Willie Neal - Executive Director
I grew up in Jackson Wyoming, loving cross country skiing and the outdoors. My skiing has taken me around the world, and I have come to realize that as an athlete, we need to take a stand for the environment. Being in a sport that is so climate dependant, it is important for me to see that our environment is well preserved, and that my peer group understands the dangers that global warming poses to our world. I strongly believe that the best way to get someone involved and caring about the environment is to show them that they can make a difference. Having parents who own their own business has shown me that often, businesses have the desire to become environmentally friendly, but do not always have the time or resources to make this happen. Because of this, I am committed to helping businesses and organizations become more environmentally friendly, while being sensitive to their unique needs. My hope is that by getting people to think about little things, the next time they have to make a larger decision, they feel informed and empowered to make an environmentally friendly decision. I graduated from the Jackson Hole Community School in May of 2008, and am currently taking a year to ski with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Olympic Development Team, before heading off to Middlebury College in September of 2009. I feel lucky to have found such a committed group of individuals to work with, and I hope that their passion for our environment is evident. I am excited to see how this project morphs and develops, and sincerely hope that it can make a positive impact in the lives of youth not only in our valley, but can be a model for individuals everywhere.
Katie Harris - Director of Operations
I was born and have lived in Jackson, Wyoming my entire life. I am an avid nordic skiier and mountain biker, and love (almost) any sport that keeps me active and outdoors. Growing up in this environmentally-minded community has made me examine the way my lifestyle impacts the earth. Appreciation of my natural surroundings goes hand in hand with finding ways to address environmental concerns. I work for Jackson Hole Community Pathways, so I spend the majority of my summer commuting and working on my bike, and ensuring that cycling stays as an affordable and safe way to get around the valley. I graduated from Jackson Hole High School in the Spring of 2008, and am currently enrolled at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California.