Learn more about the dedicated people who make the projects of RBCA a reality.
The RBCA team - November 2007
Front: Russ Maddox, Mark Luttrell, Ami Wright (with Elke) Paul Forman, Tim Johnson, Matt Gray.
Second row: John Eavis, Jacqueline Ramsay, Meg Hahr.
Third row: Caroline Jezierski, Jess Ryan, Rebekah Riley
Staff Members
Matt Gray, Watershed Coordinator
Matt first came to Alaska in the mid-1980's as a student, and ended up staying; spending summers building a cabin in Day Harbor (near Seward) and working on his Civil Engineering degree in winter. After spending 10 years in Oregon, Matt returned to Seward and worked as a biological technician for Kenai Fjords National Park as well as building several homes and garages. Matt's favorite events include boating and skiing in this amazing wilderness we call home. Working as RBCA's Watershed Coordinator is the most fullfilling job to date.
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Ami Wright, Water Quality Program Coordinator
Ami works intermittently as a field biologist and prior to accepting the positon of coordinating the Citzen's Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP) was an RBCA board member.
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Board Members
Mark Luttrell, President
Mark came to Alaska from Salt Lake City in 1979 to enjoy the finest wilderness on the planet. A local logging proposal sparked the formation of a small and feisty advocacy group - the Eastern Kenai Peninsula Environmental Action Association - that later morphed into RBCA. Mark maintains his mental health with annual kayaking excursions into Prince William Sound and hiking trips into Utah canyons. He maintains his finances as a field archaeologist and illustrator of cultural materials. (artifactillustration.com)
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Laurie Stuart, Board Member
In 2008, Laurie returned home to Alaska after ten years abroad in Korea,
Japan, Latvia, and Seattle where she worked as a curriculum developer,
teacher trainer, interactive designer, and English professor. She feels
pretty certain that she's ready to settle down in this most beautiful
spot on Earth, especially now that she can "travel" the world on a daily
basis. Laurie currently manages the distance learning program for the
Alaska SeaLife center, developing and teaching videoconference sessions
on marine ecosystem and conservation issues.
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Tim Johnson, Board Member
After moving to Seward in 2002 from the Navajo reservation in Northern Arizona, Tim was inspired by then EKPEAA members to join the board of directors. He exercises his creative side through craft brewing at home. Enjoying the wilderness around Alaska by foot, paddle, and wheel is his inspiration. Tim works in family medicine as a PA in multiple communities throughout the state. He feels RBCA is the best way for him to put his efforts into important local issues while working alongside other great community members.
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Jacqueline Ramsay, Board Member
Jacqueline arrived in Alaska in 2001 to pursue graduate studies in
fisheries and to fulfill a long time dream of living in Alaska.
Jacqueline received her MS in Fisheries from UAF and is employed as a
Research Professional at the Institute for Marine Science. She enjoys
living in Seward for its beauty and recreational opportunities and serves
as a board member for RBCA for the opportunity to help with issues that
affect our community and environment.
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Russ Maddox, Board Member and Activism Director
Russ arrived in Alaska from south Texas at nineteen, and knew he had found his new home. Since then, he has worked in numerous fields to support his family always looking for the perfect job. Today he owns and operates the local dog boarding kennel, and does indeed find it the best job ever. In his spare time Russ serves on numerous boards and committees striving to protect public health and our environment from unnecessary exposure to contaminants.
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