The Board of Directors is charged with managing the affairs of Roaring Fork Conservancy. Each board member is elected to an initial three-year term. The Board of Directors meets monthly, although subcommittees may meet more often.

Current Board Members

Diane Schwener—President  Founder and president of Schwener Design Group, Diane joined Roaring Fork Conservancy's Board in June 2001. Her beautiful design work can be seen in several recent RFC publications including the field journal and packaging for Roaring Fork Conservancy’s DVD. She serves on the River Center, Public Relations/Marketing, Development, and Governance Committees. Diane has been Board President since January 2004.

 Carter Brooksher—Rivers Council Liaison  Carter joined Roaring Fork Conservancy's Board in September 1998. She co-founded the Rivers Council and was instrumental in the creation of the River Rendezvous. Carter’s experience with numerous nonprofit organizations provides Roaring Fork Conservancy vital support. Carter serves on the Development and River Center Committees.

Stephen Ellsperman—Vice President  Stephen is Director of Natural Resources and Construction for the City of Aspen and has his own ecological consulting business, Ellsperman Ecological Services. His expertise includes ecological restoration, natural resource management, and many other resource arenas. He received Roaring Fork Conservancy’s River Conservator Award in 2002 and joined the Board in January 2004. He serves on the Land Stewardship Committee.

Ramsey Kropf—Secretary  Joining Roaring Fork Conservancy's Board in May 2003, Ramsey is a shareholder with Patrick, Miller & Kropf in Aspen. Because her legal practice is limited to the complicated field of water law, her expertise is invaluable as RFC addresses a range of water issues. Ramsey serves on the Water and Land Conservation and Legal Committees.

Jim Light*  As a founding board member, Jim has helped create Roaring Fork Conservancy from its beginnings. He served as Treasurer from October 1996 until December 2001. Jim is a founder and partner of the Roaring Fork Club, from whom Roaring Fork Conservancy receives instrumental seed funding. Jim’s current focus with Roaring Fork Conservancy is on establishing the River Center while maintaining long-term Roaring Fork Conservancy programs. He also serves on the Development Committee.

Rick Lofaro  Rick was promoted to Executive Director and joined the board 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 board member for the Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and he enjoys fishing, rafting, hunting, skiing and hiking within the magnificent Roaring Fork Valley.

Louis Meyer  Louis joined RFC's board in December of 2006.Louis is Principal, President, CEO of Schmueser Gordon Meyer. With a background in civil engineering and water management, Louis will help keep RFC focused on addressing current water issues throughout the watershed and region-wide.

Rick Neiley—Rivers Council Liaison  Rick joined Roaring Fork Conservancy's Board in November 2000. He is the Chairman of Pitkin County Open Space and Trails and an attorney with Neiley & Alder in Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Rick’s expertise in legal and financial matters is especially valuable with the Conservancy’s conservation easements. Rick serves on the Land and Water Conservation and Housing Committees.

Chris Seldin—Town of Basalt Representative  Joined RFC's board in April 2007. Chris is the Assistant County Attorney for Pitkin County and serves on the Basalt Town Council.

Larry Yaw—Rivers Council Liaison  Larry joined RFC's board in December of 2006.Larry is a principal architect with Cottle Carr Yaw Architects in Basalt. Larry serves on the River Center Committee. 

As of April 9, 2008