Staff
Marci Mowery | President
A former high school educator, Marci entered the conservation arena 25 years ago, and has served as the President of the Foundation since 2005. Her passion is to connect people to the outdoors. When not working, Marci enjoys hiking, biking, paddling, reading, cooking, wine tasting and spending time with her family.
Jenna Behringer | Office Assistant
Jenna is a modern “Jackie-of-all-Trades,” bringing with her a diverse mix of music industry, electronics, IT, and social media marketing experience. Deeply passionate about nature and the outdoors, Jenna spends as much time as possible kayaking and playing along our creeks, lakes, and rivers. She also loves to travel, and freely admits she owns way too many books. Which she hopes to get around to reading…someday.
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Peggy Davidson | Fundraising Coordinator
Peggy Davidson was a CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) immersed in a career of occupational safety and environmental health consulting when she decided to switch fields to nonprofit fund development. Now she’s got 15 years work experience including volunteer fundraising for York Hospital, arts organizations, and Garden Club of York.
Her two 20-something kids now live out of state, so she has more free time for auctions, eBay-ing, and working on her 6th fixer-upper. She is a gardener, bird enthusiast and butterfly whisperer. She looks forward to trekking to all of Pennsylvania’s parks and forests.
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Pam Metzger | Chapter/Membership Coordinator
Pam came to the nonprofit world in a roundabout way, having worked for 25 years in the legal field. Now she’s overjoyed with the freedom of a “no pantyhose job.” Getting out to the parks and forests, working with the Friends groups, and writing her weekly “Take Five/Fridays with Pam” eblast are the best parts of her day. Pam lives near her beloved Great Allegheny Passage trail. She enjoys biking on the trail, travel and planning to travel, and good books.
Sarah Scholl | Outreach Coordinator
Sarah enjoys spending time with her pets and plants. She is passionate about the performance arts and is active at many local theatres. She is an instructor and performer at the Harrisburg Improv Theatre. Sarah considers herself a foodie and can be found whipping up some tasty dishes or trying a new restaurant.
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Debbie Whitmoyer | Bookkeeper
Debbie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana but came to Pennsylvania as a youngster so those Hoosier roots have long since been dislodged by the beauty of Penn’s Woods. Married to Mark for 14 years, Debbie makes her home in colorful Perry County and loves to spend her time playing with their two dogs, enjoying her lovely home in the woods, and crafting, kayaking, and reading.
Isabella (Izzy)
The office dog, Izzy greets visitors and reminds us not to take life too seriously. She is an avid hiker and swimmer, and enjoys long walks and tummy rubs. She has visited many state parks and forests with her humans.