordinating and conducting regional GIS analyses for aquatic ecosystems. |
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Catie Fleming was hired as Development Associate/Office Manager in August of 2006. She has experience as a ranch manager, worked in visitor services at the Aspen Art Museum, and was an independent Public Relations practitioner in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Catie’s background includes a degree from CSU and interest in fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and camping. |
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Carlyle Kyzer, Major Gifts Director, joined Roaring Fork Conservancy in 1998 to direct RFC's development, and currently coordinates major gifts. Her work with Roaring Fork Conservancy Board led to the creation of the Rivers Council, the River Rendezvous, and RFC's newsletter. She also designs Roaring Fork Conservancy's annual appeals, writes grants, and assisted with the Emma Open Space Project. Carlyle led the filming/videography of Voice of Our Rivers video project. Carlyle has graduate experience in education, EPA training in public outreach, and a B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Alabama. |
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Sarah Johnson, Education Coordinator, received her B.S. in Biology and a minor in Geology from Missouri State University in 2005. She has taught environmental education for a variety of organizations across the country from the Pacific Northwest to New England and many places in between. Sarah has been a wilderness backpacking and canoe instructor and also has taught in school and residential environmental education programs. Sarah has also been a park ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Shenandoah National Parks. Participating in the Grand Canyon Semester program sponsored by Northern Arizona Univeristy and Grand Canyon National Park, she became passionate about water in the West. Sarah can be found playing music, skiing, boating, hiking, and exploring this awesome Roaring Fork Valley. |
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Rick Lofaro, Executive Director, graduated from Colorado State University in 1993 with a B.S. from the College of Natural Resources. Rick was promoted to Executive Director in May of 2005. Formerly, Rick oversaw the River Watch Program that conducts monthly water sampling throughout the Roaring Fork Watershed. Rick also serves as a technical advisor to the Town of Basalt and addresses community watershed issues such as violations, public meetings, and other committees. He has worked as a naturalist for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and as a fishing guide in northwestern Montana. Rick volunteers as a President of the Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and he enjoys fishing, rafting, hunting, skiing and hiking within the magnificent Roaring Fork Valley.
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Tim O'Keefe, Education Director, received his B.S. in biology from Davidson College in North Carolina. Since 2001, he has directed Roaring Fork Conservancy's Education Program, which includes school programs, educational field trips, interpretive programs, website, publications, and the River Guide School. Tim is a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) and Certified Interpretive Trainer (CIT) with the National Association for Interpretation. Prior to joining Roaring Fork Conservancy, Tim taught environmental education in Aspen, Colorado; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and the seacoast of New Hampshire. Tim loves spending time outdoors, volunteering with Young Life in the Roaring Fork Valley and being part of Crossroads Church of Aspen.
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Ed Perregaux, Development Director, joined Roaring Fork Conservancy in August of 2006. Ed has over forty-years of fundraising experience for community organizations as a professional and volunteer. Ed and his wife Marian have lived in Carbondale for since 1997. Ed has a master's degree in education, business administration and public health administration. Fifteen years ago he became a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Ed has been president of the Carbondale Rotary Club, a member of the Planned Giving Committee of the Valley View Hospital and a board member of the Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of Trout Unlimited. |
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Chad Rudow, Water Quality Coordinator, joined Roaring Fork Conservancy staff in August of 2006. Chad earned his B.S. in Biology and Mathematics from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa and has experience in as a whitewater rafting guide, managing interpretors at Glenwood Caverns, and working with the Decatur County Conservation Board in Iowa and the Audubon Center of the North Woods in Sandstone, Minnesota |
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Site managed by:
Roaring Fork Conservancy
P.O. Box 3349 | Basalt, Colorado 81621
Tel: (970) 927-1290 | info@roaringfork.org
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