The People of TreeUtah

Executive Director: Jeff Ward is a Utah native and a graduate of the University of Utah. His past experience includes working as a natural resources consultant, an outdoor recreation manager, an environmental assessor and ranger for the U.S. Forest Service.

Ecological Restoration Coordinator: Vaughn Lovejoy has served as Planting Project Coordinator since TreeUtah's inception in 1989. He holds a baccalaureate degree in Economics from the University of Utah. Vaughn works closely with students from the University of Utah and is on the advisory board of the Lowell Bennion Center.

Accounts Manager: Louise Rausch

manages TreeUtah's accounts. She holds a Public Accounting license and worked as a controller for thirty years. Louise is pursuing additional training as a computer office specialist.

Americorps Ecogarden Steward and Educator: Britt Retzlaff works diligently at TreeUtah's new ecological demonstration garden. She is a recent graduate of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Utah, as well as a certified permaculture designer and instructor.

Americorps Ecological Restoration Specialist: Ryan McDaniel. "Hello there, I am a native to Salt Lake and am very exited to be given the opportunity to contribute to making my community a better place. I am especially looking forward to the restoration project along the Jordan River because in my younger years I spent most of my days playing and riding my bike along side it and very much look forward to someday seeing the entire river restored where we can all enjoy it for many generations to come. I look forward to meeting everyone involved with this great organization and can't wait to plant some trees."