Sharon Clarke, Land & Water Conservation 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 analysis for aquatic ecosystems. Sharon took on responsibilities for Land & Water Conservation programming at RFC in 2008.

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. She is also a Certified Interpretive Guide.

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.She has worked as a park ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Shenandoah National Parks. Participating in the Grand Canyon Semester program sponsored by NAU and Grand Canyon National Park, she became passionate about water in the West. Sarah is a Certified Interpretive Guide, Wilderness First Responder, Licensced Utah River Guide, and Avalanche Safety I trained. She can be found playing music, spending time exploring outdoors, volunteering on the Carbondale Environmental Board and chairing the Maroon Corps.

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 is also a board member of the Colorado Watershed Assembly. He has worked as a naturalist for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and as a fishing guide in northwestern Montana. Rick volunteers with the Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and he enjoys fishing, rafting, hunting, skiing and hiking within the magnificent Roaring Fork Valley.

Tim O'Keefe, Education Director, received his B.S. in biology from Davidson College in North Carolina. He also studied ecology and conservation in Madagascar with the School for International Training. 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. Tim is involved with the Colorado Water Education Task Force and the NPS Colorado Education & Outreach Committee. In 2008, took on the responsibility of managing the River Center planning and design. 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 with his family outdoors and being part of the leadership at Crossroads Church of Aspen.

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.

Chad Rudow, Water Quality Coordinator, joined Roaring Fork Conservancy in August of 2006. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa and is a Colorado Outward Bound alumni. Chad has experience as a whitewater rafting guide and ski instructor in Glenwood Springs, as well as caving guide, interpreter, and manager for Glenwood Caverns. As Water Quality Coordinator Chad can be seen all over the Roaring Fork Watershed collecting water samples and checking on the health of local streams and rivers. He also manages a group of dedicated volunteers who conduct water sampling on their local streams. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide. Chad enjoys backpacking, rafting, skiing, and hiking in the valley and plays soccer with friends year-round in the Glenwood Springs area.