The Environmental Center: Board & Staff

	Nicole Baumann, Development Specialist Nicole joined the Center in 2005. She has a B.A. from Colorado State University and nine years of non-profit experience in fundraising, event planning and administration. She enjoys live music, yoga, traveling, hooping, dancing, mountain biking, skiing, reading and road trips in her VW van. Nicole can be reached via email at: nicole(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext.18. *What are you thankful for this year?* The love and support of family, foreign travel, my yoga practice, and my dog Greta for making me laugh on a daily basis. *Favorite Food:* Hummus *Person you would most like to meet:* Dalai Lama *Favorite smell:* Nag Champa *Guilty pleasure:* Coffee *Favorite Quote:* "Follow your bliss." -- Joseph Campbell
	Katy Bryce, Program Director, Sustainable Business Network Katy joined reSource in 2000 as the Education Director and currently leads our Sustainable Business Network. Katy has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and over 15 years of experience in the environmental and sustainability fields. She is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and serves on the Sustainable Oregon Schools steering committee. When she's not being an Eco-Nerd, she can be found riding on two wheels or surfing in warm water. Katy can be reached at katy(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 16. *What are you thankful for this year?* I'm thankful that Super Burrito is back. *Favorite Food:* Strawberries *Person you would most like to meet:* John Wesley Powell Favorite smell: Surfboard wax *Guilty pleasure:* Ice-cold Coke in a can. Favorite Quote: "Wherever you go, there you are."
	Perry Johnson, Facility Maintenance Perry began maintaining our public facility in May 2005 after several years of volunteer support in this area. Perry makes sure our building is up to code and made safe and secure and attractive for all our guests and staff.
	Dana Nehl, Bookkeeper Dana is our more senior employee joining the Center nearly 10 years ago. In addition to providing bookkeeping and payroll services, Dana also supports our annual CPA review and/or audit.
	Shauna Quistorff, Director of Communications and Development Shauna began working for the Center in 1999 and was named Director in 2001 and became Communication and Development Director upon the merger with reSource in 2008. She oversees all development and marketing for the organization and participates in all planning and administration. Shauna can be reached via email at shauna(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 12. *What are you thankful for this year?* My family. *Favorite Food:* Pancakes *Person you would most like to meet:* My 5th great grandfather, James Longmire *Favorite smell:* Spring rain *Guilty pleasure:* Café Latte *Favorite Quote:* “Only you can prevent forest fires.” ~ Smokey the Bear
	Mike Riley, Executive Director email mike(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 19. *What are you thankful for this year?* Midday swims at Juniper. *Favorite Food:* *Person you would most like to meet:* *Favorite smell:* *Guilty pleasure:* *Favorite Quote:*

	Nikki Roemmer, Program Director, The Green Spot Nikki first became a part of COEC in 2006, through our internship program. She now manages The Green Spot, our local directory for sustainable living. Nikki spent three years taking undergraduate courses at Washington State University, and received a BA from Oregon State University in 2005. She enjoys cooking, traveling, snowboarding, dancing, laughing, gardening and riding her Schwinn about town. Nikki can be reached via email at: nikki(at)thegreenspot(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 11. *What are you thankful for this year?* I am thankful for food, shelter, family and friends. *Favorite Food:* Roasted veggies *Person you would most like to meet:* Martin Luther King Jr. *Favorite smell:* Rosemary *Guilty pleasure:* Bacon *Favorite Quote:* “and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make” - The Beatles
	Denise Rowcroft, Program Director, EarthSmart Denise joined reSource in 2006 as the Education Coordinator for the EarthSmart program, following 10 years of experience working with youth through wilderness, residential and therapeutic experiences. She received her B.A. in Outdoor Education from Prescott College in 2000. If she's not running her puppy tired, she's probably floating, biking, gathering, skiing, hammocking, or working in her studio creating sustainable art and jewelry from found and recycled materials at Lost & Found Art. She can be reached via email at denise(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 14. *What are you thankful for this year?* I am thankful for loved ones. I am thankful for my parents good health. I am thankful for living in a beautiful place doing what I love. I am thankful for changing seasons, fallen leaves, and good snow. I am thankful for my food, and all the energy it takes to get to my plate everyday. I am thankful for change. *Favorite Food:* Do I really have to choose? *Person you would most like to meet:* Terry Tempest Williams *Favorite smell:* The desert after it rains, and the ocean. *Guilty pleasure:* Sleeping in *Favorite Quote:* "Strength lies in vulnerability."
	Jackie Wilson, Education Coordinator Jackie received her B.A. in Biology from St. John Fisher College in New York in 1997 and has been working with youth for the past nine years. Her experience on the trails, on the mountains and in the classrooms, weaves together her passion for the natural world and educating about environmental stewardship to others. What are you thankful for this year? I'm thankful for my friends and my community. Favorite Food: Person you would most like to meet: Favorite smell: Guilty pleasure: Favorite Quote:

Board of Directors:

Allen Engle - President, aengle(at)bendbroadband(dot)com

Diane Dedrick - Vice President, dianededrick(at)yahoo(dot)com

Dave Ehle - Treasurer, dehle(at)bendcable(dot)com
Dave Sheldon - Secretary, dsheldon9(at)gmail(dot)com

Tom Foster

Peter Geiser
Dave Howe
Casey Kaiser

David Newbold
Megan Matthias Power
Cort Vaughan