Appalachian Wild is managed by a dedicated group of individuals committed to helping wildlife. As a small nonprofit with only two staff, volunteers make the work to save the animals possible. To learn more about leadership opportunities with the organization, please complete the Contact Form.

Board of Directors

D Smith - President / Owner, Everyday Acupuncture
Andrew Stevenson - Vice President / Attorney, The Law Office Andrew H. Stevenson, PA
Ralph Wells - Treasurer / Retired High-Tech Executive
​Laura LaFleur - Secretary / Administrator and Legal Assistant, Southern Environmental Law Center
 
Carlton Burke - Interpretive Naturalist, Carolina Naturalists
Lisa Smith - Customer Service Representative, Eaton
Sue Massi - Former Animal Care and Handler at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York
Judith 'Winslow' Umberger - Retired Teacher

​Advisory Council​

Steve Atkins - Owner, Fox Cove Photography
Dr. Ann Atkinson - CEO, Atkinson & Associates
Dan Clere - Owner, Cardinal Point Construction, Inc.
Nina Fischesser - Director, May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Chris Gentile - Director, WNC Nature Center
Dr. Sarah Hargrove - DVM, Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital
James Ingram - Retired, Architect
​Christine Laporte - Director Eastern Programs, Wildlands Network
Justin McVey - Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Staff

Founding Co-Directors:​ Savannah Trantham, Operations & Kimberly Brewster, Development & Administration

Volunteer Coordinator: HIRING part-time Accepting resumes until January 31, 2020
Position description & more information
Send resume with cover letter to Kimberly Brewster, kimberly@appalachianwild.org

Visit the Volunteer page to learn about all the ways to get involved!