The Friends of the Refuge is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and has a working Board of Directors, elected from the membership.

2011 Board of Directors
Cheryl Hart, President
Berk Moss, Vice President
Sharon Miller, Secretary
Jim Fronk, Treasurer
Bonnie Anderson
Nancy Bruton
Steve Burke (Past President)
Gary Fawver
Becky Long
John Marsh
NancyJo Myers
Virginia Parks (Non-voting)
Norman Penner (Past President)
Peter Paquet

Staff Members
Bonnie Anderson, Executive Assistant
Jenna Mendenhall, Wildlife Center Coordinator
Gardiner Platt, Environmental Education Coordinator


The board relies on active volunteer participation to carry out our mission. Several committees have been established to focus on day-to-day planning and implementation of FOR goals. We encourage you to join the Friends of The Refuge and help make a difference by serving on one or more of these committees!

Standing Committees
Outreach/Festival (Chair: Bonnie Anderson)
Education/Programs (Chair: Berk Moss)
Membership/Development
Nature's Overlook Store (Chair: Cheryl Hart)
Restoration (Chair: Bob Swanson)