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Jay
Lucas, Executive Director
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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
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Paula
Christen, Administrative
Director
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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. |
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Julie Muyllaert, Events
Director
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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.
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Lance
Christensen Czar of the Woods and his
trail crew, Sherman
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The
trail crew boss oversees trail maintenance year around. Other
duties include race & event course set-up and takedown. |
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Danica
Kaufman, Development Director
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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. |
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