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Governing Board

Bruce Ward, President

Honorary Board

Stewart Udall, former Secretary of Interior

Erik Weihenmeyer, blind climber, Everest summitter

Skip Yowell, founder of Jansport

Advisors

Marti Allbright, legal

Elizabeth Feary, nonprofit management

Joel Frank, hospitality industry

Terry Harmen, marketing

Deb Kohl, marketing, website

Lyle Laverty, strategic planning

Stu McGhee, facilitator

Scott McInnis, political, legal

Jim Moss, outdoor industry

Wendy Newman, strategic planning

Kelly O’Bryan, marketing, website

David Peri, strategic planning

Rick Ridder, government relations

Jerry Severns, website, marketing

Murph Shelby, tax, nonprofit governance

Alliance of Outdoor Recreation Leaders

National Ski Areas Association

Outdoor Industry Association

National Association of Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

Corporate Support

Outside Magazine

Redwood Creek Wines of California

Victorinox Swiss Army Brands

Patton Boggs

Hogan and Hartson

Staff

Bruce Ward, Managing Director

Craig Mackey, Government Relations Director

Paula Ward, Marketing and finance consultant