Jay Lucas, Executive Director
 As the Executive Director, Jay is responsible for all the day-to-day operations of the Association and oversees all MVSTA employees. The E.D. reports directly to the Board. Jay has been the Executive Director since 1983. He also serves on the Town of Winthrop Advertising Tax Committee.  
  Paula Christen, Administrative
Director
Paula & Jan

As the Business Manager, Paula handles the day-to-day operations and financial aspects of MVSTA, including payroll, financial and budget management, coordinating volunteers, managing health benefits, working with the board of directors, and advertising for Trails. Paula has lived in the Methow Valley for 25 years, working for the U.S. Forest Service, in real estate, and operating printing and storage businesses. 		 
  Julie Muyllaert, Events
Director

As the Events Director, Julie Muyllaert plans and coordinates all thirteen of MVSTA’s events, manages the volunteer program and oversees event-related marketing and advertising.

Julie is an outdoor enthusiast who loves to spend her time hiking, biking and skiing. Her educational background is in ecology and planning and she has a passion for building community through education and service. Julie brings 20 year of experience, including event management, working with non-profits and managing small businesses to her position.

  
  Lance Christensen  Czar of the Woods and his trail crew, Sherman

 		The trail crew boss oversees trail maintenance year around. Other duties include race & event course set-up and takedown.  
  Danica Kaufman, Development Director
 As the Development Director, Danica assists MVSTA staff in grant writing, public outreach and publication design. Her education background is in biology, geology and environmental education, and most of her professional experience has been in teaching and non-profit development and outreach. Danica moved to the Valley in 2001, where she has worked for the Pacific Watershed Institute and the Methow Conservancy.